David M - I first met Janet over 15 years ago. I had purchased a lot in the hill country and was planning on building a home there. She met me at the site and we had a pleasant discussion about what our options and possibilities were. Alas, this project was not to be and I ended up moving from Austin and having to sell the lot. Fast forward several years and I find myself back in Austin and needing help with a major remodel/addition to my house. After meeting with a couple of architects and getting the thumbs down on them from my wife, I thought of Janet and gave her a call. She remembered me as if we had spoken the day before and we arranged to meet. I cannot say how happy I am that I kept her number. My wife and I had spent the better part of a year going on homes tours, to open houses, and looking at magazines and we both had strong feelings about what we wanted. Janet was able to take all of that, add her own special touches, and designed us a house that we are both happy with and call home to this day. This was just the first of many projects she and I have worked on together since then. Janet is practical, understanding, conscious of the environment, and just fun to work with. Give her a call. She is going to tell you that she is busy, and it may be a while before she can get to your project. There is a reason for that. Get on her list, you'll be glad that you did.
Kenneth Kyle Custom Homes - Our company was recently awarded a custom build project that Hobbs' Ink helped design, and I had the honor of working with Janet during the bid and permitting process. Janet and staff are a hard-working group and were always attentive and quick to respond. I know that they extend the same customer service to their clients, in addition to excellent design and detail. As we continue the construction phase on this project, we look forward to executing their design vision and turn their plans into a beautiful custom home.
Tyler F - We are just finishing up construction of our home designed by Janet and her team. It is everything we dreamed of and more. I told her what we wanted and its like she and her team pulled the idea out of my mind and put it on paper. It is exactly what I envisioned. She was very budget conscious as well. The design of her homes are unlike any I have seen. You can look at a Hobbs' Ink home design and know it is a Hobbs' Ink design. Their attention to detail is second to none. I doubt I will ever sell this home, but if I do, Hobbs' Ink will be doing my next one. I highly encourage anyone wanting to build (any size home), give them a call and get your actual "dream home".
Jessica B - Thank you so much for getting us back on the right path to making our dream home come true! I meant to tell you, when I met with the [interior] designer she said, “Wow! I normally have a lot of suggested changes when I look at plans. There is nothing here that I would change!” I told her I had an awesome architect! :-)
Rosalinda B - Working with Janet Hobbs and her Staff was a joy! They took the plans to our dream “Forever” home and improved it 10-fold. Their knowledge of ADA requirements, their professionalism and quick response to emails and phone calls is incomparable! I highly recommend them for your next build. I have often said, “I would move into a home designed by Hobbs, sight unseen!”
Laura M - Janet, we loved your card. Thank you. And yes, EVERY day we give thanks for you and our home. We are so happy here. There is nowhere else as comfortable as our Hobbs home. It was designed to be able to enjoy sheltering in place. This summer our daughter, her husband and tbeir 4 and 8 yr olds were with us all summer. Perfect fit! We give thanks for you, Janet.
Don S - We hired Janet to design our new Home and she did an outstanding job. She listened to what we wanted and even incorporated some challenging design elements. She helped us to come up with a plan that was different than what a lot of others were doing and something we consistently receive compliments on. As a Designer, she is very skilled and easy to work with. It was obvious when we looked at the first draft, that she was right on target and had included what we had asked for. Her final design incorporated all of the electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior elevations. The details of her plan even included cabinetry, which further simplified the process with that vendor. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in designing their own Home.
Linda S - Hi Janet. We just wanted to tell you how MUCH we love this cabana you designed for us! It is Mother’s Day, and while we are sad not to be able to spend it with our kids and grandkids or with our mothers, we’ve had a wonderful dinner sitting here looking at the pool and we’ve lit the fire for the first time on this lovely cool evening. We are pinching ourselves over how lucky we are to be here. Our kids tell us, from pictures, that we are living at the Four Seasons! Thank you for designing us such a wonderful space! We look forward to this pandemic being over and being able to host you here in this dream of a space.
Diane B - Janet, LOVED your holiday card and the message of kindness. The last four years have been hard. I also wanted to say that every single day I spend in our perfect home you redesigned has made us so happy. Yes, we rarely leave home and still I relish every minute here. With love and appreciation,
Jerry W - I've worked with this firm on several projects! Janet is the Best and she is surrounded by a wonderful, innovative team!! They are great listeners, ready to please! I looked forward to all our meetings, they made the process fun and I always was pleased with the results! HIGHLY recommend!
Athen Digital - Hobbs' Ink, LLC designs some of the most stunning homes I have seen. Janet is fantastic to work with and comes HIGHLY recommended! I have had the pleasure of working with her in photographing property and look forward to a continued relationship. Hobbs' Ink will definitely be designing our next home!
Melinda D - Janet did a wonderful job of taking our general ideas about what we wanted in a home and turning them into a detailed set of plans. Her ability to ask just the right questions, coupled with her attention to detail, made all the difference in the world. When we saw the first draft of the plans, we knew we were going to love our home. Now that we’re living in it, we are even more impressed with how well designed it is. The lot that we purchased had some challenging characteristics. Janet did a great job of integrating the design of the home with the features of the lot.
Anitha Y - Hi Janet, it’s been a long time since I had any direct communication with you but you are in our thoughts and conversations almost every day. Just wanted to say thank you and let you know how much we appreciate your thoughtfulness when we see the plans coming to life. We think of the discussions we had and your reasonings and how you convinced us to make the right choices. We love the way the house is coming along!
sjohnson0186 - Janet and her team just finished designing our first home - they created EXACTLY what I had always envisioned for my family. This team is truly dedicated and passionate about what they do!
Laura J - Janet Hobbs of Hobbs' Ink designed my home for me. Working with Janet was fun and delightful not to meantion easy. I gave her several pictures of inspiration homes and she just knew exactly what I wanted, just like she read my mind. I would recommend her firm to everyone.
Botanical Concerns LLC - I have had the great experience of working on 2 projects with Hobbs' Ink. As an owner of a landscape design/build company, it is a gift to work with someone with such attention to detail, professionalism, and pleasant manner. In addition, Hobbs' Ink is very gifted at designing livable homes. Hobbs' Ink makes my job much easier by designing beautiful homes in which our company can come in and create outdoor living areas and colorful gardens.
Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes - We have enjoyed collaborating with Janet Hobbs and her team at Hobbs Ink. Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes has worked most recently with Janet on a rather complex project for an out-of-town client. Janet’s expertise and knowledge in design was tremendously beneficial. Our client was looking for a new home that would blend various elements of Hill Country and contemporary…. Janet listened attentively and delivered a home design that exceeded our client’s expectations. She incorporated all of their desires and even added several features that greatly enhanced the overall design. As luxury custom home builders, we work with many families relocating to Austin. Janet was able to work seamlessly with our team to deliver on every design element our clients were seeking. We look forward to working with Hobbs Ink and Janet in the future and highly recommend her to other clients.
austin103 - Janet and her team are consummate professionals, but more so - great persons. Janet designed our beautiful one-story home that has received many compliments. My wife and I encourage anyone in the market to design a home to go spend some time with Janet. Once you do that you will realize her personality and expertise are the perfect blend. We are planning on flipping our home and building another and are excited to team with Janet and Co. soon. John R.
hillcty - What a great experience! We had a list of wants and needs for our project. Janet skillfully worked though the list with us and incorporated them into her design. She also added features and nuances that make our home ours. Contractors, friends and visitors are always asking "who designed your home?". We are always pleased to say "Janet Hobbs and the folks at Hobbs' Ink".
valkirk - Janet and her team considered our every need. Then translated them all into a spectacular home. From siting on the property to the soaring ceilings to the location of the dog door, no detail was overlooked. Throughout the process, the design morphed from Hill Country Contemporary to Hill Country Comfortable. It suits our lifestyle perfectly. And, it is openly admired by all our guests.
brantoma - We are planning to build a new house in Spanish Oaks and we found Hobbs' Ink winning design 2010 Parade Home in Houzz. We are very pleased and happy that we've chosen Janet and her team to design for us. She and her team have done a fabulous job in completing a beautiful design and execute the work in the most friendly but professional manner. They are very prompt and resposive to our needs. We would highly recommend for anyone wants a good design team for their project.
Urban Home Magazine - Janet has, on many occasions, contributed to editorial in Urban Home magazine. Her knowledge and expertise of design and material finishes have provided readers with options and ideas, as well as credibility for the content of the magazine.
kbradfield - Janet Hobbs of Hobbs' Ink designed the very difficult remodel of our home in the country near Austin. We loved working with her. She listened to our desires which to us seemed impossible. She and her staff drew and redrew plans until they were workable and beautiful. We moved walls, doors, plumbing, wiring and added on a bathroom and garage and a new laundry room. Hobbs' Ink was attentive, responsive, creative and expedient. We love our new home and we love Hobbs' ink.
John E - Janet Hobbs helped me with a dilemma concerning a patio cover that had a permitting issue involved. Her recommendation was correct, and I value her candor and advice.
Red Chair Market - Austin - We really enjoyed working with Janet at Hobb's Ink on our remodel. She's warm and friendly and had great ideas for fitting everything into our plans. We didn't feel "bossed around" like you do with some architects, she listened to what we wanted and offered suggestions, but let us make the final decisions.
guthman88 - We hired Hobbs' Ink to take our idea of our home and make it into something we can have built. I can honestly say that I have never experienced such an easy, effective, and successful design project. The entire staff at Hobbs' Ink was fun to work with. We always felt that our thoughts, wishes, and ideas were listened to. A couple of years into the house now, and it really shows that the attention to detail by Janet and her staff paid off. The house flows as anticipated and is the dream that we were looking for. If I need another home designed, I will not hesitate hiring Hobbs' Ink again.
Katz Builders, Inc. - The Hobbs Ink Team was able to be creative and practical at the same time. Worked on bringing style and innovation while also being sensitive to our client’s budget. We have used the services of Hobbs Ink for years and will continue to do so for years to come. The project turned out exactly the way our clients wanted and we are all very proud of our efforts.
tomcantalini - Designing your ultimate custom residence to fulfill your vision is the reason why Janet Hobbs and her team at Hobbs Ink continue to be highly recommended by discriminating clients. When I introduce clients to Janet, they immediately feel comfortable and sense that they need look no further for expert design services. When I accompany my clients to see her completed projects, they enjoy a warm, welcoming home-viewing experience that clearly reflects her success in meeting and exceeding client expectations. Janet’s timely, cost-effective service shows how closely she listens and how well she responds to her clients’ desires. Janet and her staff work diligently to stay abreast of the latest improvements in home design and construction technology. She is well regarded by homebuilders and other industry experts. It is no surprise, therefore, that she continues to consistently earn accolades and prestigious awards for her designs. I highly recommend Janet Hobbs and Hobbs Ink.
farmhouse123 - I had a wonderful experience working with Hobbs' Ink. I was originally drawn to them for their beautiful and extremely talented work. However, what impressed me most was how humble, attentive, helpful and sincere Janet Hobbs was to work with. Compared to her usual clientele, my husband and I have a very small budget, yet Janet has always treated us as a valued client. She has gone above and beyond to help us through the design process and find a way to make things work within our limited budget. I cannot express how impressed I've been every step of the way with Janet and Hobbs' Inc. She has left us with a wonderful, lasting impression of herself and her business, both personally and professionally.
jse1 - Janet and Hobbs Ink did all the design work for our home renovation and addition project. We took a 1979 home that had seen light interior renovations and added an additional 1100 square feet of children's bedrooms, bathroom, and playroom, added a covered patio, and renovated the kitchen/dining areas (involved knocking down walls, moving all appliances, redoing closets and pantries in new locations, etc). Janet and her team were great to work with. They really helped guide my wife and I in our decision-making process and presented both great ideas and helped us refine our own. They worked closely with our selected contractor/builder and trades to make sure we were making economical and practical improvements and decisions. Janet has a great eye, and asked smart questions, listened carefully, and came up with great ideas. Janet's team was also great, very responsive. We have now lived in our home for nearly a year, and we are so happy with it - we comment on this almost every day! We really appreciated all the work Janet and team did to get us here! I would recommend Janet and Hobbs Ink very highly.
famayala - Janet was recommended to us by our realtor after purchasing land in Austin. Upon our first meeting, we immediately felt comfortable with her. She listened attentively to what we had in mind for our dream home, and with the first set of drawings, transferred our ideas to paper. After a few minor adjustments, we had a detailed and complete set of plans for our beautiful home. Since we were not living in the area at the time, she was always willing to accommodate our schedule when we were in town. Janet also helped in the process of choosing a builder, and with the HOA review. We would definitely recommend Hobbs' Ink to anyone needing a home designer. Our home is currently under construction, and we are looking forward to seeing our dream home completed!
Redeux Home Staging & Redesign - We worked with Hobbs Ink on designing our home for life...aka the "dream" home. Janet not only designed a beautiful, totally functional house for us, but was a pleasure to work with. Her calm, warm, and professional demeanor helped guide us through the rough patches (ie-HE wanted a fireplace, SHE did not). Janet's designs have won numerous awards and her approach is friendly and knowledgeable. She really listened to us and was able to turn our thoughts into actual plans and an outstanding end result. I have recommended her to several friends and will continue to do so. We love our house!
sidhu002 - We bought a stock Hobbs ink plan from eplans.Com and hired Hobbs’ ink to customize changes to our specific needs. Over long distance, using scanner, conference calls and email, Janet Hobbs and I worked over several months and now have an amazing home that is currently under final stages of construction. Janet has a very clear vision, great understanding and the flexibility to make modifications that are not always traditional. She was able to think outside the box and provide us outstanding solutions
Kelly - We hired Janet to help us design our home on Lake Travis. She was an absolute delight to work with throughout the entire process. I am one of those clients that has a very specific idea of what I want. And Janet is one of those designers that actually listens to what the client has in mind, and then helps them make it even better. She wasn't creating her idea of our perfect home, she was helping us create our vision for our home. She was timely and professional, but also has a great sense of humor. Probably the only negative thing anyone could say about her is that she is a work-a-holic...because she truly loves what she does! Would I hire her again? Absolutely! When a remodeling project recently came up she was the first person that I called. I would recommend her again and again.
Donnetta W - I'm not sure how decorated this designer is but I'm certain that she deserves all of the accolades that her industry offers. I first fell in love with her designs over a decade ago and as retirement approaches and we have to settle down I can't find anyone's designs that conjure up such love in me as hers. My husband and I have searched near and far in many different parts of the world only to return to her designs. The attention to detail Hobbs has in their designs are just perfection. We love European design and they do a consistent job of incorporating the function and form we love so about European design. We will use Hobbs once we've found the perfect lot for us. Maybe something urban!
Jean B - Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes has worked with Janet Hobbs and her team at Hobbs Ink on a recent project for an out-of-town client desiring a new custom home that would blend Hill Country and contemporary elements to create an upscale luxury home in the Westlake area of Austin. Janet’s expertise and knowledge in design was tremendously beneficial. She listened attentively and delivered a home design that exceeded our client’s expectations, incorporating all of their desires and even added several features that greatly enhanced the overall design. Coordinating efforts for an out-of-town client requires teamwork; Janet was able to work seamlessly with our Zbranek & Holt team to deliver on every design element our clients were looking for. We highly recommend Hobbs Ink and look forward to working with Janet in the near future.
Richie B - Janet and the team were very prompt and professional. Her talent and ability to create a beautiful living space is amazing.