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 […]
Apr 24, 2018 | read more
Don’t you just love spring? The birds are chirping, the change in weather makes everything feel fresh, and you have new energy for refreshing your home interiors with the spirit of nature, like this fabulous bachelorette pad! If April showers bring May flowers, my client must love spring, and this bright and cheerful living room […]
Jan 16, 2018 | read more
As a longtime fan of purple, I’m excited Pantone announced Ultra Violet as their 2018 Color of the Year! I created this San Francisco mid-century modern dining room a couple years ago for a city-dweller who isn’t afraid of color, contrasting the violet walls with chartreuse chairs. I’m imagining what fun it would […]
Dec 04, 2015 | read more
What do you do when you have only a very small amount of room, but you need to make that space really work for you? Call Kimball Starr Interior Design! In this small Pacific Heights dining room, you can see that it looked a bit like an afterthought, tacked onto another bigger space. The wall […]
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 […]
Aug 11, 2014 | read more
We are pleased to share that Kimball Starr has been published in her second hardcover book, Country-Style Residences! Her project “Hillside Retreat” is one of 34 projects highlighted as exceptional examples of variations on country style: British, French, American, and Modern. Kimball’s project falls under the Modern category. Kimball Starr’s ‘Hillside Retreat’ is a San Francisco urban […]
