Behind The Scenes
Contributed by Dakota Hendrix When we think about a house, we tend to see “indoors” and “outdoors” as two separate areas. People usually pay more attention to indoor living spaces since they spend most of their time there. On the other hand, outdoor space refers to a simple yard or a garden. How often it…
Mornings can be the most disliked time of day for many! Maybe you are partial to hitting the snooze button a few too many times and you end up racing around trying to get your day started or maybe you just aren’t a morning person in general and you’d like to change that. It’s all…
Contributed by Dakota Hendrix For any home, a new kitchen is a significant but worthwhile investment. It will always add value to your house in terms of appearance and utility. However, when it comes to renovating or designing a brand new kitchen, it’s frequently the most basic things that we overlook, such as where…
Color psychology is a fascinating subject that many interior designers dive deep into -why? Because color stimulates emotion and sets the tone for how people feel when they step into a room. Your chosen color palette has the power to create the home of your dreams or a home you’d rather avoid. Color is…
Renovating a home can be quite a task! While it’s often on many home buyers’ lists of must-dos, there’s a lot to bear in mind before making the commitment. Change requires thought and planning, it’s not something to rush into. Whether you’re looking to update your home, start from scratch, or create a house…
Contributed by Dakota Hendrix Editor, US Pro Warehouse Sustainable home dĂ©cor is not just the newest trend on the market intended to attract consumers and vanish into oblivion with the next fad. It is a response to a growing issue that concerns all of us. While saving the planet might sound a bit dramatic, it…
For many, the thought of the up and coming Winter months brings thoughts of cold, dark, and a less than joyful experiences. However, Winter is the perfect time to transform your home into a relaxing, cozy, and comfortable haven to rest, reflect and revive yourself after a busy Summer. You also don’t need a…
 Contributed by Beni Restea Our homes are the places where we’re supposed to feel most comfortable. It is where we sleep, where we eat most of our meals, and where we live most of our lives. They hold our secrets and keep us safe. A home is a place where our heart is, and…
 Contributed by Skylar Ross Staging your home the right way can make or break a deal if the potential buyer is somewhat undecided before a walk-through. Most homeowners aren’t aware that there are a wide variety of tips and tricks you can use to make your home seem more appealing to a buyer. Realtors…
 Are you looking to design your home in a way that feels like it could be featured in a magazine? We’ve got you! Today we are sharing our favorite tips to make your home look like it’s been designed by a pro. Before buying furniture, decorations, paint buckets you want to make sure to…
 Contributed by Alex Capozzolo Interior design is the art of enhancing the interior of a building into a more aesthetic environment. The art is aimed at making the space in your house look bigger. Thus, making the interior more aesthetically pleasing. Most people think that they may save some money by doing renovations independently…
 When trying to sell your home it is vital that you stage your house to meet the needs of potential buyers. When touring a property, potential buyers will want to see all that your property has to offer. Several interior design staging tips like, stylizing your kitchen, removing clutter, and depersonalizing your home can…
 Austin Interior Designers Share Their Favorite Local Resources for Authentic DĂ©cor ORIGINAL SOURCE: RentCAFE BLOG Do you want to decorate your rental, but you don’t know where to find the best deals near you? Well, if you live in Austin, this article might be just what you’re looking for. We’ve teamed up with Jessica Nelson…
 If you’re looking for interior design coloring pages, you’ve come to the right place! Click here to download the coloring book! Be sure to send your creative works of art to stephanie@etchdesigngroup.com We will be showcasing the finished products on our Instagram page. All entries sent to us by April 10th will be…
 Want to know our tips for residential remodel clients? Move OutFor those who are living in the home youâre fixing up, consider not living there if possible. Living in a renovation creates stress, anxiety and really strains relationships. Having a breather is a big blessing. Communicate With Your TeamCollaborating with your team helps make…
Zilker: Before and After Aesthetically, the clients desired a bright and inviting space with a hint of character. We achieved this by mixing chrome and brass finishes, white cabinets with a blue island, and a custom live edge dining table made locally in Austin Texas. The original kitchen had a compact layout with minimal work…
Zilker: Before and After This remodeled bathroom was the #1 most popular bathroom photo in 2018 on Houzz! This eclectic guest bathroom combines brass elements with a hexagon theme, inspired by the original shower window. The flooring is a picket tiffany blue and white tile, paired with a white honed picket shower wall tile. The…
Zilker: Before and After Barton Creek is one of our favorite areas: beautiful lots, unique residences, and thoughtful clients. Etch originally designed this remodel based on the client’s desire to update the home for themselves; before the renovations commenced, the clients found another area of Austin that fit them perfectly and a house they couldn’t…
Zilker: Before and After Remodels often start with one element that needs to be addressed and domino into numerous other projects, as was the case with this remodel. The kitchen island remained the focus of the design, due to the fact that the original structural columns were the focal point in the kitchen and a…
Remodels often start with one element that needs to be addressed and domino into numerous other projects, as was the case with this remodel. The kitchen island remained the focus of the design, due to the fact that the original structural columns were the focal point in the kitchen and a design was needed to…
Remodeling a condominium comes with its own unique set of limitations, such as overall footprint and structural support for the building itself, but here at Etch we like to see these as creative outlets where we are challenged to think outside the box. In this case, we took the liberty to create an island for…
âWe had been living in a beige box,â says Michelle Berkey, homeowner and mother of three. And she and her family wanted the opposite of that for their new home. She and her husband, Grant, wanted their Austin, Texas, house to feel more like their favorite local staycation spot, Hotel Saint Cecilia. The well-known Austin boutique hotel is alive…
We love finding products that we think our clients will appreciate, and we are always on the look-out for companies that can help take our designs to the next level. One common request we get from our clients is to help them incorporate their family photos into our designs, and we’ve found just the trick. …
In this profession, we are frequently asked about what it is an Interior Designer actually does, and given the background of this field, itâs easy to understand how easily people get confused. With the Chip and Joanna Gaineses of the world and the HGTV influence behind Interior Design, many people think of us as âInterior…