Are Interior Designers Better at Interior Architecture? A Case for Better Collaboration, Not Bigger Egos
May 22, 2026
Austin Interior Design
Residential Interiors Rooted in Craft, Character & the Way You Live
Founded in Austin in 2013, Scheer & Co. is a full-service interior design firm creating thoughtful, highly personal homes in Austin and beyond.
Our work spans interior architecture, renovations and new construction, furnishings, custom millwork, lighting, and construction administration. But the work itself begins somewhere more personal: with how you live, what you love, what you've collected, and how you want your home to feel.
We don't subscribe to a signature look. Instead, we create interiors that feel distinctly their own—layered with history and personality, grounded in craftsmanship, and designed for real life.
Interior Design, From the Inside Out
We believe the best interiors are considered as a whole.
That means thinking about the architecture and the decoration in the same breath: how you move through a room, where the light falls, what you see from one space into the next, where the books go, how a cabinet opens, and which chair everyone will inevitably fight over.
For renovations and new construction, we collaborate with clients, architects, builders, fabricators, and craftspeople from the earliest stages of a project. We consider space planning, architectural details, materials, lighting, plumbing, custom millwork, furnishings, art, and objects as interconnected layers rather than separate decisions.
It's an approach that allows the practical and the beautiful to inform one another from the beginning.
Awards & Press
National recognition through leading design publications and industry awards
Areas of Expertise
The areas where our experience and design approach come together to shape meaningful spaces.
We collaborate with architects and builders to bring our clients’ vision to life from the ground up. From early concept to final styling, we shape every detail of the home—its flow, materiality, and emotion—ensuring each space feels intentional, layered, and distinctly personal.
Residential New Builds
For existing homes, we approach renovation as both an act of preservation and renewal. We honor a home’s character while reimagining it for contemporary living—enhancing light, function, and feeling without erasing the soul of what was there before. And for houses without character, we add it—thoughtfully crafting depth, warmth, and personality that feel authentic and enduring.
Residential Remodels
Our approach to hospitality reflects the same principles as our residential projects—spaces rooted in narrative and emotion. We design intimate, transportive environments that engage every sense, creating experiences that feel as personal as they are memorable.
Boutique Hospitality
Some rooms deserve to break the rules. These are the spaces where imagination takes the lead—a cocktail lounge that feels like a hidden escape, a powder bath that stuns, a primary suite that lingers in memory. We treat these rooms as singular experiences, balancing mood, material, and light to craft moments that are immersive, emotive, and unforgettable.
Single, Experience Driven Spaces
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