The Edit

The Edit is a collection of notes, musings, and discoveries from inside the studio and beyond.
Here, we share the ideas, objects, and inspirations that shape our work — from material studies and design process to the simple beauty of daily life. A glimpse behind the curtain, thoughtfully edited.

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Good Bones: A Designer's Guide to Home Buying

When you're touring homes, it's easy to fall for fresh paint and gleaming countertops. But surface details rarely tell the architectural story. The smartest buyers know how to look past cosmetic theater to evaluate a home's bones—its structure, orientation, and true potential. Here's our architect's guide to separating genuine good bones from seductive bad habits, including red flags that signal expensive problems and green flags worth building on.

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Welcome Home: 10 Ways to Claim Your Space

Settling into a new house doesn’t always mean gut renovations and endless shopping lists. Sometimes it’s the smaller, smarter interventions—how you plan a room, light a space, or create a ritual—that make it feel unmistakably yours. In this post, we share seven ways to claim your space, from entrances with personality to closets that quietly transform daily life.

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Stay Cool: Design Tips for Thriving in Austin Heat

Austin summers are only getting hotter. From limestone floors to cross-ventilation and biophilic design, here’s how LSD Studio creates homes that stay cool, sustainable, and timeless — without cranking the AC.

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