They Loved the Neighborhood. So They Reinvented the House.
When you love your neighborhood but your home no longer fits your lifestyle, moving isn’t the only option. This 1937 Hancock home underwent a complete transformation, combining restoration with a thoughtfully designed addition that brought modern comfort, functionality and entertaining space to one of Austin’s most beloved historic neighborhoods. See how a dated rent house became the perfect forever home while preserving the character that made it worth saving.
She Got the Home She Wanted—and Made $89,351
Instead of overpaying for someone else’s vision, our client bought a property in the neighborhood she wanted and transformed it into the home she wanted. See what we did and how much it cost.
Buy Below Market. Renovate. Build Instant Equity.
The finishes weren’t exactly what they wanted, but the price was too good to pass up. The savings were enough to renovate and create the home they wanted. All it took was a bit of vision. See what we did and how much it cost.
An Accessible Addition That Helped This Couple Stay in the Home They Love
We added two bedrooms, an ADA-accessible bathroom, detached garage, and integrated ramp system to help this couple safely and comfortably remain in the neighborhood they love. See what we did and how much it cost.
Designing for entertaining and everyday life
Many Austin homes are designed for entertaining, but fewer are designed for everyday life. Let’s discuss some of the design principles that can create a functional layout for weekday dinners and homework as well as a big party.
Choosing a cooktop or range that’s right for you
How you cook on your cooktop and how you use your oven will determine which range is right for you. There are multiple configurations, in every price point and appliance line, to accommodate every cook. What is right for you comes down to how you use your kitchen. Let’s talk about what you should consider.
Vent hoods: more than an afterthought
Kitchens get hot. Grease happens. Proper ventilation doesn’t just protect your health, it protects your cabinets, your paint, your lights and your sanity. They are required for both gas and electric/induction cooktops and ranges. Here’s a rundown of what you should consider in deciding what vent hood to go with.
Add space and style to your Austin home with a tailored addition
When you’re loving your Austin neighborhood but your home is feeling tight, building a thoughtful addition can be the perfect solution. Whether you’re creating a new bedroom suite, a home office, or expanding your living and storage footprint — a custom addition gives you freedom to stay where you love while adding comfort, functionality and value.
Aging in place with Austin’s HOME initiative
Recent changes to the local development code, known as the HOME initiatives, have opened up many beneficial options to facilitate aging in place needs.