Dec 09, 2024 | read more
Have you heard of using wallpaper NOT on the walls? Here are ideas to use wallpaper in unexpected ways. We colored the inside of the wall niche orange in my client’s San Francisco loft, creating interest and a wow factor, matching it to the insides of the bookshelves that form the wall around the spiral […]
Sep 23, 2024 | read more
Windows have been called the eyes of a home, allowing in natural light and framing the beauty of the outdoors. They also play a vital role in regulating light and energy efficiency, and providing privacy. This is where window dressings come in – the stylish finishing touch that complements your home’s design (or your home […]
Sep 09, 2024 | read more
If you’re a fan of kitchens and baths, by now you’ve seen the standard subway tile, or modern vertical tiles, or even the classic herringbone pattern that never goes out of style. But have you considered these tile patterns? Mismatched Geometric Tiles These black and white Scandinavian floor tiles encourage experiments with forms. Carrara Thassos […]
May 23, 2022 | read more
Continuing our look at window treatments from my projects, let’s just dive right back in. California Glam In a glamorous Oakland condo owned by a doctor who wants to host amazing dinner parties, I used gauzy fabric with geometric shapes and patterns in fun, bright colors to allow plenty of light in, contrasting the dark […]
Dec 02, 2019 | read more
The holidays are a time for grand entertaining and welcoming guests old and new. Here are a few of my favorite tablescape designs, curated with a designer’s eye from around the internet. What could be as inspiring as alfresco dining in Provence? Dining outside in your own backyard, of course! Here the focus is on […]
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 […]
