Aug 07, 2023 | read more
What a difference color and texture can make! In this San Francisco home, we removed old wallpaper and replaced it with a green subway tile backsplash continued throughout the space to unify the kitchen and dining areas. Now they’re bright and stylish. Alternating chair backs play with materials and a connection to nature in a […]
Apr 17, 2023 | read more
You’ve probably heard of Instagram–the photography-based social media–and the trend of creating “Instagrammable moments”. It’s a way of creating an experience or feeling that’s easily captured in a single image. Today I’m suggesting another way to use Instagrammable moments – by creating spaces in your home that generate happiness. Whatever your Instagram moment, Kimball Starr […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apr 04, 2022 | read more
Have you ever seen one of those all white interior design spaces and wondered how they made it look so appealing? The key isn’t keeping it’s clean, it’s using a variety of textures! Read on for inspirational images of brilliantly-designed textural homes. Herringbone wood floors, white imperfectly-painted subway bricks, glass chandelier, glazed ceramic tub with […]
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 […]
