Explore completed interior design projects and renovation stories that highlight thoughtful planning, timeless design, and beautifully livable homes.
A well-designed home is more than a collection of beautiful rooms. It is a space that supports the way people live, reflects who they are, and continues to bring comfort…
Now that you have decided on the perfect cabinet door style with a little help from my previous blogs, it is time to start thinking of backsplash inspiration. There are…
Before: Unnecessary Architectural Separation This home’s kitchen and living area needed some serious work! For one thing, the wall separating the dining space from the kitchen made this house feel…
A fireplace is often the centerpiece of a room, but what if yours isn’t delivering the warmth or joy you crave? As an East Bay interior designer, I know just…
Are you eager to rejuvenate your living spaces but feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of budgeting for your renovation project? Look no further! As a dedicated full-service East Bay interior…
Meet the designer Yoko Oda. Yoko is an interior designer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was born in Japan, where her mother is a famous floral designer.…
In residential luxury homes, hardwood flooring has been a top flooring choice for my clients. Hardwood adds value to your home and is certainly a timeless, beautiful design element. It…
When people think about interior design, they envision glamorous, totally wild, creative artists. I think many would be surprised to discover that I mathematically think about the space planning and…
Big interior design projects are residential projects over 3,000 square feet. Big projects include remodeling most public spaces—living room, family room, kitchen—and private spaces—bathrooms and bedrooms. The minimum it will…
Lighting is an often overlooked design detail when you are thinking of remodeling or buying a home but it is also one of the most important elements of design. I…
In my previous blog, we talked about my favorite cabinet door and drawer styles. In this blog we will explore cabinet finish, construction, and finishing touches. Cabinet is one of…
Cabinet Door Styles There are many different styles of cabinet doors from heavily ornate to a sleek slab panel. After deciding on a door style, cabinet stain, paint, and hardware…
Living Through a Renovation Living through a renovation is hard. There is no easy way to renovate your own home while living there in the San Francisco Bay Area. Life…
LIVING AND DINING ROOM PROJECT While challenges can appear daunting at first, they are what make many remodel projects exciting to me– especially when the finished product is a beautiful,…
Frameless Shower Doors Dear Yoko, Will my frameless shower “leak” water? This is a common myth that shower doors are all watertight. They are NOT perfectly watertight!! A frameless shower…
Dear Yoko, What’s your favorite stone countertop edge? Deciding on a countertop edge is probably the last thing you would think about during kitchen and bath remodels. A lot goes…