Jan 23, 2023 | read more
One of my favorite January traditions is discovering the Pantone Color of the Year, and thinking about how I would use it in my upcoming work this year. Viva Magenta is from the red family, with a hint of pinkish-purple. A strong, bold color that enhances appetites and creates energy. Next, let’s look at some […]
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 […]
Jul 12, 2021 | read more
In the summertime, I’m naturally attracted to outdoor seating that needs durable fabrics. The best fabrics for indoor/outdoor use are solution-dyed. That means the color is injected into the threads during the manufacturing process, rather than laid on top. Here, we chose a pale blue color to match the blue of the water outside, which […]
Aug 24, 2020 | read more
In a quarantine world, we’ve been spending a lot more days indoors. This gives some people time to return to traditional handicrafts like knitting, sewing, and woodworking. Now there’s a resurgence of hand-made products and goods with a handcrafted feel for your home and health. Let’s take a look at this re-emerging trend. Furniture with […]
Aug 12, 2019 | read more
In high-end residential projects, quality fabrics and furnishings, attention to detail, and partnering with artisan workrooms are what elevates a luxury interior from an average run-of-the-mill interior. Read on to see how we took an outdated, run-down space, and turned it into a timeless, high-end traditional living room. In this project, the homeowner is nearing […]
Apr 22, 2019 | read more
San Francisco designer Kimball Starr is featured as the interior design expert in a guest appearance on the nationally televised series of PBS “Creative Living with Sheryl Borden”. Kimball shows how to mix patterns, color, and texture to enrich the look of your home’s interiors. In this third and final 5-minute video segment, Kimball shares expert tips on […]
