Nov 18, 2019 | read more
The holiday season is almost here! To help with your hosting duties, I’m sharing some ideas on how to maximize the useable space in a petite home. Cooking While Entertaining In the photo above, the custom island appears in the foreground, clad in butcher-block for the perfect chopping surface. A pullout work surface provides additional […]
Nov 05, 2018 | read more
If you have a spare bedroom in a big city like San Francisco, lucky you! For urban dwellers who want to welcome friends and relatives and maybe don’t have a dedicated extra room, or even if you do, read on for three examples of how to create welcoming guest bedrooms. Transform Your Open […]
Jun 04, 2018 | read more
June brings with it a change of season and change in life: Students graduating out into the world, leaving their former homes behind. But what about those parents who are now “empty nesters”? This is a great opportunity to reconsider priorities and resources, especially if you’re nearing retirement or want to travel. It’s time to […]
Nov 23, 2015 | read more
California has been surviving the worst drought in recent history, the last one being from 1985-1991. San Francisco’s local government is cracking down on wasteful residential and commercial water usage with a call for a 10% reduction in overall water use and a 25% reduction in outdoor irrigation. Wrapping up our series of blogs focusing […]
Oct 19, 2014 | read more
Here’s the second part of the television segment featuring Kimball Starr sharing tips on how to make the most of your small home interiors. If you missed the first half, here’s Design Tips for Small Space Living: Video 1 of 2. Video transcript below: ♪[music]♪ – [Announcer] With your host Sheryl Borden. – [Kimball] […]
Oct 17, 2014 | read more
Do you have a tiny home? Feel like there’s nowhere to put your belongings and the walls are closing in!? In this televised series of “Creative Living”, Kimball Starr is featured in this 2-part segment where she shares ideas on how to maximize the space in your home and live large in a small space. After you’ve […]
