Keys To The City: Austin, TX-How To Get The Austin Look
Austin’s got a reputation that’s pretty much testament to the laid-back and creative vibe we love so much. There’s something about the near-perfect weather, world-famous barbecue, music festivals, rooftop happy hours and city-meets-natural landscape that makes us eager to visit and sad to leave. We’ve broken down some of the key elements of the biggest little Texas town that are sure to inspire your space. Then you can shop our picks while you watch the sunset or wait in line for barbecue–which is totally worth it, by the way.
1. Southwestern Palette
When it comes to your foundational color palette, think in terms of the great Southwest: soft sandy neutrals, turquoise, terra cotta and adobe clay. If it makes you feel like you’re being wrapped up in a desert sunset, you’re doing it right.
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Armchair
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Tiffany & Co. "Man in the Moon" Sterling Silver Baby Rattle, 2008-2023
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mesh Bib Necklace
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14K 1.00 CTW Diamond Band
2. Mid Century Modern
We love how the clean lines and metallic hardware of Mid Century Modern pieces pair with the vivid, abstract and earthy, natural Southwestern colors, patterns and textures.
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Still Life Oil Painting of Iced Tea in Mason Jar With Lemon Slice
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mid Century Modern Style Walnut Sculpted Front Nightstand Commode
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Garncarek Aleksander Pond Landscape Oil Painting "Staw," 2024
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Rookwood Pottery Floral Basket Art Tile, Early to Mid 20th Century
3. Ethnic Textiles
Textiles are an amazing way to deliver a pop of color and texture into your design story — we love the geometric patterns and vivid hues of Aztec and Navajo designs. Try mixing and layering vintage rugs in your space, displaying them as wall hangings, or draping them over furniture.
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Rejina Pyo x Projekt Produkt RP-11 C03 Sunglasses
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Hudson River School Oil Painting of a Hunter on a Lake, Late 19th Century
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Wooded Landscape Oil Painting of Pond
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English Georgian Style Pine Two-Drawer Table with Carved Skirt, 19th Century
4. Rattan
Here’s the thing about rattan: it’s a little bohemian, a little modern, and looks incredible atop a great cowhide or under a fluffy sheepskin. Plus, it’s durable enough to sit on and light enough to move based on your mood, or the position of the sun!
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Eastlake Style Birdseye Maple and Single Drawer Desk, Late 19th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Alfio Grasso Oil Painting of Seated Nude "Sunset," 1970
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Ballard Designs "Garden District" Mirrors in Weathered Finish
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
18K Cyma Quartz Wristwatch
5. Pottery
Beautiful clay or ceramic pottery is another way to introduce the warm organic Southwest style into a space. Take your time hunting for vintage terra cotta or handmade vases, pots and dishes from the region. Then drop a succulent or cacti into them for instant life, use them as bookends, or on their own as décor.
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Halftone Print After Tadashi Asoma's "Lily Pond in Summer"
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
José M. Lima Floral Still Life Oil Painting, 2023
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Oster Bread Maker and The Juiceman Kitchen Appliances
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Victorian Walnut and Poplar Bed Frame, Late 19th Century
6. Leather Sofa
Speaking of texture, not only is the warm and naturally worn leather of a vintage leather sofa a great contrast to the modern lines of your mid-century accents, but it’s in the perfect color scheme of things. Also, a sheepskin looks amazing on it. A ton of Southwestern throw cushions look amazing on it. Your dog looks amazing on it. You look amazing on it.