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My Houzz: Comfy, Contemporary Townhouse in Austin
A sweet nursery, sentimental art and cheery colors brighten a young couple's contemporary Texas home
Five years ago, Richard and Rachel Funk drove around the Tarrytown neighborhood of West Austin and fell in love with a townhouse still under construction. Richard considers himself a true Austinite and knew right away they would call this place home. Since then, the couple designed their townhouse following a simple, elegant and contemporary aesthetic.
Six months ago, the couple added a major addition to their home: daughter Reese. They spent the most time thoughtfully designing her nursery using a graphic pink, yellow and green wallpaper as their main inspiration. See how the two have turned this new construction into a comfortable and graceful place to call home.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Richard and Rachel Funk, and daughter Reese
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 2,100 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 3 baths
Six months ago, the couple added a major addition to their home: daughter Reese. They spent the most time thoughtfully designing her nursery using a graphic pink, yellow and green wallpaper as their main inspiration. See how the two have turned this new construction into a comfortable and graceful place to call home.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Richard and Rachel Funk, and daughter Reese
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 2,100 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 3 baths
This view shows the living room from the dining area. The cozy setup and size of the living room fits the open floor plan of the home. The most striking piece in the living room is a bright orange hand-blown bowl that was a wedding gift. A Crate and Barrel couch serves as a room divider for this open space. Rachel says, "We love our living room because that is where we spend the most time."
The iron banister near the entry matches detailing on the front door.
The dining room features a glass square table. The table and chairs were purchased at Crate and Barrel, and the china cabinet is from Restoration Hardware. "We finally unpacked our china after nearly five years in boxes," Rachel says.
Armchair: Klaussner
Armchair: Klaussner
The kitchen features stone floors, an ivory backsplash, and warm dark wood cabinets. The space is designed for movement and flow.
An impressive collection of wine corks sits on the countertop.
An impressive collection of wine corks sits on the countertop.
Richard and Rachel discovered this painting in Lana’i, Hawaii on their honeymoon. "We met the artist, Jordanne, who was just amazing, and Richard bought the piece for our one-year anniversary," says Rachel.
This white seashell-shape armchair, one of two, originally belonged to Richard’s parents. They used to be upholstered in a blue seashell fabric; the Funks redid them with white linen and added a dark stain to the wood.
The Austin couple made the most of an upstairs opening, creating an inviting and functional office space. The deep orange wall color, white desk and white chair from Pier 1 Imports keep the workspace cheery and organized.
The relaxing master bedroom features a white quilt and brown sheets from Crate and Barrel.
Orange chair: Klaussner
Orange chair: Klaussner
A nursery is not complete without a comfy glider chair. The Funks chose this white glider with pink piping from Baby Coco. The crib is also from Baby Coco.
The wallpaper, Lucy in the Sky by Cirqa, was the basis for the entire nursery's design.
A futon full of soft white pillows and blankets serves as a peaceful place for Reese or Rachel to take a midday nap.
The couple continues their simple design aesthetic outside with bright green pillows. The patio furniture is from Crate and Barrel.
"We really enjoy our backyard on nice days and have furniture out there that we love," Rachel says.
"We really enjoy our backyard on nice days and have furniture out there that we love," Rachel says.
Rachel, Richard and Reese at home.
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