5, Must Stop, Inspirational Shops for your Remodeling needs in Austin, TX
Most of my clients source the materials for their projects themselves, however it costs nothing for me to point you in the right direction. This is a list of my top 5 favorite places to shop for your next project.
Are you into fun patterns and bright colors? Do you want that floor/shower/backsplash that wows your friends and begets passive aggressive commentary from envious bores (You know who I’m talking about. The one’s who use phrases like “resale value” and “white subway tile”. They wish they could be so bold.)? If so, Clay Imports is a must see. It is impossible to not be inspired by their exuberant offering. I also highly recommend following them on instagram.
I discovered this place by chance one day when scoping out another nearby store. I was in awe of their incredibly unique selection of all pre 1960 vintage lights. From table lamps and floor lamps, to sconces and chandeliers… they have it all. Perhaps you just need a shade, or some new globes on your fan? They have that too. If you feel overwhelmed by the amount of options, the extraordinarily helpful staff can assist in your search. If you want a light that no one else has, this is your store.
We’ve already talked about refacing and this my local source for doors. Some homes have a perfectly fine cabinet layout and a complete remodel is unnecessary. However, the kitchen is just kind of dated and ugly. That’s where Patton can help you! They have a vast selection of beautiful doors, but can also make custom doors or match an existing door. Also, their lead time is somewhere around only two weeks. They have the best prices around and beautiful options for style and materials.
Cabinet Kingdom, or as I often say, “My guy Matias” is my go to for full cabinetry. He has a far more robust style selection than any of the showrooms around, and his prices always come out on top. I recently remodeled my very own kitchen using Cabinet Kingdom and I couldn’t be more happy with how it turned out. I have been working with Matias for nearly 8 years now and I am thrilled to see his business continue to grow.
I did a job where my only task was to find a nice LVP floor after a water leak. I perused a couple of places to find samples but Soleil stuck out by offering to go above and beyond. They asked what insurance was estimating as a replacement cost and offered to write a letter giving reasons why more might be needed. We did end up using them and the results were phenomenal.
Honorable mention!
I almost never help people with their furnishings and that is the only reason why this store isn’t technically one of my “preferred vendors”. Really, it’s just one of my own personal preferred places. When my daughter and I have a day to spend together, we love driving around Austin hitting up all the vintage and thrift stores. Revival is always in the rotation and I love following them on instagram. Not only do they find amazing pieces, but then they find ways to combine their wares into the coolest vignettes.
