A spacious condo, in a terrific location in central Austin. But it was tired and needed a facelift. Its new owner wanted a colorful home — warm and welcoming –to showcase her collection of folk art, handpicked during years of travel. It was a joy to work with her and help her realize her vision.

She made careful, thoughtful selections and worked closely with us and our skillful trade contractors to get what she wanted.

We transformed an awkward master bath into a restful, Zen-like retreat. An upstairs bath was re-made in lovely, handmade Talavera and saltillo tile. We installed new wood floors, new lighting, new plumbing fixtures, and a refreshed kitchen. Our mason did handsome stonework in the entry courtyard and back garden. Our experienced painter consulted with the home owner and helped her narrow down her selection of colors for the walls.

The results are gorgeous, and now it’s a really beautiful, comfortable home.

Of course, not everything you do in a remodel is for looks. We also upgraded mechanical systems, moved some utilities, improved the use of storage space, and made many other practical improvements. In any remodel or new home, it’s always our job as general contractor to suggest ways to make your home more functional and efficient.

And did we mention how much fun we had? Good humor prevailed throughout the project, with everyone laughing along the way. You can read the home owner’s post on our Solluna Builders blog, where she tells about keeping the crew supplied in donuts and about the perils of the dreaded colorwheel.