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, this […]
May 07, 2018 | read more
Pets are part of the family, aren’t they? So they deserve their own inspirational spaces, designed just for them! Here’s a fun little quiz: Which architectural style matches your cat or dog’s personality? Questions: Does your cat like to hide inside boxes or furniture with clean lines? Does your dog enjoy camping in simple structures […]
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 […]
