Tour a Funky Austin Home That's Anything But Cookie Cutter

It's not uncommon for designers to showcase their talents in a variety of cities rather than just one. That geographic flexibility allows them to serve the clients that love their work the most. Designer Maureen Stevens chooses to divide her time between New Orleans and Austin, living and spreading her colorful take on interior design throughout those two unique cities. Her latest Austin project is filled with curated color, tons of texture and perfectly paired patterns.

Maureen tailor-makes each space to both suit her clients' needs and reflect their personalities. The inspiration for this space was “the client's personality mostly — she is young and vibrant and open to bold choices.” Though Maureen’s design lens is wide and capable of a variety of styles, this is where it shines. She didn’t hold back on color and it paid off.

Because this room features stark white walls and cold concrete floors, Maureen knew she had to liven it up a bit. Geometric pops of color give visual interest to an otherwise boring wall while tying in with the countless colors found in the pillows and rug. This oversaturation of textures and hues makes the room fun and inviting.

Because she was sticking with a chic black-and-white color palette in the dining room, Maureen doubled down on pattern and blanketed the walls with a bold, speckled wallpaper. This wallpaper serves as a base for every other item in the room. From the crystal chandelier to the soft mauve curtains, each item feels intentional and right at home in the space.