March 02, 2026
Interior design lovers, this week of blog posts is for you. I’m going to show all the interior design moments that caught my eye on the 2026 Tribeza Interiors Tour, which showcased the work of interior designers in private homes across Austin. I look forward to this tour every January. As always, I’m grateful to the brave and generous owners for opening their homes to the public and to the designers for their gorgeous, creative work.
Let’s jump in. Today is all about the Hey Now Interiors home in the Allandale neighborhood, which was one of my favorites for its colorful, warm, family-friendly vibe. I took lots of photos!
Hey Now Interiors – Shoal Creek Blvd
Here’s the description from Tribeza:
“Hey Now Interiors, led by founder and lead designer Amy Hadley, is an award-winning studio known for creating spaces that support both how clients feel and how they function day to day. For the Interiors Tour, the team partnered with Krager General Construction to renew a 1952 Allandale ranch home, preserving its old-Austin charm while introducing intentional modern updates for a young family. The front living room became a Wes Anderson–inspired lounge featuring Western accents, Katie Kime Austin toile wallpaper and a lemon-yellow Malm fireplace. A striking amber glass rondel door, double-sided built-in and new 7.5-foot arches elevate flow and architectural character. In the kitchen, the family’s playful “bougie Waffle House” vision comes to life with a cooktop island, recessed ceiling vent and an antique barrister cabinet converted into upper storage. The result is a warm, colorful home that feels both distinctly modern and rooted in its midcentury spirit.”
The front door is new but made to look vintage with its amber glass blocks. I loved it. You walk right into the living room — no foyer — but who cares with a room this fun. A front-and-center upright piano adds to the lived-in character.
The glowing front door
A ceramic rabbit and floral bouquet on the piano
The Austin Toile wallpaper features iconic Austin scenery. Sure, there’s Willie Nelson strumming his guitar, plus cowboy boots, BBQ food trucks, bats, the capitol building, the 360 Bridge, the UT Tower, the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, and sunbathers at Barton Springs.
A hall bath features mossy green tile on the walls and black-and-white patterned tile on the floor.
Desert art adds western vibes.
The primary bedroom is a ka-pow moment, all about pattern and bold color pairings. Floral wallpaper in cinnamon and pink is accented with blue bedding and avocado green cabinetry along one wall.
The cabinetry opens up to reveal a tiny home office.
Playing-card art indicates who sleeps on which side of the bed — the queen of spades on one side, the king on the other.
Opposite the bed, a blank wall is transformed by a black-painted mantel with floral art.
A former screened porch off the bedroom has been turned into a fabulously organized and very pretty walk-in closet and dressing room. I was taking notes with my eyes. Look — hats on stands and shoes on pull-out racks. Purses stored in bins. Everything in easy reach.
And soft-pink paint to make you look good. A cushioned bench adds a zing of green-and-black pattern. I wanted to have this closet for myself.
A classic bath
Check out the gallery wall in the water closet. There’s never a reason to have a boring space, even a small one like this.
The kitchen pairs green cabinetry with cantaloupe-colored vertical tile. Big black-and-white diamonds on the floor add a bold element.
The sink wall
An amber lamp on the kitchen counter adds warmth.
The casual dining room features a wooden David Marsh table (we used to have one too), cafeteria-style chairs, and a built-in bench.
Star pendants and textile art add personality, as does a funny (and handy!) framed illustration of how to save a choking victim.
Two large arched openings allow access to the den from the dining room and kitchen.
Four different chairs of similar scale encircle a round coffee table under a pendant light — a cozy gathering spot with a view to the kitchen as well as the backyard pool. On the opposite side of the den, there’s generous seating around a television.
I heard that the den’s wood paneling was repurposed from another part of the house, saved to give this room its warm, retro vibe.
A door off the den leads to a pretty laundry room with mint-green cabinets and tree mural wallpaper.
At the very back of the house, a small study/mudroom looks like a cozy hangout for doing homework or craft projects.
A moveable-letter sign declares: “I am unable to quit as I am currently too legit.” Indeed!
Up next: Part 2 of my Tribeza Interiors Tour recap, featuring 3 more homes.
Heading to Temple
A quick note to say on Saturday I’m heading to Temple to speak at the Spring Garden Forum by the Bell County Master Gardener Association. I’ll be the first speaker of the day, talking about the resilient, Texas-tough gardens featured in Gardens of Texas. I’ll have books for sale and signing before and after the talk. If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll join me!
March 7, 9:45 to 10:45 am – Temple
The Spring Garden Forum is a one-day gathering for people who garden in Central Texas. The forum brings together experienced, well-respected speakers to talk about the things we’re all dealing with here: weather extremes, soil health, native plants, and how gardens fit into the larger ecosystem around us. The focus is on practical ideas, shared experience, and thoughtful discussion, all rooted in our local conditions. Cost: $45 for the day-long event with 4 speakers, including lunch. Register here.
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