March 03, 2026
Today I’m continuing my coverage of the 2026 Tribeza Interiors Tour, which showcased the work of interior designers in private homes across Austin. Here in Part 2, I’ll show you what caught my eye in three different houses.
Bambi A’Lynn Interior Design – Avenue D
“Bambi A’Lynn Bratton…draws inspiration from classic books, international fashion, period films and the natural world, blending styles to craft rooms that feel welcoming and deeply personal. Her Interiors Tour home reflects that vision. The original 640-square-foot 1916 Sears kit house was renovated into offices and seamlessly connected a custom 2,400-square-foot residence built with Watermark Homes by David Bratton and Dianne Kett. The addition preserves the charm of the original home, forming a warm, timeless retreat that feels as if it has always been there.”
From Tribeza
Bambi’s home and office feel airy and feminine with pastels and plenty of white. An old telephone niche in the office hallway is charming with sage-green paint and flower-bouquet wallpaper.
The office bathroom features a marble sink and pale-pink floral wallpaper.
In the main house, an upstairs bedroom is cozy with layered bedding, books, decorative plates, and an original painting depicting the owner and her sister when they were children.
Upstairs bathroom with pinch-pleated cafe curtains
Ribbon trim detail
A cottagey bouquet in the kitchen
Kim Lewis Designs – Lafayette Ave
“[Kim] Lewis presents a remodeled East Austin Craftsman completed with Friedman General Contracting. The renovation reimagines the front parlor, kitchen, dining area, mudroom and powder room. The parlor features burgundy walls, unglazed zellige tile and herringbone wood floors, while a chartreuse lacquer island with brass inlay anchors the newly opened, skylit kitchen. Custom dining pieces, a patterned mudroom and artwork by homeowner Greg Rainford reflect the lively, creative spirit of the couple who call the house home.”
From Tribeza
This home features a moody front parlor with a focal-point tile fireplace.
A framed Pretenders poster draws the eye to a record-player console.
A bathroom with cobalt paneling and avocado-green floor tile gives 70s vibes.
Abstract wallpaper adds energy and moody tones.
Moontower Design-Build – Barton Hills
“Moontower showcases its Barton Hills project, a reimagined 1960s ranch transformed into a modern family home with a soaring screened porch that serves as a generous outdoor room and a detached guest casita. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, saturated colors and handmade tile bring personality to the interiors, while wood, plaster and terra cotta ground the home in warmth and a desert-inspired palette.”
From Tribeza
The Moontower house leans western with cowboy mantel art, clean white walls, and wood-paneled ceiling.
The kitchen dining nook looks cozy and comfortable, with pinch-pleat cafe curtains to filter the light.
The primary bathroom has an arched shower opening and fabulous tile in shades of gray and robin’s-egg blue.
The shower is brightened with a skylight.
A sitting room is warmed up with cranberry cabinetry and bookshelves.
Up next: Part 3 of my Tribeza Interiors Tour recap. For a look back at Part 1, click here.
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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