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address: "1459 Ivy Lane, Petaluma, California 94954, United States"
latitude: 38.2507
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phone: "(707) 753-1733"
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rating: 5
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# Roberta Ahrens Studio

Original Houzz profile: [Roberta Ahrens Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/roberta-ahrens-studio-pfvwus-pf~1510125586)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans
- **Location:** Petaluma, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Saratoga, Orinda, Sonoma, Boyes Hot Springs, Cotati, Atherton, El Verano, Penngrove, Temelec, Black Point-Green Point, Glen Ellen, Eldridge, Bloomfield, Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Calie, Marin
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves

Roberta Ahrens is one of Northern California’s Master Decorative Painters with over 35 years of experience in the application of classic and contemporary painted finishes throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. She specializes in many different techniques including sky ceilings, old-world stone, Faux Bois, Murals, Hand Painted Custom Maps, and Contemporary Botanicals on Cracked Linen.  Her long-time practical knowledge of artistic construction applications and her extensive experience in painting large-scale murals led her to develop her own extraordinary, unique style of painting and carving on a canvas that she makes by hand, called cracked linen.  The results are truly breathtaking, the technique of carving adds depth and presence to her floral subjects that makes them even more textural and intriguing. 
For more in-depth information go to: www.Roberta Ahrens.com  and RobertaAhrens.gallery

### Services Provided

- Art Installation
- Custom Artwork
- Custom Sculptures
- Custom Table
- Decorative Painting
- Faux Painting
- Mural Painting
- Texture Painting
- Wall Stenciling

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Santa Rosa
- Petaluma
- Novato
- Rohnert Park
- Saratoga
- Orinda
- Sonoma
- Boyes Hot Springs
- Cotati
- Atherton
- El Verano
- Penngrove
- Temelec
- Black Point-Green Point
- Glen Ellen
- Eldridge
- Bloomfield
- Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Calie
- Marin

### Typical Job Cost

$1,000 - 50,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Roberta Ahrens Studio |
| Address | 1459 Ivy Lane, Petaluma, California 94954, United States |
| Phone | (707) 753-1733 |
| Website | http://roberta.ahrens.studio.houzz.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 82 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/rastudios
- X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/robertaahrens
- LinkedIn — http://linkedin.com/in/robertaahrens
- Blog — http://www.robertaahrens.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Roberta Ahrens Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/roberta-ahrens-studio-pfvwus-pf~1510125586)
- **Website:** http://roberta.ahrens.studio.houzz.com
- **Phone:** (707) 753-1733

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- San Francisco ARTSpan Amplify Award 2020  'Malibu’ Triptych

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — Robin White Interiors, March 2015**

> Roberta has been my finisher for decades.  From beautiful paintings to wonderful wall finishes, the results are always perfect.  The clients are always pleased and so are we!  Roberta is amazing and I consider her a friend.  I'm sure you will too!
> Her beautiful walls below.

**★★★★★ — Lisa Loughman Interiors, March 2014**

> Roberta is a multi-talented artist and designer. Her faux work is amazing and her creative visions are extraordinary!  She is a lovely person and clients find her great to work with. I am a designer myself and I highly respect and recommend Roberta.

**★★★★★ — REMAX-Regency, March 2014**

> Roberta is an amazing artist. I have never seen such vision and talent as she has! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for custom art work. Roberta has a lively personality and is always a pleasure to be around and work with.

**★★★★★ — Cheryl Brandon, March 2014**

> Roberta did amazing work at our home about 18 years ago, creating a gorgeous mural for our dining room.  We called her 2 years ago  and asked her do a small addition to the mural, and she took the time to craft a beautiful "update"  and add to her original artwork.  We can't recommend Roberta highly enough.

**★★★★★ — rdbourdon, March 2014**

> Roberta's artistry really helped to make our backyard renovation a major success. Her faux finish application, with an authentic soft “Old World” looking finish, was done on a very large scale exterior cement retaining wall. She also worked her magic on two smaller retaining walls in the lower yard.
>
> We were very pleased with her work and professionalism.
>
> Ron & Judy

**★★★★★ — house2106, Feb. 2014**

> Roberta's work is bold, beautiful and bodacious!  There is a richness and drama to whatever she creates that transforms spaces.  Everything she creates is beautiful, lush and full of color, life and light.  If you need a focal point or inspiration piece, her work will give you that and more.

## Selected projects

- [Commissioned - Available and Sold works](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commissioned-available-and-sold-works-pj-vj~1594075)
  - Location: Petaluma, CA
  - Photos: 24
  - Description: If you have interest in any of the works below, please feel free to contact me to commission a new piece or see if the one you are interested in or similar is still available. Contact: Roberta Ahrens roberta@robertaahrens.com or 707-753-1733
- [The making of 'Crimson Poppy'](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-making-of-crimson-poppy-pj-vj~1578932)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Hibiscus Panels / Big screen TV enclosure.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hibiscus-panels-big-screen-tv-enclosure-pj-vj~114279)
  - Location: Petaluma, CA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: 4 Panel Hibiscus Panels - These door panels slide to each side to reveal a large screen TV. Practical, functional and beautiful! Roberta Ahrens , Hand painted Hibiscus panels on Cracked Linen. Werner Design Associates, San Francisco
- [Cracked Linen Botanical Paintings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cracked-linen-botanical-paintings-pj-vj~144786)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 40
  - Description: Floral fine art, contemporary botanicals
- [Custom Hand Painted Switch Plates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-hand-painted-switch-plates-pj-vj~207467)
  - Location: Petaluma, CA
  - Photos: 51
  - Description: Custom painted switch plates- Minimum charge for up to 10 plates 350.00. Custom switch plates, electrical outlets, decorative plate covers, faux marble, faux granite
- [Trompe L'oeil Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trompe-l-oeil-powder-room-pj-vj~114272)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [California Cafe:  Los Gatos CA, San Diego, CA, Providence RI.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-cafe-los-gatos-ca-san-diego-ca-providence-ri-pj-vj~484157)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: California Cafe Restaurant dinning room Murals. Three locations: Los Gatos California San Diego California Providence Rhode Island
- [Sunflower Tapestries - Sunflower Caffe, Sonoma](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunflower-tapestries-sunflower-caffe-sonoma-pj-vj~119520)
  - Location: Sonoma, CA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: In this project the client contracted me to paint the walls in an "old world" or weathered adobe looking finish keeping with the style of the building. The original wall construction is adobe clay, some areas 2.5 feet thick. The clients then commissioned me to create a mural type application for the front room of the Caffe. I came up with this design of hanging sections of my Cracked Linen material. The " Sunflower Tapestries" created a powerful branding for the Caffe.
- [Fine Art Installed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fine-art-installed-pj-vj~484256)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 26
  - Description: Large scale Botanicals on Cracked Linen
- [San Francisco Hoist Way Birch Tree Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-hoist-way-birch-tree-mural-pj-vj~118934)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: Our client added an small personal elevator to the back of their 4 story Victorian.The existing windows on the home looked into the blank walls of the shaft. We chose to paint a mural of Birch trees to beautify the walls. While riding in the small lift, you can view the mural as you ride.
- [Ferrari Carano Vineyard and Winery - Villa Dome Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ferrari-carano-vineyard-and-winery-villa-dome-ceiling-pj-vj~1256692)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- ["Contemporary Botanicals' Current Available works May 2020](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-botanicals-current-available-works-may-2020-pj-vj~6201095)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- ['Botanical' Current Available works May 2020](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/botanical-current-available-works-may-2020-pj-vj~6201099)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- ['Contemporary Botanicals' Current Available works May 2020](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-botanicals-current-available-works-may-2020-pj-vj~6201101)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- ['ContemporaryBotanical' Current Available works May 2020](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporarybotanical-current-available-works-may-2020-pj-vj~6201100)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- ['otanical' Current Available works May 2020](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/otanical-current-available-works-may-2020-pj-vj~6201097)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Water Series, Linen color and experimentation for tabletops](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-series-linen-color-and-experimentation-for-tabletops-pj-vj~5934913)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Spring time Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-time-patio-pj-vj~2976152)
  - Location: Petaluma, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Beautiful Granite upgrading all Outlets...](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-granite-upgrading-all-outlets-pj-vj~2252221)
  - Location: San Rafael, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [PLASTER AND FIBER SERIES](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plaster-and-fiber-series-pj-vj~2039833)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10

[See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/roberta-ahrens-studio-pfvwus-pf~1510125586)

## Ideabooks

- [Tromp Loiel / Murals](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158360966/list/tromp-loiel-murals) — 1 idea
- [my marks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63189464/list/my-marks) — 5 ideas
- [bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64917893/list/bath) — 1 idea
- [Laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63882285/list/laundry) — 1 idea
- [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63882169/list/bedrooms) — 1 idea
- [Wall art](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25488667/list/wall-art) — 3 ideas
- [Tile and Stone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26766829/list/tile-and-stone) — 2 ideas
- [Pillows & Rugs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26908745/list/pillows-rugs) — 1 idea
- [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26867508/list/furniture) — 2 ideas
- [WALLS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26825564/list/walls) — 5 ideas
- [Patio - Deck - Garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26804727/list/patio-deck-garden) — 1 idea

[See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/roberta-ahrens_studio)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Can you match outlet covers to our existing back splash tile?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I have a sample title. Do I send it to you for you to match? What is the price per outlet?

A: I can match any tile, stone, finish you have.  Please go to 
http://www.ArtisanCustomSwitchPlates.com for instructions for the next steps.
or call me @ 707-753-1733  
Roberta

**Q: Surely you don't have to manually dismantle the panels every time?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I watch TV fairly often but want the TV covered when idle.

A: The panels slide completely behind the cabinets flanking each side-  This application was designed and built off site, delivered and installed on one entire wall.  Takes a bit of planning but a very successful application both functional and beautiful!

**Q: Hide my TV for me! (Play a kind of TV Where's Waldo perhaps...)** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Help please!
I am building a house and have attached the ground floor plan.
I'd love advice about how to conceal the TV in the 'Salle Familialle' (or family room if you speak English!)

The style of the house is colonial and very traditional. The fireplace is centrally placed on the wall. 

I'd love the focus of the room to be on the fireplace. 
I don't like TVs above fireplaces (so suggesting there would be wasted!)so would prefer it off to one side, probably on the side of the fireplace closer to the windows.
 I'd love a style of cabinet/shelvingvthat could be symmetrical or at least harmonious both sides of the fireplace.
The mantlepiece for the fire will be very traditional - bleached out brick around the hearth and simple wooden surround.

I've had a look on the website for this, but have found many ways of concealing the tv but mainly by putting it above the fireplace, and I don't want to do that.

Help!
Thanks so much for any advice. Plan of the 'salle familialle' attached.

A: Thanks Hayley, somehow the thread actually came up into a new post of ours today-  but thanks for the tip - Very helpful!

**Q: is the countertop wilson art laminate? If so looks great!** *(in Photo Questions)*

thanks so much!

A: No- its Granite

**Q: Maggie d** *(in Photo Questions)*

Is this a mural?

A: Hi Ladies-  I call it a tapestry because it is hung like one. It is actually made of hand made cracked linen.  Please contact me directly for more info.  707-753-1733  Roberta

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*