Jul 27, 2020 | read more
You may have heard of Marie Kondo, the home organization specialist whose ideas have taken the world by storm in the past few years. Kondo’s concept is to ask yourself, as you edit your belongings, Does this spark joy? If it doesn’t, thank the item for its contribution to your life and then set it […]
Jun 15, 2020 | read more
Since Shelter-In-Place orders were given by many cities, counties and states in late March and early April due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have already been quarantined together at home with your family or partner for some time. You might have run into some challenges in working effectively from home and maintaining your interpersonal […]
Apr 20, 2020 | read more
We’re proud to share Kimball Starr Interior Design has been awarded Best of Service by Houzz again in 2020! It’s our 8th win! If you haven’t visited (and you should), Houzz is a social platform connecting homeowners and residential interior design professionals. This award shows that our work is popular with clients, as do our […]
Dec 16, 2019 | read more
The holiday season brings chances to gather and be festive together, with family, friends, and guests arriving to join in the fun. Here are some of my best host tips to create a welcoming guest space for a memorable experience in your home. Tip 1: Fresh Flowers Nothing says clean and fresh like clean sheets […]
Oct 21, 2019 | read more
Everyone loves a makeover, right? I do, too, so here are two of my favorite and most dramatic before-and-after projects in San Francisco! Guatemalan-Inspired Downtown Condo I met with the owners of a two-bedroom condo located steps from the San Francisco waterfront. The clients are a retired couple moving from the suburbs to the city […]
Jul 01, 2019 | read more
If you plan to re-do your home for the winter holidays, NOW is the time to start planning! I know it seems like winter is a long way off, but July is the perfect time to consider your options for a bathroom renovation or just replacing your furniture for a fresh look. Here are some […]