Dawn Hearn Interior Design

Dawn Hearn Interior Design Dawn Hearn Interior Design is a full-service interior design firm serving Austin, Texas and surround

Dawn Hearn Interior Design is a full-service interior design firm serving Austin, Texas and surrounding areas.

What are your thoughts on open shelving: design statement, or something you’d regret in five years?Here are mine: instea...
06/12/2026

What are your thoughts on open shelving: design statement, or something you’d regret in five years?

Here are mine: instead of focusing on open versus closed, start with what you actually want to see every day.

Styled with intention, open shelves work like art. Installed without a plan, they can become the place everyday clutter lives.

A few things to weigh before you commit:

The pros: they open up a space (imagine how much smaller this pantry would feel without them), show off a gorgeous wall or backsplash, and add a collected, decorative feel.

The cons: you can’t just put anything up there, and they’re rarely the money-saver people assume. A thick, finished, well-lit shelf is a design decision, and it can cost as much as traditional cabinetry.

If you have the room to style open shelving beautifully and keep it that way, it can be stunning. If it’s destined to hold the overflow, closed storage will serve you better and still look timeless in ten years.

Save this for your next kitchen or pantry decision. And tell me: are you a fan of open shelves, or do you prefer closed cabinets?





Here in the South, we’ve been wearing white after Labor Day for years…some rules were just made to be bent.The same goes...
06/08/2026

Here in the South, we’ve been wearing white after Labor Day for years…some rules were just made to be bent.

The same goes for design. Swipe to see a few I break on purpose, and then let me know which rules you’d break, and which you would never!





I’ve designed spaces for busy families, discerning executives, and people with very strong opinions about tile, but noth...
06/06/2026

I’ve designed spaces for busy families, discerning executives, and people with very strong opinions about tile, but nothing could have prepared me for my newest and most demanding “client”.

Meet Bennett, full time agent of chaos and apparently the new head of quality control at Dawn Hearn Interiors. He’s already inspected every room and has thoughts.

I have a feeling he’s going to be visiting my grid again…





The great room has had quite a moment, but something is shifting.More and more, I’m seeing clients move away from the ki...
06/02/2026

The great room has had quite a moment, but something is shifting.

More and more, I’m seeing clients move away from the kitchen-dining-living all in one straight line, to embrace a little separation. It could be a dining room tucked just off to the side, a living space that feels distinct from the kitchen, or more defined areas that still flow, but give each room its own identity.

What are your thoughts? Do you love the great room layout, or do you prefer the intimacy of more defined spaces? Comment below.





This was my first model home staging project, and it’s one I won’t forget.Model homes are a unique challenge. The goal i...
05/31/2026

This was my first model home staging project, and it’s one I won’t forget.

Model homes are a unique challenge. The goal isn’t to just design a beautiful space, but an aspirational one, on a budget. Basically, almost anyone should be able to walk in and picture themselves living there.

After some strategic sourcing and styling, a few of my favorite people came over to help hang and steam drapery until everything was ready for the first Open House.

The biggest distinction between staging a model home and designing one for a family? The latter needs to work with personal story, individual taste, and the details that make a space truly yours.

If you’re ready to design a home that reflects who you are, blending pieces you already love with new additions that pull it all together, let’s talk. Head to the link in my bio to learn more.





Weekend living starts on the patio.The best homes don’t stop at the back door, and these outdoor spaces are proof of tha...
05/29/2026

Weekend living starts on the patio.

The best homes don’t stop at the back door, and these outdoor spaces are proof of that.

A shout-out to the team at \@‌RivendaleHomes, who bring the same level of care and craftsmanship to outdoor living as they do to every room inside.

What features would make the cut for your ideal outdoor space? Drop them in the comments.





If you want to know where to spend and where to save, always ask: how hard is this to change later?That answer tells you...
05/25/2026

If you want to know where to spend and where to save, always ask: how hard is this to change later?

That answer tells you almost everything about where to put your money.

If you get natural stone, built-in storage, or flooring wrong, making changes down the road can cause an expensive chain reaction.

There’s a second thing to think about, and that’s extra splurges that would be difficult to add later, which is anything that requires opening walls.

Swipe through to see two of my client favorites, and then save this post for your next build or renovation.





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