Austin couple Holly Beth and Matt Potter purchased a historic, rundown Victorian bungalow, circa 1935, nestled in one of Austin, Texas’s most historic and established neighborhoods. They loved the historic nature of the home abound with character and incredible millwork. The Potters had plans to restore and add an addition, as the home is situated on a large double lot.
They retained the award-winning architecture firm Side Angle Side to ensure the home’s historic preservation while modernizing. “The project presented somewhere between a historic restoration and a reconstruction,” says Arthur Furman, Side Angle Side.
“The existing home was to be remodeled, but as the builder began work, he discovered more and more rot and unusable structural members, switching it from a restoration to a reconstruction. We used photos and existing drawings to inform the design plan, as we completely rebuilt the original home.”
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Side Angle Side BUILDER Miars Construction INTERIOR DESIGN HP Studio, Holly Beth Potter LANDSCAPE Shade Maker Studios
Art:
Entry piece: Tyler Guinn
Dining Room: Raven Roxanne (Tulips) and Blakely Made (Blue on cream paper)
Primary Bedroom: Kate Zimmerman Turpin
Living Room Fireplace wall: Two art pieces on either side of the fireplace are vintage 1960s Paintings by French painter Daniel Clesse (Eneby Home)
Hallway: Tyler Guinn
Girl’s room piece (abstract painting )- Sarah White
A good portion of salvaged materials were restored and reused, including trim, crown molding, baseboards, longleaf pine wood floors, and interior doors. Exterior siding and windows are all new but detailed to match the original. The result is a stunning 3,700-square-foot home rich in historic allure and modern design.
“Restoring and honoring the original house was a huge priority – as architects, we try to let the home tell us what we need to do. We look closely at the existing conditions and make decisions that keep with the spirit of the original structure and period character, says Annie-Laurie Grabiel, Side Angle Side.
Homeowner Holly Beth Potter, an interior designer, HP Studio – now the design arm of Side Angle Side – chose the interior finishes, drawing on the architect’s design plan to encompass natural light, functionality, warmth, and a timeless aesthetic. The dining room is the heart of the home. The walls are clad with the original shiplap, painted a neutral yellow.
Holly Beth chose an oval-shaped Nickey Kehoe community table at 54” wide for large group dining. She found six vintage Guillerme et Chambron armless dining chairs at Amelia Tarbet in Texas and two matching vintage armchairs from Morentz — all reupholstered in a cream-colored fabric (SUPPLY Showroom in Austin) with a rust-red cord on the seat trim. The oversized Noguchi pendant light gives off a warm, cozy glow. The incredible, original wood pocket doors make an impactful entry statement.
The kitchen counters are outfitted in Calacatta Ibiza Quartzite with custom cabinetry in rift-sawn white oak with integrated pulls.
The design team opted for concrete floors in the living room, part of the addition, adding a hemlock wood ceiling and a plaster fireplace wall with elevated plinth seating. The coffee table and brass floor lamp are both vintage pieces, passed down by her grandparents. “I chose furniture that felt contemporary, while also leaning into tones and patterns that were warm and romantic to create an overall feeling of timelessness,” says Holly Beth Potter, homeowner and Interior Designer for Side Angle Side.
What We Love About This Home
The architects, in tandem with the homeowner/interior designer, beautifully transformed this 1930s Victorian bungalow in Austin. By salvaging and restoring much of the home’s historic character while adding an addition, they created a striking architectural juxtaposition that honors the past while looking to the future. Designed for a growing family of five, the home feels modern yet remains deeply connected to the neighborhood’s charm and original bones, while preserving the heritage live oaks that surround it.
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The primary bath’s countertops, tub deck, and tub face are a leathered quartzite providing a dramatic tone with natural elements. The floors are a locally sourced white limestone tile.
PHOTOGRAPHER Casey Dunn
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