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A Warm, Modern Home with Old World Influences

Hill Country Village, TX

Designer Alison Giese spearheaded an extensive remodel of this Hill Country home for a young and growing family. The openness of the main living areas feels fresh and light, while the secondary spaces are full of color and personality. We worked throughout the interior and exterior of the main home and attached casita. You can see more of this gorgeous home in House Beautiful’s House Tour. All photos by Yanglin Cai.

Paint Colors

Sherwin Williams "Alabaster"
Sherwin Williams "Olive Grove"
Sherwin Williams "Blustery Sky"
Farrow & Ball "Dix Blue"
Farrow & Ball "Mizzle"
Farrow & Ball "Sudbury Yellow"

A modern Tuscan-inspired entry foyer that blends old-world charm with contemporary elegance.

A modern Tuscan-inspired entry foyer that blends old-world charm with contemporary elegance.

The clerestory windows add soft natural light to the great room and kitchen.

The clerestory windows add soft natural light to the great room and kitchen.

Lovely kitchen in the great room. Wall color in SW "Alabaster".

Lovely kitchen in the great room. Wall color in SW "Alabaster".

Breakfast nook banquette area painted in SW "Alabaster".

Breakfast nook banquette area painted in SW "Alabaster".

Olive green kitchen cabinets paired with walls in Sherwin-Williams "Alabaster", with natural light streaming in from the side window.

Olive green kitchen cabinets paired with walls in Sherwin-Williams "Alabaster", with natural light streaming in from the side window.

Butler’s pantry walls in SW "Alabaster", cabinets in SW "Olive Grove".

Butler’s pantry walls in SW "Alabaster", cabinets in SW "Olive Grove".

Great room kitchen and living room painted in Sherwin Williams "Alabaster".

Great room kitchen and living room painted in Sherwin Williams "Alabaster".

Primary bedroom in natural earthy tones

Primary bedroom in natural earthy tones

Guest room "Liberty of London" wallpaper with painted bookshelves and woodwork in Farrow & Ball "Dix Blue".

Guest room "Liberty of London" wallpaper with painted bookshelves and woodwork in Farrow & Ball "Dix Blue".

Guest room "Liberty of London" wallpaper with painted wainscot woodwork in Farrow & Ball "Dix Blue".

Guest room "Liberty of London" wallpaper with painted wainscot woodwork in Farrow & Ball "Dix Blue".

Guest room "Liberty of London" wallpaper with painted window seat and woodwork in Farrow & Ball "Dix Blue".

Guest room "Liberty of London" wallpaper with painted window seat and woodwork in Farrow & Ball "Dix Blue".

Guest bath, walls in SW "Alabaster".

Guest bath, walls in SW "Alabaster".

Laundry and garden utility room cabinets in SW "Blustery Sky".

Laundry and garden utility room cabinets in SW "Blustery Sky".

Mudroom walls, paneling, and cabinets painted in SW "Blustery Sky".

Mudroom walls, paneling, and cabinets painted in SW "Blustery Sky".

Casita living room walls in SW "Alabaster", wainscot in Farrow & Ball "Mizzle".

Casita living room walls in SW "Alabaster", wainscot in Farrow & Ball "Mizzle".

Casita kitchen and pantry, SW "Alabaster" walls and Farrow & Ball "Mizzle" woodwork.

Casita kitchen and pantry, SW "Alabaster" walls and Farrow & Ball "Mizzle" woodwork.

Casita kitchen and eating area, SW "Alabaster" walls and Farrow & Ball "Mizzle" woodwork.

Casita kitchen and eating area, SW "Alabaster" walls and Farrow & Ball "Mizzle" woodwork.

Yellow woodwork painted in Farrow & Ball "Sudbury Yellow" sets off the Morris & Co. "Meadow Sweet" wallpaper beautifully.

Yellow woodwork painted in Farrow & Ball "Sudbury Yellow" sets off the Morris & Co. "Meadow Sweet" wallpaper beautifully.

Love the built-in desk space! Woodwork in "Sudbury Yellow", Morris & Co. "Meadow Sweet" wallpaper.

Love the built-in desk space! Woodwork in "Sudbury Yellow", Morris & Co. "Meadow Sweet" wallpaper.

Guest bedroom in soft warm tones.

Guest bedroom in soft warm tones.

Serene primary bath with beautifully textured lime-painted walls for a soft, natural finish.

Serene primary bath with beautifully textured lime-painted walls for a soft, natural finish.

A Hill Country casita exterior featuring lifetime-stained wood.

A Hill Country casita exterior featuring lifetime-stained wood.