An Overview

Barbara Austin, Design Consultant, Organizational Specialist and Principal of a Full Service Design Firm offering: • Full Fabric Line for Custom • Window Treatment/Bedding • Color and Finish Consultations • Design Plans • Space Planning • Furniture and Accessory • Purchase and Arrangement • Organization • Contractor Services

Whether building a new home or revitalizing an older home, Barbara takes the worry out of your design projects by planning the decor for the home of your dreams. She will create design plans and prepare decorating budgets by listening to what clients want and helping them articulate their needs.

By selecting Barbara as the Design Chair of the 2005 Showhouse, the Loudoun
Arts Council benefited from both her creative and managerial talents, as liaison between the design team and the Council. In addition, her room designs were independently selected for inclusion in this exciting interior showcase. For more information click here.

As a seasoned presenter, she also offers frequent "how-to seminars". For current schedules click here.

What Clients Say

"We first met Barbara at the Loudoun Arts Designer Showhouse in the spring of 2005 where she was the Design Chair. She had designed the kitchen and was displaying her area when we met and spoke with her for several minutes talking about her space. We came away convinced that she was very down to earth and we would enjoy working with her.

We have basically, with her help, changed many of our living spaces including the family room, kitchen, office space, and master bedroom. She has helped us choose furniture, purchase and install window treatments, choose paint colors and ceramic tile. We also installed a new backsplash as well as upholstered several pieces of furniture. We have been working with Barbara for over a year and the results have been great. We receive compliments on our home from our friends about the changes and my wife and I now enjoy living in our home. We would recommend Barbara to anyone."
–Kevin and Dale

"I found Barbara Austin Design in the fall of 2005, after my husband and I decided that we were ready for some changes to our 1996 Colonial. We had bought our home from the original owners in 1999, and we wanted to put our personal imprint on it.

As soon as we began working with Barbara we knew we had made the right decision in engaging her services.

A consummate professional, Barbara has been the catalyst in transforming our home, from upper level to finished basement. Barbara began asking me questions, a lot of questions. At the core of it, Barbara was getting to know my preferences, my tastes, my style, my comfort zone, and me.

In the months that followed Barbara helped me completely re-create the space in my living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room. Using my style and taste, Barbara helped us design a living space that felt connected, natural, functional and elegant. We were so happy with the results Barbara got for us on our main level we asked her to help us redesign both the upper and lower levels of our home.

We have definitely realized a tremendous return on our investment in Barbara Austin Design. More importantly, Barbara has been a pleasure to work with - never pushy, always giving us alternatives and new ideas. Today we have a home that's truly a pleasure to live in and we have Barbara Austin Design to thank for it."
–Delia Valentine

"I met Barbara several years ago when she helped me pick out colors for our new home. I enjoyed working with her and really appreciated her creativity. It was a natural choice to have her redesign our showroom.

From the moment she took on this project we knew that she would do something incredible. I was so impressed with her ability to look past what was there to what the showroom could look like. The process was painless, from picking out carpet, colors and all the little things that make everything look pulled together. Now when you come into our showroom there is a sense of continuity, and we LOVE IT!"
–Lenah Cox, Owner, American Chimney, Purcellville, Virginia

"After working with Barbara, my home not only looks fabulous, but I also made a new friend. She can work within budget and encourages your own sense of style in every room. She worked with what I had and also gave me some new ideas for furniture. Barbara was very professional in her advice yet was down to earth in regards to budget and time frame. I can’t recommend her highly enough."
—Karen Bruecken, Leesburg

"Barbara helped me pick a decorating style and plan to fit my budget. She helped me use existing pieces of furniture and pick colors that flowed throughout my home. Barbara had the patience to work with me to find out what style I really wanted. She even accompanied me on shopping trips. My home now has the look and feel that I have always dreamed of. I would highly recommend Barbara to anyone."
—Lora Mullen, Leesburg

"With her sense of color, style and vision, Barbara was able to transform
my house into a warm and inviting home. She created a sense of harmony throughout. I was pleasantly surprised with her ability to make use of my existing furniture and artifacts, in varied locations, bringing a new and fresh look to different rooms. Needless to say, the cost savings were substantial! She was delightful to work with, organized and thorough. I recommend her highly!"
—Monica Leonard, Leesburg

"When it comes to organization, Barbara is amazing. She is able to master what seems like chaos, transforming multiple and various details into something sensible. Barb does this with such energy, as she seems to enjoy those organizational challenges which so many of us find daunting. When it comes to organization, I recommend her to you with the utmost regard."
—Margie Lang-Garnhart, Leesburg