My Houzz: Airy Global-Chic Style for an Austin New Build

Beth and Ryan Vanderkolk fell in love with a new build in South Austin, Texas, but were outbid with an all-cash offer. At first they were crushed, but they rallied and managed to persuade the builder, Brent Fannin of FIA Homes, to find a tear-down and build them a home in a similar modern style. Beth, a community manager for InVision, says, “We trusted his vision, design and guidance, and he really came through. The build project could not have been easier.” As for the interiors, Beth, together with husband Ryan, who works in business development at SpaceCraft, went with white walls and concrete floors, which are the perfect backdrop for their casual, modern bohemian style.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Beth and Ryan Vanderkolk and their Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Fonzie
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 2,001 square feet (186 square meters); 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms
Year built: 2014

Big picture windows welcome in a lot of natural light, while white walls create an airy feel in the great room.

Green lounge chairs: vintage; floor lamp: West Elm


Plants and rugs are among Beth’s favorite things, and they’re the perfect foil to warm up the sealed concrete flooring. The couple is happy they went with concrete instead of wood; a bonus, Beth says, is that the concrete floors are easy to clean.

Double-height hairpin table: Love Ding; Tour de France print: vintage; pendant lights: JCPenney; bar table: vintage


The couple splurged on a leather sectional sofa from Pottery Barn. “It has been awesome for entertaining and movie nights,” Beth says.

Coffee table: West Elm; gold turtle-shell box: Nate Berkus for Target; rug: Rugs USA; sheepskin throw: Love Ding



Just inside the front door, a simple tray table and mirror create an entry landing zone.

Tray table: One Kings Lane; marble object: West Elm; horn: High Fashion Home; mirror: Off the Wall


The sliding barn door that hides the pantry is made of cypress and finished with a natural stain.

Art: “Scribbles in Blue,” Minted; Peekaboo acrylic console table: CB2; barn-door hardware: Specialty Doors


Fannin helped the couple decide which elements were worth splurging on, such as the Caesarstone countertops and Porcelanosa backsplash tile. He also helped them with other design choices, including replacing part of the backsplash with windows to bring more light into the kitchen.

Counter chairs and dining chairs: Overstock; backsplash tile: Diamond White, Porcelanosa; countertops: Caesarstone in Blizzard, from TreeHouse; dining table: Ross Rustic Tables; antelope rug: Stark Carpet; cabinets: TreeHouse





Beth drew some of her design inspiration from the Texas hotels designed by hotelier Liz Lambert of Bunkhouse Group, owner of Hotel San José in Austin, El Cosmico in Marfa, and Hotel Havana in San Antonio. The hallway is decorated with prints and posters promoting events at these hotels and the hotels themselves.

Runner rug: vintage kilim from Turkey; art: framed by Framebridge


The couple is expecting their first child in June. The nursery decor features an Otomi wall hanging from an outdoor market in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.


Beth also admires the design work of Los Angeles interior designer Amber Lewis and designed the nursery with a similar aesthetic. “Her vibe is really airy, global and boho while still being super functional,” Beth says.

Rug: vintage from India; crib: Scoot, Babyletto


In the nursery a sofa does double duty as comfy seating and a spot for sleeping, perfect for the anticipated late-night feedings.

Prints above sofa: Art.com; sofa: Crate & Barrel; floor lamp and mirror: West Elm; dresser: Babyletto; wallpaper: Spoonflower


The Vanderkolks have spent a lot of their time together traveling, and it has been the source of much of their design inspiration. Favorite places include Mexico, Barcelona, the Amalfi Coast, Marfa (Texas), Costa Rica and Istanbul.

Rug: Rugs USA; bed and lamp: West Elm; benches and nightstands: Target; horses print: Z Gallerie



Beth chose a round mirror to balance out the hard lines in the rest of the bedroom. The jewelry cloche adds a girlish touch. The dresser also holds personal mementos, including the bottle of Dom Perignon that the couple popped when they got engaged, a picture of the two of them and a photo of Beth’s mother being walked down the aisle by Beth’s grandfather.

Dresser: Land of Nod; mirror: Wisteria; necklace stand and cloche: Pottery Barn


Beth works remotely, so she is at home nearly all the time. The office now resides in their bedroom, as the former office was taken over by the nursery.

Floor mirror: vintage; desk and chair: Ikea


The couple loves the luxurious, spa-like feel of their master bathroom. Their one regret is that they didn’t put in a bathtub along with a walk-in shower.


A hallway half bathroom features houseplants and other earthy touches.

Pendant: West Elm; glass jar: Target; countertops: Caesarstone in Nougat; tree stump table: custom by homeowner; planter: East Austin Succulents


Above the headboard in the guest bedroom are colorful yarn-wrapped horseshoes from Marley & Alfie, while a cowhide rug adds a traditional Texas vibe.

Chair: Furbish Studio; throw: Anthropologie; tray (on bed): One Kings Lane; side tables: Threshold for Target; Day of the Dead print: Carlos Hernandez; cowhide rug: The Corner Shoppe



The couple’s boho modern style continues outdoors to their patio, where clean lines and contemporary furniture create comfortable lounging spots.

701 Loungers and side table: Petrified Design


When the weather is nice, the couple enjoy making homemade pizzas in their ceramic Big Green Egg.

Acapulco chairs: JM Drygoods


The front exterior is clad in stained cedar, providing a natural contrast with the otherwise white walls.

Planters: The Great Outdoors


Beth and Ryan take a moment to relax outside their front door with Fonzie.

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