Oct 26, 2026 | read more
Here’s a brief before-and-after look at two projects where we updated the fireplace. It makes such a difference! A fireplace should be the focal point of your living room, so placing emphasis there can really transform your space. Tired 70s to Smart Retro Modern My client’s plain fireplace really needed an update. We upgraded the […]
Oct 20, 2025 | read more
Autumn is here again! This season, my thoughts turn to warm sweaters, raking crisp leaves, and getting cozy by a warm fire. Here are a few of my clients’ favorite fireplace designs I created, and I think you will enjoy them, too. Gentleman’s Modern Classic Fireplace I like to call this one a modern classic […]
Jan 22, 2024 | read more
Potbelly Stove to Contemporary Custom Fireplace When winter arrives, people want to cozy up to a warm fireplace. This cute home has a cabin-y feel, with the knotty cedar wood paneling. While the potbelly stove did go with the environment, the client wanted a more modern, updated look. I custom-designed this simple, contemporary fireplace to […]
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 […]
Oct 08, 2018 | read more
Autumn is here! This time of year my thoughts turn to sweaters, raking leaves, and getting cozy by a warm fire. Here are a few of my favorite fireplace designs that my clients love, and I think you will, too! Gentleman’s Modern Classic I like to call this one a modern classic because the room […]
Nov 12, 2015 | read more
Continuing our series inspired by our love of Mad Men, interior decor and cocktails, we are pairing design and drinks! This post, a manly room needs a manly drink, and with the upcoming holidays we decide on a classic cocktail for this classic contemporary interior. As you can see in this San Francisco apartment, strong rich colors complement warm wood and tactile […]
