A Fresh Take on Tradition: Modern Cape Cod Estate in Dallas’s Lobello Estates by Classical Architect Lloyd Lumpkins
Dallas, Texas – In the heart of the exclusive Lobello Estates enclave, acclaimed Dallas classical architect Lloyd Lumpkins of L. Lumpkins Architects has reimagined the timeless American Cape Cod vernacular for the modern era. Completed in 2021, this stunning 9,100-square-foot Modern Cape Cod Estate masterfully blends nostalgic New England charm with sleek, light-filled contemporary living — proving once again why Lloyd Lumpkins remains one of the most sought-after names in luxury residential architecture in Texas.
The design narrative is as charming as the house itself: an imagined historic two-story Cape Cod farmhouse lovingly purchased, renovated, and expanded with bold modern wings. The original “farmhouse” core is wrapped in stained cedar shakes and crowned with a classic slate roof, while expansive glass walls, crisp white interiors, and open-plan additions bring the home squarely into 2025.
“Natural light was the north star,” says Lloyd Lumpkins. “We wanted every room to feel bright and airy, yet still warm and inviting — the perfect balance for today’s Dallas family who loves to entertain.”
Standout features include:
- A monumental kitchen with three islands that serves as the true hub of the home
- A jewel-box deep-green pub room featuring Lindsay Cowels wallpaper on the ceiling and a lavender-lacquered bar
- The now-legendary “Drunk Monkeys” wallpaper in the adjacent powder bath — monkeys sipping martinis and smoking cigars with bras dangling from tree branches (a playful discovery by the homeowner himself)
- A serene principal suite with French doors opening to a private trellised courtyard and outdoor shower
- A 10-foot privacy wall that carves out an intimate green retreat off the primary bath
- Second-floor guest wing with living area and three generous ensuite bedrooms
The result is a home that feels both deeply rooted in American architectural tradition and exhilaratingly fresh — a hallmark of Lumpkins’ ability to honor classical proportion while embracing contemporary lifestyle needs.
Project team:
- Architecture: L. Lumpkins Architects – Lloyd Lumpkins, Principal
- Interiors: Jennifer Duncan
- Photography: Lloyd Lumpkins
This Modern Cape Cod Estate has quickly become a benchmark for sophisticated transitional design in Dallas, seamlessly merging classic Cape Cod soul with the open, light-drenched aesthetic that today’s luxury buyers crave.
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About L. Lumpkins Architects
Under the leadership of Lloyd Lumpkins, one of Dallas’s premier classical architects, the firm is celebrated for creating timeless, livable residences that draw from historical precedent while fearlessly incorporating modern innovation. From French chateaux to reinterpreted American classics, every home is a bespoke work of art.
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