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CG&S Design-Build Renovation, Architecture, Construction, & Interiors CG&S strives for perfection with every client, no matter the size or scope of the project.

CG&S Design-Build is a high-end Austin residential remodeling firm specializing in full-service design and construction services. Started as a family business 60 years ago, CG&S was founded on a culture of loyalty and dedication to hard work – delivering the highest quality product to our clients. Since then, CG&S has grown into a locally and nationally recognized design-build company with hundred

s of projects under its belt, but we haven’t forgotten our homegrown roots. At their core, CG&S is a group of individuals who work collaboratively toward one sole purpose: making great homes. We design and build around you so you feel right, at home.

Some people photograph a room. Ryan Davis studies how it wants to be seen.Ryan has been part of CG&S for 20 years, bring...
06/19/2026

Some people photograph a room. Ryan Davis studies how it wants to be seen.

Ryan has been part of CG&S for 20 years, bringing his eye to the company in many forms. Today, that includes photographing finished projects, job sites, events, portraits, and the in-between moments that help tell the story of the work.

He is also an artist and painter, and that is not separate from the work he does here. It is part of it.

At CG&S, the work has always depended on people bringing their full talents to the table. Design, building, photography, drawing, problem solving, making things by hand. One kind of artistry strengthens another.

For Ryan, painting, photography, typography, color, and composition all feed one another, shaping the way he documents built work and understands the relationship between art and architecture.

“Studying the relationship between photography and painting helps both,” he says. “Color and composition are mutually supportive.”

That shows up in how he enters a space. Before he starts photographing, Ryan describes moving through the room first, learning its orientation, and building a map of it in his mind.

“As the map is filled in, the inspiration begins.”

In a finished project, the room has to carry the image. The light, materials, furniture, and forms all become part of the story. A photograph has to show what it was like to be there, but it also has to hold some of what went into making the space possible.

“The document is a love letter to everything and everyone that made the project happen,” Ryan says, “and for the client to have a keepsake of the project before time inevitably changes everything.”

That feels like the heart of it: an artist’s eye brought to the work of documenting spaces, and to the many hands, decisions, and talents behind them.

Read the full interview on the CG&S website. Link in bio.

Ryan Davis
An Artist’s Eye at CG&S





Bespoke design does not have to mean adding more. Sometimes it means making every square foot matter.For this returning ...
06/16/2026

Bespoke design does not have to mean adding more. Sometimes it means making every square foot matter.

For this returning CG&S client, the backyard needed to do a lot within a small footprint. The goal was to create space for the things they actually enjoy: cooking outside, entertaining friends, sitting by the fire, working on a puzzle, reading with a glass of wine, and making room for a putting green just beyond the main outdoor living area.

The design had to work around a heritage oak, a five-foot setback, existing structural elements, gas lines for the grill and fire pit, and a neighboring deck that looked directly into the yard. Every choice had a job to do, from the steel trellis that adds privacy and clean architectural rhythm, to the low-maintenance materials selected for year-round use.

That is the difference between a beautiful backyard and a bespoke one.

Not more space. Better use of it.





For this project, the kitchen backsplash has become a focal point: a fully custom starburst built from Ann Sacks tile re...
06/11/2026

For this project, the kitchen backsplash has become a focal point: a fully custom starburst built from Ann Sacks tile remnants.

What makes it special is that no two installations are ever exactly the same. The small pieces come from larger tiles cut at the factory, so the final arrangement depends on the materials available, the proportions of the space, and the hands laying it out.

That feels true to the spirit of CG&S. Custom work is not only about choosing something beautiful. It is about building something specific: to the client, to the room, and to the way the home will actually come together.

The clients knew early on that they loved tile. After seeing this as a sample at , they wanted to give it a place where it could really hold the room.

Once the backsplash became the focal point, the CG&S design team kept the surrounding details quieter so the starburst could shine.

Installation by

More soon from this one.





06/09/2026

Chaos on Corral, 2026 edition.

The game of Washers has deep roots at CG&S. Long before this year’s bracket, there was already a court on Corral Lane, a few well-worn rules, and plenty of strong opinions about how to throw a good disc.

The game goes back to the early days of the company, when founder Clarence Guerrero played on the same grounds where the CG&S office still stands. Over the years, it has become less about who wins and more about the excuse it gives everyone to step outside, mix departments, talk a little trash, and enjoy each other’s company.

This year’s tournament kept that spirit going: random teams, clutch throws, and a lot of laughing between rounds.





Violet sits at the edge of what we can see.It belongs to the visible spectrum, but it also opens into a whole family of ...
06/06/2026

Violet sits at the edge of what we can see.

It belongs to the visible spectrum, but it also opens into a whole family of colors that are harder to define: lavender, plum, mauve, indigo, pink, and purple tones that shift between warmth and coolness, softness and depth.

That in-between quality is part of what makes violet feel so personal in a home.

It is not chosen by accident. In tile, textiles, wallpaper, art, lighting, or one unexpected detail, violet can bring imagination, mood, play, and a little bit of risk into a space.

When it works, it reminds us that a home does not have to fit neatly into one category. It can hold contrast, character, and individuality all at once.





Blue can set the tone of a room without taking it over.As a cool tone, it can make a space feel calmer, clearer, or more...
06/05/2026

Blue can set the tone of a room without taking it over.

As a cool tone, it can make a space feel calmer, clearer, or more expansive depending on the shade and where it is used. That is part of why blue shows up so often in homes. It can carry color, depth, and personality while still feeling easy to live with.

A pale blue can soften the light. A deeper blue can add depth and structure. In tile, cabinetry, walls, furniture, or textiles, blue has a way of bringing color into a home without making the room feel busy.

Blue gives a space a sense of steadiness. It can create a place to gather, pause, focus, or reset, while still leaving room for personality.





Green feels familiar before it feels bold.We are used to finding it in the places that give us shade, growth, and a sens...
06/04/2026

Green feels familiar before it feels bold.

We are used to finding it in the places that give us shade, growth, and a sense of relief. That connection to the natural world is part of why green can feel so easy to live with, even when it shows up in a strong way.

In a home, green can soften a room, ground a palette, or pull the landscape outside into the spaces where daily life happens. A lighter green can feel fresh and open. A deeper green can feel rich, quiet, and more dramatic.

When green works, it gives the eye somewhere to rest. It reminds us that a home can hold personality and calm at the same time.





Yellow has a way of bringing a room into focus.It reflects light, brightens dark corners, and can make a space feel more...
06/03/2026

Yellow has a way of bringing a room into focus.

It reflects light, brightens dark corners, and can make a space feel more optimistic. Even a small amount can change the way a room reads.

The trick with yellow is restraint. Too much can flatten a space, but the right shade brings energy without losing warmth, giving the room a brightness that still feels lived in.

It gives a home a sense of lift, reminding us that joy can be part of the design language too.





Orange brings warmth into a room without taking it over.Like red, it carries energy, but it often brings that energy in ...
06/02/2026

Orange brings warmth into a room without taking it over.

Like red, it carries energy, but it often brings that energy in a softer, more relaxed way.

In a home, orange can add humor and play without feeling too formal. When orange works, it gives a space a sense of ease. It tells you the home was not designed to disappear into the background, but to make room for warmth, personality, and the people moving through it.





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