Sep 10, 2018 | read more
When designing their home, people sometimes leave their dining room as an afterthought. Here’s why you shouldn’t do that! Your dining room is essential for entertaining, as well as showing off your style choices. Let me show you what I mean. This Oakland condo was purchased by a female doctor who wanted a little more […]
Jun 18, 2018 | read more
People expect to get more bang for their buck these days, especially in California. With our temperate climate, extended seasons, and a booming economy, we have every reason to want to spend more time in our outdoor spaces. Here are 3 of the hottest trends under the California sun! 1. Folding Walls and Windows Who […]
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 […]
