The most impressive homes blend functionality and aesthetic appeal with ease, and this Austin, Texas retreat fits the bill. Designed for a young family of four, the five-bed, six-bath home now features nearly 5,500 square feet of style.
But when Sara Malek Barney, founder and principal designer of Austin- and Los Angeles-based BANDD/DESIGN, was tasked with giving this outdated Tuscan-style home an overhaul, the end result felt a world away. With structural issues and outmoded design, this resulting masterclass in transitional style was no easy feat.
