Our Austin architects share the top 10 benefits of building a custom home. You are going to be surprised by number three!

Dianne KettFebruary 22, 2024Benefits of building a custom home, Custom home design, Advantages of a custom home, Designing a custom home, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

The Architect’s Wood Floor Guide

Our Austin architects review the different types of wood flooring, lay patterns, and other selection tips in our wood floor guide.

Dianne KettFebruary 8, 2024Wood floor guide, Hardwood floor guide, Types of wood flooring, Wood floor lay patterns, Wood flooring tips, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

The Architect’s Interior Lighting Guide

Our Austin architects review considerations for creating a home lighting design plan in our interior lighting guide.

Dianne KettDecember 14, 2023Interior lighting guide, Indoor lighting guide, Interior lighting design, Types of interior light fixtures, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

How to Design a Wine Cellar

Our Austin architects explain how to design a wine cellar for your home, walking through top considerations for cellar size, wine storage, and temperature control.

Dianne KettNovember 16, 2023How to design a wine cellar, Wine cellar design, Wine storage, Types of wine racks, Passive vs active wine cellar, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

The Ultimate Bathroom Design Checklist

A bathroom renovation or new construction design can be tricky. Ensure you get everything you want out of your space with our Austin architects’ bathroom design checklist.

Dianne KettMay 18, 2023Bathroom design checklist, Bathroom design, Bathroom renovation, Design checklist, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

Our Architects’ Guide to Gutters, Downspouts, and Balcony Drains

Our Austin architects share the top considerations to keep in mind when choosing gutters, downspouts, and balcony drains for your home.

Austin ArchitectsDrew HenryMarch 30, 2023Guide to gutters downspouts and balcony drains, Where you need gutters and downspouts, Integrate gutters and downspouts, Gutter glossary, Gutter and downspout styles, Gutter and downspout materials, Gutters, Downspouts, Balcony and deck drains, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

What is a Catio?

What is a catio? Our Austin architects share everything you need to know about designing and building a cat patio for your feline friends.

Austin ArchitectsDrew HenryMarch 16, 2023What is a catio, Catio, Cat patio, How to build a cat patio, How to design a cat patio, Catio benefits, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

The Architect’s Guide to Shutters

Our Austin architects explain what to look for when choosing exterior shutters for your home. We cover types of shutter styles, shutter materials, and more!

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettMarch 2, 2023Guide to shutters, Choosing exterior shutters, Shutter styles, Shutter scale, Fixed vs functional shutters, Shutter materials, Types of shutters, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

The Architects’ Guide to Countertop Materials

Our Austin architects share how to choose the best countertop materials for your home. We review the pros and cons of different types of countertops.

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettFebruary 23, 2023Countertop materials, Types of countertop materials, How to choose the best countertops, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

Our Architects’ Top 8 Kitchen Seating Ideas

Our Austin architects share our 8 favorite kitchen seating ideas and considerations to keep in mind when choosing types of kitchen seating for your home.

Dianne KettJanuary 5, 2023Kitchen seating ideas, Types of kitchen seating, Built-in kitchen seating, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

17 Cabinet Upgrades You Can’t Live Without

Our Austin architects share our 17 favorite cabinet upgrades for the kitchen, butler’s pantry, mudroom, bathroom, and every storage space in between.

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettDecember 8, 2022Cabinet upgrades, Cabinet accessories, Kitchen cabinet upgrades, Storage upgrades, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

The Architect’s Guide to Integrated vs. Freestanding Appliances

Our Austin architects compare integrated vs. freestanding appliances, outlining the pros and cons you need to know to make the right choice for your kitchen.

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettNovember 24, 2022Integrated vs freestanding appliances, Pros and cons of integrated appliances, Pros and cons of freestanding appliances, Integrated fridge, Free standing fridge, Counter depth vs standard depth, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

The Architect’s Home Insulation Guide

Learn everything you need to know about insulation in our home insulation guide. Our Austin architects review the types of insulation and top considerations.

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettNovember 3, 2022Austin Architects, Home insulation guide, Types of home insulation, Home insulation considerations, What is R-value, Spray foam insulation, Batt insulation, Rockwool insulation, Architects in Austin Texas

How Architects and Builders Work Together

Our Austin architects explain how architects and builders work together. Learn how to hire the right builder for your dream home.

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettOctober 20, 2022how architects and builders work together, What is an architect, What is a builder, Architect vs. builder, Do you need an architect and builder, Hire the right builder, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

How Architects and Structural Engineers Work Together

Our Austin architects explain how architects and structural engineers work together to design dream homes for their clients.

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettOctober 6, 2022How architects and structural engineers work together, What is an architect, What is a structural engineer, Architect vs structural engineer, Do you need an architect and structural engineer, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

How Architects and Landscape Architects Work Together

Our Austin architects explain how architects and landscape architects work together to design their clients' dream homes (and backyards).

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettSeptember 29, 2022How architects and landscape architects work together, What is an architect, What is a landscape architect, Architect vs landscape architect, Do you need an architect and landscape architect, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

How Architects and Interior Designers Work Together

Our Austin architects explain how architects and interior designers work together to design dream homes for their clients.

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettSeptember 22, 2022How architects and interior designers work together, What is an architect, What is an interior designer, Architect vs Interior designer, Do you need an architect and interior designer, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

Understanding Your Design Team: Who to Hire to Build a House

Our Austin architects review the professionals you need to hire to build a house so you can assemble your dream design team!

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettSeptember 15, 2022Who to hire to build a house, Professionals you need to hire to build a house, Home design team, Assembling a home design team, How to build a home design team, Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects

The DK Studio Summer Retreat: Finding Design Inspiration on Vacation

The DK Studio architects in Austin, Texas, discuss finding design inspiration on vacation after our summer retreat to Vermont and Montreal.

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettAugust 18, 2022Architects in Austin Texas, English Manor architecture, Vermont architecture, Montreal architecture, Empire style, Foursquare style, Billings Memorial Library, University of Vermont architecture, Notre Dame Basilica Montreal, Austin Architects

The Defining Features of English Manor Architecture

Our Austin architects define English Manor architecture and explain the key influences and design features of the English Manor style.

Austin Architects, Austin Architecture FirmDianne KettAugust 11, 2022Architects in Austin Texas, Austin Architects, English Manor architecture, English Manor style homes, English Manor style definition, English Manor design elements