TRIBEZA’s 2024 Home Design Guide: Top Austin Experts to Help You Create a Beautiful Home
Explore our guide to local businesses that can help spark inspiration, create and cultivate a home you adore
This 2024 Home Design Guide can help you navigate all the varied ways to imagine, create and cultivate an Austin home you love as an escape and oasis. These local businesses are here to curate spaces that feel uniquely yours, in a way that pays homage to our city and the small businesses that make Austin such a special place to call home.
ADLA Studio
ADLA Studio’s core principle is rooted in fostering deeper connections between people and the outdoors. ADLA Studio is a landscape architecture and construction firm that merges horticultural knowledge, technical building skills, and fine art sensibilities to create site-specific gardens.
Olson | Defendorf Custom Homes
Founded in 2007, Olson Defendorf Custom Homes is a one-of-a-kind builder for one-of-a-kind homes. Named the 2016 and 2024 Custom Builder of the Year, the firm is known for building architect-designed, bespoke homes throughout Austin. The firm is based on two simple principles – outstanding quality and superior service. Following these principles, the firm’s founders Troy Defendorf and Eric Olson built an award-winning, referral-based home-building company in a few short years with most referrals coming from clients’ realtors, architects, and friends who are former clients. From estate homes to remodeling to pools and more, this firm can do it all.
Ann Saks
For over four decades, Ann Sacks has become synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation in the world of tile and stone. Searching the globe for the finest natural materials, the brand has meticulously crafted an extensive portfolio that embodies timeless sophistication, redefining the very essence of home. From its beginnings in Portland, Oregon, what began as a modest venture into tiles now includes slabs, stone furniture, fireplaces, baths and home accessories. Its exclusive Savoy collection perfectly complements any home, adapting to different styles and rooms, inside and out. The diverse range of formats paired with the unique glazes creates an organic, textural depth when installed, revealing the artisanal nature of the tile.
Dalgleish Construction Company
With more than 40 years of experience, Dalgleish Construction Company is a custom residential builder specializing in high-end home construction and remodeling. With a reputation for old-world craftsmanship, fine home construction, and unique residential additions, Dalgleish is recognized for its work with the best architects and interior designers in Central Texas. From the initial planning stages to the final touches, Dalgleish offers a level of quality and detail that is seldom seen in the residential homebuilding industry. Working with some of the top industry partners in the nation, the firm offers a wealth of experience in both residential waterfront construction as well as ranch development, building some of Texas’ most memorable and enduring homes.
West Chelsea Contemporary
West Chelsea Contemporary (WCC) is much more than the typical art gallery. Offering world-class art in a dynamic, interactive setting. WCC produces museum-quality exhibitions year-round with programming that is free and open to the public. WCC’s collection includes artists influential to Pop Art, Street Art, Graffiti, Post-Graffiti and contemporary art, as well as other tastemakers. With a local, national, and international roster of represented artists, WCC situates artwork from the primary market alongside a highly curated selection of pieces from the secondary market. This novel display of represented, emerging, and mid-career artists alongside Blue Chip masters increases each artist’s exposure and serves to make connections between their work.
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Design
From architecture to interior design, the multiple award-winning Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design shares a vision that reflects each of its client’s unique personalities and programmatic goals. For over two decades, the firm has delighted in playing with traditional forms, from inglenooks and porches to the appointment of fixtures and furnishings in the creation of contemporary, cohesive environments that nurture daily life. The result is a diverse body of work that displays a synergy between architectural detailing and interior finesse. Cuppett and Kilpatrick engage in each project from the first pencil stroke to the selection and installation of the final interior elements. Their work appeals to both modernists and traditionalists alike.
Webber + Studio
Celebrating 25 years of innovation, Webber + Studio has consistently created exceptional residential architecture in Austin. Their award-winning team brings clients’ visions to life through an innovative blend of timeless design, sustainability, and function. They believe in designing homes that are both unique and inevitable. Webber+Studio’s core values guide their work: creating functional spaces despite constraints, expressing bold design elements, fostering regional connections, and embracing minimalism to let the essence of the space shine. Each project is a testament to their commitment to these principles. Discover their portfolio and the stories behind their creations. Build something extraordinary.
Bay Hill Design
Bay Hill Design is a full-service interior design studio and home store in the heart of Westlake. Their design studio offers tile, lighting, carpet, rugs, wallpaper, window coverings and fabric. Whether starting a home remodel or a new construction project, Bay Hill Design should be your first stop. Stop by their home store to peruse exquisite home décor, including art, antiques, upholstery, bedding, custom pillows, tabletop, accessories and more.
The team also offers construction management services to help streamline an otherwise complicated process for clients, assembling a team of the industry’s best craftsmen. Come see Brooke and Scott Anderson and their team for all of your home needs.
The Pankonien Group
The Pankonien Group is a full-service interior design firm known for designing classic interiors, infusing modern touches of color and texture. Principal designer, Laura Pankonien, has been designing homes since 2004 with projects crossing multiple states. And, it’s not just primary residences that have experienced Pankonien’s magic. Many vacation homes, from Lake Austin to coastal New Jersey to Alys Beach, have felt her touch. She has been featured in a variety of notable national publications including House Beautiful, Austin Home, Southern Living, and Better Homes & Gardens.
Design Ecology
Design Ecology is an award-winning landscape architecture and luxury pool construction firm creating some of the most swoon-worthy spaces across ATX. If there’s one thing you need in Austin to help beat the heat, it’s a pool. Design Ecology’s energetic studio is home to a creative team of professionals who are passionate about design and craftsmanship. Specializing in estate master planning, custom swimming pools, and unique watershapes, Design Ecology offers a full range of residential and commercial landscape architectural design and construction services. They custom-tailor each project to create thoughtful and sustainable spaces that exceed client expectations. Take one look at their website or Instagram and you’ll be swimming in backyard envy.
Suzanna Santostefano Design
Suzanna Santostefano Design’s mission is to create functional, unique, and beautiful spaces that genuinely feel like home and bring joy for years to come. Dedicated to designing homes that feel like nurturing sanctuaries, Suzanna collaborates closely with each client, taking the time to understand their unique vision and lifestyle. With a keen eye for spatial dynamics, she optimizes every inch of space, ensuring every design element is seamlessly integrated. Her meticulous attention to detail shines, from the initial concept to the final installation, including material selection and contractor coordination. The studio specializes in new builds, full home renovations, and boutique business design, always maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality and detail.
Studio Celeste
Founded in 2017 and led by Celeste Aguirre, a graduate of world-renowned universities in Latin America and Spain, Studio Celeste blends cultural richness with an emphasis on minimalistic elegance, offering emotionally impactful designs. The Studio’s passionate team combines local expertise with a deep understanding of modern aesthetics, ensuring each project reflects its clients’ unique lifestyle and vision. Studio Celeste transforms spaces into personalized sanctuaries that inspire and delight. The Studio elevates residential living across Austin with creativity, precision, and a commitment to excellence that is simply unmatched, regardless of your style or aesthetic. The Studio’s social media pages are endless inspiration and an escape into design bliss.
Atlantis Architects
Atlantis Architects designs homes for people who care deeply about their environment. Using sound building practices, local materials and skilled craftsmen, each house responds to its site, its budget and most importantly, its owners.
Founder Derek Barcinski emphasizes that “Our houses look like their owners, not their architect.” The beauty and joy in each project come from their clients who have inspired them for twenty years to try new things each day.
DB@ATLANTISARCHITECT.COM; (512) 452-7800
New Native Gardens
When it comes to bringing a home to life with plants, traditional in-ground landscaping is no longer the only option. New Native Gardens, a local and family-owned business, specializes in expertly crafted container plantings for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Following all new installations, New Native Gardens’ Client Care team offers a range of services to ensure clients’ plant designs continue to thrive. They can provide weekly maintenance, seasonal refreshes, and expert guidance for any plant or container-related needs, ensuring every space remains vibrant and well-cared for year-round. Whether clients are moving into a new house, redecorating or preparing for a special event, New Native Gardens adds the perfect finishing touch with beautifully designed container plantings.
Cameron Getter Design
Cameron Getter Design (CGD) is a full-service interior design studio that creates spaces that seamlessly marry form and function with a personalized touch. Specializing in residential design, including new builds, home remodeling, and full furnishings, CGD collaborates with architects, builders and artisans to thoughtfully ensure every design detail is considered. They approach each project with purposeful intention, integrating natural materials and a rich blend of textures to create beautiful, customized spaces.
Urbanspace Design Studio
Urbanspace Design Studio was born out of a passion to help Urbanspace’s real estate clients not only find their space but also design and furnish their homes with their personalities in mind. Its in-house team of interior designers helps guide the design process and bring clients’ visions to life. From private residences to condominium-wide amenities, they tackle projects of any size. Its downtown showroom is filled with the best global and local modern furniture, lighting and accessories.
Davenport Builders
Established in 2008 by Matt and Chelsy Davenport, Davenport Builders is founded on faith and integrity, believing the experience is as important as the outcome. Davenport Builders desires to facilitate harmony between the client, architect, and designer while creating beautiful, well-crafted masterpieces that will become the sacred place called home. The firm is a residential construction company that holds itself to high standards of honest business practices and treatment of everyone involved in the project. It is currently taking on projects exclusively through architect referrals. At Davenport Builders, they build the home – you build the legacy.
Modern Hippie Design Studio
Modern Hippie Design Studio is a full-service residential interior design studio, founded by Austinite Heidi Houdek, that is dedicated to creating warm and inviting spaces. The studio believes your environment has the power to not only speak for you but to also speak to you. The studio’s approach to design celebrates the unique authenticity of each client. All their designs are bespoke and created to feel inviting while evoking a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Sparrow Interiors & Gifts
Owned by Principal Designer Elizabeth Cates, Sparrow Interiors believes every space is a canvas awaiting transformation. The design team ensures that a client’s personality and style are expressed through the reimagination of their home. Each project is unique to the client, and Sparrow Interiors dedicates its work to creating spaces for exciting entertainment and comfortable relaxation. The studio accepts projects for new construction, remodels, and revamping existing spaces. The team embraces projects of all sizes and spectrums, guaranteeing a product that exceeds your expectations.
McWalters Collaborative Architecture + Design
Founded in 2009, McWalters Collaborative Architecture and Design uses one key metric of success: the delight of their clients. They have built their reputation on extensive and diverse experience, thoughtful and tailored services, and a local and international network of resources they collaborate with to execute their designs. Though they do not adhere to a specific style and no project is too small or large, their use of materials and refined architectural details are a signature of their work. They practice both architecture and design while believing there is no distinction between where one begins and the other ends. This belief is core to their practice and the seamlessness of an integrated studio results in a more efficient process for clients.
RedOven Property Solutions
RedOven Property Solutions is a family-owned, award-winning builder dedicated to making the custom building experience as rewarding and stress-free as possible. It leverages its extensive industry experience and relationships to offer all the necessary tools, treating its clients as true partners. The firm approaches each project as if it were its own, navigating the complexities of construction with integrity, transparency, and quality. Its attention to detail and collaborative approach ensure that each custom home it creates not only meets but exceeds its clients’ expectations.
V Wood Interiors
Founded by Victoria Wood, V Wood Interiors is a prestigious design firm with offices in both Boston and Austin. It expertly manages every aspect of the design process, from concept to completion, working seamlessly with clients, architects, and builders. The team excels at creating captivating designs by prioritizing individual preferences and requirements. With a strong focus on customization, they transform spaces into aesthetically pleasing and functional environments that align with each client’s distinct tastes and needs. Whether renovating a single room or overseeing a whole-house transformation, V Wood Interiors’ expertise shines.
ALIGN Austin Architects
ALIGN Austin Architects offers unparalleled skill and experience in luxury custom residential architecture. Founded by seasoned architects Rodney Palmer, Ranjit Gupta, and Kristin Schieffer, ALIGN Austin Architects takes immense pride and a steadfast commitment to a process that helps transform a client’s vision and dream into a reality. Every project is an opportunity to curate ideas, innovate and engage collaboratively with all stakeholders. ALIGN’s full-service offering ranges from early conceptual site planning through construction administration. By engaging closely with clients and consultants, they create award-winning spaces that not only meet functional needs but also strive to inspire and enrich the human experience.
Sarah Stacey Design
Sarah Stacey Interior Design, with offices in Texas and Tennessee, specializes in creating spaces that capture both your most extraordinary moments and everyday comforts. The team brings vibrant, storied designs to life for luxury residential and boutique hospitality clients, infusing each project with color, pattern, and a deeply personal touch.
Their expertise lies in crafting environments that authentically represent you, with a keen eye for artwork, antiques, and bespoke pieces. They curate high-quality furniture and decor, ensuring that every detail—from custom window treatments to lighting and artwork—is thoughtfully managed and perfectly placed.
Whether renovating or building anew, they combine creativity and experience to design spaces that inspire, comfort, and reflect your unique vision.