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1928 Tudor Revival: A Dallas Historic Home Brought Back to Life

1928 Tudor Revival: A Dallas Historic Home Brought Back to Life Dallas Morning News Tara Lenney Design

Some projects are special, and then some feel downright legendary. This one? It’s both. 


Kate, a longtime client (our favorite kind!), first worked with us in 2018 when we designed her previous home from top to bottom. It was the perfect blend of style and function—until disaster struck before we could even capture it in photos (more on that in a moment).


But Kate is a force of nature and was not going to go down without a fight. She enlisted us to help with her new home. She found a real gem—a Tudor-style home in Kessler Park, one of Dallas’s most sought-after historic neighborhoods.


While the exterior held onto its 1920s charm, the interior was another story. 90+ years of renovations had stripped the house of its original character, leaving behind a disjointed, semi-disaster of space that didn’t do justice to its roots. No more moulding. No Tudor details. And a chopped up floor plan that made zero sense.

This home was crying out for a thoughtful, era-honoring revival, infused with Kate's style (flawless) and personality (larger than life).


1928 Tudor Revival: A Dallas Historic Home Brought Back to Life Dallas Morning News Tara Lenney Design

We partnered with the Dallas Morning News to document the entire transformation—from what happened to her last home, to the design plans, construction progress, and final reveal.


Ready for the full story? Dive into the editorial features below:


1928 Tudor Revival: A Dallas Historic Home Brought Back to Life Dallas Morning News Tara Lenney Design

BEFORE


The history, the lost character, and our Design Vision. Read it here


1928 Tudor Revival: A Dallas Historic Home Brought Back to Life Dallas Morning News Tara Lenney Design

1928 Tudor Revival: A Dallas Historic Home Brought Back to Life Dallas Morning News Tara Lenney Design

PROGRESS


A peek behind the scenes—midway through construction, plus design renderings showcasing how we visualized the new space. Check it out


1928 Tudor Revival: A Dallas Historic Home Brought Back to Life Dallas Morning News Tara Lenney Design

AFTER


The grand reveal, our client’s reaction (priceless), and our favorite details. See the transformation


This home’s journey from forgotten to showstopper is one for the books. We’ll be sharing a full project breakdown soon—floor plans, before-and-after transformations, and behind-the-scenes design insights from one of the most exciting historic home renovations we’ve tackled. If you love Dallas Tudor homes, historic remodels, or luxury interior design, be sure to follow us on Instagram so you don’t miss it!


1928 Tudor Revival: A Dallas Historic Home Brought Back to Life Dallas Morning News Tara Lenney Design

Photography of Final Transformation by Stephen Karlisch

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