This Austin home reimagines traditional architecture through a youthful, contemporary lens. Cottage-inspired in form, the house is defined by a high-pitched roof and slurried brick exterior that nod to familiarity while remaining fresh and understated. Inside, white walls, wood plank floors, and exposed beams establish a clean, modern framework, allowing eclectic furnishings and tactile contrasts to animate the spaces. Organic forms soften the home’s tailored lines, while dark stone and warm wood introduce depth and balance. The result is a composed yet lively residence where old and new coexist easily, and every room feels both considered and inviting.

Designed from the ground up with an emphasis on cohesion and livability, this Westlake Hills home pairs crisp architecture with a softened, expressive interior palette. Clean-lined spaces are layered with luminous finishes and subtle color, allowing texture, light, and form to do the heavy lifting rather than overt ornament. Curved openings, detailed millwork, and carefully considered ceilings establish a quiet architectural rhythm that supports moments of personality and warmth throughout. The plan favors openness and durability, well suited to an active household, while still allowing for refined, intimate settings. Thoughtful lighting and art punctuate the home without overwhelming it, creating a composed yet spirited environment that feels harmonious, intentional, and distinctly personal.

Designed originally as staff quarters, a twelve-horse stables in the “big thicket” of Athens, Texas, segues into an idyllic retreat built for the family’s three girls. A high-pitched farmhouse roof and classic East Coast cupolas bathe the living area in natural light, evoking a soft, storybook quality and recalling classical American elements of the 1940s. Pullman-style bunks. Gingerbread railing. Exquisite millwork rendered completely in white oak, coating the home with fresh warmth from baseboard to beam, while allowing other storied details––a display of vintage iron chairs, fine art, a leather powder room wall––space to make themselves known.