Austin, Texas, October 16, 2025
News Summary
House Beautiful is presenting its eighth annual Whole Home project in Austin, Texas, featuring a modern tri-level treehouse designed for elevated entertaining. Located in the Deep Eddy neighborhood, the showcase includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with tours available from October 16 to 26. This year’s project boasts an all-female design team and supports Friends of the Children Austin through furniture sales.
Austin, Texas Hosts the 2025 Whole Home Project by House Beautiful
House Beautiful is hosting its eighth annual Whole Home project in Austin, Texas. This year’s showcase is a unique design project that blends boutique hotel experience with home comfort. Located in the Deep Eddy neighborhood of West Austin, the 2025 Whole Home spans 3,800 square feet and is designed as a modern, tri-level treehouse.
The home is specifically crafted for elevated entertaining and family gatherings, featuring four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two outdoor decks, and a two-car garage. Visitors can purchase tickets to tour the 2025 Whole Home from October 16 to 26. The project is in partnership with Sara Malek Barney of BANDD/DESIGN, Katie Hastings Architecture, and Rick Villani & Preston Graham of Villani & Graham.
All-Female Design Team and Supporting Brands
For the second consecutive year, the Whole Home project showcases a team of all-female interior designers. This year’s team includes Sara Malek Barney, Rydhima Brar, Caitlin Creer, Amber Guyton, Kathy Kuo, Amber Lewis, Kim Lewis, and Leah O’Connell. The design team aims to create a space that fosters connection and gathering.
Numerous brand partners contributed to the project, including Artika, Brizo, Coyuchi, Fabricut, Fibreworks, and many others. The furniture displayed in the home will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Friends of the Children Austin, a nonprofit aimed at breaking the cycle of generational poverty through mentorship.
Community and Cultural Impact
The Deep Eddy neighborhood is known for its blend of old and new houses, with property values above Austin’s median. The home will showcase a vibrant, social energy reflective of Austin’s event-centric community. Additionally, the 2025 Whole Home aims to provide creative takeaways for those interested in enhancing their own living spaces.
The 2025 Whole Home will be featured in the November/December 2025 issue of House Beautiful, available on newsstands November 18. House Beautiful previously completed Whole Home projects in other cities, with the last build located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
Key Features of the 2025 Whole Home Project
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Deep Eddy neighborhood, West Austin, Texas |
| Size | 3,800 square feet |
| Design | Modern tri-level treehouse |
| Bedrooms | Four |
| Bathrooms | Four |
| Outdoor Features | Two outdoor decks |
| Garage | Two-car garage |
| Tour Dates | October 16 to 26 |
| All-Female Design Team | Sara Malek Barney, Rydhima Brar, Caitlin Creer, Amber Guyton, Kathy Kuo, Amber Lewis, Kim Lewis, Leah O’Connell |
FAQ Section
What is the 2025 Whole Home Project?
House Beautiful is hosting its eighth annual Whole Home project in Austin, Texas.
Where is the 2025 Whole Home located?
The 2025 Whole Home is located in the Deep Eddy neighborhood of West Austin.
What are the dimensions of the home?
The home spans 3,800 square feet and is designed as a modern, tri-level treehouse.
What features does the home have?
The Whole Home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two outdoor decks, and a two-car garage.
When can visitors tour the 2025 Whole Home?
Visitors can purchase tickets to tour the 2025 Whole Home from October 16 to 26.
Who designed the 2025 Whole Home?
For the second consecutive year, the project features a team of all-female interior designers.
What is the purpose of the project?
The design team aims to create a space that fosters connection and gathering.
How can people support the project?
The furniture displayed in the home will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Friends of the Children Austin, a nonprofit aimed at breaking the cycle of generational poverty through mentorship.
When will the Whole Home be featured in House Beautiful?
The home will be featured in the November/December 2025 issue of House Beautiful, available on newsstands November 18.
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Additional Resources
- 365 Things Austin: Friends Austin x House Beautiful Whole Home 2025
- Wikipedia: Austin, Texas
- House Beautiful: Whole Home 2025
- Google Search: Whole Home Project 2025
- CultureMap: House Beautiful 2025 Whole Home
- Google Scholar: House Beautiful 2025
- KXAN: Austin Housing Market Data
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Austin
- 365 Things Austin: PRISM 38, aGLIFF’s LGBTQ Film Festival
- Google News: Austin Events 2025
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