DESIGN POSTS

Bathroom design by SF Bay Area Interior Designer Kshama Shah

DESIGNING A CALIFORNIA COASTAL MASTER BATHROOM

WHERE IT STARTED When I first stepped into this bathroom, it was a builder-basic bathroom and clearly lacking a soul. The design challenge here was then to take this soul-less bathroom and transform it into a master bath that is serene, inviting and has a distinct personality of its own.  A completely blank vanity wall…

HOW TO STYLE A BOOKSHELF

We all want a perfectly elegant, visually catchy and beautifully styled bookshelf, but achieving it can be a daunting task. How do you know what is too much and what is too less? Have you tried it and found maybe it’s too sparse or have you gone overboard and it feels more cluttered than cohesive? …

ACE YOUR OUTDOOR

4 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DESIGNING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE Summer is here and it’s that time of the year when your outdoor space starts getting extra love! BBQs, parties, a relaxed evening spent with family… yes your outdoor space is going to be the place for all the fun memories. And of course, to make…

6 STEPS FOR COFFEE TABLE STYLING DESIGN TIPS

Coffee table is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your living room. It’s much more than just a place to put your coffee/wine glass or plates. It acts as an anchor for the furniture around it (chairs, sofas, etc.) and is the focal point in your living room.  It is then quite…

10 WAYS TO USE MOST VERSATILE BASKETS

When thinking about organizing, nothing is more handy and versatile as the good old basket. With the variety of shapes, sizes, materials and styles that they are available in, you will always find one that will fit and work with any space in your house. Baskets are practical and stylish to capture that clutter in…

DESIGN & STYLING WITH NATURE’S BEST COLOR – GREEN

Spring is just around the corner and the color that is fundamental to all plant life will blossom in all its glory. Yes, I’m talking about the color Green which is my Color of the Month in anticipation of the lush greenery that we all will be surrounded with in the coming weeks with the…