--- title: "C-Reese Architectural Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/c-reese-architectural-design-pfvwus-pf~562117323 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~562117323.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "C-Reese Architectural Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3263c22b0e0b7539_0581-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1717 Suter St., Austin, Texas 78748, United States" latitude: 30.1743 longitude: -97.8225 phone: "(512) 291-5717" website: http://www.c-reesedesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 291 last_updated: 2026-08-16 --- # C-Reese Architectural Design Original Houzz profile: [C-Reese Architectural Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/c-reese-architectural-design-pfvwus-pf~562117323) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Serves:** Austin, Buda, Bee Cave, Shady Hollow, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Onion Creek, Manchaca, Rollingwood, Mustang Ridge, Mountain City, Sunset Valley, San Leanna, Bear Creek, Creedmoor, Hays, Wimberly - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2019–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves C REESE DESIGN is a full service design firm providing residential architectural, interior design, as well as commercial space planning. Our firm focuses on the client's objectives with a distinctive use of form, material and color to accommodate the goals of each individual client - whether the objective is cutting edge, exclusive high end, or unique character within a tight budget. We design custom homes that are distinctive in style and character to reflect our client’s unique tastes. C REESE DESIGN also works closely with your general contractor and assists you in securing a general contractor so that special design elements and budget considerations can be made during the design phase. We believe very strongly that taking a team approach among the designer, builder, and owner is critical for a smooth running project with optimum results. Feel free to reach out to us, we would love to hear from you! ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Universal Design ### Areas Served - Austin - Buda - Bee Cave - Shady Hollow - Lost Creek - West Lake Hills - Barton Creek - Onion Creek - Manchaca - Rollingwood - Mustang Ridge - Mountain City - Sunset Valley - San Leanna - Bear Creek - Creedmoor - Hays - Wimberly ### Typical Job Cost $350,000 - 4,000,000 C-REESE DESIGN provides a wide range of architectural design services from smart remodeling of small downtown homes to complete design of new large luxury homes. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | C-Reese Architectural Design | | Address | 1717 Suter St., Austin, Texas 78748, United States | | Phone | (512) 291-5717 | | Website | http://www.c-reesedesign.com | | License Number | 11166 | | Followers on Houzz | 291 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/C-Reese-Design/312385325477451 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/celeste-reese/12/349/638/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [C-Reese Architectural Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/c-reese-architectural-design-pfvwus-pf~562117323) - **Website:** http://www.c-reesedesign.com - **Phone:** (512) 291-5717 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2012 NARI ACE Award (Achievement in Customer Excellence)Terry Colegrove - LIC \# 11166TBAE Reg. BR300 - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2019–2022), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Austin \[American Institute of Architects\]](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-austin-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~630184005) - [Home Builders Association of Greater Austin](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-greater-austin-pfvwus-pf~596733322) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 18 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Mindi Parker, Jan. 2019** > We have worked with Celeste for two years designing our dream home in Driftwood Texas. Celeste's knowledge and experience has led us through the entire project from site lay out to interior design. We stand amazed at Celeste's creativity and vision. We are also impressed by her ability to analyze our tastes and desires and to help us work toward compromises with all issues. She has worked seamlessly with our builder, offering support and sound advice at every turn. Seasoned professionals drive up and instantly recognize our dwelling as a "Celeste home". > Aside from her immense skills in architecture, engineering, and interior design, she also doubles as a "psychologist" when we can't agree. We are very pleased with Celeste's service and attentiveness. We are so proud of the forever home that she helped us to create. > > Tom and Mindi **★★★★★ — fairwood69, Dec. 2018** > Review for Celeste Reese > > What a pleasure working with Celeste Reese. I called with a very small (in relative terms) project. Just wanted a porch added to a Georgian home in South Austin. She listened to my wishes and dreams and then asked some important questions that could have greatly affected the project. It looked like my porch was going to be reduced from a splendid addition to just a narrow facade due to a mandatory set-back. Celeste was able to work with city permitting and was able to advocate for a variance that propelled the project forward. > > With this new information she was free to design a Georgian/Federalist portico that completes the grandeur of our house. Her design elements were exactly what we had talked about and she brought in details that I had not even considered which only made the whole design that much better. > > Celeste was so delightful to work with and went out of her way to make us feel important and special. The relationship is built for when we design our new house. This project may have been a small one but I know it will lead to bigger and better things for all of us. I can’t wait to work with Celeste Reese Design again and would give her my highest endorsement. **★★★★★ — Vonda Brabner, Nov. 2018** > We are thrilled to be working with the C-Reese design team. Our custom design is better than we could have imagined and Celeste is a pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail and knowledge in the field is outstanding. We could not be happier with our results! **★★★★★ — Trey Powers, Nov. 2018** > As a mortgage lender, I have a unique perspective on the workings of realtors, architects and builders - the opportunity to make referrals for each. Celeste is my top go-to for residential design. Her work is incredible and speaks for itself. What impresses me most is the service she provides to customers. Absolutely top notch! **★★★★★ — Austin Pool Designs, April 2018** > I have been working with C-Reese Design for about 10 years. I am a custom pool builder and we have coordinated on multiple projects together throughout the years. She is always creative, professional and easy to work with. I am confident in her vision and expertise and entrusted her to design my personal home, which turned out stunning. **★★★★★ — Laura Carle, Feb. 2018** > I’ve had the opportunity to work with C Reese designs on many occasions and my clients have been very satisfied with the results. Their creativity and professionalism is outstanding. I would recommend see Reese design to anyone who is needing architectural for interior design work **★★★★★ — James Faust, March 2016** > Guest house design that included all architectural aspects as well as appliance, cabinet, tile and flooring selections. Also provided multiple contractor names to consider for build. **★★★★★ — alimezger, March 2016** > C-Reese Design worked hand-in-hand with our builder to customize and execute the building of our custom home. The C-Reese Design team provided exceptional knowledge, care, ingenuity and creativity to transform our ideas into a reality that is quite honestly better than we could have hoped for. They showed great attention to detail, budget, functionality, aesthetic appeal, our personal tastes and desires. They offered creative solutions when there was a challenge. They not only designed and helped execute a beautiful home, but one that fits the ever-changing needs of our family. We hope to be in our lovely home for years and years to come, but if that ever changed, the C-Reese Design team would be one of our first calls. **★★★★ — User, March 2016** > Celeste did an excellent job at taking our description and rough specifications and turning it into an excellent floorplan/layout that fit perfectly within the constraints of our lot. > > We were building in an Austin neighborhood originally built out during the 1940's and so there were a variety of city requirements and process points to be worked through. > > Additionally, Celeste did an amazing job of the interior aspect of the job. This was an absolute delight especially to my wife, and resulted in a really beautiful finish-out. **★★★★★ — George Stafford, March 2016** > The best design I could have hoped for. Thank you for your time and efforts, I love my house, I can not stop looking and being surprised at every turn. **★★★★★ — Moore Supply Co. \| BK Showplace \| Austin, Jan. 2016** > We have worked with Celeste as her plumbing fixtures supplier on several projects. We are always impressed with her attention to detail with her clients. She truly listens to her clients' needs and makes their dreams become a reality. To top it of, she is a pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — kwray33, Sept. 2015** > We absolutely love the ideas and ultimate creation of our new made over living space. Working with Celeste was so much fun and exciting to see her make our personalities come to life in her vision. She can really read people and create what each individual wants. She is a perfectionist and pays attention to every detail. Celeste is an artist as well as an enginere talent wise. I hope to work with her again sometime and I would recommend her to anyone. ## Selected projects - [Wimberley Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wimberley-home-pj-vj~4140071) - Location: San Marcos, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: Beating the heat comes naturally with this beautiful Hacienda style home. Nestled into the trees with deep porches on the front and back to create shade is a big feature. The high ceilings in the main living portion of the home allow for heat rise while the small traditional hacienda style windows above allow light to enter the room with hardly any heat gain. The cool tile floors assist with heat dissipation throughout the home. All in all a dream home for the Texas Hill Country. - [Bryker Woods Clean Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bryker-woods-clean-contemporary-pj-vj~374489) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 25 - Description: The owners wanted a central Austin location in a neighborhood close to work and ideal for raising a young family. They love the charm of historic Bryker Woods, but also appreciate clean contemporary lines. We used a careful mix of styles and materials that are unique to this home style. Using both Contemporary and Transitional styles, we included elements to the design that harken back to the period of the historic neighborhood. This is best seen in the large kitchen area - the traditional white… - [Hill Country Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hill-country-home-pj-vj~5543332) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Spanish Oaks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-oaks-pj-vj~349806) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 26 - Description: This couple’s search for the perfect place to build their dream home led them to the golf course community of Spanish Oaks, located in the beautiful Austin Hill Country. When C-Reese Design was hired, the owners had narrowed their search down to two lots, so we assisted them in making the final decision. The chosen lot had a panoramic view and almost perfect topography for a nice level front yard on the main floor. It also provided a wonderfully level space for the pool and back yard on the lowe… - [Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-pj-vj~1972252) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 6 - Description: This transitional, soft modern home in the Tarrytown neighborhood of Austin, Texas has a crisp profile and straightforward style. Note the side view. - [Contemporary Home in Tarrytown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-in-tarrytown-pj-vj~1972199) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 6 - Description: This home in the small and affluent neighborhood of Tarrytown in Austin has beautiful contemporary features with clean edges. - [29th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/29th-street-pj-vj~372223) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 19 - [Lakeway Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeway-ranch-pj-vj~1313256) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 16 - Description: This is a soft modern design inspired by the couples world travels, there are designs referencing water features, natural stone, and organic shapes throughout the house. The windows create an open feel but are purposefully placed so that the warmth of the west sun doesn't over heat the rooms. The tile rugs create a feel of elegancy while being low maintenance as the owners are animal lovers. There are niches in the entry way and through out the house so that the couple can display their collecti… - [Spicewood TX](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spicewood-tx-pj-vj~574179) - Location: Spicewood, TX - Photos: 10 - [Eclectic Mt. Bonnell Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-mt-bonnell-home-pj-vj~224803) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 8 - Description: In this lovely Mount Bonnell home we have used a rich blend of materials for an eclectic/ contemporary feel. The use of reclaimed wood, hardwoods throughout, and the incorporation of brick with our softer materials creates a very warm and inviting feel while maintaining clean lines. Photo credit: Joan Dyer - [Rob Roy Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rob-roy-guest-house-pj-vj~691007) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 7 - Description: This home is in one of Austin’s finest neighborhoods, Rob Roy. This area is home to several different types of homes styles which allowed us to play a little more with architectural design choices. The owners initially brought in C-Reese Design to update their Texas Hill Country home with some more contemporary touches that aligned more with their style preferences. They called us back to transform their outdoor area with an incredible guest house featuring entertaining areas, a place to house t… - [Galley Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/galley-kitchen-pj-vj~591314) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Ultra Chic Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ultra-chic-bathroom-pj-vj~1963850) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 10 - [Watersmark](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watersmark-pj-vj~16126) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Railings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/railings-pj-vj~16121) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 5 - Description: Custom contemporary style railing at entry. - [River Place Aqua Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-place-aqua-bathroom-pj-vj~16091) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Modern Downtown Hacienda](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-downtown-hacienda-pj-vj~2652861) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 13 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/c-reese-architectural-design-pfvwus-pf~562117323) ## Ideabooks - [chad and julies ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54104367/list/chad-and-julies-ideabook) — 29 ideas - [hacienda style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54143785/list/hacienda-style) — 5 ideas - [Hacienda w/front porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33226852/list/hacienda-w-front-porch) — 6 ideas - [celestereese's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/514211/list/celestereese-s-ideas) — 11 ideas - [Lackey](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4412549/list/lackey) — 1 idea [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/celestereese) ## Community Q&A **Q: kitchen floor colouring** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the floor colour? It’s beautiful through the whole house A: Thank you for your question. This was a product we bought at Prosource flooring. It is no longer available. **Q: l love the stair post and railing, where can i order?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the stair post and railing, where can i order? A: Thank you for your question. These were designed by our office and custom made for this project. **Q: What kind of door is on the left?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is that a barn door on the left of the entry? Or is it a pocket? How large of an opening is it covering? A: Thank you for your inquiry! That is a barn door covering about a 5 foot opening. **Q: Our dining room** *(in Photo Questions)* What colour paint did you use on the walls ? Thanks A: Thanks for your interest in our project! This color was actually a custom blend done for this client. **Q: where is the sink from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your interest in our project! we got this sink at Moore Supply, they carry a lovely line of stone sinks. **Q: Are there 2 sets of office doors - pocket and barn? 2 help w/noise?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We only used the two sliding barn doors. Thank you for your interest in our project! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-16.*