02/ Services

I specialize in Victorian, Edwardian, Craftsman, and other period homes, with an emphasis on preservation and thoughtful updates for modern livability. Every project is different, and I work selectively to make sure I can give each one the attention it deserves. Services include:

HISTORIC CONSULTING —

Research and understanding of the story behind a place. The period in which it was built, the materials used, what character-defining features to restore and preserve, and more.

INTERIOR DESIGN —

Space planning, style blending, design direction, and material and finish selection for residential interiors.

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS —

Cost effective reuse plans with practical knowhow to achieve stellar results with minimal environmental and wallet impact.

SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT —

Trade sourcing for furniture, lighting, textiles, tile, hardware, etc.

03/ Ethos

A SENSE OF HISTORY —

San Francisco's Victorians, Edwardians, and Craftsman bungalows carry a lot of accumulated character. We're all just passing through, and the best we can do is add ourselves to the story thoughtfully.

WASTE LESS, SPEND LESS —

Original plaster, old-growth wood floors, vintage hardware — these materials are often superior to what would replace them. Keeping them is better for the environment and usually better for the budget.

PRESERVATION IS PRACTICAL —

A home that's been thoughtfully maintained and updated — rather than gut-renovated into something unrecognizable — tends to be more interesting, more livable, and more valuable over time. It's a happy coincidence.

BUILD TO LAST —

The choices made in a well-designed interior should still feel right in twenty years. I'm not interested in trends — I'm interested in homes that age well and are filled with character, soul, and the history of San Francisco.