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Best Interior Designers in Austin, TX

Austin's design community leans confident and forward looking, shaped by a city that prizes clean lines, natural light, and a measured kind of warmth. The studios collected here range from downtown firms working with developers to neighborhood practices that treat each room as a single composition.

12 studios:::Updated June 2026

The local look

Austin's defining look is warm Modern: clean architecture softened by organic materials and unfussy texture.

What it costs

In the Austin metro, hiring an interior designer typically runs $100 to $250 per hour, or roughly 10 to 30 percent of project costs on full service jobs, with full room designs commonly starting around $5,000.

The list · Modern · Minimalist · Transitional

  1. Etch Design Group

    Luxury

    Brentwood · full-service residential and commercial design

    ModernMinimalist

    Etch Design Group is a luxury interior design firm serving homeowners, builders, and architects across Texas and the U.S. The firm specializes in contemporary residential projects with refined, understated aesthetics.

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  2. Living Oak Interior Design

    Premium

    Brentwood · full-service residential design

    Organic ModernTransitional

    Living Oak Interior Design works on residential projects where contemporary lines meet natural materials and a warmer, organic feel. Sustainable practices sit at the center of the work, and the rooms are built to be lived in rather than just looked at.

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  3. HouseMill Design

    Premium

    Stoneridge Place · full-service residential and commercial design

    ModernMinimalist

    HouseMill Design creates streamlined interiors that prioritize function and clarity. The Austin-based firm specializes in custom residential projects and commercial spaces that balance contemporary aesthetics with practical, livable design.

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  4. Spaces Designed - Luxury Interior Design + Real Estate

    Luxury

    Stoneridge Place · Full-service luxury residential design and real estate consultation

    ModernTransitional

    Spaces Designed provides high-end interior design for Austin residences, with portfolio expertise spanning contemporary renovations and new construction. The firm integrates design strategy with real estate positioning to maximize property value and livability.

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  5. Allison Jaffe Interior Design

    Premium

    Northwest Hills · full-service residential interior design

    ModernTransitional

    Award-winning Austin firm combining imagination with practical design solutions for residential spaces. Allison Jaffe Interior Design creates interiors that balance aesthetic vision with functional living.

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  6. O'Hara Interiors

    Premium

    Shepard Of The Hills · full-service residential and commercial interiors

    TransitionalMid-Century

    O'Hara Interiors brings refined restraint to Austin residential and commercial spaces, balancing mid-century bones with contemporary functionality. The firm specializes in custom furnishings and layered palettes that age gracefully.

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  7. Cravotta Interiors

    Luxury

    Central East Austin · full-service luxury residential and commercial design

    ModernMinimalist

    Cravotta Interiors takes on high-end residential and commercial work across Austin in a minimalist, modern register. Clean lines and careful spatial planning carry the projects, with material palettes chosen around how each client actually lives.

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  8. Ice Interior Design, LLC

    Mid-range

    Anderson Mill West · residential interior design

    ModernMinimalist

    Ice Interior Design serves the Austin metropolitan area with clean-lined residential interiors that emphasize functional aesthetics and thoughtful spatial planning. The firm works across full-service projects from concept through installation.

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  9. Breathe Design Studio

    Premium

    Downtown Austin · full-service residential and commercial

    Modern

    Breathe Design Studio creates contemporary interiors across Austin and San Francisco, emphasizing clean lines and functional living spaces. The studio works with residential and commercial clients seeking modern aesthetic grounded in practical design principles.

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  10. GREER Interior Design

    Premium

    North Side · full-service residential and commercial

    ModernMinimalist

    Greer Interior Design creates contemporary interiors rooted in clean aesthetics and functional elegance. The Austin-based firm specializes in bespoke residential and commercial projects that balance restraint with refined detail.

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  11. Amity Worrel & Co.

    Premium

    Highland · full-service residential and commercial design

    TransitionalOrganic Modern

    Amity Worrel & Co. is an award-winning Austin firm working in transitional and organic modern styles, where a contemporary point of view is kept comfortable and livable. The rooms follow each client's own taste and the way they use the space.

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  12. Urbane Design

    Premium

    Brentwood · Full-service residential and commercial interiors

    ModernMinimalist

    Urbane Design delivers sophisticated, pared-down spaces that prioritize function and visual clarity. The firm works across residential and commercial projects with an emphasis on contemporary design that feels both intentional and livable.

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Austin interior design FAQs

Which Austin neighborhoods have the most interior designers?

Brentwood holds a notable cluster (Etch Design Group, Living Oak Interior Design, and Urbane Design among them), while Stoneridge Place, Northwest Hills, and Downtown Austin each support established studios. Central East Austin and Highland round out the map with firms working in Modern and Transitional registers.

What style should I expect from an Austin designer?

Most of the studios here work in Modern or Minimalist, often blended with Transitional or Organic Modern touches. That reflects the local preference for clean structure paired with natural wood, stone, and soft, livable texture rather than ornate or heavily themed interiors.

Can I decorate the room myself instead of hiring an Austin designer?

Often, yes. If your room is structurally sound and you mainly need a layout, a color direction, and a furniture plan, a step by step guide can take you most of the way at a fraction of the $5,000 starting point common here. Consider hiring a local studio when the project involves construction, custom millwork, or trade only sourcing. For a single room refresh with a clear before and after, a DecorDreamr DIY guide gives you the framework to do it on your own schedule.