Gracing the cover of Jan Showers‘ latest book, The Glamorous House, is Hollow Way, and an entire book could be written about this house alone. When the project began, the homeowners requested the final product to look like a “Jan Showers Show House”. They had purchased the house in Dallas’ distinguished neighborhood of Preston Hollow largely because of the extensive grounds and were ready for a glamorous tranformation. Between architecture, construction, and decorating, lead Designer, Zara Taitt spent three years on this house, creating one of the most spectacular Jan Showers projects to date.
It was understood from the first day that everything should look collected and layered—a refined mix of periods and styles. Furthermore, it had to be utterly thorough and detailed. Zara and team were tasked with overseeing the renovation and making sure everything was done to perfection. Myriad tradespeople and artisans contributed to this project, all of them working at the highest skill levels. Their work can be seen on every page, down to the tile layers. “We went to so many people and said, ‘Here’s the idea. Help us create it.’ It was a thrill being surrounded by so much excellence and talent,” said Showers.
The entry is a breathtaking introduction, with fabulous wallpaper that reflects what you see outside. The trees draw your eye in and out at the same time. It truly doesn’t feel over-the-top. It feels enveloping, like being in nature. The property is private and parklike, inspiring everything that was orchestrated inside.
“While working on this house, Zara and I went on a buying trip to Paris to shop for my Dallas showroom and for clients,” said Showers. “The most fun part of the trip was buying for them, sending pictures back, shopping all day, eating a great lunch, going back to the hotel, sending more pictures, and doing it all again the next day. It felt like we could see the house coming together all the way from France. It was as though we’d brought its energy with us.”
Selecting art was another great pleasure for this project. Showers and her husband love emerging artists and have been fortunate to have purchased wonderful works over the years. “In truth, it has become one of my favorite parts of completing houses,” she said. “One can have the most amazing furniture and lighting possible, but if the art is subpar the house never truly meets its potential. This has become clearer to me with every passing year, and it’s something we always bring up with clients from the very beginning. It’s so gratifying when a client gets it, as this couple most certainly did.”
“Looking back on these pages, the thing that stands out most is how often these clients said yes,” Jan and Zara explain. “When we felt most creative and excited, they were trusting and open, giving us every chance to explore print, patterns, and color. It was incredible how often they encouraged us to take an idea further. Just look at her dressing room… You rarely have clients who will let you take it this far. We designed it with Christopher Peacock. Totally glamorous, totally custom. Even the shelves are lined with leather.”
From the sophisticated art on every wall down to the collection of perfume bottles that grace the homeowner’s dressing room, this house is the epitome of glamour!
To learn more, please visit Jan Showers and follow @janshowers on Instagram. You can also see this home, and many more, featured in Jan’s latest book, The Glamorous House.
PROJECT CREDITS
Design: Jan Showers & Associates
Styling & Florals: Jimmie Henslee
Architect: Larry E. Boerder
Kitchen & Bath Design: Christopher Peacock
Paint: Louis Gloria Painting LLC
Photographer: Stephen Karlisch
Landscape: Britton & Associates
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