Bath Room and Subway Tile Wall To create a bit more texture in the kitchen and baths, the couple added classic checkered tiles from the local hardware store—an inexpensive option that broke up the polished concrete floors spanning the rest of the house. Pavonetti designed and built the pedestal sinks using reclaimed cedar siding.  Photo 4 of 8 in This Bright, Personality-Filled Home Was Built on a Budget in Austin by Esha Chhabra

This Bright, Personality-Filled Home Was Built on a Budget in Austin

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To create a bit more texture in the kitchen and baths, the couple added classic checkered tiles from the local hardware store—an inexpensive option that broke up the polished concrete floors spanning the rest of the house. Pavonetti designed and built the pedestal sinks using reclaimed cedar siding.