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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, with a 2015 survey...

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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. They wanted to update...

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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 Silicon Valley Modern Home...

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Sharing Space in Pleasanton: Comfortable Custom-Designed Home Offices For Two

Pleasanton seems almost like a made-up town name. Thankfully, it’s an accurate description of one of our favorite areas. As the name implies, it’s quite idyllic – pretty and quiet, with an up-and-coming downtown. What isn’t...

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Custom Home Offices and Wall Units Make Condos in Los Altos Part of the Downtown Lifestyle

Los Altos’ development history is actually pretty interesting. It used to be a notable bedroom community, but the city became concerned when malls and chain stores started sapping its retail district. They got aggressive,...

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Garage Bedroom Conversions: Murphy Beds Transform Garages in Palo Alto's Los Arboles into Retreats

Palo Alto is a combination of spontaneous growth and rigid planning. In the post-war years, it was one of America’s most rapidly-blossoming suburbs, but it never grew too big, thanks to an active zoning board. It’s how the...

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Eastern-Inspired Small Space Storage Solutions for Aging Loved Ones in Your Berkeley ADU

A wall bed can make a small accessory dwelling unit into a chic and versatile place to retire.
Image from Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets.

We’ve been working in and around Berkeley for a long time, and we know...

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“Designing Sunlight”: Architectural Furniture for a Well-lit Interior in Los Gatos

With an open floor plan such as this, it’s easy to take advantage of recessed storage and innovative shelving and cabinets. These options clear the bulk to let more sunlight into your home.
Image: Flickr user Jeremy...
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Architectural “Life Hacks” Maximize Space in Palo Alto Eichler Homes

Palo Alto is one of the cities in the South Bay Area lucky to be home to over 2500 of Eichler’s celebrated mid-century houses, including several nestled in south Palo Alto surrounding the Mitchell Park area. Eichler...

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Custom Cabinetry: Making the Most of a Small Space!

Anita B. from San Jose was looking to add a lot of function into a VERY small space. She worked with Valet Designer Shari Krandel to come up with the perfect custom solution for her office/guest room!

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