Live, work & play: CITYCENTRE offers all of the comforts of home — plus luxury aplenty

You know the old adage about not having your cake and eating it too? Those rules don't apply when it comes to living at CITYCENTRE.

That's because Houston's premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination also offers great places to live. Take the Domain at CITYCENTRE, an urban apartment complex that offers a resort-style environment, sophisticated living areas and more, with units starting at $1,521 per month.

Just down Town and Country Boulevard you'll find The Lofts CITYCENTRE, elegant and sophisticated one, two and three bedroom residences designed for style and luxury. Upscale amenities include open floor plans, ample concierge services and gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless appliances.

If those luxury living options weren't enough to draw you in, consider the proximity to downtown Houston, the Energy Corridor and just about everything else you can imagine — not to mention all of the thoughtfully-designed green spaces, open air plazas, entertainment options, fine dining and unique retail options right at your doorstep.

Date night can be a special but simple affair with upscale restaurants like BISTRO and Straits — plus easy eateries like Grub Burger Bar and Cyclone Anaya's — situated at every corner. Shopping is a breeze when the crème de la crème is within reach, whether you need workout gear from lululemon athletica or special occasion wear from Dryden Kreps.

And when it comes to settling in, CITYCENTRE has shops that provide the comforts of home, starting with the recently-opened Z Gallerie.

This luxe home decor shop offers a collection of fashion-forward furnishings, art and accessories at an affordable price point, so it should be the first stop on the list when you're trying to make your house a home: Think sumptuous sofas, warming accents, silken bedding and more.

Supplement with something offbeat from Anthropologie. Its house and home section looks to brighten any room with a colorful throw, a cheeky tea towel, a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or vintage-inspired fixtures.

Next up? Sur La Table, where the kitchen has its place at the heart of the home. Shop here for culinary staples as well as specialty cookware from respected brands like Le Cruset, KitchenAid and Wüstof — and while you're at it, sign up for a cooking class so you can be the master of the kitchen.

Stock your pantry at OLIVE & VINE, a specialty shop that features more than 35 olive oils, balsamic vinegars and specialty oils from around the world. Then swing by Flora & Muse for a fresh baguette and a bouquet of fragrant flowers — the finishing touches on your home.