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 […]
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, […]
Feb 10, 2012 | read more
Thank you to Cat Aflord of Design Shuffle for featuring me in her article about designing with The Colors of the Rainbow. Here’s an excerpt from Cat Alford’s article. “While it’s easy to stick to a classic, neutral color scheme throughout your house, it’s equally as exciting to choose a bold color for your favorite […]
