The Top 5 Architectural Home Styles in Austin, Texas

Moving to Austin? Find the perfect neighborhood to fit your style. The DK Studio architects explore the top 5 architectural home styles in Austin, Texas.

Dianne KettApril 9, 2024Architectural home styles in Austin, Austin Home Styles, Moving to Austin, Austin Architecture, Austin Architects

New Build vs. Renovation: Which is Better for You?

Our Austin architects examine the pros and cons of a new build vs. renovation to help you decide which option is better for creating your dream home.

Dianne KettMarch 21, 2024New build vs renovation, New build pros and cons, Renovation pros and cons, Austin Architects

14 Types of Specialty Rooms for Your Home

Specialty rooms are designed around your interests and hobbies. Our Austin architects share 14 types of specialty rooms for you to consider for your home.

Dianne KettMarch 7, 2024Types of specialty rooms, Specialty rooms, Custom home design trend, Austin Architects

10 Benefits of Building a Custom Home

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

Our Architects’ Favorite 2024 Home Design Trends

Our Austin architects share our favorite 2024 home design trends. See what made the cut and which trend we won’t be participating in.

Dianne KettJanuary 25, 20242024 home design trends, 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.