Rollingwood Color Masterclass

Featured on the Austin NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes & Tribeza Interiors Tour 2023

Paint colors & finishes by ColorGenie in collaboration with CG&S interior designers

“The happiest house in Rollingwood.” That’s how we refer to this bright, colorful home located in Austin’s Rollingwood neighborhood. It certainly stands out against the Texas Modern homes that are popping up around it. And it’s distinct from the mid-century homes Rollingwood is known for.

Instead of strong horizontals, the home was originally a squarish box perched upon a hillside, with a large, inviting front porch and small level two. Our client Genie—who works as color consultant ColorGenie celebrating the chromatic spectrum—painted the facade indigo, avocado, scarlet, and pink.

landscape design by Bob Anderson
Benjamin Moore "Silver Song" ceiling paint, "Jet Blue" siding paint, "Winding Vines" railing paint
Sherwin Williams "Lovable" front door paint, "Windfresh" trim paint

Her love of color started with the vintage textiles introduced to her by her mother. And it was a specific 1970s quilt that inspired the renovation journey her and her husband have been on for the past several years.

quilt: Genie's personal collection
chandelier from Goodee
chairs: 111 Chair by Emeco
vintage table & console
Benjamin Moore "White Dove" paint

Genie and Randy approached us to do a whole house renovation, new outdoor living and pool, and a third story “crows’ nest” addition to enjoy the downtown view. There are so many wonderful details about this house. The first thing you notice when you enter is the striking stair in the multi-color hallway.

niche paint: Sherwin Williams "Really Teal"
stair screen paint: Sherwin Williams "Gypsy"

The stair features red spindles and patterned treads while the doors leading to the guest rooms and primary bedroom are painted various colors in sequence.

stair riser vinyl: Faye Jennifer Designs
niche light: Sazerac Stitches
cushion fabric: Jane Martindale
hardware: vintage

The new living room has built in cabinetry outfitted with vintage fabric. Genie’s furniture is also reupholstered in bright and fun hues. A unique hand-made chandelier comprised of plastic bottles and baskets hangs in the dining room.

ceiling/wall paint: Benjamin Moore "White Dove"
furniture: vintage, reupholstered by Jane Martindale
fabric advisor, procurement by Jane Martindale

Rug by Annie Selke, vintage table & console, 111 chairs by Emeco, quilt from Genie's collection, chandelier by Goodee

The previous kitchen and hall spaces have been opened up, the kitchen relocated, and new, large multi-sliding doors open to the new covered patio, pool, and outdoor kitchen.

cabinet paint: Sherwin Williams "Composed"
hutch paint: Sherwin Williams "In The Navy"
banquette paint: Sherwin Williams "Beeswax"

Sherwin Williams "Composed" cabinet paint, Cambria Matte "Newport" countertops from Alpha Granite, Terrazzo Renata tile backsplash from Anne Sacks

Jonathan Adler side chairs, Pavilion sofa from Anthony's Patio, Annie Selke rug, planters from Pieces, upholstery by Jane Martindale, Half Moon Blue Breeze Block by Clay Imports at outdoor grill, Gray Leuders patio stone pool deck, landscape design by ColorGenie & HW Landscape

There’s a banquette tucked in the corner inspired by the restaurant Randy grew up in, and the new mudroom and laundry is painted in an array of cheerful colors that play off a section of graphic wallpaper.

hutch paint: Sherwin Williams "In The Navy"
banquette paint: Sherwin Williams "Beeswax"
banquette upholstery by Plush Home Fabric
curtains by Jane Martindale
vintage banquette chandelier by D&W Lighting
vintage hutch hardware
entry door paint: Sherwin Williams "Gypsy Red"

Seafield wallpaper from Bluebell Gray, cabinetry paint in Sherwin Williams "In The Navy", Sherwin Williams "Haute Pink", "Tupelo Tree", & "Bees Wax", vintage cabinet hardware, Cambria Matte Newport 3cm countertops from Alpha Granite

Two unique bathrooms bookend level two. The first is the “Cassette Tape Bath”, named for its playful cassette tape wallpaper and floor tile that spells out the Journey lyric “Don’t Stop Believin’”. The opposite bath features a vintage laundry washing table Genie thrifted, now retrofitted as the vanity sink. Terrazzo tile surrounds the sink and adorns the floor.

Mixtape Bath

wall paint: Benjamin Moore "White Dove"
vanity cabinet: Sherwin Williams "Tricorn Black"
"Mixed Tape" wallpaper from Rebel Walls
hardware by Sazerac Stitches
vintage shower curtain fabricated by Jane Martindale
vintage light fixtures
Contempo Single Hole Faucet by Jaclo Industries
Verticyl Oval Undermount Sink by Kohler
shower wall tile by Interceramic

Kelly Moore "Enchanted Evening" wall paint, Sherwin Williams "Plumeria" door paint, Veronese Crema Terrazzo tile by Artistic Tile, vintage sink from Eva Lee Country Accents, vintage shower curtain fabricated by Jane Martindale, vintage lighting

The second level also features a richly hued bedroom and Genie’s crafts studio, as well as Randy’s office painted a handsome blue with Missoni inspired carpet and a murphy bed with its own hidden details.

Guest Bedroom

Jungalow wallpaper
vintage furnishings & lamps
vintage bedding & headboard
Fabrica Valerio Bandstand carpet

ColorGenie Office

Benjamin Moore "White Dove" wall paint
CB2 rug
AllModern Tulip Table
"Managerie" bench fabric by Fabricut
vintage draperies
fabric procurement by Jane Martindale

Sherwin Williams "Gray Area" wall paint, "Indigo Batik" cabinet paint; Benjamin Moore "Tropical Orange" trim & headboard paint; "Shifting Sands" carpet by Kane Motivo; Vetrazzo Fair Pear 3cm countertops from Alpha Granite; Skandinavia sofa, desk, & chair; fabric procurement by Jane Martindale

Benjamin Moore "Autumn Cover" bathroom door paint, Sherwin Williams "Gypsy" stair banister & screen paint

Level three is purposely simple. The walls are white. There is no wallpaper or fun tile. The standout of the space is the stair spindle detail that rises from floor to ceiling defining the full extent of the well, creating a snappy screen of red.

Benjamin Moore "White Dove" wall paint
Benjamin Moore "Silvery Blue" ceiling paint
Collectic Home swivel chair
Ferbo outdoor furniture
vintage furnishings

Sherwin Williams "Gypsy" stair screen paint

The third floor is the home’s flex space. A space for workouts or meditation. Or a place for impromptu dance parties or early morning sunrises. It’s whatever you want it to be.

Check out Genie's work here