--- title: "The Insider Studio — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-insider-studio-pfvwus-pf~1200440708 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1200440708.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Insider Studio" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/65f3802d02fd4855_2588-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1278 Indiana Street, Suite 501, San Francisco, California 94107, United States" latitude: 37.7621 longitude: -122.3971 phone: "(415) 688-6627" website: http://www.insiderkitchenstudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 41 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # The Insider Studio Original Houzz profile: [The Insider Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-insider-studio-pfvwus-pf~1200440708) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, Alameda, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Millbrae, Emeryville, Piedmont, Tiburon, Sausalito, Brisbane, Marin City, Colma - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves The Insider Studio is a cabinetry resource in San Francisco specializing in custom kitchen and bath cabinet design as well as cabinets for all rooms in your home. Our clients are interior designers, architects and homeowners all over the Bay area, including the Peninsula, Lake Tahoe, Napa, Sonoma, and San Jose. We specialize in design, cabinetry logistics and configuration. We have incredible customer service and support, we can help you create your dream home. Our in house designers and staff excel at listening to your needs and will match you with high quality products and services that work for your project’s style, concept and budget. We have been in the business since 1999. Our extensive years of experience are combined with knowledge of the latest products, trends, technology and sustainability in cabinet materials, construction and finishes. We keep current on what’s new in our industry and are proud of our work. Our goal is to make your cabinetry experience positive, successful and worry-free for your new build or remodel. We love our clients! We provide more personal attention, customer service and an exceptional product selection than a big box shop without the costs of a designer boutique. The Insider Studio is the perfect place to begin your project. Our showroom has samples, inspiration and expert staff to get you started. Our in-house designers will review your room dimensions and create 3D images and floor plans to help you visualize concepts. Our manufacturers' cabinets are built to order, fitting the unique footprint of your home, maximizing storage and functionality. We specialize in cabinetry, we do not install or get involved with the soft finishing process. Our support system will refer you to our network of trusted contractors, architects and interior designers to complete your project. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Floor Plans - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Pantry Design ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Daly City - Alameda - South San Francisco - San Bruno - Pacifica - Millbrae - Emeryville - Piedmont - Tiburon - Sausalito - Brisbane - Marin City - Colma ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Insider Studio | | Address | 1278 Indiana Street, Suite 501, San Francisco, California 94107, United States | | Phone | (415) 688-6627 | | Website | http://www.insiderkitchenstudio.com | | License Number | 910258 | | Followers on Houzz | 41 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TimelessKitchens.CustomCabinets ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Insider Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-insider-studio-pfvwus-pf~1200440708) - **Website:** http://www.insiderkitchenstudio.com - **Phone:** (415) 688-6627 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Projects featured in San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, many local Real Estate promotional advertisements, Omega Cabinetry, Kitchen & Bath Design News - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 18 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — A D Rubin, Sept. 2024** > Caroline worked closely with us to give us the storage we needed. And love. She was thoughtful in listening to how we use the kitchen and designed accordingly. The cabinets are well made and, equally important, were delivered on time. **★★★★★ — HU-543333672, Feb. 2023** > I would recommend kat to anyone looking for a beautifully designed kitchen.. Kat listens attentively to all of your needs and concerns and is very responsive. If you run into any problems, she’s very good at finding a solution . Also, she has a large selection of good quality brands to recommend.. I also found it very useful being able to visit her workshop which has several kitchen displays. **★★★★★ — HU-543801248, May 2021** > Kat at Timeless Kitchens is amazing to work with and the cabinets turned out beautifully. Kat did a great job of creating a design that met my desired budget and stylistic preferences, and she proactively raised certain considerations that I otherwise would never have considered as someone managing renovations for the first time. Kat was also very patient in walking me through the process and always responded to any questions promptly. I cannot recommend Kat and Timeless Kitchens highly enough! **★★★★★ — HU-195301353, May 2021** > Kat at Timeless Kitchens is fabulous to work with. She provided excellent customer service and was wonderful in helping us think through our cabinetry design. She is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. She went over and above to ensure we had a wonderful result with our kitchen and bar cabinetry. 100% recommend! **★★★★★ — shayru, Sept. 2020** > My designer recommended Timeless Kitchen and Kat to me. This was the only place I went to for my cabinets and did not have to shop around. I was super impressed by Kat and her team who really took the time to understand my needs and make recommendations and provide design ideas. Kat was super easy to work with and always followed up in a timely manner. Kat is a true professional and the quality of her work speaks for itself. Don't waste your time shopping around just call Kat! **★★★★★ — Carol P, Sept. 2020** > My contractor recommended Kat at Timeless Kitchens for my kitchen remodel and I’m so glad that he did. I had a list of priorities and design ideas already and was not changing the footprint so I decided to do the design work myself. There are still many, many decisions to make and Kat was professional, frank, and easy to work with even though I’m sure I asked a lot more from her due to inexperience. She also provided helpful 3D renderings. The most important part of working with Kat and TK is that you immediately feel that you are getting their full attention and the straight truth. There’s enough stress with remodeling already...it’s a relief to trust that your biggest expense, the cabinetry, is in good hands. With Kat’s help I chose a cabinet line that was the perfect look and price point for me. **★★★★★ — Christy Allen Designs, Sept. 2020** > I have worked with Kat Tragos on several projects and highly recommend her for any and all of your Kitchen cabinet needs! She is a pleasure to work with, and her attention to detail and support of her clients throughout the process is unparalleled. They have a great showroom with lots of samples and accessories on display. I highly recommend working with Kat at Timeless Kitchens. **★★★★★ — lindsey pitt, Aug. 2020** > We recently remodeled our kitchen and laundry room and selected Timeless Kitchens to provide the cabinetry. In total, the project cost over $200K. We were delighted with Caro’s design work and custom cabinets. > Caro was recommended to us by our designer. After our project was completed, our general contractor said he never wanted to work with anyone else on cabinets. > Caro gets things right first time. She collaborated with us, our designer and contractor and reworked the design until we were all satisfied. She has a wealth of experience that kept us on the right track (e.g., where to use pull-out drawers, where to place the sink and faucet, which swing-out blind corner shelves are best). She kept us on track with the timeline. > Once the work was underway, we needed to make a few adjustments and Caro jumped into action. She is very proactive; made sure we were happy. We’d 100% recommend Caro and Timeless Kitchens. She’s a pleasure to work with and the end result is fantastic. **★★★★★ — Steven Kolden, Jan. 2019** > Kat Tragos at Timeless Kitchen’s in San Francisco helped us create our dream kitchen. She is a true expert with many years of experience in kitchen design. She is NOT a pushy salesperson. There was never any pressure at any point. She guides you with logic and gives you all the information you need to make an informed decision. She won our trust instantly by both her knowledge and by just being a nice person. She walked us through their cabinet and countertop selections giving us the pros and cons of each. When we needed an opinion, she gave it and gave the reason behind it. She knew every detail that needed to be worked out. > > She came out to our house and met with our contractor who was also very impressed with her knowledge. Kat is passionate about designing kitchens based on your needs and desires. She is truly amazing! She was able to do all this while keeping us within our budget. > > The final product is something we just can’t believe. It’s just so pretty! My wife and I just stand in the kitchen and just stare at it. The contractor also mentioned the quality of the cabinetry is really good. > > One other note. We live in an Eichler house which has its own special challenges in both function and design. Fortunately, she had worked on Eichler’s before. It was not a problem. > > We were so lucky to have found Kat and highly recommend her! **★★★★★ — Courtney Risman-Jones, Dec. 2018** > We worked with Kat from Timeless Kitchen for all our cabinet needs for our renovation. She was very informative and helpful. She worked well with our contractor at both the front of our project and during installation. She strove to help us understand trade-offs in product and was very responsive. Would highly recommend Timeless Kitchens. **★★★★★ — Andy Chen, Dec. 2018** > We worked with Kat at Timeless Kitchens for our full kitchen remodel and had a great overall experience. We needed to replace all of our cabinets and Kat did an excellent job of explaining all of the options at various price points. She did a particularly good job of highlighting the pros and cons (esp relative to cost) of the various cabinet types. Kat was on point about timelines and how that differed slightly among manufacturers. The 3D model she created of our kitchen was a very good representation of the finished product. Kat communicated well throughout the process and she worked with our contractor behind the scenes to make sure things went smoothly. We needed a couple of small pieces to be replaced and she handled that promptly as well. I would recommend Kat and Timeless Kitchens to anyone! **★★★★★ — Allison Fox, Oct. 2017** > We worked with Kat Tragos at Timeless Kitchens on the renovation of our kitchen and she was truly incredible throughout the process. Her guidance was invaluable, the service top notch and the end product was spectacular. Highly, highly recommend. ## Selected projects - [Wollman Midcentury Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wollman-midcentury-kitchen-pj-vj~1100427) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Krummel Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/krummel-kitchen-pj-vj~1097132) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Ocampo Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocampo-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~1097210) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Centro West Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/centro-west-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~1096921) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Noe Valley Transitional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noe-valley-transitional-kitchen-pj-vj~1097007) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Bosworth Contemporary Kitchen & Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bosworth-contemporary-kitchen-and-baths-pj-vj~1097255) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Utah St.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/utah-st-pj-vj~1153593) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Contemporary White Diamond Heights Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-white-diamond-heights-kitchen-pj-vj~1454059) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 3 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/the-insider-studio-pfvwus-pf~1200440708) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*