How we helped a minimalist mid-century modern reno hit its stride with art.
Nestled within a thoughtfully renovated mid-century modern residence in Dallas, this collection reflects a homeowner with an exceptional eye and a deep appreciation for intentional living. Every object feels considered. Every surface is cared for. Every room tells a story. Walking through the home, it is impossible not to notice the attention paid to even the smallest details. There isn’t a corner that feels overlooked.
One of my favorite moments unfolds in the living space, where a collection of works by Drew Bacon rises vertically toward the ceiling. Rather than arranging the pieces in a traditional grid or horizontal grouping, we installed them as a towering composition that draws the eye upward and transforms the wall into an architectural feature. The result feels unexpected and sculptural, almost as though the works are climbing the room themselves.
The client often tells us these are the pieces guests comment on most. It is easy to understand why. Bacon’s work balances playfulness with precision, inviting viewers to discover new relationships between shape, color, and form each time they encounter them.
A work by Otis Huband anchors the room with its distinctive visual language. Huband’s paintings possess a remarkable ability to feel both graphic and deeply human. His compositions often hover between abstraction and representation, encouraging viewers to linger and uncover their own interpretations.
Above the home’s original brick mantel sits a work by Jean-Baptiste Besançon. The pairing feels particularly fitting. Besançon’s work explores atmosphere, memory, and place, bringing a quiet sense of reflection to the home’s central gathering space. Against the texture of the brick, the piece feels both contemporary and timeless.
Before stepping through the front door, visitors are greeted by a work from Clementine Maconachie. Positioned where guests first arrive, the piece establishes the tone for the entire collection. Maconachie’s work carries a sense of curiosity and wonder, inviting viewers to pause before entering and signaling that art is an integral part of daily life within the home.
In the primary suite, a work by Sara Carter hangs above the headboard. The placement allows the piece to become part of the room’s rhythm and calm. Carter’s work often explores materiality and gesture, creating compositions that reveal themselves slowly over time.
Tucked into a quiet nook nearby, a piece by McKay Otto offers a more intimate encounter. Otto’s work rewards close attention, making it perfectly suited for a space designed for reflection and retreat.
What makes this collection especially meaningful is not simply the quality of the artwork. It is the relationship the homeowner has developed with the pieces over time. She has shared with us repeatedly how much she values living with art through CoCollect’s leasing program. Rather than making rushed decisions, leasing has allowed her to thoughtfully discover which works resonate most deeply with her family and her home.
The result is a collection that feels earned rather than acquired.
In a world increasingly filled with disposable things, this home stands as a reminder that the objects we choose to live with matter. Great art has the ability to shape our daily experience, spark conversation, and create lasting connections. This Dallas home demonstrates exactly what can happen when exceptional design meets thoughtful collecting.
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