Kimball Starr Interior Design

Kimball Starr Interior Design Kimball Starr Interior Design provides provides commercial and residential interior design, for home

By working with a diverse team of architects, contractors, and talented artisans, our focus is on interior detailing, thoughtful finish selections, and custom-built furnishings to transform your space into a beautiful and intelligently planned interior. Whether you’ve worked with a designer before or it’s your first time, we’re with you every step of the way.

How (and WHY!) to visit a design center's fabric and furniture showrooms with an interior designer:There are multiple re...
09/15/2026

How (and WHY!) to visit a design center's fabric and furniture showrooms with an interior designer:

There are multiple reasons, not the least of which is that you won't be able to understand pricing, if the design center you're visiting welcomes both the general public and design professionals. This is the case for the San Francisco Design Center, and many others.

The reason is because design centers intentionally obscure pricing to protect the designer's markup. You may see something that looks like this: 110/46. You need your designer to translate that price into dollars. And not every showroom does their price labeling the same way! So it's even more important to have a professional with you.

Some designers will ask a flat rate or an hourly rate to shop for you. Some will accept a percentage fee of the total cost and pass any savings on to you.

There are multiple ways for interior designers to approach pricing for their clients, so it's important to know what YOUR designer offers, and how to work with them.

Read more about it in this week's blog:
https://kimballstarr.com/how-to/visit-a-design-center/

Photo courtesy Luxe Interiors Arizona showroom.

Store wine beautifully! A before-and-after look at an internationally-travelled couple's desire to store and share their...
08/25/2026

Store wine beautifully! A before-and-after look at an internationally-travelled couple's desire to store and share their wine collection at home in San Francisco.

Their condo needed a dedicated space, access, convenience, and beauty. We delivered everything they wanted!

But what did it look like BEFORE?

Photos and story in this week's blog:
https://kimballstarr.com/before-after/store-wine-beautifully/

Thanks to for the AFTER shot!

This week we're looking at lush, green walls for your home and office.Here in my client's city condo, we created a corne...
08/11/2026

This week we're looking at lush, green walls for your home and office.

Here in my client's city condo, we created a corner filled with bright and colorful plants by hanging them directly on the wall!

In my blog, we show photos and discuss green walls in offices, restaurants, and used as room dividers in large open spaces.

https://kimballstarr.com/inspirations/lush-green-walls/

Thanks to Green Urban Life GmbH for the images that we found via ArchiExpo.com, and thanks to for his beautiful shots of my interior designs.

Design YOUR home for life! Have you heard of aging-in-place design? This is the idea that we should be able to stay in o...
07/28/2026

Design YOUR home for life!

Have you heard of aging-in-place design? This is the idea that we should be able to stay in our homes throughout the changes in our lives such as aging or health conditions.

By thoughtfully designing your spaces to accommodate these changes and needs, you can stay in your home as long as possible.

For example, this sink has a pulldown faucet, helpful for those with arthritis, and the kitchen counter has a space for a walker or wheelchair underneath the peninsula.

More details and photos including photo credits in this week's blog:
https://kimballstarr.com/how-to/design-your-home-for-life

BEFORE & AFTER 5-star review! My San Francisco clients are so pleased with their kitchen renovation that they left me a ...
07/14/2026

BEFORE & AFTER 5-star review!

My San Francisco clients are so pleased with their kitchen renovation that they left me a glowing 5-star review on Google. I share that and several before-and-after views of the space to show the transformation in this week's blog:

https://kimballstarr.com/starr-spotlight/before-and-after-5-star-review

Do YOU have a space that needs transforming? Let me know in the comments or by DM. I'm happy to help!

Thank you to the homeowners and Gao's Cabinetry for the gorgeous 'after' photos. I took the 'before' photos myself.

Want to live or vacation at Lake Tahoe? I'd love to help you design your space!This project isn't mine, but it's beautif...
06/23/2026

Want to live or vacation at Lake Tahoe? I'd love to help you design your space!

This project isn't mine, but it's beautiful, don't you think? Modern kitchen and a spa-like bathroom, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams throughout, and stunning views to the water are just a few of the features, with tasteful colors and textures that invite you to stay a while.

Thanks to Leeder Real Estate for the images. Visit them for more available Tahoe properties.

Contact me if you want help designing your Tahoe dream home!

https://kimballstarr.com/inspirations/tahoe-dreams/

Luxury bathroom remodel BEFORE and AFTER!The change is astonishing, from a dark, outdated motel-style space to a peacefu...
05/26/2026

Luxury bathroom remodel BEFORE and AFTER!

The change is astonishing, from a dark, outdated motel-style space to a peaceful, light and airy retreat.

Calacutta marble shower niche with Celeste tiles, plus a custom stained glass window to let in more light.

Now it's a spa-like atmosphere in their home. YOU could have this result also, if you work with me.

Thanks to photographer David Duncan Livingston for the beautiful shots of my work!

See the scary BEFORE photos and all the gorgeous AFTERS here:
https://kimballstarr.com/before-after/luxury-bathroom-remodel/

So proud to announce we're 14-TIME WINNERS of the Houzz Award, this time for the Design category!Visit our Houzz profile...
05/12/2026

So proud to announce we're 14-TIME WINNERS of the Houzz Award, this time for the Design category!

Visit our Houzz profile to see full house remodels, as well as smaller projects like bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.

If that isn't enough to make a girl blush, I also received a GLOWING five-star Yelp review from a client! You can see her fresh and fun colorful home in our blog this week, along with the full review.

https://kimballstarr.com/starr-spotlight/award-winner-client-praise/

Favorite use for a backyard shed?1. Crafty/sewing/potting2. Seating/hangout/chill space3. Something else?See more ideas ...
04/28/2026

Favorite use for a backyard shed?

1. Crafty/sewing/potting
2. Seating/hangout/chill space
3. Something else?

See more ideas in this week's blog:
https://kimballstarr.com/inspirations/she-sheds

Photos courtesy the designers, builders, and owners who shared it! Labeled with thanks

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