--- title: "BANDD DESIGN — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bandd-design-pfvwus-pf~722257978 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~722257978.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "BANDD DESIGN" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9423c8ac0363e6cc_5291-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Austin, Texas 78746, United States" phone: "(512) 888-9313" website: http://bandddesign.com rating: 4.7 review_count: 30 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 336 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # BANDD DESIGN > Austin's Boutique Full Service Interior Design Studio Original Houzz profile: [BANDD DESIGN](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bandd-design-pfvwus-pf~722257978) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Serves:** Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Shady Hollow, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Hudson Bend, The Hills, Rollingwood, Sunset Valley, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, Lake Travis, Manhattan Beach, CA, Pacific Palisades, CA, Santa Monica, CA, South Bay CA, Tarrytown - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (30 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2018–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published nationally - Verified Hires - Hired on Houzz - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published nationally - 5 Hires on Houzz - Provides 3D Visualization - 95 Verified Hires Sara Malek Barney's BANDD/DESIGN is an award-winning, internationally recognized, full-service interior design studio with offices in Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, California. We are founded on the principle that everyone deserves to live, work, and experience life in a space that they love. Our work intersects at the junction of beauty and purpose to create strong, lasting, and remarkable designs. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - 3D Rendering - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Custom Table - Attic Conversion - Custom Beds - Custom Storage - Custom Murphy Beds - Garage Design - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Austin - Round Rock - Pflugerville - Lakeway - Bee Cave - Shady Hollow - Lost Creek - West Lake Hills - Barton Creek - Hudson Bend - The Hills - Rollingwood - Sunset Valley - Los Angeles - Beverly Hills, CA - Lake Travis - Manhattan Beach, CA - Pacific Palisades, CA - Santa Monica, CA - South Bay CA - Tarrytown ### Typical Job Cost $55,000 - 750,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | BANDD DESIGN | | Address | Austin, Texas 78746, United States | | Phone | (512) 888-9313 | | Website | http://bandddesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 336 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jointhebandd/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/jointhebandd - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabarney/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [BANDD DESIGN](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bandd-design-pfvwus-pf~722257978) - **Website:** http://bandddesign.com - **Phone:** (512) 888-9313 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASID - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2018–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [ASID Texas Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-texas-chapter-pfvwus-pf~974663834) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 30 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 47.0 - Communication: 46.0 - Value: 47.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — mahesh rama, May 2023** > I have had the pleasure of working with Sara and her company, Band Design, for the past two years and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Sara has an eye for detail and a passion for creating beautiful, functional spaces. Her designs are always unique and personalized, and she takes the time to really listen to her clients' needs and preferences. > > What sets Band Design apart is their commitment to quality and customer service. Sara and her team go above and beyond to ensure that every facet of the project is completed to the highest standards, and they are always available to answer questions and address any concerns. > > Overall, I would highly recommend Band Design to anyone looking for an exceptional interior design company. Sara and her team are a pleasure to work with and their expertise and dedication to their craft are truly impressive. If you want to transform your space into something truly special, look no further than Band Design! ### All 30 reviews **★★★★★ — Jonathan Mandle, May 2023** > Bandd Design has worked on four houses for me. The first was a mess of a place. BD quickly turned over a vision and a plan resulting in a great outcome for our investors. We are 90% of the way through project \#2 and we are headed towards a great outcome despite supply chain issues, labor issues, and other things out of BD/our control. We are below budget in terms of dollars and on time despite those issues! > > The other two are in the staring phase but so far so more than good! **★★★★★ — Alison Kessler, May 2023** > Sara and her staff have been so wonderful to work with. I was a little nervous being new to the area and didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do but they directed me in all the right ways and the end result was breathtaking. I would highly recommend Bandd Design to all my friends and family **★★★★★ — HU-931101285, May 2023** > I have worked with Sara and BANDD/Design for about 3 yrs now. I love what they’ve done to the spaces within the various homes we’ve done. She is a great communicator. Easy to work with and get things done. **★★★★★ — HU-560195239, May 2023** > Sara is an amazing designer who cares deeply about her craft. Her passion really comes out in her work and attention to detail! **★ — pamgalvan, Dec. 2022** > We would not recommend Bandd Design for their services. We hired them for a custom new build home and unfortunately the service that they outlined was not happening. They did not have the leadership, communication skills and attention to detail needed. We had to end our agreement with them when we were about 30% done with the construction phase. We asked the owner for a 50% refund in Sept., which we believe was very fair and she would only agree to send us 25% of the total we had paid the company upfront. We lost a significant amount of money & are basically starting from scratch. NOTE: One sided agreement, do not sign. 70% to be paid upfront and non-refundable. **Comment from BANDD DESIGN:** > I am so sorry to hear this. We worked tirelessly for nearly two years and designed the house from top to bottom. The builder repeatedly gave us little, no or misinformation while quoting both a budget and timeline that was double from any previously outlined expectations. We went over our contracted scope multiple times and did everything we could to call attention to any specific needs for the client. I am saddened to hear it turn sour. The agreement is far from one-sided and meant to protect all parties involved. We also offered many options for resolution along the way. **★★★★★ — angie\_ish, Feb. 2022** > Sara at Bandd Design has been awesome! I just wanted to say how great this company is and how caring they are. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants customized, unique design work. I talked to a lot of designers prior to meeting Sara and getting familiar with her firm. There are many designers who are not educated in design or have a degree in it (I learned the expensive way). Sara’s dedication and creative mind shows through in all she does and I am so grateful I found her firm. **★ — luck\_dragon, Jan. 2022** > Would Not Recommend…And \*Very\* Expensive - We Lost $13,000 and got N-O-T-H-I-N-G > > We hired BANDD in August 2021 to do a full house interior design job. They came recommended by another designer who did not have capacity so we did not check references further. > > We wanted our home - in line with its architecture - to be “midcentury boho.” We filled out an extensive 20 page questionnaire and provided our Pinterest link to show what we were after. Sara, head of BANDD, had two junior designers come out once to look at the space and to ask more questions. > > BANDD presented concepts to us at a single meeting in November 2021. It was so bad that we couldn’t even really talk. Like so bad. Take a look for yourself and see if you get “midcentury boho” from their conceptual drawing. Not a single piece of furniture is even arguably midcentury and we already own a bunch of nice midcentury furniture that we asked to incorporate. They also didn’t listen to us AT ALL. E.g. Q: What colors don’t you like? A: "For some reason, we both dislike purple." So they suggest a big, ugly non-midcentury purple couch as a focal point of the room. Hmmm…and then are confused when we hate it. This happened with at least 10 different areas where we were asked what we wanted and it was ignored. (The only thing that’s really important for our boy’s room is toy storage. Lots and lots of storage. So they took out everything he had and added a small built-in (why??) and a floating bedside table. When I asked where his clothing would go they suggested maybe underbid storage. Which is ridiculous and they did not design for.) > > We came away $13,000 poorer from the experience with no actionable ideas. Not a single one. Per their contract, we prepaid 70% of the project. So when it was clear that they didn’t know a thing about midcentury design or listen to us about what we wanted, I told them we wanted to part ways and for them to provide an hourly breakdown of time devoted to the project. Despite their shoddy deliverable, them telling me that they weren’t going to be able to start on the project until early November, they managed to expend 1/3 of the total budget in three weeks, billing out her junior designers at many hundreds of dollars an hour. So we were going to work on this together for over a year from soup to nuts - concept to install - and somehow they blew a full third of the money we fronted by THE FIRST MEETING? Hmm… I think their conduct was unethical. > > I don’t have the strength to sue currently. We took a $13,000 hit for a single round of conceptual designs that missed the mark so much it was not possible to move forward. I shared my thoughts in detail with Sara and said that to retain anything more than $2,500 (if they lacked any pride) would be unconscionable. They didn’t respond and instead sent a partial refund. > > Photos: > 1\) Our BEFORE living room. Pretty nice, and midcentury already. > 2\) The conceptual drawing they proposed. O M G **Comment from BANDD DESIGN:** > The team at BANDD/DESIGN is saddened by your comments on this review. We were very excited to help you design your home. We put our utmost standard of excellence, and duty of care into each design project we do. After happily serving over 130+ clients, with differing preferences and design styles, and winning numerous awards for our designs and customer service, it’s difficult for us to comprehend your goal and intent in writing this review. In an email, you insinuated that if I chose to not refund more of your deposit money, you would take write erroneous and insulting reviews such as this. And, unfortunately, here we are. > > Sadly, many of your comments are factually inaccurate. Therefore, as the proud founder and principal designer of BANDD/DESIGN, I have no choice but to respond with accuracy. Your review is calling into question the integrity and respect we have for our clients, the amazing skills of our talented employees/designers, and the quality of our work. While this post is riddled with inaccuracies, here are three facts I feel are critical to address as a result of you putting them in the public purview. > > “…two junior designers came out once to look at the space.” Fact: One lead designer and her design assistant visited your home. The lead designer has professional design education, and over a decade of design experience. She is exceptionally talented, and we are extremely blessed to have her on the BANDD/DESIGN team. > > “BANDD presented concepts to us at a single meeting in November 2021. It was so bad that we couldn’t even really talk.” Fact: In the first draft of the concept presentation, you and your husband positively responded to many elements we presented beyond the first page (which is shared here in violation of it being our intellectual property). So much so that you took to circling the many elements that you favored and responded with the ones you’d like to adjust. We take client preferences seriously and explained that it’s common to have adjustments, based on personal likes and dislikes, and we began to work to complete the final concept based on the initial design. We are meant to push our clients creatively, not just validate their opinions. I am proud of the work our design team had done to take into consideration all your needs. Unfortunately, we are not privy to what transpires behind closed doors and later, you expressed your unhappiness and unwillingness to proceed without the final concept. We had no choice but to respect your decision and request. Our wish, as we voiced to you and your husband both, would have been to continue to a final concept design, adjusting for your preferences. This especially is true considering we were so early in the project’s lifespan. > > And finally, you mention hourly work. Fact: Every project, including yours, is contracted on a flat-fee basis. Your contract is clear that those fees are non-refundable. However, the kindness extended in a separate phone conversation with your husband prompted me to serve compassion to your family. Despite how you feel about our design talent and ability, we do not, nor have we ever lacked integrity or practiced in any unethical manner. As a result, I approved a partial refund of the project for circumstances that were outside of our control. Even after we extended this kindness, following, you sent an unprompted, contemptuous email denouncing and disrespecting the entire profession of interior design and repeatedly insulting our abilities as designers. I feel it bears reminding that interior design is a wholly subjective form. Attacking our credibility is purely subjective and not a universal truth. > > It is deeply disappointing to me that disparaging reviews are posted even after we have so kindly responded to your situation. As we do with all present and past clients, employees, family members and friends, we wish you the very best. **★★★★★ — HU-463062556, Dec. 2021** > Just wanted to share my experience of working with Sara of BANDD Design in Austin, TX: it was great working together! **★★★★★ — Sherah B, Dec. 2021** > I instantly knew when I looked at Sara’s website that she was the designer for me. She was great to talk to, listened to my story and my vision, and I felt that we would make a strong team. I love the fact that she is willing to work within whatever budget I have in order to get the project completed. I’m very optimistic about our success in creating an environment that will be both functional and deeply appealing, encouraging return patronage because of the impact of the complete experience. We’re gonna do something really wonderful together in this space! **★★★★★ — Heidi B, Nov. 2021** > Sara and team were easy to work with. Overall easy to implement design recommendations. They put together a useful foundation/checklist of things to do to bring the house look fully together. **★★★★★ — Evaldo Serna, Aug. 2021** > Sara, the principal designer at Austin's BANDD DESIGN, did great design work for us and she provides great customer service. I recommend her! **★★★★★ — Ken Lewis, June 2021** > Go ahead and join the BANDD! I’ve been collaborating with this talented, energetic, high-growth Austin interior design studio since 2017 and it has been a delightful and rewarding experience. Sara is a talented interior designer and smart business owner. She thinks long-term, doesn’t sweat the small stuff, and brings fun to her work. Her playfulness is contagious! She makes running a studio look so easy! If you have the chance to hire BANDD or to collaborate with them on a project, I highly recommend that you take the opportunity. Sara rocks! **★★★★★ — Laura Kostanich, June 2021** > Sara is a talented designer with a unique eye. She is a true professional and a pleasure to be around. > I highly recommend her for your next project! **★★★★★ — Ace Hardwood Flooring, Nov. 2020** > Ace Hardwood Flooring worked with Bandd Design for a residential project recently. Bandd's eye for design and customer/vendor service is amazing! After a last-minute recommendation, we were able to efficiently get what the designer and homeowner wanted. Bandd's communication and organizational skills were so effective, we ended up ahead of schedule! Cannot wait to work with this team again! **★★★★★ — Carrie P., Dec. 2018** > I highly recommend the Bandd Design team no matter how big or small your project. The Bandd Design team took the reigns with our remodeling project along with making our new house a place that feels like home for our family with their stellar design services. They provided impressive creative direction with the goal being to reflect my family's style and personality. Loved working with them so much that when the project was complete I actually thought I was going to miss seeing them on a regular basis. They will definitely be my go to for future design projects. Hats off to Bandd Design! **Comment from BANDD DESIGN:** > Thank you, Carrie. We had such fun working with you! **★★★★★ — Bungalow 56, Dec. 2017** > I would highly recommend Sara and BANDD Design to complete your home design! They are extremely creative, professional and a joy to work with. They have a knack for blending texture and color into aesthetically pleasing spaces. **★★★★★ — Grace Frederick Design, Dec. 2017** > Bandd Design was such a pleasure to work with! A true professional with such a positive and creative approach to projects. We look forward to any opportunity to work with them again! **★★★★★ — Design Actually, LLC, Dec. 2017** > Bandd Design is a true inspiration! Sara's signature style shines on each project she works on if you want a stellar design hire Bandd Design! **★★★★★ — Trent, Dec. 2017** > BANDD DESIGN was incredible. Sara was easy to work with, responsive, and had great ideas for our backyard remodel. We love the final look and will definitely use BANND DESIGN for our next project! **★★★★★ — Susan Sutter Interiors, Dec. 2017** > Sara is a joy to work with and is truly gifted in her craft. She has impeccable style and serves clients with grace. Highly recommend! **★★★★★ — JLA Designs, Dec. 2017** > Sara's professionalism and passion for the interior design industry is apparent through her cohesive, eye-catching interiors. She is always willing to help fellow colleagues and at the same time is reliable and dependable to everyone around her. Sara is a delight to work with and I will continue to recommend Bandd Design to friends and family in the Austin area. **★★★★★ — CAD4interiors, Dec. 2017** > I totally enjoyed working in collaboration with Sara and her team. I love Sara's style; her enthusiasm for her profession comes through in the materials, unique designs and the easy way to communicate with other professionals. We'll sure work with her in the future for our projects in Austin. **★★★★★ — K M, Nov. 2017** > Sara did an amazing job in helping me design my new house. We literally started with a blank canvas and she was able to create a design for each room that makes it feel comfortable and while looking cool and modern. Looking forward to having her help me with other projects soon. **★★★★★ — jerrystringfield1, July 2017** > The service was more than I hoped for. When I originally reached out, I didn't know what to expect being that I was going in " blind". Without hesitation or reservation I can tell you that Sarah exceeded all my expectations with her expertise, professionalism and her communication. I have received so many compliments from various friend and I gave her all the credit and passed on contact information. **★★★★★ — Kate Marengo, May 2017** > Amazingly creative! Super communicative. Really responsive and great attention to detail! So grateful to have collaborated together. I would definitely recommend working together! **★★★★★ — Lauren Corbyn Design, May 2017** > Sara is a colleague of mine. Her work and knowledge are inspirational and I will absolutely be giving her name to my friends who live in Austin. **★★★★★ — Studio Pumarejo, May 2017** > Sara's designs are fresh and fun! She really takes the time to get to know her clients and is always professional and returns calls promptly! Sara is budget conscious, and can help you refresh your space while staying within your budget. **★★★★★ — Honeycomb Home Design, May 2017** > Bandd Design has a great eye for style and design. Sara is knowledgeable in her craft, very professional, and will get the job done right and on time! **★★★★★ — Katie Kaighin, May 2017** > Sara helped me with my kitchen refresh and I couldn't be happier. I had a quartzite slab picked out that I was in love with and she helped me select colors for my walls and cabinets, and pick a backsplash that coordinated with the counters. I had originally been leaning towards just a simple white subway tile backsplash, but after talking to Sara, I realized that my kitchen layout would be better suited for a more geometric shaped backsplash because there were already so many long horizontal lines. I never would have thought of something like that without Sara. Sara also patiently answered about 65 photo text messages and emails from me and she pulled together a spot on mood board which gave me great direction for some small improvements I want to do in the kitchen in the future (like light fixtures and a new table). I am so in love with my kitchen and really loved working with Sara at Bandd Design! ## Selected projects - [Whitemarsh Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whitemarsh-remodel-pj-vj~6937330) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 15 - Description: This beautiful home was designed for a family of four who wanted to redesign it to create an updated, personalized, and functional space, wonderfully reflecting the unique personalities of the family members. We incorporated many of their existing furniture into the decor while also adding new pieces to brighten up the home. The kids' bedrooms got a youthful facelift with fun colors, tassels, and corkboard walls. We added a unique platform bed for one daughter, and a stylish custom day-bed for t… - [Lost Creek Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lost-creek-kitchen-and-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~6843933) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 14 - Description: The client wanted to update their kitchen to create a more usable layout. We played with the kitchen's interesting angles to improve functionality. The perfect way to achieve this was a large island to serve as the hub for the house and the custom cabinetry in taupe to include charging drawers for devices and an appliance garage for their coffee maker. We complemented the taupe with a white patterned countertop. Modern pendant lights and black rattan chairs complete the kitchen island. A metalli… - [Timberline Ridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timberline-ridge-pj-vj~7164318) - Location: Rollingwood, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: The Timberline Ridge project was a remodel for a young family who wanted to update their home in Rollingwood. The home’s Spanish architecture had outdated finishes making the home feel heavy and dark. They wanted a lighter and more open living space where they could both entertain and enjoy daily. Our goal was to brighten up the spaces with lighter finishes and classic elements that would work with the original architecture of the home but also be more functional for their daily needs. The end r… - [GREENSHORES](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenshores-pj-vj~6830113) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 7 - Description: This client wanted our Austin studio to update their out-of-date kitchen with a fresh new look. We brought the space together with light colors and textures while adding more storage for a seamless look. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, see here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more ab… - [ZILKER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zilker-pj-vj~6815200) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 12 - Description: A client of our Austin interior design studio asked us to help complete the look for their home to make it feel finished. They wanted it to be fun, comfortable, and family-friendly while still looking polished. We helped them complete the design with new furnishings and arrangements for the entry, dining room, living room, two offices, and primary suite. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with… - [Saratoga Hills New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saratoga-hills-new-build-pj-vj~6710183) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 10 - Description: The client fell in love with this home because of how spacious it is, but they wanted our help filling it in and making it feel finished. This couple has two young children and wanted their home to feel fun, comfortable, and family-friendly while still feeling polished. We fully furnished the dining room, living room, and primary suite to achieve the client’s goals. Photography: Molly Culver Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austi… - [Hillside Court](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-court-pj-vj~6671618) - Location: Westlake, TX - Photos: 28 - Description: Our Austin studio worked alongside Cornerstone Architects for this modern new build. We had so much fun specing and designing all of the material finishes to bring this home together. It was staged by NB Designs Premier Staging. Photography: JPM Real Estate Photography Architect: Cornerstone Architects Staging: NB Designs Premier Staging Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on R… - [Rollingwood New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rollingwood-new-build-pj-vj~6611517) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 21 - Description: Our client for this project wanted a beautiful, fresh, and comfortable space that fit her family's unique needs. She asked our Austin studio to help with furnishing and designing her new build home. We used a lot of earthy materials and cool blues to give this home a serene feel, while also incorporating bold prints, pops of color, and textural elements to make it one-of-a-kind and interesting. Photography Credits: Ryann Ford Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD… - [Davenport Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/davenport-remodel-pj-vj~6574453) - Location: Westlake, TX - Photos: 21 - Description: This family of five recently moved to Austin and into a beautiful, Mediterranean-style home. They were looking to tone the style down and make it feel more modern. Our design studio remodeled all of their bathrooms and refreshed their living room, primary suite, media room, and the youngest daughter's bedroom. This home is full of remarkable views, so we want designed the spaces to feel fresh, clean, and formal. Westlake, Texas Photography Credits: Molly Culver Project designed by Sara Barney’s… - [Historic Travis Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-travis-heights-pj-vj~6406023) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: Our clients wanted their home to feel unique and express their personality, so they asked our Austin studio to remodel some of the areas of their home. They’re a young family of four and love all things related to music and art. We wanted the design to showcase this quality and achieved it by incorporating quirky patterns and colors, while also keeping the historical element of the home. It was very important to the clients to have an environmentally-friendly home, so the vast majority of the fu… - [Chloes Bloom New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chloes-bloom-new-build-pj-vj~6365211) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 23 - Description: This family wanted their new home to have a modern yet comfortable feel that expresses their personality. We helped them pick out finishes, furniture, and plan millwork. We loved getting to play around with color and texture, especially in their little girl’s rooms. They described their dream rooms to us before we started to design. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round… - [Small Drive Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-drive-remodel-pj-vj~6104896) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 6 - Description: Our clients for this project wanted a modern look for their kitchen and powder room. The original kitchen had two islands spread diagonally across the room. Our Austin studio gave the home modernity by changing the look of the space. We added dark tiles and a sleek marble sink with an edgy pendant to the powder room. In the kitchen, the open layout feels spacious, and the earthy look is complemented by sunlit interiors. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN… - [Ferguson Showroom Kitchen Display](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ferguson-showroom-kitchen-display-pj-vj~6104756) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 20 - Description: Our Austin studio partnered with Monogram Appliances, Cafe Appliances, and Ferguson Showrooms to create a live cooking display at the North Austin Ferguson showroom. We were responsible for designing and making selections such as tiles and hardware. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click… - [Camelot New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/camelot-new-build-pj-vj~5728884) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 21 - Description: The clients were looking for help with selecting all of the material finishes in their new home, as well as furnishings throughout most of it. They really wanted a down-to-earth space that felt comfortable for entertaining but still special and unforgettable. The soft white palette in the walls was complemented with light wood paneled flooring throughout the house. They let us play with many textures, colors, and wallpapers to create a home that was really unique but still very true to who they… - [Palma Plaza](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palma-plaza-pj-vj~5985803) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 15 - Description: The homeowners wanted to refresh the space with a modern, contemporary feel. Our Austin studio achieved the new look by reupholstering the armchairs and adding custom pillows to pull the space together. We complemented that with accessories and modern fixtures to maximize visual interest. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarry… - [Dream Catcher Modern Getaway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dream-catcher-modern-getaway-pj-vj~5669731) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 15 - Description: We enhanced the interiors of this newly-built home by swapping builder-grade finishes with more sophisticated materials. This young family are avid art collectors so we had a fun collection of original pieces to play with and we also wanted to make sure the space was comfortable for their two kiddos. They also loved color so we had a blast playing with jewel-toned color palettes. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and i… - [BANDD DESIGN Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bandd-design-office-pj-vj~5863267) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: When we first stepped foot into our future office it was completely bare and lacked personality. We took this office space and ran with it! Adding pops of color, funky wallpaper and texture galore. We transformed this spot into a talking point, a place where our clients and employees feel joy as soon as they walk in. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travi… - [Family Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-retreat-pj-vj~5503274) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 20 - Description: This family of 9 wanted to blend their rustic roots with an updated modern aesthetic. We designed lots of custom millwork throughout the home to maximize storage and create visual interest. We also kept warmth and comfort in mind as this large family continues to grow. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about… - [Living Room Refresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-refresh-pj-vj~5691256) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 10 - Description: This is a small living room refresh for an Austin home. We refinished and retiled the fireplace, giving it a bold deep blue hue and geometric patterned tiles, making it the focal point in the room. The gold sunburst mirror above the fireplace is the highlight of that wall. We added custom wood shelves to balance out the wood wall and provide additional storage for family photos, books, showpieces, and other decorative items. We replaced the plain rug with a lighter patterned one. Modern furnitur… - [Luxe Downtown Pied-A-Terre](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxe-downtown-pied-a-terre-pj-vj~3027924) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 20 - Description: This small 750 square foot Austin pied-a-terre was originally a plain concrete apartment with very little personality. We wanted to combine a bit of Texan culture with a fresh color palette and contemporary feel - especially as the design is for an Airbnb rental. We wanted the interior to be attractive to everyone who stepped in the door, so we chose an earth-toned color palette consisting of soft creams, greens, blues, and peach. Contrasting black accents, locally sourced artwork, and an eclect… [See all 98 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bandd-design-pfvwus-pf~722257978) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of interior design projects do you specialize in (full-home, single room, remodel support)?** We specialize in a comprehensive range of interior design projects, from full-home transformations and new builds to single-room designs like kitchens and bathrooms. Our services include full remodels, exterior detailing, and remodel/build plan reviews, ensuring we can support your project at any scale. We're here to help you create spaces you'll love. **Do you work with contractors and architects during renovations?** Absolutely, we actively collaborate with contractors and architects throughout your project. Our 'white glove service' includes expert facilitation of all moving parts, from project management to final installation. We ensure seamless communication and coordination with all professionals involved to bring your vision to life efficiently. **How are your design fees structured?** Our design fees are structured on a flat fee basis, tailored to the specific scope of your project. This transparent approach ensures clarity and helps us stay within your budget, ultimately leading to your complete satisfaction with the end result. We also offer a free budget guide to assist with planning. **Do you manage the project through installation and styling?** Yes, we manage your project comprehensively from start to finish, including procurement, project management, and the exciting final installation. Our process culminates in the 'BIG REVEAL,' where we stage and style your completed space, officially bringing your vision to life with our attentive staff. **Do you work on luxury or high-end homes?** Yes, we frequently work on luxury and high-end homes, both residential and commercial. Our award-winning studio is internationally recognized, and our portfolio includes projects like the House Beautiful Magazine Whole Home. We provide white glove service, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail for every client. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121302589/list/home-office) — 13 ideas - [Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121493321/list/living-room) — 29 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jointhebandd) ## Community Q&A **Q: Hood - Beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where would someone purchase a hood like that? A: it's a custom made plaster range hood **Q: what color is the wall? thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Smoke Gray! **Q: Can you please provide the link to the armchair?** *(in Photo Questions)* I'd like to look for it on wtf.deals. A: it was custom made :) **Q: Can you tell me the type of wood and finish on bathroom counter?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking at the wood counter that holds the vessel sink. What type of wood/stain is it? A: If i remember correctly it was a solid oak **Q: Did you have the fireplace painted and redgrouted?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have the same fireplace with random colored dark and light stones. I am thinking about painting over the stones with whitewash and maybe painting the grouted a coordinated color. Is that what has happened in your photo? A: We just used schmear over the stone and grout to even out the color variations **Q: Love the blue chair! Where can I find it?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking to add to our living room A: thank you! they were custom made --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*