Posts by Stephanie Lindsey

A room can have beautiful furniture, thoughtful colors, and carefully chosen decor and still feel like something is missing. The windows are often the overlooked part of the space, with bare glass, outdated blinds, or curtains that don’t quite suit the room. So, how much difference can the right window treatment actually make? From controlling…

Picture standing in a beautifully staged furniture showroom, completely in love with a sculptural sofa that photographs perfectly, and then trying to picture it actually surviving weeknight dinners, a toddler’s markers, and a dog that considers every cushion fair game. That gap between what looks stunning in a showroom and what genuinely works in a…

Picking out the right tile is a huge deal when you’re remodeling your bathroom. It really sets the whole vibe for the space, affecting everything from how bright it feels to the colors and that overall sense of luxury and cleanliness. With so many choices out there, it can feel totally overwhelming. But if you…

“Luxury” isn’t what it used to be. It’s not just about a huge apartment or a fancy address anymore. These days, living in a luxurious apartment means smart design, super easy convenience, and a place that actually makes you feel good. It’s like an art form, mixing good looks with everyday usefulness to create a…

A bold, beautiful decor piece can totally transform a room, taking it from “meh” to “wow!” It’s that one special item, like a cool sculpture, a bright painting, or a unique vintage find, that really grabs your attention and gets people talking. But bringing a statement piece into your home can feel a little scary.…

Project Story · Full-Home Remodel Austin Home Renovation: The Lake Austin Waterfront Remodel A compartmentalized Spanish-style lakehouse reimagined as one light-filled, open retreat that keeps its original soul. Etch Design Group  |  Lead Designers: Jessica Nelson and Jenifer Houlroyd  |  Lake Austin, Austin, TX The finished living room, open to the lake. Photography by Ryann…

Austin Life / Design Community SERHANT. Lands in Austin: What a New Luxury Brokerage Means for Our Design Community From the Etch Design Group team When a national luxury brand plants a flag in Austin, it changes the room for everyone who works in high-end homes. This week, Ryan Serhant’s brokerage, SERHANT., officially launched across…

Austin Life • Living With Local Art Living With Local Art: An Austin Summer Guide to Galleries, Gatherings and Giving Back From the Etch Design Group team The homes we love most are never blank slates. They are layered with pieces that mean something, and original art is almost always at the heart of that.…

Austin Life · Design Community Bright Side Wellness Summer Series: A Calm-for-Creatives Lineup at The Modern Residences Recap from the Etch Design Group team Sesco & Urbanspace Present: Bright Side Series @ The Modern Some of the most interesting things happening in Austin design right now are not in showrooms. They are in the buildings…

Austin Life · Design Community Two Conversations Shaping Austin Design This June From the Etch Design Group team Some of the most valuable hours in our work happen in a room full of other designers, makers, and people who care about how a city looks and feels. This month Austin is hosting two gatherings worth…

Austin Life · Weekend Guide A Designer’s Weekend in Austin: Where We Are Going June 11 to 13 From the Etch Design Group team The best design ideas rarely come from a showroom. They come from a sculpture garden at golden hour, a great room of art, or a backyard movie under the string lights.…

Austin Life · Art & Design Living with Local Art: An Austin Summer Guide From the Etch Design Group team A home that reflects the people who live in it almost always starts with one honest piece of art on the wall. Not a print chosen to match a sofa, but something with a story…

Building a home is one of the biggest investments that many people ever make. It’s exciting to choose the layout, the colours, the finishes, and then imagine a life in a brand new space that’s designed around your needs, for you, where nobody else has ever lived before. But when budgets become tight or timelines…

Home saunas have certainly evolved from a hidden basement feature into a central, architectural statement. Elevating modern interior designs can be achieved with the use of home saunas. From integrating natural wood to smart technology, they blend holistic health benefits with spa-like aesthetics. It can make self-care a seamless part of daily life. If you’re…

Home saunas have certainly evolved from a hidden basement feature into a central, architectural statement. Elevating modern interior designs can be achieved with the use of home saunas. From integrating natural wood to smart technology, they blend holistic health benefits with spa-like aesthetics. It can make self-care a seamless part of daily life. If you’re…

Combining indoor and outdoor spaces is a technique that has been around for a long time, but it is still one of the best ways of making your home feel more expansive and full of light. Whether you are planning a large-scale remodelling job before summer or you simply want to make one or two…

Transform Your Space and Boost Productivity with Professional Organization Services There is a quiet kind of stress that builds up in a cluttered home. You can’t always name it, but you feel it every time you open the closet, hunt for your keys, or try to focus at a desk that looks like a paper…

Is Your Hardwood Floor Worn Out? Here’s When Refinishing Helps Hardwood floors take a long time to wear out fully — but they take a lot of abuse along the way. Shoes, furniture legs, pet nails, spills that sat a bit too long, sunlight bleaching one side of the room over years. At some point,…

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If your home is by the ocean, then you’re already in a good position. You can wake up to fantastic views of nature every day.  How do you create the perfect ocean view from your property? If you’re building, renovating, or enhancing an existing coastal home, this post is for you. We look at some…

Step outside your home for a moment—what do you see? For many people, outdoor spaces are either underused, poorly planned, or treated as an afterthought. But what if that same space could become your favorite “room” in the house?  A well-designed patio is not just about aesthetics; it’s about transforming how you live day to…

Your garden is one of those spaces on your property that has way more potential than you might think. Instead of simply being used as an outdoor area that you occasionally spend time in, it can become a true extension of your home. It can become a place where you relax, work, entertain, or maybe…

Ever wondered if your home could actually work for you instead of constantly adding to your expenses? With rising energy bills and increasing awareness around sustainability, more buyers are starting to question whether traditional homes are really built for the future. The idea of a net zero home—one that produces as much energy as it…

When summer rolls around, you want your outdoor space to be looking and functioning at its best because it really does become an extension of your home. It is the place where you relax, entertain, and make the most of the longer days and better weather, after all, right?  So, right now, your challenge is…

Ever looked around your home and felt that the space didn’t quite mesh well with your own personality? It’s a common problem in modern households. Even with the time and effort you’ve done to decorate, declutter, and make it your own, you just don’t quite feel like it really is.  And it might not be…

Wooden furniture adds warmth, elegance, and character to any home interior. From dining tables to bookshelves and decorative pieces, wood has remained a timeless choice in interior design because of its durability and natural beauty. However, despite its strength, wood is also sensitive to environmental conditions—especially moisture. When wood absorbs too much moisture, it can…

The soul of a home is defined by the small, intentional details that bring a room to life. Many people have a clear vision for their ideal living space, but find it difficult to bring those separate ideas into a single, cohesive look.  Have you ever walked into a room and felt that something was…

Walk into almost any high-end modern kitchen today, and you’ll likely spot one defining feature: black countertops. Sleek, bold, and effortlessly sophisticated, black surfaces have become a design staple in contemporary homes. But this trend isn’t just about aesthetics. Black kitchen countertops combine practicality, versatility, and timeless appeal in a way few other finishes can.…

The dining room has evolved far beyond a place for meals. It’s where birthdays are celebrated, weekend brunches stretch for hours, and conversations linger long after dessert. Because of this, homeowners are paying closer attention to the furniture that anchors the space. Statement tables, in particular, are becoming the centerpiece of modern interiors. Among the…