Buffalo Roam
Located eighty miles west of Houston, in New Ulm, this contemporary ranch home became the perfect answer for a Houston family in need of a weekend retreat. Abundant in acres, the property offered potential and, most importantly, the opportunity for relaxation and renewal.
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Living room featuring long wooden table, black armchairs, white built-in bookshelves, assorted cushioned seating, and fireplace.

The family turned to Lonergan and her team in hopes that they could create a weekend home with the promise of permeance. Secluded from city lights and encased in expansive glass-paned doors and windows, which Meg opted to keep, this home’s seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living invites tranquility and interaction with nature.

Traditional home entryway featuring glass open doors, brass chandelier, wooden accent table, and potted greenery.
Traditional kitchen with white cabinetry, dark tile backsplash, gray countertop kitchen island, and wicker bar stools.
Simple breakfast nook with built-in cushioned banquette, red and white accent pillows, wood table, and black dining chairs.
Living room featuring white built-in bookshelves, green abstract painting, leather armchairs, and white paneled fireplace.
Guest bedroom with wicker bed frame, white bedding, navy blue accent pillows and bedside table, and large standing mirror.
Simple built-in bookshelf with collected objects, and built-in white cabinetry.
Modern living room with white slipcovered sofa, cognac leather chairs, black coffee tables, built-in bookshelves, abstract artwork, and layered rugs.
Modern guest bedroom with dark upholstered headboard, white bedding, blue striped and patterned accent pillows, antler wall decor, and bedside lamp.

Lonergan chose to create charming yet modern spaces that honor the rural location while also acknowledging the family’s more urbane roots. The intentionally streamlined spaces are peppered with quaint patterns, a warm mix of hues, and furnishings that feel both inviting and intrinsically chic.

Ranch Bunk-room featuring gray built-in bunks with storage, colorful stripped rugs, blue accent chairs, and wicker side table.
Primary bedroom with large white drapes, cream colored upholstered bed, white bedding, and wooden side tables.

“We let the property’s natural beauty inform our design decisions,” says Lonergan. “The land itself is an integral part of this home’s history and family’s future.”

Primary bathroom with gray textured walls, white vanity, gray marble countertop, and wooden stool seating.