Beth Speiser
There are endless things to love about the Paigebrooke home in Westlake. Custom-made by Dallas architectural icon Charles Dilbeck, everything about this house inspires wonder and amazement, from its artisan elements to its traditional aesthetic. And Westlake couple Scott and Kelly Bradley have been careful to preserve its legacy since purchasing the home in 1977. You may not have 12.5 acres or 11,500 square feet of space, but there are a few ways to make your home feel a little more like Paigebrooke.
OLD-WORLD ELEMENTS
One of the distinguishing characteristics of Paigebrooke’s design is its charming old-world architecture. Much of the material used to build the Paigebrooke house were rustic tiles and hand-hewn oak beams salvaged and repurposed into the home’s romantic French country aesthetic, which the Bradleys still love to this day. You can emulate this unique design as well by incorporating pink stucco bricks, pecky cypress wood and stained glass windows to make your home feel equally historic.
SPECTACULAR CHANDELIERS
Found throughout the house are captivating and creative chandeliers that speak to the individual personalities of each room. The living room greets guests with an antler chandelier that evokes a feel of the wild, while the dining room light fixture has a Greek cross pattern fit for a European castle. Not to be outdone, the Bradley’s well-appointed lodge even features a chandelier made from a wagon wheel. Whether you go for rustic or royal, you can bring these unique lighting styles into your own home as well.
PATIO PERFECTION
Nestled at the back of the residence is a 900-squarefoot courtyard perfect for outdoor events and gatherings. Circular brick foundations are sprawled throughout the space with wooden tables, chairs and fire pits resting on each one, while a layer of coral sand transitions smoothly into the vast countryside. You might not have a spacious patio that leads into your own slice of country, but you can capture a similar backyard aesthetic with your own brick walkways, Victorian water fountain and string lights to make the most of your backyard space.