Austin Design

Name: Austin Design
Address: 2140 E Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, TX, 76092, United States
Telephone: +1 408-966-9450
Rating: 4.9

43 Reviews

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Best of Houzz 2016 Interior Designer

Austin Design has been providing clients with professional and comprehensive design services since 1985. Our focus is to assist our clients in expressing their own unique and individual style, which best suits their budget and lifestyle. Specializing in all phases of interior design, from in home consultation to complete redesign, remodel or design & build, providing design advice for every aspect of your home or office. Austin Design can assist you with conceptual design and specification and/or purchase of custom furnishings, lighting, window, wall & floor coverings, color selection, space planning, kitchen & bath design, artwork and accessories, as well as, many other resources available to the design trade. In addition, we work with many talented craftsmen and artisans, who bring a high standard of workmanship and creativity to the project. Austin Design is genuinely invested in creating uniquely beautiful spaces for our clients, while making it a postively rewarding experience. Offering friendly service, built on building and nurturing long term relationships, resulting in a loyal clientele which returns again and again. With over 27 years experience, Austin Design has a long, reliable history of providing clients with a perfect blend of creativity and experience, while bringing the project of highest standards to fruition. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design, Syracuse, NY, is a member of ASID, IDG and is a Certified Interior Designer #2497.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Art Selection, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Rugs, Custom Walk-in Closets, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Entry Design, Feng Shui Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Playroom Design, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Sustainable Design, Wine Cellar Design, Home Office Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Remodeling

Areas Served

Colleyville, Flower Mound, Grapevine, Keller, Roanoke, Southlake, Trophy Club, Westlake

Awards

Allied ASID, Certified Interior Designer #2497, IDG, Best of Los Gatos in Interior Design, San Jose Business Journal's Top design firms in Silicon Valley

21 Projects

Business Details

Business Name

Austin Design

Phone Number

+1 408-966-9450

Website

austin-design.com

Address

2140 E Southlake Boulevard
Suite L247
Southlake, TX 76092

Typical Job Cost

$25,000 -

Licence Number

2497

Followers

155 Followers

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43 Reviews for Austin Design

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4.9|43 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Jake Flory

Overall, we assume Catherine had some great ideas for our home, but we didn't feel like she brought her A game when she worked with us. We were doing a kitchen remodel, and needed someone to help us choose designs, materials and layouts. We really didn't have much in the way of requirements, other than quartz countertops. Beyond that, the sky was the limit. Unfortunately, the first thing she did on our project was countertop recommendations, and she didn't recommend any quartz countertops, even after 2 rounds of recommendations... but we never really got a good explanation of why. After this delay, and due to the short timeline of our project, we had to move quickly, and we ended up making most of the remaining design decisions ourselves, so we really didn't feel like we got what we had hired her for. At the end, when we mentioned that we were disappointed, she blamed our communication style for the breakdown. Catherine did ultimately make some recommendations that we appreciated, on things like lighting and layouts, but we didn't feel like we got what we paid for on general kitchen design.

26 April, 2023

Comment from Austin Design:

Hi Jake,

I was surprised to read your review since our communications had always seemed to me positive.

I reviewed the details of your project and found that yourself and your wife had retained myself for design services on February 24th.

On February 28th-March 2nd, I had provided the material selections and the design concept. You responded on March 3rd letting me know that you thought you had everything you needed. I said great, and please let me know if you need anything further.

Your wife and yourself contacted me again on March 7th with questions regarding lighting, the fireplace and area rugs. We communicated through March 10th.
I then received a text from you on March 30th inquiring about how many hours I had spent on the project thus far. I responded right away, but when I still had not heard back from you by April 5th, I emailed the invoice.

Again, I did not hear back from you until April 17th when you emailed me requesting a discount for recommending quartzite over quartz. I explained that I had told you the pros and cons of quartz versus quartzite at our initial meeting as well as in two subsequent emails. I explained that I personally prefer the natural beauty of stone over a man made product and that it is also extremely durable. The material you selected was always ultimately up to you, but you had hired me for my opinion based on my knowledge of materials and my 39 years of experience in the design industry.
My primary intention was to assist you in designing a beautiful kitchen that was also functional and easy to maintain, while avoiding making decisions that you would regret later.

That is why I had advised against installing a large wagon wheel chandelier above a two foot island, and not to remove the brick hearth unless you were absolutely certain that the brick behind it ran all the way down to the floor.

I honestly have no idea how the project turned out since I have not seen the space since it was competed and never received any photos as requested.

I understand that remodel projects require a lot of attention to detail and can be stressful, and I truly hope that you are happy with the design of your kitchen and the decisions you made.

KiLAND Design Center

Award winning is right! Catherine is one of the most talented interior designers in the bay area. She not only has deep design talent, but a wonderful grasp of the trade industry. We highly recommend her services if you are considering a home renovation or remodel.

3 December, 2020

Camilla Neri

We are in the process of remodeling our upstairs bedrooms, bath and family room as well as a downstairs powder room and laundry room. We selected Catherine to be our designer and have been happy with her services. We appreciate her listening skills. She has stepped in and smooth the way when we have had communication problems with our contractor, and her guidance on color selection, furniture and fixtures has been superb.

25 November, 2018

Comment from Austin Design:

Thank you Cam! It has been an absolute pleasure working with you both! Your home is beautiful!!

Kara Yeung

Catherine did an excellent job on our new home! Her design is elegant yet comfortable. She pays attention to every little details in her designs and often these little things make a big difference.

23 November, 2018

Comment from Austin Design:

Thank you Kara, you have been absolutely delightful to work with!!

Filomena Sousa

She’s is very professional and friendly. We are very happy with her work ,we used her expertise three times in the last ten years!

20 November, 2018

Comment from Austin Design:

Thank you Filomena, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you both over the years!!

Junko Finke

We worked with Catherine at Austin Design to decorate our living room. From the beginning to the completion of the project, Catherine was a true professional. She took time to really understand our design preferences, She came up with many different design recommendations which often included new and interesting ideas. Catherine paid close attention to the detail while always keeping in mind the overall look of the room. She took care of every aspect of the project including ordering the furniture and decorative pieces, arranging delivery, and placing all the pieces in the room. She even helped hanging some picture frames for us! We are very happy with our beautifully decorated and comfortable living room. I highly recommend Catherine to anyone who's looking for professional help in interior design.

20 November, 2018Last modified:20 November, 2018

traceyraymond

A great experience. Cathy is a real pleasure to work with and she made my home look amazing. I would recommend Austin Design to anyone with discerning taste.

20 November, 2018

Maria Bednar

Having just finished a total remodel, we needed help in the final details: area rugs, new master bedroom bed frame, custom bench for the end of the bed, guest bedroom sleeper sofa, great room wall art, vases, custom ottoman, custom window seat cushions, and adding a splash of color with new covers for our existing couch cushions. Catherine also helped us re-do custom curtains that did not turn out as expected to being exactly what I was hoping for. There were a few issues with delivery, and Catherine's husband actually came over to help out with a couch delivery - she is dedicated to making sure everything turns out exactly as envisioned. Catherine really listened to us. As part of working with Catherine, she gave us the "HGTV" option where she selects pieces and, when we're not home, she sets up all the accessories. I was a little worried, Catherine had a few pieces that were a bit outside my comfort zone, however Catherine has wonderful taste. Specifically, I thought the mirrored jewelry armoire was too "much" but now that it's in, it's one of my favorite pieces! I can't believe I ever doubted! Catherine, if you're reading this, sorry to take advantage of you, but you're going to be my "go-to" for any more ideas!

23 June, 2017Last modified:20 November, 2018

Ruth Dennis

I've only been working with Catherine for a month now but I can't say enough nice things about her! She is currently helping me with find furniture and decorations to transform my home to look classy and elegant. Catherine is very attentive, patient and communicates well. I really appreciate her asking for my feedback before making any purchases. I'm very excited about this project and I'm happy to have her in my corner!

19 November, 2016

Doug Fealtman

We were introduced to Catherine at the tail end of our first remodel project – the master bath back in 2014. We had initially picked out the cabinets and countertop but felt we needed some “style” to really pop the space. In a panic, we blindly called Catherine and introduced ourselves and begged her to come help out with the project. Within a day she showed up at our house and after talking to us came up with beautiful ideas on accents, tiling, shower floor material, color and lighting. It turned out beautifully elegant. Since that experience, Catherine has been intimately involved with the next several phases of our remodels starting with initial layout designs down to cabinet accessories. We have also used Catherine to completely redecorate multiple areas of our home from living room to our bedrooms. In fact, after she understood our tastes, we would leave the house for several hours and return to a completely redecorated living space. I must say that throughout the two plus years that Catherine has helped us, at times I wasn’t sure the items she was picking out would look good in our house but after consistently proving me wrong I have come to the point to just trust the expert because it ALWAYS looks incredible after she is done. I would highly recommend Catherine.

25 October, 2016

Gabi Neubauer

We have a wonderful working relationship with Catherine: From the outset she understood the idea behind the theme we wanted to express throughout our kitchen and family room. She found exactly the right style and the right artists to make our vision come to life. Everything has turned out great: she recommend painter and artists who re-painted all kitchen cabinets, walls and ceilings and then applied beautiful faux finishes on the cabinets and stencil work on the ceiling. Catherine helped us select a new coffee table, curtains, sofa and cushions. Catherine has also been very flexible in her schedule to plan around our frequent business travel. Our new kitchen and family room brings many oohs and aahs when showing them to friends. We have already recommended Catherine to our friends.

19 September, 2016Last modified:27 November, 2018

Susan Matthews

When we purchased our new home at the coast, we had two households to combine and wanted to achieve a fresh new look. By helping us choose a few new accessories to compliment the items we already had, Catherine gave our home the exact look and feel that we desired. She did a wonderful job of creating the coastal ambiance of a beach house while blending the old with the new.

14 September, 2016

Comment from Austin Design:

Thank you Sue!! I'm so thrilled that you are happy in your new drop dead gorgeous home:-) I had so much fun working with both of you!!

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