Nov 20, 2023 | read more
I just love leather furniture: The texture, the feeling, the look of something aged by use, loved by a family. Here we look back at some of my favorite projects that include leather furniture, in time for the holidays! Love the cracks in this well-worn armchair. Leather chairs pair nicely with a hair-on-hide ottoman, here […]
Oct 09, 2023 | read more
More than just a way to get from one floor to another, staircase designs can truly uplift your spirit. Here are three of my own designs and an image from the web. A stunning circular staircase is surrounded by a moveable bookcase –- one of my favorite project solutions for a San Francisco condo. Subtle […]
Sep 04, 2023 | read more
We love furry friends; they’re part of the family. Why not design your kitchen so they can hang out with you, too? A dog washing station is integrated in the laundry corner along with built-in feeding stations for dogs and cats over a beautiful and useful herringbone tile floor. Keeping your pet friends clean is […]
Aug 07, 2023 | read more
What a difference color and texture can make! In this San Francisco home, we removed old wallpaper and replaced it with a green subway tile backsplash continued throughout the space to unify the kitchen and dining areas. Now they’re bright and stylish. Alternating chair backs play with materials and a connection to nature in a […]
Jul 24, 2023 | read more
What kid didn’t want to live among the treetops every summer? I sure did, and still do! Here are some inspiring treehouses in Northern California. Post Ranch Inn Treehouse This treehouse is very modern, with full height glass windows and skylights. You’d expect a treehouse to be full of wood elements, but perhaps not to […]
Jul 10, 2023 | read more
What’s more California than relaxing in a sunny space with a glass of wine in your hand? Here are two inspiring homes with tasting areas from Napa and Sonoma counties in California wine country. Rustic Modern Villa I like the reclaimed wood dining table and walls treated by soda blasting, a process that brings extra […]