Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Paul Dyer I’m proud to share that we won a Houzz Award for Best of Design 2023! Added to our other 9 Houzz awards from 2013 until 2022, that’s a lot of recognition for our interior designs and great customer service. I’m honored! Design and Photo of Yelp user L.H.’s bedroom by Kimball Starr Speaking of customer service, we also received yet another 5-star review on Yelp from a happy client! That makes 15 total since 2011, all 5-stars. I couldn’t be more pleased! Below is the full text: “Each room belongs in a design magazine!” – what I hear from eve ..read more

Bathroom tiling is trending on Pinterest! Here are ideas for your bathroom renovation from projects I’ve completed with happy clients around the San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe. Design and photo by Kimball Starr Porcelain planks made to look like wood are excellent for high-traffic areas because they’re easy to clean and won’t fade. Choose any color, pattern, or texture you want, like these royal blue porcelain floor tiles, above. Design and photo by Kimball Starr Vertical tiles feel modern, compared to the more traditional subway tiles, which are horizontal. Here again, the wood-loo ..read more

Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Marija Vidal You’ve probably heard of Instagram–the photography-based social media–and the trend of creating “Instagrammable moments”. Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Marija Vidal It’s a way of creating an experience or feeling that’s easily captured in a single image. Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Eric Rorer Today I’m suggesting another way to use Instagrammable moments – by creating spaces in your home that generate happiness. Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Eric Rorer Whatever your Instagram moment, Kimball Starr Interior Design can make ..read more

Continuing our tour of spectacular traditional front doors from December of last year, here are some great modern-style entrances from around the web. Photo courtesy confettistyle.com I adore the center knob hardware look, so crisp and clean, especially with bright orange. Photo courtesy AmericaItaliana via Instagram A custom glass pivot door looks inviting and impressive, simple and technical, all at once. Photo courtesy AmericaItaliana via Instagram This entrance has a lot going on but keeps it tidy by maintaining 90-degree angles and clean lines that gradually reduce down in prominenc ..read more

Continuing on with the new project from the previous post, I’m especially excited to share the living room with you. Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Steph Dewey, Reflex Imaging I’m really enjoying working on rooms with more furniture recently. Kitchens and baths have their place in my heart, too, but I especially love creating a sensorial space with textural finishes and a restrained color palette on fabrics and flooring, something that’s easily expressed through furnishings. Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Steph Dewey, Reflex Imaging One of my most favorite features of this room is ..read more

One of my most popular posts from last year looked at a great example of a laundry room/mudroom combination. Today I’m sharing my latest fresh and clean laundry room design! Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Steph Dewey, Reflex Imaging The light and airy feeling is accomplished with bright whites and pale blues. White cabinetry, pale blue subway tiles, and a simple circle pattern for the porcelain floor tile creates a space that’s crisp and playful. Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Steph Dewey, Reflex Imaging White as a color lends an air of total cleanliness and sophisticated taste, wh ..read more

Houzz surveyed homeowners about their bathrooms, and the results are fascinating! Photo courtesy Houzz 76% of homeowners upgrade their vanity cabinets during a bathroom renovation. This is often due to either upgrading bathroom systems, or the bathroom’s style. Natural, unpainted wood is the most popular vanity finish material, currently. Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Eric Rorer Transitional is the most popular bathroom style, with modern and contemporary tied for second place. This is a change over previous years, where modern was the most popular. Curbless showers are very popular n ..read more

Welcome to another new year! One of the best things about the start of a new year is the opportunity to take stock of how things are serving you, to refresh and renew your environment and your life. Your home has such an impact on your day-to-day happiness! Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Eric Rorer You could have a brand-new redesigned kitchen to enjoy feeding yourself and your family every day, instead of struggling with the limitations of your current kitchen. Design by Kimball Starr / Photo by Eric Rorer Enjoy a new dining room or living room that shows off your vintage furniture, c ..read more

Photo courtesy Getty Images via Apartment Therapy First, declutter and clean your home before decorating. Create a system to deal with incoming and outgoing packages and gifts. Photo courtesy Flickr Next, prepare a welcoming guest bedroom and bathroom with a gift box or stocking full of helpful personal care goodies. Use holiday storage boxes for everyday items such as towels. Photo courtesy Etsy Plan the drinks and food for your guests, with personalized table settings for formal meals and more casual dining, too. Start a month ahead to order and receive everything, or if there’s less ti ..read more

Inspirational entrances, if you’re thinking of making a change or just love to see what’s out there! Photo courtesy thedoorsofldn blog Love the colors and the wisteria! Photo courtesy Windstar Homes The color of the brickwork tones with the stone surround and door, appearing even more impressive and regal with the arched shapes. Photo courtesy TheGlamPad.com Circular shapes artfully meld with this square door. The spider web window neatly bridges the two shapes. Photo courtesy ConfettiStyle.com I’m always attracted to color! Balance is great here also. Photo courtesy thedoorsofldn blo ..read more