2608 Montrose at dusk, a stucco loft townhome behind a hedge with warm light in the windows

Montrose, Houston

2608 Montrose

01 The Home

A 1997 contemporary townhome in a small gated enclave on Montrose Boulevard, once featured on HGTV. The industrial architecture is already in place: exposed black steel, soaring ceilings, and big panes of glass on every level. What it needs now is wood, leather, texture, and light.

Neighborhood
Montrose, Houston
Bedrooms
2
Baths
2full 1half
Interior
2,744sq ft
Year built
1997
Levels
3
Lot
2,408sq ft

How it stacks

  1. 03
    Primary suiteBedroom, bath, walk-in closet, study nook, covered terrace
  2. 02
    Living floorLiving room with fireplace, island kitchen, dining, powder bath
  3. 01
    Entry levelFoyer, guest suite with bath, utility, storage, garage
02 Interior Design Vision

Modern Western
Industrial

Dining concept

My ideal interior design style combines modern Western ranch, industrial elements, and understated luxury, incorporating substantial natural wood furniture, cognac and dark brown leather, black metal, and exposed architectural elements.

I love the combination of rustic materials with clean, contemporary lines.

I want the house to feel masculine, sophisticated, comfortable, and timeless.

03 Love / Avoid

Love

  1. Natural wood with visible grain and character
  2. Cognac, saddle-brown, and distressed leather
  3. Blackened steel and dark metal accents
  4. Warm neutral fabrics, including linen and textured upholstery
  5. Oversized, substantial furniture with modern silhouettes
  6. Statement industrial lighting and warm ambient lighting
  7. Western and equestrian artwork, used selectively
  8. Vintage-inspired character mixed with modern sophistication

Avoid

  1. Overly traditional or ornate furniture
  2. Farmhouse or overly rustic country decor
  3. Excessive cowboy or Western-themed decorations
  4. Ultra-minimalist spaces that feel cold or sterile
  5. Too much matching wood or leather
  6. Trendy designs that may feel dated quickly
04 Inspiration

The direction, in these rooms.

Concept renderings made over the actual rooms to test the idea. Read them for mood and proportion, not as a spec. Tap any image to enlarge.

05 Floor Plans

Three levels, one stair.

    Redrawn from the original listing plan. Not to scale. Room dimensions are approximate; verify on site.

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    06 The House Today

    As it stands.

    The listing photos, grouped by room. Look past the furniture; the architecture is what stays.