Oct 09, 2023 | read more
More than just a way to get from one floor to another, staircase designs can truly uplift your spirit. Here are three of my own designs and an image from the web. A stunning circular staircase is surrounded by a moveable bookcase –- one of my favorite project solutions for a San Francisco condo. Subtle […]
Jul 27, 2020 | read more
You may have heard of Marie Kondo, the home organization specialist whose ideas have taken the world by storm in the past few years. Kondo’s concept is to ask yourself, as you edit your belongings, Does this spark joy? If it doesn’t, thank the item for its contribution to your life and then set it […]
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 […]
Sep 24, 2018 | read more
Don’t you just love the breezy, open feeling of a residential loft? What most lofts don’t offer is built-in storage, and if there’s one thing that every city-dweller needs, it’s storage for their personal items. Looking at one of my favorite examples, a San Francisco loft that won a Design Excellence Award, here’s how you […]
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 […]
Aug 13, 2018 | read more
If you like plants and living things, like I do, then you’ll love this fun and unexpected way to bring more plants into your home — in the bathroom! Here are bathrooms featuring living walls of lush greenery to inspire you. This space gives the effect of walking on water on your way to the […]