Every day starts anew, and sometimes our routines work, and other times we just have to throw our hands up and be okay with an alternate day. Because who has time to get it right every single time?!

With the Austin housing market booming and showing no signs of slowing down, we’ve been receiving so many questions about the home buying process. We invited our friend Leah Petri, real estate agent of the very well-established Gottesman Residential to weigh in with her expertise as a long standing real estate professional in our Austin community.

Who doesn’t love a good meal out?! And even though Covid is still around, here is a round-up of my favorite places — to either order from, or get yourself into in person once the world is in a better place to do so. Fun to have plans ahead!

Think natural colors, expressiveness, a larger link to global cultures as well as bringing the outdoors in.

Who can resist a good before and after view of a space?! Well, we can’t either since it always blows our minds how much a space can change! We’ve been at this for 15 years, so here are a few of our favorites to share with you.

As is often the case in the homes that I see, this bathroom was dark, run down and used more out of necessity than anything else. In much need of attention, I redesigned this space to be open and flooded with natural light. Highly reflective surfaces now allow the eye to bounce around the room.

Q: Why should I invest in my space? Interior design isn’t something I am used to spending money on…

A: What you surround yourself with at home is in direct correlation to how you feel, particularly in an everyday way. Often times we buy something quickly to fill a need, only to find out it doesn’t fit, or isn’t comfortable or isn’t the best in quality.

In terms of remodels, master bedrooms are most often left for last. Given the relaxing nature of this type of space, we at Turnstyle wish to see more clients prioritize it – it does after all offer a place to retreat, rejuvenate, and start the day from.

This year, one of our favorite projects was awarded the 2019 Texas Star Award for Best Kitchen and Best Master Bathroom. Beautifully positioned on Lake Austin, this Santa Barbara-style home is a thoughtful new construction build, which Turnstyle Design was a part of from its early beginnings in collaboration with builders Signature Homes.

This hillside home with French architectural influence is a project we have enjoyed designing over several continuous phases. Meant for entertaining with ease and enjoying stunning city views, we set out to pull people through, encouraging a fluid experience of the spaces.

Small footprint, big impact. Guest bathrooms are often built smaller than the rest of the house, which means that extra emphasis in their design should focus on how guests feel in them. For this project, we set out with a playful spirit to encourage guests spending time there to feel at their best.

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for endless days and nights spent outdoors with friends and family. When it comes to outdoor living, we often overlook the possibility of expanding our living spaces outside of the home and creating a space outdoors that equally reflects the same style and personality that we showcase indoors.

In spite of this family’s long time frustration with their original kitchen’s cramped and inefficient spaces, we knew the right attention could make it great. Turnstyle was selected to dramatically change this space, encouraging lots of future use, and adding interest and openness to the rest of the house.

Kids quickly grow out of bathrooms and parents can easily find frustration when space is lacking and needs are rising. For this girls’ bath, we were tasked with finding more space within the existing footprint, carving out better flow and helping to keep everyone organized and on task for the next coming years.

A modern home with a minimalist tendency, the homeowners felt that despite their original aesthetic the home lived bare. We were brought in to marry simplicity with effervescence.

Part of the back of a well-laid out home, this private guest room with its own exterior entrance needed a touch of artistry to instantly make guests feel special. Part short-term, part long term, the goal is to ensure anyone staying over is comfortable and spoiled with all amenities.

A more traditional home at first glance, this home houses a young family of four, ready to skillfully challenge the typical expectations of its façade.

Stripes steal the show. Our “Boy’s Room” project was recently featured in a “how to” story on Houzz!

We’re Talking Turnstyle today! After remodeling their bathroom, we sat down with the homeowners to get their perspective of the Turnstyle experience.

Last week we were thrilled to share the news that we are the People’s Pick Winner of the Kid-Tastic spaces category of the 2016 HGTV Fresh Faces of Design Awards! Thank you again to all who voted for us.