Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Interior Design Services in San Francisco
Kimball Starr has been transforming residential and commercial spaces since 2005, combining creative vision with client-centric design principles. Our approach prioritizes comfort, balance, and livability, utilizing organic materials, sustainable practices, and custom-built solutions tailored to individual lifestyles. With expertise in both classic and contemporary styles, we collaborate with architects and artisans to deliver thoughtfully detailed interiors ranging from single-room updates to full-scale renovations.Our services extend to eco-friendly design, health-conscious interiors, and commercial projects across Northern and Southern California. Recognized as an Allied Member of ASID, we maintain a commitment to quality through personalized consultations and a focus on client-specific needs. Our team's extensive experience ensures every project reflects both functional innovation and aesthetic sophistication, serving clients in urban, suburban, and vacation home environments.
Services
Bathroom Design
Kitchen Remodels
Space Planning
Sustainable Design
Commercial Interiors
Color Consultation
Custom Furnishings
Smart Home Integration
Healthful Interiors
Vacation Home Design
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of experience in residential and commercial interior design
- Our team implements sustainable design using recycled and eco-friendly materials
- We provide complimentary one-hour initial consultations for all projects
- Our collaborative approach works with certified architects and artisans
- We serve diverse locations from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe and Hawaii
Associations and certifications
- ASID
Services
Bathroom Design
Specialized bathroom design services focusing on functional layouts, premium material selection, and custom fixtures. Our team creates spa-like environments that maximize comfort while maintaining aesthetic cohesion with overall property design. Projects include complete renovations and targeted upgrades for both residential and commercial properties.
Sustainable Design
Comprehensive sustainable design solutions incorporating recycled materials, energy-efficient systems, and non-toxic finishes. We specialize in creating environmentally responsible spaces without compromising style or functionality, including sourcing vintage pieces and implementing LEED-compliant practices for modern eco-conscious interiors.
Commercial Interiors
Tailored commercial interior design for restaurants, retail spaces, and boutique hotels. Our approach balances brand identity with practical functionality, creating immersive environments that enhance customer experience while meeting operational requirements through innovative spatial planning and custom design elements.
Custom Furnishings
Full-service custom furniture design and fabrication for unique interior solutions. From dining tables to storage units, our artisans craft pieces that perfectly match spatial dimensions and client preferences, using premium materials to ensure durability and aesthetic coherence with overall design themes.
Smart Home Integration
Advanced smart home technology integration for lighting, climate control, and security systems. We implement seamless automation solutions that enhance convenience and energy efficiency while maintaining elegant interior aesthetics through discreet device placement and unified control interfaces.
Questions
What areas do you serve for interior design projects?
We primarily serve Northern and Southern California including San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Marin, Sonoma, East Bay, and vacation homes in Lake Tahoe and Hawaii.
Do you offer initial consultations for new projects?
Yes, we provide complimentary one-hour initial consultations to discuss your design vision and project requirements before starting any work.
What design styles do you specialize in?
Our team works across classic to contemporary styles, tailoring each project to client preferences while maintaining functional and aesthetic integrity.
Can you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we offer comprehensive design services for both residential spaces and commercial environments including restaurants, retail locations, and boutique hotels.
Do you incorporate sustainable materials in your designs?
Absolutely, we prioritize eco-friendly materials, recycled components, and sustainable practices in all our projects to create environmentally responsible interiors.
How do you approach custom furniture design?
We create bespoke furniture pieces tailored to specific spatial requirements and client preferences, working with skilled artisans to ensure quality craftsmanship and design cohesion.
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Reviews (4)
Alan B.
Dec 26, 2021
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In November, 2019, I bought a home in San Francisco. A friend referred me to an interior designer. From the beginning, that relationship was a mess. I had to find someone else. Another friend suggested Kimball Starr. From my first meeting with her, I knew she was the right choice. This could have been difficult, with delays due to the pandemic, and my primary residence being in another city. But she made everything fun and easy. We didn't have one disagreement. A lot of the work was by email, but always included photos and complete descriptions. She clearly understood what I wanted, and made it
Hilary Krant
Jul 21, 2021
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Kimball is amazing. She was our designer for a full remodel and guided us through decisions ranging from light fixtures to wood floor stain colors to hardware to doing the layout design and elevations for our LR built ins, laundry room, office and tandem desk. I loved how she was opinionated but not pushy, and really advocated for what I laid out as my vision at the beginning of the project. She is very low key and warm without being a pushover. She frequently suggested things that at first I didn't gravitate towards, but I would end up choosing in the end because they were the right choices. She
Stefanie Small
Feb 02, 2021
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I never thought I would be “fancy” enough to work with a designer, but pregnancy brain meant I needed help! Kimball couldn’t be kinder or more creative...willing and able to meet me where I was in budget and need. I recommend her often and can’t wait to work with her again.
Lindsey Pitt
Jun 08, 2020
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We recently remodeled our kitchen, laundry and dining room and converted a storage room into a bedroom with Kimball as our designer. It ended up being a 7-month project, largely because we accidentally timed it to coincide with Covid-19 lockdown (I dont recommend this). In total, it cost over $200K, so not a trivial project. Kimball was essential because (1) neither my husband nor I have much in the way of design flair and yet we disagree on almost everything, (2) we didnt understand the process, and (3) we needed help finding the right builder, cabinet-maker and countertop manufacturer.
