--- title: "Studio Nish Interior Design — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/studio-nish-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1669525102 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669525102.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Studio Nish Interior Design" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7ac3eab000996c01_3073-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Lafayette, California 94549, United States" phone: "(415) 845-3732" website: https://www.studionish.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # Studio Nish Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [Studio Nish Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/studio-nish-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1669525102) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Lafayette, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Danville, Lafayette, Orinda, Alamo - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Woman owned - 15 years in business Studio Nish specializes in Kitchen & Bath design from remodels to new construction and ADUs. We see kitchens as the heart of the home and understand the need for a highly functional space that considers each family's unique needs for workflow, storage and placement of appliances in a thoughtful manner, striking a balance between function and aesthetics. Careful consideration of existing bottlenecks, storage issues and wish list items allows us to carefully design and curate your ideal space. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Additions - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Interior Design - Home Remodeling ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Walnut Creek - Danville - Lafayette - Orinda - Alamo ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Studio Nish Interior Design | | Address | Lafayette, California 94549, United States | | Phone | (415) 845-3732 | | Website | https://www.studionish.com/ | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/designstudionish - Blog — www.studionish.com - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/studionish/ ## Offers Complimentary Design Consultation _1 hour consultation thru April 30th_ (valid through April 2016) ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Studio Nish Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/studio-nish-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1669525102) - **Website:** https://www.studionish.com/ - **Phone:** (415) 845-3732 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Rene Kim, Nov. 2021** > Dalia was wonderful in designing our kitchen remodel. She listened carefully to my ideas and translated my rudimentary plan into a beautiful, spacious new kitchen and living area. She brought new ideas and considerations to the design process. I really appreciated her patience with me through multiple renderings to get to that final design. New open kitchen looks fantastic! **★★★★★ — Esther Ingrao, Oct. 2019** > It's hard to know where to begin when starting a project. > Since this was my first remodel I didn't really know what the procedure was in getting starting on such a project. On our first meeting Dalia answered all my questions patiently and also made smart suggestions. I quickly realized she was the designer I wanted to work with. She understood what I wanted and helped me navigate through the needs and wants of my project. > After a couple of meetings and when the design was completed Dalia made a computer layout of my new kitchen which was used to start and complete the kitchen. > The end result was better than I could imagine. It was a delight to work with Dalia who was always on time and so pleasant to work with and has great design sense. > Her services are highly recommended. **★★★★★ — Emily Haas, April 2017** > Dear Dalia - I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your design projects featured on Houzz. Your professional explanations and transparent design resources are so helpful. I love the feel of your simple yet sophisticated designs. I am currently remodeling my master bathroom and love seeing the quality and detail you put into the Lafayette bathroom. I am looking for a contemporary yet classic and timeless design and you’ve captured it perfectly! I hope to incorporate many of your creative touches and resources into my master bath remodel. Thank you for your kind communication with me during my project and inspiring me with a your beautiful bathroom design! Emily Haas - Orinda, CA **Comment from Studio Nish Interior Design:** > Dear Emily, > Thank you for your kind review. I'm happy to hear you are finding inspiration in my work. It was a pleasure communicating with you as well and I hope my suggestions were helpful for you. Best of luck with your remodel! > Kindest regards, > Dalia **★★★★★ — carolynmfong22, March 2016** > Dalia helped me with start up of a kitchen remodel. She was very patient, thoughtful, and a listener. She shared all her experience and knowledge with grace and professionalism. I highly recommend her! **Comment from Studio Nish Interior Design:** > Dear Carolyn, > It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to seeing the finished space with that beautiful kitchen and the new hardwood floors. After all of our discussions about appropriate wood color, I'm curious to see it, especially in the light-filled entry and living room area. > Thank you, > Dalia **★★★★★ — Lauren Miller, Jan. 2016** > Dalia from Studio Nish helped me pick colors for my new home as well as advised me on options for refinishing my hardwood floors. Dalia was so easy to work with. I was feeling overwhelmed by the process but after talking to Dalia I knew what I wanted to do. She helped me see how I could use color to create the feel I was after and how colors would read on the wall, which can be hard to do from a paint chip for a non-professional. Based on her advice I changed some of the colors I had selected and was so glad I did. Dalia also guided me through the options for staining and refinishing my floors, which I’d never done before. Again, based on Dalia’s advice I was able to achieve just the feel I wanted and with a more eco and kid friendly finish than originally planned. Thank you Dalia! **Comment from Studio Nish Interior Design:** > Thank you for your review, Lauren! It was fun to visualize color and finish options for your new home. I'm glad we were able to translate a vision into a new feel for the space. Happy to hear you were able to use the eco and kid-friendly finishes. Their health (and ours) is paramount! Looking forward to seeing the transformation! **★★★★★ — agiffr75, Nov. 2015** > Dalia from Studio Nish helped us with our addition project. We added a master’s bedroom and a bathroom to our home, and renovated two bedrooms. We started working with Dalia before doing anything else. We talked a lot about what we would like to achieve, looked pictures, and created detailed drawings of our future bathroom and about all the cabinets. We hired a contractor exactly knowing what we want and how we want it - regarding to the bathroom layout and design, as well as built in cabinet designs. Working with a professional interior designer from the very beginning was the best thing we could have done. Dalia communicated with the builder about details we were not even thinking about, she made sure that everything is done according to the design. She gently helped us on the way, and made sure every detail is agreed on. She also pushed the professionals we worked with to think outside of the box to achieve what we desired. It was a wonderful experience to work with her. I highly recommend Dalia because she is a creative designer, and she is knowledgeable about technical details regarding construction work. Our addition is beautiful – down to the smallest detail. We could not have accomplish this without Dalia’s help as an interior designer, who was part of the project from the beginning to the very end. Thank you, Dalia. Looking forward working with you in the future! **Comment from Studio Nish Interior Design:** > Thank you for your very kind review! It is such a pleasure working with you. I look forward to our continued work together in your beautiful home. > Your master suite addition project was exemplary of the ideal design process; your willingness to have thorough design review meetings and teamwork with all professionals involved made it such a great experience. The end result is a testament to this process. **★★★★★ — Annette, Oct. 2015** > I'm an architect who specializes in commercial interiors and had previously worked with Dalia at a leading San Francisco hospitality firm. Whenever I am asked for a recommendation for a residential interior designer, Studio Nish is my first choice. Dalia can bring style and taste to anything she touches. Not trendy, but always fresh with a timeless, casual luxury. She has that ability to turn any house into a home. Her background in hospitality design ensures that she never misses a detail. > > What I like about Dalia's approach is that she listens—really listens to find out what is unique about her clients. She tailors her design to each project and is able to capture the spirit of each home--always with style. I trust her opinion implicitly and know that anyone hiring Studio Nish will not only love the end results, but also the experience of working with Dalia along the way. **Comment from Studio Nish Interior Design:** > Thank you for your kind review, Annette. It was a true pleasure working with you back in the day; I'm sure the future holds other opportunities for collaboration! **★★★★★ — Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio, Oct. 2015** > I had a privilege to work with Dalia at two distinguished design firms in San Francisco in the past. She impressed me with her punctuality, conscientiousness and thoroughness and naturally she became one of the most trustworthy and reliable team members. Having her work on your design project, you will be guided through the design process and you will appreciate her calm nature during often hectic construction phase. **Comment from Studio Nish Interior Design:** > The privilege and pleasure was all mine, Miyuki! The experience of our past projects continues to inform and influence my projects to this day. Thank you for your kind review. **★★★★★ — avnis, Sept. 2015** > I worked with Dalia to remodel our guest bathroom, and I found her to be really great to work with. This was the first time I was remodeling a part of the house, and she helped guide me through the process and get the work done in a timely manner. I didn't always know what I wanted, so she took the time to understand my design preferences, present me with options, and give her expert opinion when I needed it. The bathroom looks beautiful in no small part due to Dalia's sense of style and attention to detail. **Comment from Studio Nish Interior Design:** > Thank you for the testimonial. I very much enjoyed our work together on this bathroom remodel. I am a firm believer in the importance of details; they create that finished, coherent and seamless feel that otherwise cannot easily be achieved. Your bathroom is a testament to that. I appreciate your willingness to work through the finer points with me! **★★★★★ — Design By Day, Sept. 2015** > I had the pleasure of working on a spa project with Dalia. She has tremendous attention to detail, is a good team player and most importantly an excellent communicator. Dalia is incredibly talented, solving problems with a creative perspective; perhaps from her uniquely diverse background growing up in Japan, Europe and the United States; giving each project a worldly international touch. As a trusted colleague, she is genuine honest loyal and mature beyond her years. These are personal traits which make Dalia an exceptional designer! **★★★★★ — julianna16, Jan. 2015** > We hired Studio Nish to help us transform our dated kitchen. Dalia understood our style, what we wanted to achieve and gave us great price options in different ranges. She was able to not just meet our goals but exceed our expectations. > We LOVE everything about our new kitchen! > Thanks, > Don & Tesa **★★★★★ — 94596, July 2014** > I cannot imagine doing my Master Bedroom Suite addition > without the very professional help of Dalia of Studio Nish. > She helped me to make the many decisions necessary. There > Are so many choices today. Her input was very valuable . > The end result is beautiful. ## Selected projects - [Walnut Creek Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-creek-kitchen-pj-vj~7812859) - Location: Walnut Creek, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Expansive kitchen remodel with vaulted ceilings and great room. Large windows and multi-slider to the backyard for indoor-outdoor connection. Large island with cabinetry on both sides for maximum storage and island seating. Integrated refrigerator, tall pull-out pantries, integrated bookshelves for cookbooks. Second oven in island. Wine refrigerators and counter cabinets. Painted cabinets with glass door and painted interiors. - [Lafayette Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lafayette-kitchen-pj-vj~7812888) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: Kitchen remodel with flat-panel cabinetry in rift-sawn oak. Finger pulls. Induction cooktop with retractable hood. Quartz countertops. Porcelain slab backsplash. Stainless steel kitchen faucet. Built-in refrigerator. Tall pull-out pantires. - [Walnut Creek Addition with Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-creek-addition-with-kitchen-pj-vj~7812960) - Location: Walnut Creek, CA - Photos: 20 - [Modern master suite addition Lafayette, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-master-suite-addition-lafayette-ca-pj-vj~1350865) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Master Suite addition in Lafayette, CA. Concept for the master bath was to create a serene and contemporary spa-like environment. Clean lines and white-on-white layering of stone, tile and cabinetry are grounded by earthy dark tones in floor tiles. Luxury fixtures underscore the comfortable yet modern aesthetic. - [Traditional home - complete remodel Berkeley Hills, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-home-complete-remodel-berkeley-hills-ca-pj-vj~1140752) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 11 - [Master Bath Silver Springs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-silver-springs-pj-vj~3000157) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Master Bath was completely remodeled. Transformed from a once dark and narrow bath and closet, the new space captures plenty of natural light onto muted, soft whites and taupes. Custom cabinets provide perfect balance of optimum personal storage needs while in harmony with the linen-like color palette. Soothing, freestanding tub allows for beautiful sky and tree canopy views. Teamed up with Jeff Olson of JEO Construction. - [Modern guest bath remodel Los Altos, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-guest-bath-remodel-los-altos-ca-pj-vj~1293042) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 12 - [Modern, mid-century home remodel Oakland Hills, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-mid-century-home-remodel-oakland-hills-ca-pj-vj~632278) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Great room remodel. New flooring, new custom fireplace surround and mantle with 16' local cypress slab and cypress veneer pocket doors. New paint scheme throughout for fresh take on midcentury design. Enhanced day light through new skylights. - [Contemporary kitchen remodel Walnut Creek, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchen-remodel-walnut-creek-ca-pj-vj~893816) - Location: Walnut Creek, CA - Photos: 12 - [Contemporary kitchen remodel Danville, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchen-remodel-danville-ca-pj-vj~893662) - Location: Danville, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Kitchen Remodel in Danville. Beautiful existing solid wood cabinets were repainted in white. We added new granite counter tops and backsplash, transforming this into a light-filled and updated kitchen on a budget and in a timely manner. 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Other showrooms throughout the Bay Area can get it, too. http://www.fox-marble.com/neolith/ **Q: From what company and what countertop color for this bathroom? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is Caesarstone's "Frosty Carrina" (quartz solid surfaces) **Q: What kind of tile was used on the walls of this bathroom? Many thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is from Iris. The style is called "Brush Stroke" and this color was "Oyster". We did shower walls and vanity wall in the 12x24. **Q: Cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you share who made the cabinets if custom? If purchased, can you share manufacturer? Thanks A: These were made by Modern Cabinets, Inc. in Pittsburgh, CA. Completely custom project. Thank you for your interest. http://www.moderncustomcabinets.net/ **Q: Could you tell me about the carpet?** *(in Photo Questions)* Brand, collection? A: Hello. The carpet was purchased and installed through Floortex Design in Corte Madera, CA. It is from Unique Carpets, Ltd. The collection was called Granada and the color was "Fieldstone". http://www.uniquecarpetsltd.com/collections/tufted-wool/granada. **Q: Waterproofing Wainscot Tub Skirt** *(in Photo Questions)* My contractor tells me it is unwise to use wood on tub skirt. I have my heart set on tub skirt like that in the beautiful photo. Might you advise as to how it can be done? A: The proximity of the tub skirt is no less than the proximity of cabinets right underneath your counter at the sink. Unless it's a splash pool with slide for kids, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*