--- title: "Ruth Livingston Studio — Furniture & Accessories | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/ruth-livingston-studio-pfvwus-pf~1258311454 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1258311454.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ruth Livingston Studio" category: ["Furniture & Accessories"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c6a3c7ee0f550607_0261-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "74 Main Street, Tiburon, California 94920, United States" latitude: 37.8735 longitude: -122.4566 phone: "(415) 435-5264" website: http://www.ruthlivingston.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 266 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # Ruth Livingston Studio Original Houzz profile: [Ruth Livingston Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/ruth-livingston-studio-pfvwus-pf~1258311454) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Furniture & Accessories - **Location:** Tiburon, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Berkeley, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Larkspur, El Sobrante, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Kentfield, Sausalito, Marin City, Bayview, Sleepy Hollow, Belvedere, Stinson Beach, Belvedere Tiburon - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 40 years in business Ruth Livingston, an internationally award-winning designer, has been collaborating since 1980 with architects, fine artists and craftsmen to create complete concept luxury interiors, gracefully integrating the sensuous lines of natural forms with modern simplicity, resulting in exceptionally elegant organic interior spaces. We offer our clients a wide range of exciting design approaches and innovative solutions, created to accommodate individual budgets and lifestyles. Combining the diverse experience and design talents of our staff, we welcome the challenge of collaborating with architects, artists, and craftsmen in the creation of highly complex and unique design solutions utilizing sustainable materials and an environmental sensibility. We provide drafting, space planning, construction support, project management, lighting design, custom furniture and cabinetry design, and professional assistance in the selection and purchase of works of art. We offer complete staging and marketing assistance of high-end unique residential properties, including model home design services. ### Services Provided - Custom Furniture - Custom Rugs - Art Selection - Cabinetry Design - Construction Support - Drafting - Lighting Design - Project Management - Space Planning - Staging ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Berkeley - San Rafael - Mill Valley - Larkspur - El Sobrante - Corte Madera - Tiburon - Kentfield - Sausalito - Marin City - Bayview - Sleepy Hollow - Belvedere - Stinson Beach - Belvedere Tiburon ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ruth Livingston Studio | | Address | 74 Main Street, Tiburon, California 94920, United States | | Phone | (415) 435-5264 | | Website | http://www.ruthlivingston.com | | Followers on Houzz | 266 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/ruth-livingston-studio/252381605566 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/rlstudioID - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=34515422&trk=hb\_tab\_pro\_top ## Offers Refundable Consultation Fee\* _\*with purchase of services_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ruth Livingston Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/ruth-livingston-studio-pfvwus-pf~1258311454) - **Website:** http://www.ruthlivingston.com - **Phone:** (415) 435-5264 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CCIDC, Member IIDA, Member HIA, Certified Green Building Professional, Marin Green Business - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Trisha Garlock, March 2018** > Ruth is an incredibly talented and creative designer.. She took our old 70's bathroom and transformed it into a modern showpiece incorporating beautiful granite, glass and wood surfaces. She was even able to tastefully incorporate what I wanted to save from my old bathroom which were 2 handmade ceramic sinks and made them seem like they were specifically ordered for the project. Ruth has a vast knowledge of and personal contact with contractors, subs, vendors and all resources needed to complete a project. She pays attention to every detail and is a delight to work with! **★★★★★ — dtvortex, April 2016** > Fantastic design concepts...minimalist...artistic..,creative...innovative....fun......elegant....unique......peacefully satisfying.....colorful....tasteful......beautifully placed....balanced.....serene......captures a feeling.....soulful.......joyous........clean.....uncluttered.....neat.......artfully tasteful **★★★★★ — ibluria, Oct. 2013** > I couldn't be more satisfied with the Design services rendered by Ruth Livingston. I have used her to design and furnish my home several times. She is wonderful to work with as she has great taste, is creative, listens to her client's ideas and needs and then improves on them. Ruth offers one choices all of which are excellent. The outcome of our projects has always exceeded my expectations and we have stayed within my budget. Furthermore, unlike many designers, Ruth completes projects efficiently and doesn't leave one with lots of loose ends which can take months to tie up. I recommend her without reservation. **★★★★★ — bellangela, Oct. 2013** > Ruth is an extremely talented interior designer, as well as a wonderful person to work with. We used her services to design our public space: our family room, living/dining room and bar area. My husband and I found her to be very creative and innovative. She was able to come up with wonderful ideas to solve those design challenges that presented themselves. Ruth was a good listener, able to readily assess our lifestyle and create the feeling we wanted to achieve . She was available throughout our project, from beginning to end, and made certain those contractors working on her projects did a job well-done. I highly recommend Ruth. She will create for you a beautiful environment that is timeless. **★★★★★ — sooriarzang, Sept. 2013** > Mrs. Ruth Livingston is a true professional. She is very knowledgable, honest, has a great team and more importantly she and her staff are very punctual and provide excellent service. I highly recommend her for anyone that plans to have a beautiful home with a unique style. > > S.A. **★★★★★ — crystal25, Dec. 2012** > We have worked with Ruth Livingston on a major remodel and several subsequent projects. She is talented, creative, careful and we were very happy with all results. **★★★★★ — tylerglenn, Oct. 2012** > We have used Ruth Livingston on five projects covering a span of 25 years, which speaks volumes about how much we respect and appreciate her design capabilities. > > Most recently we hired Ruth to assist with a remodel of our newly acquired 45-year old home in 2010 and to design a newly constructed 930 sf addition in 2011 (office suite, bathroom and large storage room). For both projects Ruth: (1) designed the physical spaces, (2) recommended finishes and fixtures, (3) purchased furnishings and accessories, and (4) reupholstered some furniture and modified some of our existing furniture to fit in the new space. She did a terrific job on all aspects of the jobs, but what was particularly impressive was how she was able to transform a large built-in window seat from our prior master bedroom into a built-in couch with side tables in our new family room, and two night stands that were to large for our new bedroom into a beautiful single cabinet. > > The first time we used Ruth was in 1987 when, as newly weds, we moved into a new townhouse at Point Tiburon where, in addition to identifying furniture, she designed a built-in couch, TV/Stereo cabinet, bar, and "cocoon" bed. She also specified, purchased and installed upgraded flooring, fixtures, wall coverings and window treatments. Our little townhouse was so spectacular that it was published in a prestigous design magazine. > > In 1990 we moved to the Peninsula and lease a house in order to locate or build our "forever" home to raise our children. We hired Ruth to make this temporary, but larger, home livable for one-to-two years. Ruth was able to use all of our existing furniture and, where needed, purchase additional pieces that complemented what we already had beautifully. > > In 1991 we found our forever home. It was much larger and, though newly constructed, needed substantial upgrades. Again, Ruth worked with us to identify furnishings, including some custom built-ins, that worked well with what we already owned. She also upgraded some of the lighting fixtures and finishes. Several years later we used her to remodel our master bedroom and bath. > > During our 25 year association and friendship with Ruth we have gone from a small home for newlyweds to a large home to raise our three children, and to small again as we "right-sized" for our retirement years. Through these transitions, Ruth has been able to maintain her elegant contemporary style while adjusting to our changing requirements. We still proudly use some of the furnishings we purchased through Ruth 25 years ago, some as is, some reupholstered and some reconfigured. We cannot recommend her more highly! **★★★★★ — twillisdesig4158981477, Sept. 2012** > Ruth is among the finest designers with whom I have had the pleasure to colaborate with over many years. Her devotion and attention to clients and focus on project results is suberb. I could not give a higher recommendation to another design professional. ## Selected projects - [Menlo Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/menlo-park-pj-vj~87436) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 9 - [Atherton Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atherton-interior-design-pj-vj~37308) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 11 - [Point Tiburon Interior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-tiburon-interior-pj-vj~37313) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 3 - [Tiburon Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiburon-interior-design-pj-vj~37306) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 12 - [Mar East](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mar-east-pj-vj~37325) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 5 - [Kent Woodlands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kent-woodlands-pj-vj~87414) - Location: Kentfield, CA - Photos: 26 - [Belvedere Tiburon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belvedere-tiburon-pj-vj~855831) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 14 - [Peacock Gap](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peacock-gap-pj-vj~37340) - Location: Stockton, CA - Photos: 4 - [Alameda](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alameda-pj-vj~37330) - Location: Alameda, CA - Photos: 6 - [Berkeley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-pj-vj~37329) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 4 - [Claireway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/claireway-pj-vj~37339) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Ruth Livingston Furniture Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ruth-livingston-furniture-design-pj-vj~37347) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 72 - [Showcase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/showcase-pj-vj~2828644) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/ruth-livingston-studio-pfvwus-pf~1258311454) ## Ideabooks - [LL Idea Book](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106810094/list/ll-idea-book) — 2 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rlstudio) ## Community Q&A **Q: cool fireplace** *(in Photo Questions)* So how did you design that fireplace? it's such a nice change from the linear ones A: Thanks so much!!! **Q: love the track lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* I really like that track flexible lighting... where can I purchase A: You can order this & similar Flexible Track Lighting from Light Express in San Rafael (415)459-1261. They have the expertise & great customer service! **Q: I would like price & specifications** *(in Photo Questions)* Cannot access the Ruth Livingston store web site depicted on Houzz A: Sorry you couldn't access www.RuthLivingston.com thru Houzz. I just tested it & it worked for me...If you are a designer, you can register in the To the Trade section & receive the Designer Net Price list pdf. Our furniture is custom made to order in the SF Bay Area in any size and many finishes. The table above is our Woven Steel Dining Table (Solid Steel Base & a 3/4" glass top). As shown, the base measures 30" Dia x 28.25" H & the glass is 54" Dia. Finish: Oxidized (other finishes available, incl. Powder Coating for Outdoors). Retail Price: $5,825. Our Price; $4,951 (glass top is additional. As shown: $1,785 Lead Time: 6-8 weeks Please call or e-mail & do visit us on line where we have floor samples, discounted & available immediately. Many thanks, Ruth Livingston www.RuthLivingston.com 74 Main St. Tiburon, CA 94920 (415)435-5264 Open daily **Q: would like the cost of this bookcase-revolving column thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Cindy, Thanks for your interest in our collection, The Revolving Column Bookcase from the Ruth Livingston Studio Collection is a solid cherry bookcase designed in the style of a fluted column. The bookcase revolves 360 degrees, and features five adjustable shelves and an antique gold leaf capital. Dimensions are as follows: Base: 24” W ×24" D, Column: × 20” D x 102” H. This item can be ordered new for $18,125 (shipping additional), and currently has a lead time of 14-16 weeks. However we currently have a floor sample available in same dimensions and finish for immediate purchase at a discounted price of : $8,500.00 ( shipping additional) We invite you to check out our website where you can find other floor sample pieces at discounted prices, http://ruthlivingston.com/ If you have any questions, please contact me at rlstudio@ruthlivingston.com or 415-435-5264, Thanks and have a great day! **Q: Love the paint color - what is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Tranquility AF-490 by Benjamin Moore **Q: What brand oven is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Gaggenau --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*