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A Maximalist Houston Dream Home Filled with Art & Color | House Tour

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Welcome to the extraordinary Houston home of interior designer Courtnay Tartt Elias, founder of Creative Tonic Design, and her husband, Mark. Every room in this one-of-a-kind home is unique, blending collected antiques, meaningful family heirlooms, bold color, and unforgettable design moments.

From a whimsical outdoor entertaining terrace and a showstopping Ladies Lounge to custom murals, curated art, and spaces inspired by decades of travel, Courtnay shares how she's transformed this home over nearly 20 years into a deeply personal reflection of her family's life.

Along the way, she reveals her favorite design tips, renovation ideas, and why collecting meaningful pieces creates a home that only gets better with time.

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20 Comments

@Homeworthy Creator 2 months ago Pinned

Want to see more of Courtnay & Mark's beautiful home? 🏠 Explore exclusive photos and read the full story on our website: https://homeworthy.com/watch/a-maximalist-houston-dream-home-filled-with-art-color/

@ClaireM.Lillie 2 months ago (edited)

The most wonderful aspect of this unique home is the owners. I’ve never seen such a lovely couple featured. They are an absolute joy.
Precious dog too 😊

@_jules_c 2 months ago

You can tell how much they adore one another 😭 One of my favorite tours

@4seasons546 2 months ago

Very nice to have the husband introduced himself & make a few appearances then leaving the tour to his wife. I often wonder why doesn’t the other spouse appear to greet the start of the tour & show support & unison . So imo this was perfect 👍 . The house seems to be enjoyable to live in with its many options of seatings & moods. It was fun that the hostess shared many history & meanings behind her choices. I enjoyed this home tour thank you 🙏 ❤😊❤

@shabbaranks3006 2 months ago

Did this lady just say that humongous wine cabinet ‘just holds enough for us’? Cheers!😂

@pegprather84 2 months ago

So much thought and creativity went into making this home special. The refrigerator, the millworker, the art, the chandeliers! Everything! What a lovely couple.
I think my favorite room is the guest room, what a delightful space! I’m sure your daughter in law will love it. Thank you for inviting us in.

@Andrea51108 2 months ago

I bet their parties are epic 🍾

@pheonixrose2995 2 months ago

So many WOW moments for me seeing your home ❤❤❤❤❤ I love people not afraid of color and wallpaper and patterns

@larissaredman 2 months ago

What a unique house and gracious hosts! Courtnay is very talented and knows exactly what she likes. Enjoyed the tour of the beautiful home very much! Thank you Homeworthy 😍

@deniseking5006 2 months ago (edited)

Wow! Watching this tour was like getting a peak inside a beautiful, HUGE, cabinet of curiosities! There was so-o-o-o much to see and enjoy. And it was so nice to hear about Courtnay's design process, while she entertained us with the interesting stories behind so many of her and Mark's treasured pieces. I'm sure I could wander around this lovely home for weeks and still not see everything. Thanks for sharing it with us. 😊

@jakVanity 2 months ago (edited)

I’m so obsessed with the dressing areaaaa. Love the heart chair, the ladies loungeee 😮‍💨😍

@cindyberlin1962 2 months ago

Wow!
Being completely honest, when this started I wasn’t sure I would watch the entire video, but I quickly became enraptured by the hosts and their home. I found her knowledge and well spoken narrative fun and educational. The eclectic collection of art, furniture and decor is so fun and interesting. Well done 👏🏻

@amberpray 2 months ago

Blown away by your fearlessness and creativity. I definitely learned a few things I can implement in my own way in my home ❤

@Teena-yi9xw 2 months ago

I really enjoy that " she enjoys her home ! Beautiful home and fantastic host!

@WindyCity-d2w 2 months ago

Interesting but they weren't kidding when they said it was maximalist. Not sure how I feel about the painted refrigerator but it was definitely different.

@davidmitchell3315 2 months ago

That bed and Lounge! I seen a lot. But never this one. Im impressed....

@uhd5747 2 months ago

love that you made the outdoor a pleasure considering the heat in our hometown...love your outdoor dining room ...

@marjoriecohn3868 2 months ago

Lot of things I love including the custom Campaign kitchen island and millwork in the guest bathroom upstairs, love the mural on the fridge, looks amazing. The outdoor dining area and sitting room are great. Has an Alice in Wonderland feel. Those are my positive comments. I'll keep my negative ones to myself.