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.
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Maria Pfropper Folk Art "The Cat" Print with Other Decor
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Sarah Brown Giclée of Skyscape, 21st Century
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Renaisance Revival Quartersawn and Carved Oak "Northwind" Armchair, circa 1900
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Three Modernist Style Acrylic and Metal Bar Stools
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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Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angels, Holy Family and Christmas Story Figurines
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Oak Storage Cupboard, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
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Mose Tolliver Acrylic Folk Painting of a Watermelon, Late 20th Century
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Jean Dubuffet Color Lithograph Poster for Festival d'Automne à Paris, 1973
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.
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David Andrews Oil Painting "Dog Portrait," 2019
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Bulova Marine Star Stainless Steel 44MM Chronograph Date Wristwatch
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Famso Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Ashtray
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18K Rose Gold 1.00 CTW Swiss Blue Topaz Ring
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!
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Death NYC Pop Art Offset Lithograph of Snoopy With Surfboard, 2023
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14K 0.25 CTW Diamond Concentric Heart Pendant
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Sterling 1.00 CT Diamond Solitaire Ring
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Sterling Larimar and White Topaz Pendant Necklace
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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Harper and Brooks Aurora Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch
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Peter Keil Abstract Acrylic Portrait
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Elliott Erwitt Offset Lithograph From "To the Dogs," Circa 1992
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Loose 108.60 CTW Garnet and Glass Doublets
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.
