Home Tours Archives - D Magazine https://www.dmagazine.com Let's Make Dallas Even Better. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:54:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.dmagstatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/d-logo-square-facebook-default-300x300.jpg Home Tours Archives - D Magazine https://www.dmagazine.com 32 32 Why This Family of Realtors Moved from Oak Cliff to Cedar Hill https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2023/may-june/emily-ruth-cannon-cedar-hill-home-tour/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:54:47 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=939541 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> Real Estate Agent Richard Graziano’s Home is Dallas to the Core https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2023/may-june/richard-graziano-home-tour/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:43:38 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=939538 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> This Family Struck Gold on Their First Dallas Home. Then They Did It Again https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2023/may-june/megan-and-paul-generale-highland-park-home-tour/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:13:03 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=939539 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> Compass DFW Co-Founder Christy Berry’s Entertaining and ADA-Friendly Preston Hollow Home https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2023/may-june/compass-christy-berry-preston-hollow-home-tour/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:57:29 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=939537 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> This Couple Couldn’t Find the Perfect Old Home in Dallas. So They Built Their Own. https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2023/may-june/how-to-make-a-new-home-look-old/ Wed, 17 May 2023 18:15:15 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=939531 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> See the Houses on the Las Colinas 50th Anniversary Home Tour  https://www.dmagazine.com/home-garden/2023/05/las-colinas-50th-anniversary-home-tour-preview/ https://www.dmagazine.com/home-garden/2023/05/las-colinas-50th-anniversary-home-tour-preview/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 17:44:17 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?p=940689 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> https://www.dmagazine.com/home-garden/2023/05/las-colinas-50th-anniversary-home-tour-preview/feed/ 0 Get a Sneak Peek of the 50th Anniversary Swiss Avenue Home Tour https://www.dmagazine.com/home-garden/2023/04/get-a-sneak-peek-of-the-50th-anniversary-swiss-avenue-home-tour/ https://www.dmagazine.com/home-garden/2023/04/get-a-sneak-peek-of-the-50th-anniversary-swiss-avenue-home-tour/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:13:07 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?p=937752 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> https://www.dmagazine.com/home-garden/2023/04/get-a-sneak-peek-of-the-50th-anniversary-swiss-avenue-home-tour/feed/ 0 This Highland Park Mediterranean Ditched the Early 2000’s for a Classic Look  https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2023/march-april/this-highland-park-mediterranean-ditched-the-early-2000s-for-a-classic-look/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:54:16 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=932299 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> Curating a Collected, Cool Home Takes Playing the Long Game https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2023/march-april/meredith-steinhart-layerd-home-look-tips/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=932297 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> This Dallas Designer’s Pacific Northwest Vacation Home is a Dreamy Island Escape https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2023/march-april/san-juan-island-vacation-home-chad-dorsey-kurt-bielawski/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=932295 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> Peek into This Sophisticated, Maximalist Turtle Creek Apartment https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2023/january-february/coco-and-dash-teddie-garrigan-apartment-tour/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=927190 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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]]> How One Couple Restored Their Preston Hollow Home to Its Former Mid-Century Glory https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-home/2022/november-december/eddie-maestri-studios-house-profile/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:06:11 +0000 https://www.dmagazine.com/?page_id=919600 For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury … Continued

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Four of Dallas’ top residential brokers open their doors—and share what lessons you can learn from their homes.

For Emily Ruth Cannon and her husband, Chris, both real estate agents with Dave Perry-Miller, Oak Cliff was always their safe space. That is, until they found an irresistible midcentury modern–style abode tucked into a mass of trees in a hilly neighborhood overlooking Joe Pool Lake. “I showed it to a client, who decided not to buy it, so we swooped in,” Emily Ruth says of the Cedar Hill home she and Chris bought in March 2021 and now share with their three sons. 

Even though it was located outside their beloved neighborhood, the Cannons immediately fell for its three-story layout and walls of windows. But the 1981-built house had a few issues, namely an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, plus 40-year-old wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. With the help of interior designer Kate Thacker Home, the couple embarked on a to-the-studs renovation that included ditching the old-school carpet and cabinets and creating an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area. 

Says Emily Ruth of her family’s reimagined home, “I feel like we created something really special.”

Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Window Overlooking Pool
The bathroom window looks out over a vintage 12-foot-deep pool, which the Cannons made one minor change to: “We added a hot pink stripe around the coping just to make it more us,” Emily Ruth says. Elizabeth Lavin
Emily Ruth Cannon's Home, Bathroom Tub
In the primary bathroom, the Cannons replaced the built-in tub with a sleek freestanding version, but they left the original porthole window and surrounding cedar wall intact. Elizabeth Lavin

The Takeaway

Emily Ruth Cannon’s biggest piece of advice for potential homebuyers? Stay open-minded. Though Oak Cliff had been her family’s home for 10 years—and they had no plans to leave—they took a chance when the right piece of real estate came along in an entirely different part of town. Some houses, she says, are just worth it. “It’s amazing how rewarding getting out of my comfort zone was for me,” she says. “I’m really glad we did it.”

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