Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Interior Design Services in Southlake, TX
Austin Design has been delivering professional interior design services since 1985, specializing in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Our approach focuses on understanding each client's unique style and lifestyle to create spaces that reflect their individuality while adhering to budgetary constraints. With over 37 years of experience, we offer comprehensive services including color consultation, space planning, custom furniture design, lighting solutions, and project supervision. Our team holds prestigious certifications such as ASID membership and California State Certification (CID #2467). Recognized with multiple awards including Best of Houzz and ASID Design Excellence, we combine creativity with technical expertise to transform spaces. Our commitment to quality extends to material specification, finish selection, and art consultation, ensuring every detail aligns with client vision.We maintain active memberships in industry organizations like the Interior Designers Guild and Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce. Our portfolio includes high-profile projects in Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Jose, and Almaden Valley. We emphasize transparent communication, budget management, and timely execution while maintaining flexibility to accommodate client needs. Our extensive industry network and supplier relationships ensure access to premium resources. Client testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to exceed expectations. We remain dedicated to advancing design excellence through continuous learning and adaptation to evolving trends.
Services
Interior Design
Custom Furniture
Feng Shui
Lighting Design
Space Planning
Kitchen Design
Bathroom Design
Window Coverings
Art Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Over 37 years of experience in residential and commercial interior design
- State-certified designers with California CID #2467 designation
- Custom furniture design integrating client-specific needs and preferences
- Feng Shui expertise for balanced, harmonious living environments
- Project supervision ensuring quality control from concept to completion
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Interior Designers
- California Council for Interior Design Certification
What people say
Excellent eye for design
Professional and responsive
Outstanding service quality
Creative problem-solving
Budget-conscious solutions
Services
Interior Design
Austin Design provides comprehensive interior design services for residential and commercial spaces. Our approach combines creative vision with technical expertise to create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. We work closely with clients to understand their lifestyle needs and design preferences, offering solutions that balance aesthetics with practicality. Our services include space planning, material selection, and complete project management from concept to completion.
Custom Furniture
We specialize in creating custom furniture tailored to individual client needs. Our designers develop unique pieces that complement existing decor while addressing specific functional requirements. This service includes design concept development, material selection, and coordination with skilled craftsmen to produce one-of-a-kind furniture solutions that enhance the overall space design.
Feng Shui
Our Feng Shui services integrate ancient principles with modern design to create balanced, harmonious living environments. We analyze spatial energy flow and implement design solutions that promote well-being and positive energy. This includes strategic furniture placement, color selection, and element balancing to optimize the relationship between occupants and their surroundings.
Lighting Design
We create layered lighting solutions that combine functionality with atmospheric enhancement. Our approach incorporates ambient, task, and accent lighting to create dynamic spaces. We select fixtures that complement interior style while ensuring optimal illumination for different activities and times of day, enhancing both aesthetics and practicality.
Space Planning
Our space planning services optimize room functionality through strategic furniture arrangement and traffic flow analysis. We maximize usable space while maintaining aesthetic appeal, considering factors like natural light, architectural features, and client lifestyle patterns. This service ensures efficient use of space that supports both daily living and special occasions.
People
Catherine Canfield
Principal Designer
Catherine Canfield is a State Certified Interior Designer (CID #2467) with ASID membership and 37+ years of experience. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts and Interior Design, combining academic training with practical expertise. Recognized with multiple industry awards including Best of Houzz and ASID Design Excellence, Catherine specializes in creating personalized spaces that reflect client individuality while maintaining functional excellence.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full-service interior design including space planning, color consultation, custom furniture design, lighting solutions, and complete project management for residential and commercial spaces.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in residential, commercial, and hospitality design with experience in both new construction and renovation projects.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southlake, TX and the San Francisco Bay Area including Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Jose, and Almaden Valley.
Are you certified designers?
Our lead designer holds ASID membership and California State Certification (CID #2467) with 37+ years of professional experience.
Can you help with furniture selection?
We offer custom furniture design and selection services, sourcing unique pieces that complement your existing decor and personal style.
Reviews (7)
Lisa Martinez
Aug 26, 2020
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My Daughter and I were looking to do a DIY project for our kitchen during SIP. The biggest challenge for me is deciding on colors and design. It will usually stifle my progress and I end up never starting. After sending pictures of my kitchen and adjoining rooms, Cathy suggested a bold and sophisticated color palate. She also gave me recommendations of paint products, that I had great success with. Cathy followed up with me several times checking on progress and responded quickly when I texted any of my concerns - (opening that can of Midnight Oil made me gasp a little - it is stunning!). Thanks
Laura B.
Feb 15, 2020
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Catherine at Austin design is an extremely talented designer. She helped us completely transform our home through the use of paint, reupholstery, new accessories and some carefully selected new pieces of furniture. We are thrilled with our new home and have received so many compliments on the changes that Catherine recommended. I highly recommend Catherine at Austin design!
Marianna S.
Dec 14, 2017
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I cannot say enough positive things about working with Catherine. She listens, give suggestions, is responsive - we did a total home redesign-it's exactly as I envisioned. All the furniture, accessories are excellent quality (many were custom designs), some were fixes of existing items (drapes). I feel very comfortable and confident working with her! you can read my full review on Houzz.
Patty Gyenes Hayos
Feb 11, 2017
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As an industry professional you will not find a more professional, artistic designer. Working together with Catherine is always exciting! Her flare and ability to create a beautiful room or home is stunning. Every project, small or large we've worked on together is magazine quality.
Katherine Belshae
Feb 09, 2017
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Exemplary; artistic eye, patience, and absolute focus on your personal taste, lifestyle and truly listens to what you say. She also remembers all that you say, the first time. Unlimited idea artillery in her tool bag. Leverage her 30 years of expertise. You'll not only save time, money and frustration, but your personal result will never mimic any other persons. A true tailoring expert!
Laura Secker
Feb 08, 2017
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Cathy is an amazing designer! She is easy to work with, and her experience in finding the right colors and pieces saved me tons of time!
Shirley H.
Aug 23, 2015
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WOW! Wonderful/Outstanding/Welcoming. This describes Catherine's work and working with her on our remodel of our 1950's kitchen. Our contractor recommended Catherine when we were having difficulty finding a backsplash for our already selected granite counter. She nailed it with the perfect selections. When we met her at the tile place, she had done her pre-work and there was no need to deliberate long, she had a perfect vision for our kitchen. We also used Catherine for flooring selection and wall paint color.
