When colour and art join forces to produce a vibrant and fun home for an art-loving family in Austin. Another gem of a project by Saavedra Design Studio. Photos: Andrea Calo

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

It has been a long time since modern and somewhat minimalist has made my heart skip a beat. This home in Austin’s hood of Central Park designed by Saavedra Design Studio is doing just that. I am desperate to redo my kitchen and have a million ideas floating around in my head, and this kitchen literally makes me want to weep. It is simple and just so perfect and I am DYING. (Photos:

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Julia Buckingham and her team at Buckingham Interiors + Design are essentially creating magic. These first 7 photos are a prime example. You have a high-rise apartment with nothing architecturally interesting except sweet views and floor to ceiling windows and this firm has turned it into a dynamic and modern space. I added a bunch more photos too because I am really drawn to her unique, creative and bold style.

Staging a home for sale is quite a task. De-personalizing and appealing to the broadest range of potential buyers is what it’s all about. These photos of a beautiful, million dollar home in Washington, D.C. were sent over by the Trevor Moore team and is a great example of the importance of staging and getting some really good photographs for a listing.

A big thanks to Karina, of little town life, for sending along these wonderful photos she took of an apartment in Vienna. This is such a bright, inviting family home. And despite the decor being fairly simple it has some fun statement lighting and vintage pieces that add a bit of funk and takes it to the next level.