Oct 07, 2015 | read more
The bathroom is one of the most-used rooms in the home, so it can really be a pain-point if the design isn’t correct. Luckily there are ways to renovate a bathroom to bring it up to a more usable standard. For example, take this San Francisco bathroom remodel in St. Francis Woods by Kimball Starr – […]
Jul 08, 2015 | read more
Continuing our series inspired by our love of Mad Men, interior decor and summer cocktails, pairing design and drinks! Following on the heels of our last post on pairing Melon Madness with décor, this edition is a playful and colorful interior that makes entertaining fun and easy. Above in this San Francisco condo, custom chartreuse-and-silver custom cabinetry opens to reveal […]
Jan 28, 2015 | read more
Kimball Starr Interior Design is featured in this week’s Houzz Tour! The feature spotlights our Tiny House project that maximizes every square inch in a diminutive contemporary San Francisco townhouse. How about an adjustable height table for the dining area, which then lowers to cocktail table height when entertaining? Or an AV media center and work desk placed in a previously unused […]
Dec 17, 2014 | read more
We’re discussing clever storage as part of this series on Loft Design. Previously we looked at creating cozy zones using furniture, lighting and textiles, and considered the gifts and challenges of all that open space in Loft Design: Open Floor Plan. What most lofts don’t offer is built-in storage, and if there’s one thing that […]
May 10, 2014 | read more
Last time in this series of 3, we gave tips and ideas on how to maximize space in small kitchens . In this final edition of small space living, let’s look at how we entertain in our homes, and how we can make a space feel welcoming to guests as well as yourself! The living room […]
Apr 26, 2014 | read more
Many of us are trying to do more with less these days. That’s even more true in urban homes, where our spaces must often perform double-duty. In a series of blogs over the next few weeks, we are going to show you how to get more out of your residential small spaces. In this example, […]