Feb 20, 2023 | read more
I just love a good before-and-after story, don’t you? Here’s a great one: A doctor wished to have a more glamorous feeling in her basic Oakland condo with good bones. She also wanted it to feel welcoming to people of any gender. Her beige Before space was plain and boxy. Voila! After my redesign to […]
Jan 09, 2023 | read more
Welcome to another new year! One of the best things about the start of a new year is the opportunity to take stock of how things are serving you, to refresh and renew your environment and your life. Your home has such an impact on your day-to-day happiness! You could have a brand-new redesigned kitchen […]
Nov 21, 2022 | read more
Don’t just go for the same old brown/orange/yellow Thanksgiving color scheme this year! This cluster of painted pumpkins is delightful, paired with striped napkins and grey-blue plates. White, black, and gold-rimmed place settings create an elevated dining experience, along with gold-painted pumpkins as décor. A colorful, edible centerpiece makes for easy clean-up! Swap in LED […]
Aug 08, 2022 | read more
People often ask me, “Where do you get your ideas for designs?” Sometimes I work with a beloved item my client brings to me, or a piece of artwork. Often, I’m inspired by the location of the home, which is what I want to share with you today. Here are a few images of beautiful […]
Jan 10, 2022 | read more
In the New Year, if pandemic conditions allow, we’ll be hosting some friends and family again, and that means providing seating for everyone! Here’s a look at a before & after project featuring chairs and tables. This San Francisco loft was mostly empty when we started. The client wanted a look inspired by a Moroccan […]
May 24, 2021 | read more
Today I’m excited to share a recent before & after kitchen project! This one is really dramatic so I think you’ll enjoy seeing the changes, from a dark, cramped, dreary kitchen to a lovely light space. As you can see in the Before image above compared to the top After photo, we made some big […]
