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 Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Konrad Juestel Modernist Landscape Oil Painting, 1971
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Serigraph After Piet Mondrian "Composition With Red, Blue, And Yellow"
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Vintage Glass Horse Bridle Rosette Button Brooch
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Anton Otto Fischer Winter Creek Landscape Oil Painting
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.
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Hekman Oak-Veneered Extension Trestle Dining Table in Wexford Finish
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Wahl Bronze Elephant Desk Pen Set, Early 20th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Prata Wolff Silver Plate Tea Pot, Coffee Pot, Creamer and More
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Jay Wilford Landscape Oil Painting "Winter Creek," 21st 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.
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Oil Painting of a Winter Landscape with Horse Drawn Carriage
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Waterford "Colleen" Crystal Footed Brandy Decanter With Stopper
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Shakers, Dinner Knife Set, and Cheese Knife
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
William Woollett Engraving "A View of Foots Cray Place in Kent"
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
Victorian Style Glass Brooch
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Griswold Cast Iron Skillet and Self-Basting Skillet Cover with Other Grill Pan
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Burberry Thomas Bear in Metallic Silver
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
David Berger Still Life With Violin Oil Painting
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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Salvatore Ferragamo Vara Bow Hobo Handbag in Bronze Metallic Leather
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Edmé and Esyllte, and Plenty by Tracy Reese Multicolor Patterned Dresses
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Yana Batsman Floral Watercolor Painting, 2020
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Richard Snyder Abstract Oil Painting of Figure With Hat, 1983
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.
