Thoughtful Interior Design in Austin, Texas.

Christen Ales Interior Design creates high-end residential interiors rooted in calm, character, and intentional living. Known for a relaxed yet refined aesthetic, Christen designs homes and short term rentals that feel personal, grounded, and quietly elevated, spaces that reflect how her clients and their guests truly live.

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A living room corner featuring a black metal open-shelf with decorative items, and a TV stand with two potted plants, a large wall-mounted TV, and a concrete accent wall.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel range hood, gray tile backsplash, black countertop, and pendant lights with glass shades.
Black background with geometric golden arches and lines forming a symmetrical pattern.
Living room with cream-colored sofa, light blue armchair, round black coffee table, beige rug, three windows with wooden frames and cream curtains, a chandelier, potted plants, and decorative items on tables.

Barr Mansion renovation

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Living room with blue walls and a black ceiling fan. Three windows with patterned curtains let in natural light. A black sofa with patterned pillows, a yellow armchair, and a white coffee table with decorative items. A large potted cactus plant and framed artwork on the wall. A black and white area rug covers the wooden floor.

Concho east austin

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Kitchen with mint green cabinets, stainless steel oven, black faucet, white countertop, wall-mounted wooden shelves with beige and white pottery, a window with trees outside, and a red patterned rug on light wood flooring.

Riverplace pool cabana + Guest House

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If the goal is to create a sense of place, where every element works in harmony to reflect your personality and enhance your life, you’ve found your person.

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A woman with curly brown hair sitting on a wooden bench, wearing a white blouse and blue jeans, with a patterned pillow behind her, in a modern indoor setting.

Christen Ales

With over a decade of experience, Christen designs spaces that reflect the personal style of the people who live in them while supporting clarity, comfort, and well-being in everyday life.

Christen’s work has been featured in Tribeza Magazine, East Austin Magazine, Austin Home Magazine, Austin Way Magazine, and Houzz. She was named HGTV’s Designer of the Year-Color and Pattern Category in 2021 and a finalist in HGTV’s Design of the Year-Color and Pattern category in 2024. Outside of design, she enjoys traveling outdoors with her family, live music, and searching antique stores for meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces.

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