WE WERE CAPTIVATED by this mini house tour on Instagram, showcasing a beautiful ranch in Austin, Texas, designed by the interior firm Light and Dwell. Nestled on a sprawling property with its own lake, peach tree orchard, barns, whiskey room, guest quarters, and a private mile-long entrance, this home is a true oasis. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the design firm, founded in Oregon in 2016 by Co-Founders Molly Kidd and Aymee Kuhlman, embraces a philosophy of quality over quantity, creating spaces that are both innovative and timeless while maintaining a heartfelt sense of home. Their design ethos pays homage to old-age European culture, imbuing the aesthetic with an elevated ease and warm refinement. These brooding rooms exude a sense of calm, a certain wabi-sabi sensibility that is spare yet cosy and inviting. Scroll down for a glimpse…