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My Houzz: Retro Modern in East Austin
A photographer's roadside finds and vibrant color palette create a chic, very personal home
Kailey graduated from world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography with a BA in Professional Photography. She specializes in Architectural, Food, Automotive and Portrait Photography.
Kailey graduated from world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography with... More »
Architectural photographer Ryann Ford's home is part of a new development of unique alternative modern homes in East Austin. Built in 2006 by Emily Little of Clayton Levy Little, the three-star green rated home in Agave Austin takes cues from International Style and Modern architecture.
The interior includes a vibrant color palette with retro-modern flair. Ford is an avid traveler, fond of Route 66, and some of the greatest decorative pieces in her home were found abandoned in the middle of the desert.
Houzz at a Glance
Who Lives Here: Ryann Ford
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Size: 1,537 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Architect: Emily Little of Clayton Levy Little
The interior includes a vibrant color palette with retro-modern flair. Ford is an avid traveler, fond of Route 66, and some of the greatest decorative pieces in her home were found abandoned in the middle of the desert.
Houzz at a Glance
Who Lives Here: Ryann Ford
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Size: 1,537 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Architect: Emily Little of Clayton Levy Little
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| The focal piece of the living room is an oversized vintage "cafe" sign Ford found on the side of Route 66. The cactus also speaks to much of her décor's desert origins. Yellow cabinet: Texas Surplus Red coffee tables: Crate and Barrel |
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Ford visits numerous national parks all over the United States and has collected a vintage postcard from each one. She framed them individually and arranged them in a grid to create a graphic and compelling gallery wall.
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This captivating view greets you when first entering Ford's home. The 20-foot high ceilings and clean lines draw you into the space.
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Fun animal pillows from an Oklahoma boutique accent Ford's charcoal gray Ikea couch.
Ford turned this vintage baby stool into a stand for her beloved fish tank.
Ford turned this vintage baby stool into a stand for her beloved fish tank.
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Ford created the piece of art above the 1950s vintage dining room set with twine and glass candle holders from CB2. Her hope for this space is to eventually create a diner-style red wraparound booth.
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The kitchen is an open space that encourages guests to move freely between it and the living area.
Metal bar stools: Overstock
Metal bar stools: Overstock
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| Concrete floors are becoming increasing popular in modern design, and have become some what of a signature look for Austin homes. The eco-friendly staircase is made out of recycled pressed bamboo. |
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Subtle art can be more powerful than bold art. Ford got these papier-mache animal heads from West Elm.
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| The view from the top of the stairs is breathtaking thanks to the height, view to the ground floor and windows on both sides of the house. Two blue-and-white checkered signs Ford found abandoned in the desert are her favorite art pieces in the house. |
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| The upstairs office, filled with vibrant color and retro Texas state surplus items, is where she feels most at home. The wall is magnetic chalkboard paint, great for proofing photographic prints in natural sunlight. More: My Houzz: Eclectic and Colorful in Central Austin Houzz Tour: Living in Color Houzz Tour: An Australian Cottage with a Vintage Twist Curtains: Ikea |
Comments
Becky Harris ohhhh, I noticed pictures of this place around Houzz and was dying to know more about it. Thank you! It's an awesome place.
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suzywilson What an awesome space!
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Bright Bold and Beautiful L O V E the CAFE sign ~ so fun!!
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Patsy G Now this is a pleasing way to use and decorate with reclaimed artifacts. Adorable and happy home.
16 months ago · Like
Carol Taylor What a great open space
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kristy1 loved the terrazzo floors!
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ejj03 Each piece on it's own is special, but the real success has been in how they work together, and without cluttering up the space.
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Laurel Ennis Now this is design! Wonderfully campy and reused but stylish. I would consider painting sections of the black railing in red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, yellow, yellow-green, green, blue-green, blue, blue-violet, violet and red-violet. It would add a touch of whimsy.
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Laurel Ennis I love the postcards! Such wonderful colour (and history)
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CAROLE MEYER Great space, so open and bright with so much personality!
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lorilox love the area rug in the living room, where it is from?
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misscalida Love vintage, Love industrial, LOVE everything about this home!
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lynnrww Love the wood floors, all the natural light, and the wide openness. Do not like the coldness of concrete floors in a home -- interesting in lofts and retail or commercial spaces. For me, not for a home.
16 months ago · Like
Vintage Renewal Great space!
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bonniemarks Nice work
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3egirls Love the Cafe sign! And it was found on the side of Route 66???? I wish i could find something like that on the side of the road! :)
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xenasmom Hah, I have that exact 'baby stool' lingering in my garage. Time to haul it out and restore it. And I have a perfect place for it!
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tmwi4579 Great decorating skills!
16 months ago · Like
akilah7 I love the actual layout of the home aside from the design aspects.
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Ideabook updated on Jan. 18, 2012.
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