Houston Lifestyles & Homes magazine Mar 2009: The Home of Houston Texan Chester Pitts and LaToya Hutchins.

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But more importantly, according to Chester, is his “wire closet.” This significant room houses his electronics equipment. Chester says half-comically, half seriously, “On MTV’s cribs, those folks say the magic happens in their bedrooms. In my house, the magic happens in my wire closet. ” LaToya seconds that emotion. She says that out of everything they’ve done in their home, Chester is most proud of the fact that his is a “Smart” home. From any of their personal communication devices, the televisions or computers, they can instantly program lights, security and temperature, along with other elements of their home, truly customizing the space to reflect their immediate needs or desires.

The aura of the Pitts’ home is simultaneously elegant and easy, truly reflective of the homeowners’ lives. Jana Rizzuto concurs, “This home totally reflects Chester and LaToya. The unassuming warmth and understated elegance is exactly who they are. ” She also asserts that they gave her exactly what she needed to do her job, “Trust. They allowed me to translate their style and their taste into a home that they absolutely love. ”

That they do. Fusing California with Texas in their lives and styles, this up-and-coming young couple is living large and loving every minute of it. How TexZen. When asked for one word to express his thought of home, Chester answered without wavering, “Exhale.”

The game room gives Chester a perfect spot to display his commemorative game balls and
jerseys, and each tells a story. The #70 jersey is his college jersey from San Diego State where he was an Aztec; the #3 jersey represents the first year of the Texans as an NFL franchise where he was their #3 pick in the draft; the #69 jerseys are his current jerseys. The game balls range in significance from the Texans ’ first shut out to balls signed by Bruce Matthews and Jackie Stater, legends in the game.