The Wimberley Ranch Home Tour
Welcome to the Wimberley Ranch, a gorgeous getaway in Wimberley, Texas, perfect for retreating, community, and entertaining. Designed and built by our friends Lauren and Holt Williamson, the husband and wife dream team behind Cedar & Oak, this home was made with the future in mind. We are passionate about creating spaces that families can grow into, so working on this home was a dream!
This project is the perfect mix of our signature services:
Our goal with this project was to make the moving-in process as seamless as possible. Since the Wimberley Ranch was our client's secondary home, we wanted every space to complement the family's usual routines while making it welcoming and accessible for potential guests. If visitors want to unload the dishwasher or locate items to whip up a quick snack, they should be able to do so with minimal direction.
Our goal with this project was to do all the heavy lifting—planning, ordering, delivery, placement, and returns—so our clients could walk into their home and feel calm and organized on day one.
Once we had all the essentials at our fingertips, it was time to give the space the Graceful Spaces touch. Our team got to work creating custom zones and systems perfect for our clients, their family, and guests.
A Fresh Start
We love the flexibility and ease our Fresh Start concierge service affords our clients. How much less stressful would moving into a new home feel if you had a team of professional organizers on hand to:
Assess the space, your goals, your preferences, current belongings, and family routines to identify gaps and spot opportunities to make your space work for you
Curate a collection of storage options and functional decor that fit your aesthetic—with multiple options to test out during the home-organizing process
Order, receive, unpack, sort, and transport every item to your home on the day of the project
Organize zones and systems in every room of your home, decanting supplies and stocking shelves so you don't have to lift a finger
Handle all returns of damaged or unneeded items once organization is complete
The results speak for themselves!
Discovery & Strategy
The discovery and strategy phase allows us to get to know our clients and their goals for their new space.We met with the client for an in-depth discovery session, using our signature inventory checklist to note the items we needed to purchase before we arrived onsite. During these meetings, we review design and layout, inventory your belongings, and learn about your family routines and goals for each space.
You’d be surprised at how in-depth these meetings can be, but it’s our secret to delivering that “this space was made for me” feeling! Taking the time to be thorough at the start cuts down on our project timeline and gives our team an intimate understanding of what you are looking for in an organizational system.
We also had a long list of household essentials and backstock to order, receive, and store in preparation for the big day. Taking these kinds of tasks out of our client's hands is a true joy and one thing that sets the Fresh Start service apart.
PRO TIP: Planning to move soon? Keep a running list of everything you need to stock your home and cut down on trips to the grocery store or Target during the first few weeks in your new home. The checklist we use for clients has thousands of household staples and everyday essentials so we can anticipate gaps and plan ahead for move-in day.
Signature Organizing
Curious about what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite "after" photo? The beginning portion of our organization process involves:
Taping off zones in every space
Testing products and baskets to ensure style and fit
Strategizing the best way to achieve the goals and client wishlist we collected during the discovery process
The Kitchen & Pantry
What a gorgeous space! We love this kitchen's spacious and clean layout and worked to find pieces that blended in with the design while adding as much functionality as possible. We created distinct zones—including a baking zone and a pasta zone—to fit our client's cooking preferences, using custom Cohen Cri-Cut labels so guests could find their way around the space.
Tried & True
Our go-to expandable pan organizer was the perfect addition to the above-the-stove cabinets, while bamboo spring-loaded drawer organizers kept linens in easy reach. Under the kitchen sink, we sorted cleaning supplies into categories, fixing a paper towel holder to the inside door to maximize storage.
PRO TIP: Acrylic storage is an excellent option items are hidden behind a cabinet. The goal is for someone to open the door and easily see what's stocked there, avoiding rummaging around to find what they need.
The Bourbon Room
Intimate and luxurious, the Bourbon Room is an elevated take on the traditional man cave. Our primary focus was creating a station packed with easy-to-grab snacks and treats. Shallow acrylic containers divide the room's deep drawers to maximize space for chips and crackers, making it easy to see the selection and note when items are running low. We also included a chocolate bar featuring select chocolates and candies as a fun surprise.
The Pantry
The heart of this home is centered around hosting and hospitality, which means the kitchen and pantry need to support this mission. Clearly labeled categories and thoughtfully planned zones by the Graceful Spaces team will ensure this family can seamlessly host and entertain.
PRO TIP: Create a “Meal Prep” bin in your pantry
Incorporating a labeled “meal prep” bin in your pantry not only allows you to take one bin into the kitchen (vs. carrying a ton of ingredients) to prepare a meal, it also provides a reminder to everyone in the household to not eat/use those specific items as they will be needed for a specific recipe!
When unloading groceries, simply place ingredients needed for recipes that week into the “meal prep” bin!
This family loves making snacks together, so a s’mores board in the pantry and a designated popcorn-making space was a must. The team also had a really great idea to label the back of the pantry drawers.
Our motto at Graceful Spaces is “do it well, do it once.” We take the time to understand all the working parts in a new build, from the items that will be moved into the home to interior design and family routines.
The Laundry Room
The laundry space is typically home to most of our deep-stock cleaning supplies and extra toiletries. In the Wimberley Ranch laundry room, we stored backstock cleaning supplies, guest room toiletry overflow, and a section of everyday items clearly labeled so guests could help themselves.
Laundry Room Essentials
PRO TIP: No more tedious trips to the store buying last-minute items. Keeping a stock of extra supplies so you can intentionally restock on a schedule makes it easy for everyone in the home to be on the same page for maintenance. If you have a house manager or other staff, having a system in place eliminates confusion.
Command hooks for broom storage helped us maximize vertical space, while a utility box from Studio McGee pulled double duty, storing laundry sheets while adding a pop of color to the room.
The Primary Bathroom
To create a relaxing yet functional space in the primary bath, we sat down with our clients to identify anything missing from their current stock, including doubles of essentials they have at their main home. We used drawer dividers to sort cosmetics, medicine, and toiletries in the bathroom drawers. We also purchased functional decor and bathroom must-haves like a scale.
DID YOU KNOW? Fresh Starts isn’t just for secondary homes—it’s also the perfect fit for clients moving into a new space. To learn more and schedule a complimentary consultation, click below.
The Guest Spaces
Proper planning for guests lets you create that five-star experience without needing to be on-call throughout their stay.
Guest Bathroom
In the guest rooms at Wimberley Ranch, we curated “help yourself” drawers in every ensuite bathroom, stocking them with all the essentials a traveler might need. We also set up a zone in the Laundry Room with clear categories so guests could find any little extras they might need—batteries, medicine, etc.—without needing to ask.
Items to consider providing for guests:
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Shaving Cream
Razor
Q-tips
Chargers
Hand Sanitizers
Travel tissues
Makeup removing wipes
Travel size face wash
Travel size deodorant
Sunscreen
Feminine products
Hair Ties
Lotion
Travel size Ibuprofen/Advil/Tylenol
Multipurpose Center
We always ask our clients about the next seasons and phases to ensure the organizational systems and solutions we create will be sustainable over time. Layering thoughtful organization and custom touches over the Williamson's intentional design, we gave this family a layout perfectly prepared for their current season of life and the future ahead.
With our Fresh Start service, we were able to turn the cabinet and desk area opposite the guest room hallway into the ultimate multipurpose space for gift wrapping, arts and crafts, and activity time. Now, our clients can relax and enjoy this space from day one!
Making this area kid-friendly was important to our clients, so we placed items with intention. Activity kits were stored in individual bags, while additional craft supplies were organized by category. We also included a kid’s snack zone, using baskets and drawers to separate items for easy grab-and-go.
PRO TIP: Planning a snack zone for kids is all about ease and empowerment. Keep items visible and in easy reach, with age-friendly labels to help kids make their own choices.
Get the Look
All the outfits pictured are from Mille. We love the fun prints they use in their clothing, and every piece is comfy yet practical for a long day onsite. Plus, the founder is an Austin native! Click below to check out their latest collection.