tommy bishop asid

livingroom - before

updated exterior

updated dining, living and hallway areas

kitchen - off the hallway

What happens when you take a
2,000-square-foot 1948 mid-century
modern home, gut it, and add on
an additional 2,000 square feet?
The result is not only an upgrade in
space but also an upgrade in style.

When Tommy Bishop of Tommy Bishop
ASID Interior Design first saw this Oak Cliff
redo, he was impressed by the space
planning and the flow of the living areas.
But the original 2,000 square feet was insufficient to meet the owner's needs.
"The owner's goals were to utilize the interior and exterior styles of the existing
mid-century residence," says Bishop, "and to incorporate these into the
design of additional square footage for the home."

To accomplish this, architect Jeffrey Brown of Brown
Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. worked to
completely revamp the interior of the existing
structure, which now serves as private living
quarters, and to add on an adjacent building for
public space. The two buildings are joined by a
contemporary entry of stucco and glass. The
private area, with its Zen-like peacefulness and
retreat quality, includes bedrooms, baths, a private
sitting area, and a home office. The newly
constructed public area offers two large
entertaining rooms surrounding a spacious island
kitchen. "The more informal areas of the kitchen and
family room can be screened off by hidden
translucent doors when needed," says Bishop.

"I enjoy the simple elegance
and richness of many of the
materials that can be utilized
in modern design," he explains.
Bishop's love for the modern
aesthetic is evident in this
updated design, where shades
of mid-century echo beneath
a clean contemporary slate.

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Oak Cliff Upgrade by Tommy Bishop - ASID
by Amy Durham

"The architecture of the two buildings allowed for complete freedom in designing
the interior spaces," he continues, "as few interior walls are structural." Natural glass
inspired Bishop to select natural and clean elements for the décor as well. Walnut,
glass, stone, and concrete compose most of the home's surfaces. Wood furniture
and earth tones set a welcoming stage for the occasional red dining chair or
contemporary orange ottoman.

resources

Tommy Bishop ASID Interior Design
3878 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 100B130, Dallas, TX 75219. 214.526.1377.
www.tommybishopasid.com.

Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc.
Dallas Studio 3535 Travis St., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75204. 214.528.8704.
www.brwarch.com.

The brightly lit gallery-like interior is the perfect showcase for the owner's
contemporary art collection, but the primary artwork and color in the home
consist of exterior views. These, along with Bishop's limited use of hues throughout
the house, result in a sense of clarity and centered calm.

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