Let's just say this up front: this property was a huge undertaking and we're very proud of it. We were looking for a diamond in the rough, and we found it in exactly that state - rough. It was in foreclosure and had been the home to transient people who could get inside. Every aspect of it was in despair, but it's bones were solid.

 

We started by ripping it down to the studs and levelling the slab. This allowed us to add to the overall square footage of the house and create a massive primary bed + bath with a walk-in closet in place of the prior outdoor laundry room. We also opened up the kitchen wall and created an adjacent dining room while expanding windows from the living room through the dining space to flood the newly open concept space with natural light.

 

After the structure was updated we meticulously curated tile that we thought merged warmth with modern edge to give that [new] true Austin feel. I think picking the tile was our favorite part of the project. The guest bath shower will leave any visitor with their jaw on the floor. The primary bath is equally as breath-taking but provides the perfect haven for a bubble bath in the freestanding soaker tub.

 

There are two primary bedrooms. The main one has it's own porch outside the sliding doors and a large built-in custom closet. The second master also boasts a custom walk-in and artisan tile shower bathroom.

 

While you cook in the large custom kitchen with floor to ceiling cabinets and watch your family enjoying themselves in the living room, your other guests may enjoy the large back porch and your gigantic yard!

 

Can you picture it?

 

If you need a little help, here are the before & after photos: