jewel box in the sky

In this Austin Proper pied-à-terre, we rooted ourselves in the Kelly Wearstler vibe.

Our aim was to create a layered interior that opened to the sky in the main living space and hugged you into the private spaces. We wanted to enhance the sense of elevation, both literal and figurative. 

A modern office space with a wooden desk, green office chair, blue cabinet, decorative macramé wall art, a lamp, plant, and a colorful patterned rug.
Modern bedroom with gray bed, throw blanket, decorative pillows, artistic headboard, dresser with mirror, vase with branches, and a colorful artwork.

The floating central bed allows the homeowners to wake up to the dazzling view and provides added privacy for the bath. 

Custom cabinetry creates an artful record niche, while concealing the guts of the sound system and affording record storage. We focused on luxe jewel tones and pattern on pattern on pattern as a hat tip and to create a continuity between the Wearstler-designed building and the home. 

Interior of a modern living room featuring a wooden built-in cabinet with rattan-paneled doors, a large abstract painting, a beige vase with dried branches, a black bowl with green apples, and a tray with glass bottles. Part of a light gray sofa with brown and beige pillows is visible in the foreground.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden tray with soap and a plant on the edge, a towel hanging on a rail, and blue patterned and white tiled walls.
Modern living room with a large gray sofa, a white armchair with wooden accents, two round coffee tables, large windows with city view, black and white curtains, and contemporary decor.

We utilized forms that played on the unique geometry of the space and the beloved art and furnishings belonging to our clients, like the Eames dining chairs and the Patty Wilson gold and navy blue painting. 

A favorite moment in the home, this custom art niche features an abstract art piece by Angela Navarro. We love the color and the movement she captures – it somehow feels very midcentury. 

Interior scene with a wooden shelf displaying decorative vases and books, against a textured brown wall with an abstract painting, framed by light-colored walls and ceiling.
Modern living room with a round table holding a pink and white ceramic vase with green leafy branches. Background includes a light blue sofa, a wall-mounted TV, and art pieces, with wooden flooring and a decorative patterned rug.
Living room corner with a beige bookshelf decorated with vases and books, a dark gray couch with a decorative pillow and a blanket, and a textured beige and pink upholstered headboard with a small brass wall-mounted reading lamp.
Modern black wall with round mirror, decorative wall sconces, and a wooden console table with a flower vase

We built out the interior with storage in mind: everything has its place. This custom cabinet at the entry was a drop zone for keys and included shoe storage.

Interior wall with black wooden paneling, framed abstract art of colorful rocks and a gold background, and decorative patterned wallpaper to the side.