Cherokee Trail Home by Chad Dorsey | DPAGES

 

WHEN CHAD DORSEY…

was tasked with designing an inviting home for a Dallas-based family of three, he turned to his own extensive travel experience for inspiration. Combining influences from Belgian and Scandinavian design, Dorsey created an airy residence that centers around inviting social spaces and comfortable living quarters.

 

Scandinavian Inspired Living Room | DPAGES

 

INSPIRED BY…

Belgian architecture, Dorsey designed an open concept home where each room flows seamlessly into the next. Large windows allow natural light to stream into every room of the house, further expanding the space.

 

Belgian Inspired Living Room | DPAGES

 

BUILT IN…

the bucolic suburb of Bluffview, the home’s classic paned windows frame views of the surrounding woodlands. Inside, natural textures such as oak and steel tie the interior to its surroundings.

 

Paned Glass Doors | DPAGES

 

TO OFFSET…

the solidity of the architecture, Dorsey furnished the residence with minimalistic one-of-a-kind Scandinavian pieces sourced during his travels – bolstering the rooms sense of bespoke quality.

 

Contemporary White Kitchen | DPAGES

 

Chad Dorsey Kitchen Design | DPAGES

 

Open Kitchen Shelving | DPAGES

 

THE ARRAY…

of styles and periods affords the house a warm, lived-in feel, welcoming residents and guests alike. In the kitchen, sparse Scandinavian cabinetry combined with a farmhouse-inspired shelving unit displays an eclectic collection of ceramics and glassware.

 

Masculine Bathroom Design | DPAGES

 

Contemporary Staircase | DPAGES

 

Leather Banister Design | DPAGES

 

UPSTAIRS…

the bedroom was designed with comfort in mind. Oak beams evoke the surrounding woods while the soft, clean lines of the furnishings create a cohesive and usable space.

 

Contemporary Rustic Bedroom | DPAGES

 

Chad Dorsey Tan Bathroom | DPAGES

 

WITH THE…

welcoming warmth of a rural retreat and the meticulous presentation of an urban abode, this Bluffview home provides a worldly refuge for residents and guests alike.

 

Contemporary Indoor Outdoor Living | DPAGES

 

Design: Chad Dorsey Design

Photography: Cody Ulrich