Designs on Georgetown: Emmy-winning TV host Bobby Berk leaves his mark on new model homes
Two model homes in a master-planned Georgetown community have a star-studded touch.
The models, in Tri Pointe Homes' newly opened 110-home section in the Wolf Ranch subdivision, showcase the work of Bobby Berk, an acclaimed interior designer, author and Emmy-winning TV host, formerly of Netflex's Queer Eye.
The two models are now open for tours in Wolf Ranch, an award-winning subdivision where Tri Pointe recently began home sales in its new section.
Berk's latest collaboration with Tri Pointe builds on a relationship that began in 2015. In a news release from Tri Pointe, one of the nation's largest builders, Berk said he and Tri Pointe have a "shared desire to create innovative design that speaks to how people live in their homes."
'Your surroundings affect every aspect of your life, including your physical and mental well-being," Berk said.
The model homes are at 1704 Morning Mist Drive and 1708 Morning Mist Drive. Home prices in Wolf Ranch start in the high $400,000s, according to Wolf Ranch's website.
The Berk-designed models highlight Berk's "Organic Modern" collection and "Serene Scandinavian" collection designed exclusively for Tri Pointe. Both floorplans are two-story homes with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two-bay garages.
Named by Architectural Digest in 2020 as one of the 'most famous interior designers working today,' Berk "is focused on creating spaces that are comfortable, functional, and stylish, while contributing to overall wellness," Tri Pointe's release said.
Once completed, Wolf Ranch is expected to have about 2,400 homes and amenities including an infinity-edge pool, splash pad, fitness center and walking trails.
According to Tri Pointe's release, Berk's design firm has become one of the most sought after in the homebuilding industry. Most recently, Berk released his first book, Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good For The Mind.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Emmy-winning TV host Bobby Berk designs Georgetown model homes
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