"We always incorporate a lot of natural sunlight and other impactful lighting throughout the home," Kara says. Vintage-inspired art sits above a modern black fireplace between traditional and streamlined sconces. A cozy slipcovered couch sits atop a vintage rug across from a cognac leather sofa, separated by a striped upholstered ottoman (that's available in their online store, ). That's immediately evident when looking at their living room. "We ask ourselves what we really need and invest in pieces that can be utilized in multiple ways." We essentially have no clutter," Brett says. "We are always thinking of new things we want to include and incorporate into our home. They call it "California Southern" with a common tag of "Vintage Finds and Clean Lines." Brett says that Kara contributes her Southern traditional charm, vintage rugs and meaningful heirloom pieces, and being from Santa Barbara, he brings airy wood elements and a casual vibe to a project. The Phillips" design style has been quickly embraced by Fort Worthians.
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Since launching High Street Homes in May of 2012, Brett and Kara have designed many homes across the Metroplex and some out of state, started a real estate brokerage, renovated a 104-year-old foursquare, shot a TV pilot, launched Phillips House Co and had three sons along the way – Walker, 4 Grant, 3 and Hayes, 1. The couple builds homes no matter how big or small, no matter the location, no matter the budget Within their boutique real estate and home design/building business, Brett and Kara wear many hats. "Mostly though, we learned that we make a great team …" Kara says.Īfter that, High Street Homes was born. "We discovered how long the days feel when you're living in your parents" house and how important it is to work with those who are not only good at what they do but also willing to follow your vision," Kara says. But it wasn't until after she and her husband played a vital role in their own home build that they were bitten by the building bug. Her family has built homes in Aledo her entire life.
Kara is no stranger to the business of building houses. Brett ran the Neeley Leadership Program at the university, and Kara was working as cash manager at Walsh Holdings when they decided to build their first home in 2011. It was an opening at TCU that brought them back to Texas in 2010. Quickly thereafter, the couple themselves married, and Kara moved to California to be with Brett. Originally from California, Brett met Kara at a wedding in Fort Worth in 2009. I believe that's why we've moved so many times. While all of us share the basic needs to eat, breathe and sleep, thePhillips can only be sustained if they are able to create."A project for us is never about the location or the size or the budget. Over the course of seven years, Brett and KaraPhillips have moved nine times.
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