August 20, 2025 | 2:40 Min

Twist in Jennifer Gizzi’s Hill Country Remodel

When Jennifer Gizzi of Making Pretty Spaces isn’t renovating her own home, she’s picking up the power tools to help transform her parents’ new house in the heart of San Antonio. With her signature DIY spirit and an eye for livable luxury, Jennifer gave their home a refresh that blends hill country ease with high-style design.

Let’s walk through the rooms she brought to life—all with her own two hands.

A Kitchen That Welcomes You In

Jennifer set the tone for the home with a soft, earthy palette in the kitchen. To keep the space bright and serene, she installed a crisp white backsplash using tile from the Annapolis Remix series. Paired with streamlined quartz countertops in Lincoln White, the combination reflects natural light and frames the surrounding views of the Texas oak trees perfectly. Warm olive cabinetry and open shelving round out the design, making the kitchen feel open, functional, and deeply relaxing.

DIY Done Right in the Laundry Room

From demo day to the final tile wipe-down, Jennifer tackled every inch of this laundry room herself. Clean white cabinetry, sleek brass fixtures, and thoughtful details come together to make this space feel anything but utility-driven. The real standout is the vertical backsplash tile from the Remedy series in Elixir. Jennifer chose to install it in a straight-stack pattern—a layout that's incredibly popular right now for its clean lines and modern feel. With its subtle glaze and handmade look, the tile adds just the right amount of polish to this workhorse of a room.

A Bathroom Full of Personality

For her parents' bathroom, Jennifer created a soothing retreat filled with quiet drama. On the vanity wall and shower floor, she chose the Hypnotic mosaic tile from the Sublimity series in Daphne White—a luxurious marble option detailed with soft gold outlining that defines each hexagon and gives the design a refined, geometric rhythm. That subtle shimmer adds a couture edge, while the natural stone veining keeps it grounded and organic. On the shower walls, Remedy in Elixir brings its own personality to the space with a softly undulated surface and glossy, handcrafted finish. The variation in tone and texture gives the tile a rich depth that plays beautifully with light, creating a spa-like glow. Together, the high-shine ceramic and polished marble form a layered look that’s elegant, inviting, and effortlessly elevated.

From backsplash to bathroom, Jennifer proves once again that bold design and meaningful moments go hand in hand. And when you do it yourself—with a little help from beautiful tile—it’s even more rewarding.