Modern Texas House With A Canyon-Inspired Design

This lovely family home is located in Texas and is done in chic modern style

This lovely family home is located in Texas and is done in chic modern style

The River Ranch is located in Blanco, Texas. It’s a beautiful place with lots of character and it was designed by Jobe Corral Architects. Contrary to what the name might suggest, this is not really a ranch, not in the traditional sense of the term.

It is however a very beautiful and very inviting family home which takes full advantage of its location and of the unique surroundings. As you approach it you get to see rammed earth walls creating a sort of protective shell around the structure. They also help to ease the transition between the actual building and the surrounding landscape.

This beautiful connection between the indoor and the outdoor spaces is also made easy and seamlessly by the way in which the house is designed. You may be able to tell that a lot of the big spaces have direct access to a series of covered terraces and other spaces which in turn are connected to the yard and the garden. Furthermore, large steel trellises and pergola roofs extend the social areas into the green spaces serving as a second layer of protection. In the central courtyard there’s an underground cistern hidden out of sight which holds all the water supply necessary for the house. Outside there’s also a big pool with various lounge areas on either side of it, including a lovely fire pit seating area out in the open.

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There's a pergola roof that extends the living room outdoors to the pool

There's a pergola roof that extends the living room outdoors to the pool

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The living room shows off a gorgeous copper clad fireplace on stone, stylish furniture and layered rugs

The living room shows off a gorgeous copper clad fireplace on stone, stylish furniture and layered rugs

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The kitchen and dining space are done in warm sandy shades and the design reminds of canyons

The kitchen and dining space are done in warm sandy shades and the design reminds of canyons

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The backspalsh and hood are clad with copper to echo with the fireplace and highlight the color scheme

The backspalsh and hood are clad with copper to echo with the fireplace and highlight the color scheme

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One end of the swimming pool penetrates the deck and is protected by the roof

One end of the swimming pool penetrates the deck and is protected by the roof

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The master bedroom is done in white and teal, it features a cool view of the outdoor spaces

The master bedroom is done in white and teal, it features a cool view of the outdoor spaces

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The bathroom is partly indoor and partly outdoor to enjoy showers when the weather is warm

The bathroom is partly indoor and partly outdoor to enjoy showers when the weather is warm

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The canyon-inspired accent wall is continued in this bedroom, too

The canyon-inspired accent wall is continued in this bedroom, too

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a firepit is a cool space to spend an eveing with a family

a firepit is a cool space to spend an eveing with a family

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The pool is long and narrow and is clad in white for a laconic look

The pool is long and narrow and is clad in white for a laconic look

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