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title: "The Pankonien Group — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz"
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address: "1009 W. 6th St #209A, Austin, Texas 78703, United States"
latitude: 30.2907
longitude: -97.7648
phone: "(512) 657-5024"
website: http://www.thepankoniengroup.com
rating: 5
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# The Pankonien Group

Original Houzz profile: [The Pankonien Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-pankonien-group-pfvwus-pf~1703004373)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Serves:** Austin, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

design + construction

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Space Planning
- Dining Room Design
- Lighting Design
- Entry Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Sunroom Design & Construction

### Areas Served

- Austin
- Lost Creek
- West Lake Hills

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | The Pankonien Group |
| Address | 1009 W. 6th St \#209A, Austin, Texas 78703, United States |
| Phone | (512) 657-5024 |
| Website | http://www.thepankoniengroup.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 117 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [The Pankonien Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-pankonien-group-pfvwus-pf~1703004373)
- **Website:** http://www.thepankoniengroup.com
- **Phone:** (512) 657-5024

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Steph Misch, May 2013**

> Our decision to work with Laura was an easy one. After purchasing a 2006 Tuscan home with glazed walls and darker wood tones, we knew we wanted to update to a lighter and more contemporary design.  We had seen Laura's work, met with her for a consultation and recognized that she has a clear, confident design direction that made us feel like she knew exactly what she was doing and exactly how to transform our home into the updated version that we wanted.  When working with her, you can expect her to be full of ideas, but also firm about what she knows will and will not work.  She is flexible and wiling to transform existing pieces or architecture if it will help stay within the budget.  In the end, we loved working with her and love the overall look and design she created for our home. We have referred Laura to many friends/family and would not hesitate to work with her again!

**★★★★★ — laurakeyes01, April 2013**

> I've worked with Laura on several projects for my home.  She's amazing.  She listens well and always makes the best selections and suggestions.   Laura also is great a great communicator - she does a great job keeping me up to date on the progress of my projects and what to expect to happen next.  I highly recommend Laura!!!

**★★★★★ — Eva Zelinsky, April 2013**

> Laura Pankonien was responsible with turning my dated stucco ranch in New Jersey into a modern coastal cottage .  Her professionalism and attention to detail made working alongside her a pleasure! She listened very carefully to our needs and what our vision was then fine tuned it to have more cohesion.
> We were super impressed with the final outcome and still receive compliments on our house every time somebody new or old walks through our doors!

## Selected projects

- [Modern Farmhouse B&B](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-bandb-pj-vj~2999358)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 27
  - Description: Beautiful design-build project in the Dripping Springs community outside of Austin, TX. This five bedroom, three bathroom property was completely remodeled by The Pankonien Group to include seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, featuring designer finishes and furnishings throughout.
- [The Oklahoma Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-oklahoma-project-pj-vj~2999661)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
- [Westlake I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westlake-i-pj-vj~217817)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: Transformation from "Texas Tuscan" interior to light and airy chic!
- [Spanish Oaks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-oaks-pj-vj~50590)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 14
- [Lake Travis Bachelor Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-travis-bachelor-chic-pj-vj~28955)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Barclay Heights I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barclay-heights-i-pj-vj~29217)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [Barton Creek I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barton-creek-i-pj-vj~29014)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 11
- [New Jersey Coastal Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-jersey-coastal-cottage-pj-vj~28952)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Westlake II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westlake-ii-pj-vj~4169557)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Beautiful gated home in the Westlake neighborhood of Austin, TX. This home was originally designed in a Spanish style, with orange tones and tiling throughout. The Pankonien Group designed each room in the home to a emulate a Transitional-Chic look that better encapsulates the style of the client, weaving pops of fuchsia and navy throughout the design.

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-pankonien-group-pfvwus-pf~1703004373)

## Ideabooks

- [misch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74668587/list/misch) — 1 idea
- [Parker ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73767025/list/parker-ideas) — 1 idea

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/laurapankonien)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Would you be able to tell me the size of the rectangle pillow? thx!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you for your interest!  The pillow in front is 16”x36” custom pillow in a Schumacher fabric.

**Q: What are the measurements of this lumbar?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi!  Thanks for your question!  That lumbar/rectangular pillow is sized 14x36 in Schumacher fabric.

**Q: Pillows** *(in Photo Questions)*

I cannot believe I just found this photo! I had these Ikat Adobe pillows made and moved them into my office and spent months contemplating the right paint color. Just finished the room last night in Valspar Brown Owl but would have copied your colors - love them! What are the colors?

A: Thanks for your comment!  We used Sherwin Dover White/6385 throughout and Gray Area/7052 on the back accent wall.  The back wall is a gray with a hint of olive, not a match to the brown in the ikat pillow.  We love how it turned out!

**Q: Where is this rug from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where is this rug from?

A: The rug vendor is Chandra.  Thanks for your interest!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*