North Park Bungalow

This newly renovated 1925 North Park home blends its original architectural charm with a warm, contemporary California sensibility. The design honors the historic neighborhood’s Spanish Revival and early Craftsman influences while introducing a clean, elevated palette of warm whites, soft sage/blue greens, natural woods, and aged brass elements that feel right at home with today’s San Diego coastal vibe. Like many homes of this era, the original layout of the kitchen was compartmentalized and closed off from the main living areas. My clients wanted the galley kitchen to feel more open and brighter with sight lines into the dining and living rooms. This was achieved by adding a widened archway and peninsula connecting the two spaces. The result is a light-filled kitchen that feels collected rather than constructed, as if it evolved gracefully over time. This multifaceted renovation included a full kitchen remodel, fireplace refresh, two bathroom makeovers, laundry room addition, new wood flooring, decorative lighting, and solid brass interior door hardware throughout. Beyond the main house, the project also encompassed a complete backyard transformation featuring a newly built rectangular pool, spa, and an ADU with a full kitchen and bathroom.

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sage green cabinets; brass hardware, gallery rail, cream cabinets, vintage lighting, taj mahal stone, aged brass light fixtures, aged brass, vintage kitchen, kitchen renovation, white oak
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brass hardware, cream cabinets, vintage lighting, taj mahal stone, aged brass light fixtures, aged brass, vintage kitchen, laundry room renovation, ivory cabinets

Project Scope: Renovation | Interior Finishes | Furnishings | Decorative Lighting | Custom Drapery & Shades

Photography by Natalia Robert Photography

Craftsman Charmer

This 1920s Craftsman charmer in the historic University Heights neighborhood of San Diego is all about ‘mood’. Fortunately, there were already beautifully well-preserved details like original Gumwood trim, oak flooring, built-in bookcases and a dining hutch with beveled glass doors. The goal was to merge modern and traditional characteristics with rich hues, cozy textures, and elevated furnishings. We accomplished this by incorporating designer wall finishes, custom window treatments, and a mix of contemporary & vintage furnishings that better fit the scale of the rooms. Staying true to the Craftsman era color characteristics, the palette we settled on was a blend of dark, muted blue-greens, warm browns, and burnt sienna throughout. Every room should have a unique focal point and for the dining room it was the serene bird wallpaper inspired by a 19th century English tapestry.

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craftsman living room; leather ottoman; vintage lighting
craftsman living room; velvet sofa; roman shade; wood trim
craftsman living room; leather ottoman; brick fireplace; vintage decor
craftsman entryway; built in bench; wood trim; foyer; console table
craftsman living room; wood trim; entryway; teal paint; cane back chair
craftsman living room; teal velvet sofa; leather ottoman
craftsman entryway; built in bench; wood trim; foyer; console table
craftsman living room; wood trim; spindle accent chair; stripe chair fabric; brass lamp
craftsman bedroom; blue paint trim; guest bedroom; brass table lamp; flor carpet tiles
craftsman bedroom; blue paint trim; guest bedroom; brass table lamp; flor carpet tiles
craftsman bedroom; blue paint trim; guest bedroom; brass table lamp; flor carpet tiles

Project Scope: Interior Finishes | Furnishings | Space Planning | Custom Window Treatments

Photography by Natalia Robert Photography

Casa Granada

This 100-year-old Classic Spanish Craftsman located in the charming, tree-lined neighborhood of San Diego’s “South Park” had great bones and beautifully maintained historic details, but the kitchen (and bathrooms) were outdated and in desperate need of a makeover. Our main objectives for this project were to create a more functional floor plan, maximize storage throughout, incorporate modern fixtures, and add a neutral color palette with pops of cobalt blues and olive greens that pays homage to its Spanish/Mediterranean style architecture. For the kitchen, we sourced contemporary, yet down-to-earth light fixtures with black and brass finishes that match other elements in the space. The main focal point is the handmade, hand-painted ceramic wall tile behind the range and custom hood. The Mediterranean-style pattern and subdued blue tones juxtapose perfectly with the lower cabinets and Terracotta hex floor tiles. To complete the space, we added inside-mount linen Roman shades to highlight the restored window frames and allow filtered sunlight to stream throughout.

Project Scope: Renovation | Interior Finishes | Furnishings | Custom Millwork | Custom Window Treatments

Photography by Natalia Robert Photography

Spanish Revival on Sunset

Nestled in the heart of San Diego’s renowned Mission Hills neighborhood, this Spanish Revival home has special meaning and brings with it fond memories for my client who grew up here over four decades ago. After inheriting it from her family and before moving in, we collaborated closely to add her own design personality yet still honoring the original character of this 1920s Spanish Revival gem. Our goal was to highlight the home’s unique charm and well-preserved details such as American Gumwood trim, oak flooring, and Batchelder tiled fireplace by blending in elevated, modern furnishings, a new color palette, and custom window treatments. We kept some of the original ceiling chandeliers and wall sconces but changed out a few fixtures for a more contemporary vibe. The dining room had the biggest transformation with the addition of a luminous, elegant wallpaper, intricately carved china hutch, and a natural wood extension table that seats ten. With thoughtful care and attention to details, we proudly transformed this inherited home into a harmonious blend of traditional elegance and modern sophistication.

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spanish revival bungalow, mission hills beauty, sun room, arched doorway, rustic bench, rattan bar cart, outdoor poufs, outdoor rug, moroccan table
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spanish revival bungalow, mission hills beauty, sun room, arched doorway, rustic bench, rattan bar cart, outdoor poufs, outdoor rug, moroccan table

Project Scope: Interior Finishes | Furnishings | Space Planning | Custom Window Treatments

Photography by Natalia Robert Photography

Pretty in Pink Primary

Nestled in the heart of San Diego’s renowned Mission Hills neighborhood, this Spanish Revival home has special meaning and brings with it fond memories for my client who grew up here over four decades ago. Her goal for the primary bedroom was to be a space to find comfort and calmness at the end of a busy day. Our design objective was to add a touch of femininity by implementing a soothing, ethereal color scheme, organic textures, and sophisticated fabrics. We mixed in aged-brass finishes with light-toned furnishings to coordinate with the existing crystal chandelier that was restored to its original beauty. Custom rose pink, striped linen and sheer ivory drapery were expertly finished adding visual height and a sense of luxury in the space. A king-sized pink velvet upholstered bed frame with a curved, caned headboard centers the space and is anchored by a cozy, nubby boucle bench.

BOHO, PRIMARY BEDROOM, SOFT PINK WALLS, CUSTOM PINK DRAPERY, BOUCLE BENCH, FEMININE BEDROOM
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spanish revival bungalow, mission hills beauty, primary bedroom, custom drapery, rattan storage hutch, anthropologie bed, boucle bench, rattan cane headboard, pink bedroom
spanish revival bungalow, mission hills beauty, primary bedroom, custom drapery, rattan storage hutch, anthropologie bed, boucle bench, rattan cane headboard, pink bedroom
spanish revival bungalow, mission hills beauty, primary bedroom, custom drapery, rattan storage hutch, anthropologie bed, boucle bench, rattan cane headboard, pink bedroom, dresser, anthropologie brass mirror
spanish revival bungalow, mission hills beauty, primary bedroom, custom drapery, rattan storage hutch, anthropologie bed, boucle bench, rattan cane headboard, pink bedroom
spanish revival bungalow, mission hills beauty, primary bedroom, custom drapery, rattan storage hutch, anthropologie bed, boucle bench, rattan cane headboard, pink bedroom

Project Scope: Interior Finishes | Furnishings | Space Planning | Custom Drapery

Photography by Natalia Robert Photography

A Birdsong Bathroom

After living in their Scripps Ranch home for 15 years, my clients decided it was high time for a major remodel. One of the first spaces they wanted to update was an existing bathroom for their preteen daughter. Their design goal was to incorporate modern finishes, a luminescent color scheme, and an element of fun! The color combination of vibrant, multi-hued teals and cotton whites gives this space a fresh, elevated look. The vertically stacked wall tile adds more ‘visual height’ in the shower enclosure and is a stark contrast against the quartz stone seat. At the vanity area, we kept the surrounding finishes and wall color light to showcase the natural wood-toned cabinet and whimsical bird cloudscape wallpaper behind. Additional modern touches included two artfully crafted glass wall sconces with hexagonal backplates, satin nickel bath fixtures, and six-inch hex-shaped porcelain floor tiles.

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guest bathroom renovation, bird wallpaper, hexagon floor tiles, teal and white bathroom, wooden vanity, brushed nickel fixtures, bird wallpaper, daydream wallpaper, blue green wall tile, bedrosians tile

Project Scope: Renovation | Interior Fixtures & Finishes | Secondary Bathroom Remodel

Photography by Natalia Robert Photography