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House Of Design Designing eclectic, curated, elegant, refreshing, functional & timeless spaces. Travel and photography enthusiast. Designing and decorating in the SF Bay Area.

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A beautiful renovation begins long before construction.Behind every thoughtfully designed home is a series of decisions,...
10/14/2026

A beautiful renovation begins long before construction.

Behind every thoughtfully designed home is a series of decisions, investments, and considerations that extend far beyond the initial construction estimate.

Design expertise, technical planning, permits, skilled craftsmanship, material installation, procurement, and delivery all contribute to the true cost of bringing a vision to life.

And then there are the less visible realities—unexpected discoveries behind walls, shifting timelines, changes during construction, and the practical challenges of living through a renovation.

These are not simply additional expenses. They are essential parts of the process that deserve consideration from the very beginning.

At House of Design, we believe a well-planned budget should do more than account for what is expected. It should create room for the unexpected, support informed decisions, and protect the integrity of the design throughout the journey.

Because the true value of thoughtful planning is not simply knowing what a renovation may cost—it is understanding what it takes to bring the vision to life.

Swipe through for a closer look at the considerations every homeowner should understand before beginning a renovation.

Design by:- Kshama Shah | House Of Design LLC.

10/13/2026

Some pieces are chosen.
Others are created for the home they belong to.

A behind-the-scenes moment from our Modern Heritage Edit — installing a custom artwork created exclusively for our clients and their space.

From its scale and composition to the way it sits within the architecture, this piece was considered as part of the home’s story — not simply as something to fill a wall.

There’s something incredibly special about watching a one-of-a-kind piece finally find its place. ❤️

Created for this home.
Created for this client
Design by:- Kshama Shah | House Of Design LLC.

A well-travelled home should never feel themed—it should feel collected.For Dockhaus Contemporary, memories become mater...
10/09/2026

A well-travelled home should never feel themed—it should feel collected.

For Dockhaus Contemporary, memories become material: warm walnut, quiet blue, natural stone, fluted glass and richly tactile textiles. Each layer carries a sense of place, creating an interior that feels personal, grounded and timeless.

Design by:- Kshama Shah | House Of Design LLC.

Some rooms begin with a function. This one began with a memory.Inspired by our clients’ travels through Greece, its icon...
10/07/2026

Some rooms begin with a function. This one began with a memory.

Inspired by our clients’ travels through Greece, its iconic deep blue was carried across the ceiling—a confident gesture that brings depth while keeping the room connected to nature. We shaped this sunroom as part library, part meditation retreat: a place to read, breathe and simply pause.

Not a literal interpretation of a destination, but an expression of how it made them feel.

Design by:- Kshama Shah | House Of Design LLC.

A nursery is the first room shaped around a life still unfolding. Its beauty should never compete with its purpose—it sh...
10/05/2026

A nursery is the first room shaped around a life still unfolding. Its beauty should never compete with its purpose—it should quietly support the rhythms of rest, care and connection.

When every choice considers both the child and the person caring for them, the space becomes more than beautiful. It becomes a gentle foundation for the memories that will begin there.

Design by:- Kshama Shah | House Of Design LLC.

The true measure of a design experience is not only the beauty of the final space, but the confidence a client feels whi...
10/03/2026

The true measure of a design experience is not only the beauty of the final space, but the confidence a client feels while arriving there.

At House of Design, we believe trust is created through thoughtful communication, honest guidance and a process that always feels considered. Every conversation and decision should bring greater clarity—not more uncertainty. Because the most meaningful homes are shaped when a client feels understood, supported and genuinely connected to the journey.

Design by:- Kshama Shah | House Of Design LLC.

10/01/2026

Behind the scenes is where design is truly tested—where drawings meet real dimensions, materials are reviewed in changing light and every detail is refined on site.

At Dockhaus Contemporary, the process moved through constant collaboration, problem-solving and precise decision-making. These unseen moments are what allow the final home to feel effortless—proof that thoughtful interiors are not simply styled; they are carefully built.

Design by:- Kshama Shah | House Of Design LLC.

For this Palo Alto home, green became more than a color choice—it became the starting point. Its grounded yet vibrant to...
09/30/2026

For this Palo Alto home, green became more than a color choice—it became the starting point. Its grounded yet vibrant tone set the mood and quietly guided every layer that followed. The right color doesn’t simply complete a room; it gives the design its direction.

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Color is one of the most powerful architectural decisions we make. It can soften a room, deepen its character or complet...
09/28/2026

Color is one of the most powerful architectural decisions we make. It can soften a room, deepen its character or completely shift its energy. The right shade is never simply selected—it is considered through light, material and the emotion a space is meant to hold. That is when color moves beyond decoration and becomes part of the experience.

Design by:- House of Design

I don’t begin a design by asking what a room needs to be filled with. I begin by asking how it should feel.From there, e...
09/26/2026

I don’t begin a design by asking what a room needs to be filled with. I begin by asking how it should feel.

From there, every choice becomes part of the atmosphere—something tactile, something unexpected, something that brings warmth or creates a quiet pause. When those choices are made with intention, a home feels collected rather than decorated—and its character unfolds naturally over time.

Design by:- House of Design

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