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 […]
Apr 17, 2023 | read more
You’ve probably heard of Instagram–the photography-based social media–and the trend of creating “Instagrammable moments”. It’s a way of creating an experience or feeling that’s easily captured in a single image. Today I’m suggesting another way to use Instagrammable moments – by creating spaces in your home that generate happiness. Whatever your Instagram moment, Kimball Starr […]
Apr 03, 2023 | read more
Continuing our tour of spectacular traditional front doors from December of last year, here are some great modern-style entrances from around the web. I adore the center knob hardware look, so crisp and clean, especially with bright orange. A custom glass pivot door looks inviting and impressive, simple and technical, all at once. This entrance […]
Mar 20, 2023 | read more
Continuing on with the new project from the previous post, I’m especially excited to share the living room with you. I’m really enjoying working on rooms with more furniture recently. Kitchens and baths have their place in my heart, too, but I especially love creating a sensorial space with textural finishes and a restrained color […]
