4 Things to Consider When Planning Your Living Room Layout
Ahh, the living room. Where you savor your morning coffee, unwind after a long day, cozy up for movie nights, and everything else in between (think: kid’s play area, work-from-home space, entertain…
What is Luxury Interior Design?
When it comes to luxury interior design, your thoughts might drift towards five-star hotels and expansive spaces dripping with opulence. But let’s be real: luxury is subjective, and the term …
Full-Service Interior Design vs. Designer on Demand: What’s the Difference?
Ever dream of having an interior designer on speed dial? Maybe you have a specific question or a smaller project in mind, or you’re hesitant to hand over complete creative control. That’s exactly w…
5 Genius Tips for Maximizing Your Small San Francisco Home
In vibrant urban environments like San Francisco, designing small spaces is practically an art form. Every square inch matters. Thankfully, I thrive on a good design challenge. Awkward spaces, limi…
An Interior Designer’s Secrets to Enjoy Every Room in Your Home
Let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we? Yup, I’m talking about those pristine teacups gathering dust, the fancy linen napkins hiding in a drawer, and those embroidered hand towels reserve…
Translating Your Pinterest Vision into Reality (The Designer Way)
Staring longingly at your Pinterest boards and dreaming of a home that reflects your favorite images? You’re not alone. But before you grab a million paint swatches and attempt it on your own, it’s…
An Interior Designer’s Insights: Avoid These 7 Mistakes When Buying Your Next Home
When I purchased my first Victorian in San Francisco, I fell in love with the charm. What I failed to consider? It would be too small once we decided to have a child. Most people would agree that b…
Why I Had Custom Sofas Made for My House (TLDR: Retail Sofas Suck)
One of the hazards of being an interior designer is that you see the very best of everything. Early in my career, this champagne taste on a beer budget was not good for my finances. Even during my …
An Evolution of Style as a San Francisco Interior Designer
Since beginning my journey as an interior designer in the Bay Area over 20 years ago, my style has naturally evolved. While there are some design choices I definitely wouldn’t make again, I l…
Architect vs. Interior Designer: Who to Hire for Your Bay Area Home Renovation
While planning a home renovation, there is one question that inevitably takes center stage: Is it necessary to hire both an architect and interior designer? It’s one of those frequent asks during o…