Sep 10, 2018 | read more
When designing their home, people sometimes leave their dining room as an afterthought. Here’s why you shouldn’t do that! Your dining room is essential for entertaining, as well as showing off your style choices. Let me show you what I mean. This Oakland condo was purchased by a female doctor who wanted a little more […]
Aug 27, 2018 | read more
I’m often asked how to transform bathrooms that are dark and cramped into light and airy spaces. Oh, and also to make the space look high-end or upscale as well, without breaking the bank. A tall order that seems impossible, but I’ve done it here! This San Francisco bathroom was drowning in dark, outdated tiling […]
May 22, 2018 | read more
Travel brings out the best in us, gives us the freedom to explore and the space to find ourselves. A treasured find, brought back to capture the memories of a secluded beach, a romantic getaway, or a panoramic view can provide the basis for highly personal interior design, back at home. Take, for example, […]
Apr 24, 2018 | read more
Don’t you just love spring? The birds are chirping, the change in weather makes everything feel fresh, and you have new energy for refreshing your home interiors with the spirit of nature, like this fabulous bachelorette pad! If April showers bring May flowers, my client must love spring, and this bright and cheerful living room […]
Mar 27, 2018 | read more
As a designer, people often ask me for advice on their home renovations. Here’s one that puzzles homeowners: “How do you design multiple bathrooms in the same home so they look cohesive, but still maintain some individuality?” First, I consider how my client wants to live in the space. Is it a city crash-pad for […]
Mar 12, 2018 | read more
When are diamonds NOT a girl’s best friend? When they adorn the walls of a dated kitchen! My clients’ dreary out-of-the-box 90’s kitchen was transformed into a bright, beautiful dream space for cook – read on to find out how! The original kitchen was a monument to the late 80’s/early 90’s, with cheap plastic-fronted appliances, […]
