This modern home called “cove house” was designed by Cornerstone Architects, located in the Rollingwood neighborhood of Austin, Texas. The dwelling is nestled on a peculiar guitar-shaped property with an extraordinarily limited buildable area. A 4-Story elevator forms a “spine” that distributes rooms vertically to minimize the home’s footprint. Craftsmanship abounds in cantilevered stair treads, […]
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See inside the elegant renovation of a traditional style home in Austin
This traditional style home built in the 1930’s has undergone a beautiful renovation by Austin designer Anne Grandinetti of Mark Ashby Design. Classic architecture, pocket doors, and 80 year old moldings led the direction in the classic and elegant interior design. This home reno took place during last year’s pandemic providing some challenges and new […]
A beautifully reimagined lake house boasts idyllic views over Lake Austin
Ryan Street Architects in collaboration with Studio Seiders reimagined this inviting contemporary lake house nestled on the shores of Lake Austin, Texas. Constructed in the 1970s, this home was positioned in an idyllic setting yet was completely outdated. The owners, a young family of four, commissioned the design team to update their home and gave […]
A dated townhouse in Austin gets revamped into a beautiful hillside retreat
Renowned architect, James LaRue of LaRue Architects, turned his dated 1880’s townhouse into a modern hillside retreat, located in Austin, Texas. James and his wife purchased the condo in the desirable west Austin neighborhood just over a year ago. The townhouse overlooks the 16th Fairway of one of their most-frequented Austin golf courses. The interior spaces were […]
An old suburban brick house gets an inspiring transformation in Austin, Texas
A 1980’s suburban brick house was completely transformed into a modern family dream house by Furman + Keil Architects, located in West Lake Hills, a suburb of Austin, Texas. The existing home on the expansive property did not align with the new owner’s modern design tastes, nor did it take advantage of the natural wooded […]
Serene lakeside ranch house is perched high above Lake Austin, Texas
LaRue Architects in collaboration with Britt Design Group transformed this 1950’s lakeside cabin with a quirky hexagon shape into a serene lakeside ranch. This 4,100 square foot, one-story ‘Hill Country contemporary’ residence sits on a 1.2-acre site on the west bank of Austin, Texas. Lou Ann and Don McLean purchased the lot in 2012 and reached […]
Mid-century modern house renovation in Texas boasts striking details
This mid-century modern house built in 1959 has undergone a complete renovation by Haven Design and Construction, located in Alamo Heights, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas. Despite having amazing architectural features, this home had fallen into significant disrepair. The challenges with the home included a laundry room that was located inside the garage, a “too […]
1960’s Lake Austin ranch home gets update with spectacular art collection
This renovated home on Lake Austin by architect Tobin Smith features a spectacular art collection and some fun and funky furnishings, bringing the 1960’s ranch up to date while keeping its retro charm. Mark Ashby Design designed this Austin, Texas home with unique furnishings, textiles, finishes to highlight the homeowners fabulous works of art. The original […]
Step inside this stylish modern home blending old with new in Texas
This stylish modern home was designed by Furman + Keil Architects, nestled on the edge of a multi-acre parcel in West Austin, Texas. The dwelling nestles up to a series of descending terraces overlooking a steep embankment and creek. A conscious blending of new and old, the home’s interior weaves natural textures of reclaimed white oak, local […]
Striking Texas house evokes a feeling of living above the treetops
Specht Architects are responsible for this spectacular modern renovation and expansion project of a 1955 suburban ranch house located in Austin, Texas. Boasting 5,500 square feet of living space, this attractive dwelling encompasses four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Prior to the renovation, the design of this sprawling single-story residence was very typical for its time and place— fairly […]