Two Twin Murphy Beds Allow Downsizing Palo Alto Grandparents to Host Overnight Guests

Palo Alto is one of those cities where it’s cold enough to enjoy the changing seasons – but never too cold. It’s warm enough for outdoor fun – but never too hot. It rarely rains. It doesn’t have the b...
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Thermally Fused vs High-Pressure Laminate: Understanding Your Bay Area Cabinetry

New clients sometimes come to me frazzled and exhausted, their eyes glazed. They’ve been researching custom cabinetry, and they’re facing information overload. In addition to deciding on a design that...
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A Custom-Designed Family Home Office Lets Orinda Kids and Parents Work Together

As I get older, I often reflect on how much of life is lived in a rush. If you’re a working adult, time is short and your to-do list is long. Moms and dads are especially conscious of the time crunch,...
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Weekend Warriors in Los Gatos Turn Garages Into Perfect Spots for Camping Gear Storage

Apart from its historic downtown, excellent wineries, and booming economy, one of the best parts of living in Los Gatos (or the Bay Area in general) is how close you are to the great outdoors. Hiking ...
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Lafayette Families Redesign Their Laundry Room Layouts to Handle Summer Athletics

I often hear it repeated by parents that children produce a huge amount of laundry. It feels like you’re never finished – as soon as you’ve washed everything, another pile of dirty t-shirts mysterious...
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A Custom Craft and Project Room Lets Retired Walnut Creek Couples Spend Quality Time Together

We were recently contacted by a very nice retired couple in Walnut Creek who needed advice about how to coordinate their project space. To be more accurate, they didn’t have project space. They were r...
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A Contemporary Makeover for a San Francisco Condo

We were contacted by a couple who had retired, moved from the Peninsula to San Francisco, and purchased a lovely 2-bedroom condominium near the ballpark with incredible views of downtown San Francisco...
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Luxury Walk-In Closet Essentials Help Turn Your Atherton Home into an Oasis

In my line of work, I visit homes all over the Bay Area – and when it comes to exceptionally high-end design, Atherton stands out. Residents have a taste for quality and show it by investing in stunni...
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Living Room / Playroom Combinations Make the Best of Limited Space in Cupertino

Cupertino is an excellent place to raise a family. What’s not to love? You have beautiful surroundings, low crime, plenty to do, and a great school system. A really great school system. Kids as young ...
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Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour Shows Challenge of Balancing Modern Decor with Storage Needs

I’ve got a soft spot for modern styling. There’s just something about clean, straight lines that makes modern homes like livable pieces of art. I was reminded of this a couple of weeks ago by the Sili...
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San Ramon Students Benefit from Dedicated Study Space in Custom Workstations

When I work with clients in San Ramon, they often tell me how good the schools are. It’s the main reason many move there, and they’re right: the San Ramon high school district is one of the best in th...
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A Custom-Designed Home Office In Menlo Park Helps Working Parents Get Advanced Degrees

The economy is different today. When I started working, a college degree was an entryway to a high-level career. Now, a college degree is less an entryway and more a welcome mat. This is especially tr...
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