Chioco Design together with Miars Construction has designed this inviting contemporary house for a family of four in the heart of Austin, Texas. The goal for the design of this family home was to open the living environment up to its natural surroundings. The residence is composed of 3,700 feet of living space, with four bedrooms, and three-and-a-half bathrooms.

The design consists of interlocking linear, rectangular forms using local gray Leuders limestone, white integral color stucco, Douglas Fir siding, steel, and glass. The composition, relative to the gently sloping site, creates opportunities to experience outdoor living spaces that are direct extensions of the interior rooms. The interior has an edited palette of materials to include Walnut flooring, vertical grain White Oak paneling and cabinetry, Limestone tile, and steel.

What We Love: This inviting contemporary house in Texas was designed to take advantage of the property’s existing Live Oak trees and sloping lawns. Indoor/outdoor living is emphasized throughout the design, drawing in natural light and nature. The landscape design offers the family several peaceful views from different vantage points throughout the house.

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Above: Staircase and library reading nook with custom steel library ladder. Stair wood species is Walnut. Handrail is Walnut, guard rail is painted steel 2″ x 1/2″ and 1/2″ x 1/2″ solid stock. The tile is a custom cut gray leuders limestone tile.

Above: The iron and wood bar counter stools were purchased by the homeowners from Red in Fredricksburg, Texas. 

Above: Open plan dining room and living room.

Above: The kitchen features a custom designed bar top. It is a long walnut slab with a live edge. The flooring is hickory.

Above: The Kitchen was designed with painted and natural wood finished cabinets. The tile on the backsplash and in front of the island is Motion Gesture by Emser Tile. The grout is Pewter by Custom Grout Solutions — 1/8″ grout joint. The hood is made by KitchenAid and is the 600 series wall mount.

Above: Powder bathroom.

Above: The master bedroom feature wall is covered in Hygge & West | Lovely Leaves (White/Copper) wallpaper.

Above: Master bathroom vanity.

Above: The master bathroom features a marble wall tile from Daltile and a custom steel corner window. The flooring is a Daltile natural stone product called Chiffon Creme Limestone. The tub is by Victoria + Albert and is called Los, while the tub filler is from Signature Hardware, a brand called Exira. The wall color is Snowbound SW 7004 – Sherwin-Williams.

Above: Glass connector to the guest apartment.

Above: Entry into the attached apartment. The door is made of a walnut veneer.

Above: This home offers an attached apartment to anticipate the needs of the homeowner’s aging parents. The space offers a living, dining kitchen, bed and bath facilities, yet was designed to feel like a part of the home’s central hub.

The white is Snowbound SW 7004 – Sherwin-Williams. Cabinets are painted the same color with a semi-gloss finish. Wood panels are clear sealed vertical grain white oak. The flooring is 1 x 6 tongue and groove walnut with a clear finish.

Above: Swimming pool and attached apartment.

Above: Custom steel corner windows, steel planters and limestone staircase.

PHOTOGRAPHER Casey Dunn Photography