Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Two black pendant lights hang above a kitchen island with a bowl of oranges and a tray of croissants and pastries.
Modern shower area with black and beige tiles, black tiled bench with a towel, and a partially visible showerhead.
Modern compact kitchen space with sage green cabinets, a marble countertop, and open shelving with decorative items. Includes a sitting bench, kettlebell, and a large mirror on the right wall reflecting part of the kitchen. Black tiled floor and ceil
Close-up of a kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble countertop, and a stainless steel stove with control knobs.
Living room with leather sofas, built-in white shelves, a billiards table, and framed sports jerseys.
A bathroom sink with a vintage-style silver faucet and handheld showerhead, set into a marble countertop with a beige tiled wall in the background. There is a recessed shelf in the wall holding toiletries.

AWARD WINNING DESIGN STUDIO IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

Design as storytelling.

LSD Studio creates spaces that tell a story about people, purpose, and place — work that balances rigor and restraint with abundance and ease, technical precision with emotional presence, refinement with whimsy.

We believe design matters because it shapes how we live, move, and feel. Each project blends architectural discipline with the sensory joy of material and craft.

We begin by crafting a narrative — exploring who lives there, how they live, and the historical and cultural context of the place. Through the tools of design — light and shadow, material and texture, form and proportion, craft and detail — we create spaces that feel both intentional and inevitable. Collaborations with local artisans and the use of rich, natural materials bring authenticity, character, and humanity to every project.

Rooted in Austin and shaped by a global perspective, LSD Studio crafts environments that embody confidence without pretension — spaces that feel refined yet personal, expressive yet timeless.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Liz Swaminathan

Liz Swaminathan approaches design as equal parts craft and narrative—deeply attuned to materiality, context, and the rhythms of daily life. Her background bridges architecture, commercial real estate, and executive leadership, allowing her to navigate projects with both artistry and strategy.

A native Texan, Liz studied Architecture & Interiors at the University of Texas before building a career in commercial real estate and technology leadership. In 2024, she returned full-time to design, drawing on a rare combination of rigor and creativity to shape spaces that are at once timeless and deeply personal.

Her work is guided by a belief in transparency, collaboration, and the power of design to elevate everyday experience—whether reimagining a single room or envisioning a landmark community.

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Featured Projects

  • Tarrytown Wine Cellar

  • Hearth

  • Retreat

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From intimate places to community spaces, we design environments that invite comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Homes

Residential architecture and interiors that feel timeless, livable, and deeply personal. From spatial planning to kitchens, baths, lighting design, and custom millwork, every detail is shaped to reflect the rhythms of daily life.

Hospitality

Boutique hotels, restaurants, and lifestyle spaces designed as immersive experiences. We blend architecture, interiors, furnishings, and lighting design to create environments that welcome guests and leave lasting impressions.

Communities

Select multifamily and shared spaces where design creates character, comfort, and connection. From lobbies and leasing offices to amenities and signage, we craft cohesive environments that elevate daily living.

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Field Notes

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Holiday Styling 2025 Lookbook
Holiday Styling 2025 Lookbook

Bring the magic home. Our 2025 Holiday Styling Lookbook reveals three timeless palettes and the process behind our full-service seasonal design.

Good Bones: A Designer's Guide to Home Buying
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.

Welcome Home: 10 Ways to Claim Your Space
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.