2018 is shaping up to be a great year all around and we are filled with gratitude! We are excited to announce that Urbane Design has been nominated in two categories for the 2018 Armadillo Awards. This makes our 4th year to be nominated! Good, bad or otherwise this award goes to most popular vote….
We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to do a private tour of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, as well as a tour of Umlauf’s home and studio. Charles Umlauf was a noted 20th century American sculptor who dedicated his life to the art, as well as teaching his craft at the University of Texas….
As many of you know I am obsessed with art and love to promote local artists. It has been a while since I have featured a local artist, but we are back on a blogging spree and hope to feature many more in the near future. Check out Andrea McArdle; she does everything from portraits…
Measuring Guide Step 1: Using a pencil and clean, white paper, sketch the layout of the room. If multiple connecting rooms are to be designed, please show how these rooms connect and measure on one sheet of paper. Make sure to label each room for reference. Do not worry about drawing the room to scale!…
1. Inspirational Phrases. I am going to say they should have never been on trend. Let’s leave the “Live. Laugh. Learn.” jazz in the elementary school classrooms! 2. Chevron. It honestly could have been given a longer run, if it wasn’t so overused! I’ve seen can openers with the chevron pattern…enough, is enough! 3. Tumbled…
1. Paint. Choosing a lighter color for dark, outdated kitchen cabinets will instantly brighten a space and also make it appear larger in size. Light colors also reflect light and is great camoflage for scratches, dings and dents in old cabinetry. 2. Replace Cabinet Doors. That’s right- keep the cabinet box and replace the doors!…
Urbane Design of Austin, Texas Receives Best Of Houzz 2014 Award Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals Austin, Texas, February 4, 2014 – Urbane Design of Austin, Texas has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The…
