--- title: "Kimball Starr Interior Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kimball-starr-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1702979301 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1702979301.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kimball Starr Interior Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4de342e20ce32508_3660-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1616 16th St, suite 350, San Francisco, California 94103, United States" latitude: 37.7725 longitude: -122.4147 phone: "(415) 637-8203" website: http://kimballstarr.com rating: 5 review_count: 29 best_of_houzz_awards: 14 followers: 864 last_updated: 2026-09-06 --- # Kimball Starr Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [Kimball Starr Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kimball-starr-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1702979301) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Mateo, Daly City, Alameda, Palo Alto, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Burlingame, Belmont, Millbrae, Mill Valley, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Hillsborough, Piedmont, Tiburon, Kentfield, Sausalito, Atherton, Brisbane, Broadmoor, Portola Valley, Marin City, Ross, Belvedere, Colma, Alto, Muir Beach, Belvedere Tiburon, Lake Tahoe - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (29 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - Published nationally - Offers Custom Work BEST OF HOUZZ 12x! Kimball Starr Interior Design, Allied ASID, is an award winning interior design firm in San Francisco that delivers value and quality-based interiors. Our focus is on transforming your home into a beautiful and intelligently planned interior. We're well-versed in both contemporary and traditional styles. Design style is influenced by passion for nature, global travel, and of course color! Since 2005 Kimball Starr Interior Design has been "changing people's lives one room at a time". The design principal, Kimball Starr, has always been fascinated by the surrounding environment and how it affects us both mentally and physically. Prior to her degree in Interior Design from UC Berkeley, Kimball received a B.S. from UC Davis in Urban & Transportation Planning that utilized her awareness to improve our cities, and change our lives for the better. Kimball's design process starts with setting the foundation for a properly functioning space and lots of client collaboration. After a space is laid out for each individual’s lifestyle, Kimball adds the beautiful textures, furniture, and finishes that are unique to each homeowner’s individual style. Kimball’s greatest reward from interior design is seeing the homeowner’s happiness and appreciation after collaborating to transform their house into a home they love and never want to leave! ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - House Plans - Art Selection - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Energy-Efficient Homes - Historic Building Conservation - Feng Shui Design - Custom Murphy Beds - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - San Mateo - Daly City - Alameda - Palo Alto - South San Francisco - San Bruno - Pacifica - Menlo Park - Burlingame - Belmont - Millbrae - Mill Valley - Emeryville - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Hillsborough - Piedmont - Tiburon - Kentfield - Sausalito - Atherton - Brisbane - Broadmoor - Portola Valley - Marin City - Ross - Belvedere - Colma - Alto - Muir Beach - Belvedere Tiburon - Lake Tahoe ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - 750,000 Costs range from design services to full end-to-end remodels/designs. Minimum overall construction and design cost for a bathroom remodel would be $50K and for a kitchen remodel would be $125K. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kimball Starr Interior Design | | Address | 1616 16th St, suite 350, San Francisco, California 94103, United States | | Phone | (415) 637-8203 | | Website | http://kimballstarr.com | | Followers on Houzz | 864 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/kimballstarr - Blog — https://kimballstarr.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kimball Starr Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kimball-starr-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1702979301) - **Website:** http://kimballstarr.com - **Phone:** (415) 637-8203 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASID Design Excellence 1st place winner for Best Contemporary Room; 2014 - ASID Design Excellence 2nd place winner for Modest Budget, Big Impact; 2014 - 2013-2022 Voted Best of Houzz - Allied ASID (American Association of Designers) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [ASID California North Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-california-north-chapter-pfvwus-pf~848111714) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 29 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Karin Bauer, July 2026** > Kimball helped me with a recent kitchen and laundry redesign project which was challenging due to existing floor plan constraints. She listened thoughtfully to what I wanted, made clever and creative suggestions for maximizing space design and functionality, and was easy and enjoyable to work with throughout the process. I would highly recommend Kimball for your next home remodeling project! **★★★★★ — L H, March 2023** > “Each room belongs in a Design magazine!” - what I hear from everyone who walks in :) > > I remodeled an entire condo and Kimball guided the design process. Her keen sense of design, professionalism and most important – patience, made it a pleasure to work with her during an otherwise stressful period. Brining a vision of how I wanted my home to look, Kimball educated me on finishes, color combinations, textures and overall design protocol. > > For the kitchen and bathrooms, she meticulously drafted the plans for the contractors ensuring our unique designs came to life, and consulted on furniture selection and placement. > > Saying I love how the condo turned out would be an understatement. I highly recommend Kimball Starr! **★★★★★ — Hilary K, July 2021** > Kimball is amazing. She was our designer for a full remodel and guided us through decisions ranging from light fixtures to wood floor stain colors to hardware to doing the layout design and elevations for our LR built ins, laundry room, office and tandem desk. I loved how she was opinionated but not pushy, and really advocated for what I laid out as my vision at the beginning of the project. She is very low key and warm without being a pushover. She frequently suggested things that at first I didn't gravitate towards, but I would end up choosing in the end because they were the right choices. She also worked extremely well with our contractor and was always professional and personable with vendors. I highly recommend Kimball for any interior design or more complex design projects **★★★★★ — Haijun Cao, April 2019** > We just finished our basement remodel project, Kimball is our designer, she guided us through the entire process, and the final result is exactly what we wanted, in many places, it exceeded our expectations. It is a substantial project, 150k+, 6mon+, having a good designer is really important. What I liked about working with Kimball: > 1\. Of course, the final result. It is comfortable, warm, yet clean and modern. Many people commented on how beautiful the place turns out to be. I end up like all the design decisions, my fav is laundry room and bathroom, it is light and airy, with a mix of gold and black fixture to keep the place interesting. > 2\. Kimball is very structured and detail oriented, she kept us updated, all purchases have clear invoice, all hours are documented, produced professional drawings with exact measurement/layout, which helped answering numerous questions contractors had onsite, helped us visualize/decide. > 3\. Kimball listens well, she took both my husband and my input and produced something we both like. > 4\. She is very sensitive to color and pay attention to how everything fits together. She had many great suggestions and guided us away from a few non-desirable ideas I had originally. In retrospective, I am happy I took the advice. > 5\. Kimball puts a big emphasis on function. It shows in big areas such as layout as well as details such as door swing, cabinet depth/height. > 6\. Kimball is fun and easy to work with. > > Overall, I would say I will hire her again and would recommend her to my friends. **Comment from Kimball Starr Interior Design:** > Thank you Haijun! It was fantastic working with you. I really enjoyed seeing the transformation of the downstairs level of your home go from basement storage to fabulous media room complete with bar and wine room. And the outdated bath and laundry rooms are now something special that I'm sure make doing laundry no longer a chore! **★★★★★ — Clarke, Dec. 2018** > My wife and I were planning a kitchen/dining/family room remodel and decided we needed some design help. Kimball was great throughout the entire process. > > At the initial meeting, she got to know us and find out the style we were looking for. After that meeting, she provided several options for layouts and helped us choose the final design. > > Then over the course of the planning process, she helped guide our selection of cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tiling, lighting, hardware, furniture, and paint color. And it wasn't just choosing items or colors. She provided guidance on form and function, such as: sizing and placement of the island, distance from island to dining table, placement of overhead lights to prevent shadows, etc. > > When we were overwhelmed by the number of choices for something, Kimball narrowed down the options so we only had to choose between a few options. It was super helpful having Kimball with all of these decisions because she made sure the entire design worked well together. > > In the end, we are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out. We highly recommend Kimball's design services. **Comment from Kimball Starr Interior Design:** > Thank you Clarke for the kind words. I hope you and your family enjoy the newly remodeled living spaces for years to come! **★★★★★ — Williams Construction, Dec. 2018** > We worked with Kimball on a large whole house remodel and addition. Throughout the project there was an excellent collaborative dynamic between the client, architect, designer (Kimball) and ourselves (builders). Kimball is straightforward and approachable. She works closely with the client to determine their style and create a beautiful design that fits their needs (and budget!). We enjoyed working with Kimball so much that we are starting another project with her ... next week! **Comment from Kimball Starr Interior Design:** > Thank you Peter. I look forward to collaborating on many more successful projects with you! **★★★★★ — Ring K, March 2018** > We had a large renovation project last year and thanks to houzz and pinterest, we had so many ideas to comb through. Thankfully we found Kimball. After our first meeting, she was able to understand the differing ideas between me and my husband, and helped guide us toward a single vision that incorporated both of our ideas. We had a lot of incidences where we over-analyzed (such as picking tile combinations for our bathroom) and Kimball was able to quickly help us reach a solution. > > We managed the project on our own due to financial constraints, but Kimball worked with our budget and provided her assistance on a consulting basis. She was worth every penny because she gave us a lot of great advice that would've been expensive to change later (such as placement of our bathroom fixtures). Kimball also helped us do some drawings to help us visualize our space and placement, which we ended up giving to the our contractor. > > We had a great experience and can't wait to hire Kimball again. **Comment from Kimball Starr Interior Design:** > I'm so glad I was able to assist both you and Chris. Through our collaboration we were able to bring forth design finishes that appealed to both your styles, and finalize design solutions that maximized space and flow throughout the home. I wish you many years of happiness in your new home and I look forward to working with you both again! **★★★★★ — Tony Lillios, Nov. 2017** > I have previously hired Kimball to design my homes in San Francisco and Palo Alto. When I was looking for a kitchen, dining and living area remodel in Lake Tahoe, she was my first choice despite the distance. Her talent with bringing to life what I really want as a client and what the space can support is really special. > > The project scope included a kitchen, dining and living area remodel. The first most transformative change Kimball made, was converting an existing bar area of a “dead end” kitchen layout into an island that dramatically eased the flow around the kitchen. With lots of house guests and little ones occupying the space, moving through and around the kitchen was important. She worked closely with the contractors working with what was possible structurally and ended up in a place where I am am so in love with my kitchen still 6 months later. > > Kimball has great attention to detail and can really get super involved where needed. In my case, she hand picked the quartzite slabs in San Francisco and marked them off exactly where to make the cuts for the fabricator here in Reno. I found collaborating with her via Skype/Facetime to work well and she didn’t let the distance become an issue at all. When it got time to pick details like flooring, tiles, cabinets, etc., she made the process feel very opened while at the same time was able to drive the process to closure. She went the extra mile to not only get what could work for me, but something I truly love (and will surely love for years to come). > > Kimball's sensitivity around color is something special she brings to the table. Tying in living room tones, with an existing area rug, with a spectacular backsplash all working together nicely and without a sense of competition. She even worked through with me the exact color tones of the LED lighting throughout the space. > > The house feels so open and easy now while allowing the dramatic views over Lake Tahoe contribute strongly to the space. Kimball is such a talent and pleasure to work with. I’m so grateful she was willing to take a project at a distance and move through it with such care and attention. **Comment from Kimball Starr Interior Design:** > Thank you Tony for your thoughtful overview of the design process and personal highlights! This is now the 3rd house I've designed with you over the last 10 years. It's been a special journey to work with you as your life has evolved over the last decade and I'm honored that you've trusted in me to be a part of that process. **★★★★★ — Leonard Graff, Oct. 2017** > Kimball just did the design of my bathroom and kitchen renovation at my condo in Civic Center Heights. I really could not be more pleased with the process and the result. Kimball is a good listener. She has a way of understanding what your driving toward even if you cannot fully explain it. > > She is knowledgeable, personable, a good communicator -- and affordable. In fact, her fee as a percentage of the total cost of the project is quite small. Considering the time it takes to do these projects and the time I'm going to live with them, it was a good value and a good investment. > > Kimball was also able to act as my project manager when I was out of town. She interfaced easily with my general contractor, keeping the project on schedule and on budget. > > I would definitely use Kimball again and have no hesitancy to recommend her **Comment from Kimball Starr Interior Design:** > Thanks Leonard for the high praise! As commonly happens in remodels, unforeseen construction issues arose and you trusted in my design expertise to create design solutions sight unseen while you were traveling out of the country. I know it can be a bit unnerving to see images of your kitchen gutted while you're a million miles away! Thank you for trusting in my expertise because we made a great team resulting in a beautiful remodel of an outdated kitchen and bath. **★★★★★ — Henry Peterson, Feb. 2017** > Our bathroom is SO tiny. But Kimball helped us make the most of the space. She was very patient with us as we figured out exactly what we liked, and didn't like. She helped us source supplies and get the plans ready for our contractor. Our tiny little bathroom is now the best room in the house. Many thanks to Kimball. Highly recommended. **Comment from Kimball Starr Interior Design:** > Thank you Henry! It was a pleasure to work with you and Cindy. Together we created a lovely bathroom with classic details. It's functional and elegant and I hope you enjoy it for many years to come! **★★★★★ — Barbara Fetterly, Nov. 2016** > Kimball Star joined our remodel project early on during the design phase and has proven to be an asset throughout the entire process. Her thoughtful and creative design ideas created a beautiful home for our family that has function as well as artistic design. Kimball went above and beyond to share her knowledge of design to influence and guide our decisions while making the decision making process smooth with her connections, understanding of products, and eye for beauty and function. Kimball worked professionally with each and every member of our team from our architect, painters, and especially our contractor. The positive relationship she fosters allowed for open conversation and overall a better design for our family. > We have 2 children and Kimball worked individually to meet their needs and desires to create spaces that are warm and functional. She balanced our needs by providing options to fit our budget and combining an idea between my spouse and I to form the perfect finished product. We cannot be more happy with our decision to work with Kimball and know that our home is truly what we want taking every detail into mind from the space in the kitchen walkways, lighting to create the mood in a room, function of the fixtures, and the beauty of the tile all the way to the furnishings. > We would highly recommend working wth Kimball Star on your project no matter how big or small. **Comment from Kimball Starr Interior Design:** > Thank you Barbara for the kind words and praise. I'm so excited for you and your family to start enjoying the beautiful house remodel we did together and to create new memories together in a now functional and revitalized home! **★★★★★ — Sirui Wang, April 2016** > Kimball is awesome and great about her taste in interior design. I really like her design style! That's what I expect about my dream home~ **Comment from Kimball Starr Interior Design:** > Thank you Sirui! It was so fun to work with you, with your fearless sense of color and youthful style! ## Selected projects - [Fresh Clean Custom Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fresh-clean-custom-kitchen-pj-vj~7787002) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: A beautifully renovated San Francisco kitchen with natural oak custom flat-panel cabinetry and black hardware, integrated fridge, microwave drawer, wet bar under mount sink, stainless steel stove, hood, dishwasher and under counter microwave, glass pendant lights for a pop of color, and counter height stools around the peninsula. Hosting will be a breeze with this new layout and under cabinet lighting with integrated power strip. - [Sophisticated Laurel Heights Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophisticated-laurel-heights-home-pj-vj~7136339) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: This sophisticated transitional home in Laurel Heights is perfect for a family on the go, bridging the world of traditional design with modern sensibilities. - [Noe Valley Modern Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noe-valley-modern-condo-pj-vj~7257264) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: A spacious, light-filled full-floor apartment bordering both the Noe Valley and Glen Park neighborhoods. This is one of two units in the building and has a beautiful open living/dining/kitchen area, large primary bedroom with en-suite bath, 2 other good sized bedrooms, and a full hall bath. There is also outdoor space with a private deck and a garden area. The bathrooms and kitchen are modern style with beautiful hardwood floors throughout that have been refinished. The kitchen has new counterto… - [Casual Elegance at Home in San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casual-elegance-at-home-in-san-francisco-pj-vj~7312966) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: My client wanted an elegant feel to his San Francisco home, but without being fussy or too austere. We achieved just the right balance by adding back the same light oak flooring to unify the spaces throughout, making it feel fresh and clean with white cabinets, countertops, and a pop of color in the kitchen and breakfast nook, and ensuring the beautiful furniture and fireplaces are celebrated. Now it's a perfect family home to relax and enjoy time together. - [Sunnyside Luxury Living, Dining, Kitchen, Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunnyside-luxury-living-dining-kitchen-bath-pj-vj~7210286) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: In high-end projects, attention to detail is paramount. This one is an inspiring example because the homeowner was willing to spend time creating something he really loves. If you’re a person who enjoys the finer things, you'll appreciate this sunny, tasteful San Francisco home. Interior designer Kimball Starr takes a detailed approach to create a quality design. - [Bath Remodel Wood Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bath-remodel-wood-farmhouse-pj-vj~7228651) - Location: South San Francisco, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Two bathrooms remodeled in this modern wood farmhouse and cabin-inspired home -- one for the kids and one for the parents. We created the two bathrooms to relate closely but not be identical. Luxury fixtures and finishes elevate this project to a modern classic. - [Lumina Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lumina-condo-pj-vj~7382768) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: My client loves spring! So I gave it to her for everyday. - [Wood Farmhouse Kitchen & Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wood-farmhouse-kitchen-and-dining-pj-vj~6688679) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: This modern farmhouse kitchen features oak wood flooring, skylight, blue and white cabinetry accented with blue ceramic backsplash tiles and a quartz topped kitchen island with counter seating. The kitchen has a view into the open-plan living room with knotty cedar wood panels and more oak flooring. The custom-designed Ortal gas fireplace features a cantilevered bench. Looking back into the dining room, a gorgeous tiered white glass chandelier hangs in the wood-clad dining area where the log cab… - [Glamorous Oakland Living & Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glamorous-oakland-living-and-dining-pj-vj~7200960) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: A doctor wanted her downtown Oakland-based condo home to be glamorous and inviting to people of any gender, so she requested a space with both masculine and feminine elements that would be touchable, sensual, colorful, and fun. We delivered on every point, creating a space full of drama and excitement. - [Clean, Contemporary Kitchen & Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clean-contemporary-kitchen-and-dining-pj-vj~6599974) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: This light and airy contemporary kitchen was formerly dark and dreary with no storage and no place to put down a pot. We relocated a doorway and the fridge to create better flow, shortened the L-shaped peninsula, unified the cabinet clearances to allow light to stream in from sash windows, and pulled it all together with a sophisticated color scheme of white and gray-green. Now everything flows perfectly from the dining room through to the beverage/laundry area, creating a seamless cooking and e… - [Elegant Mid-century Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-mid-century-family-home-pj-vj~2436141) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Modern light-filled home is designed with a relaxed elegance that revolves around family comfort with a stylish flair. Unique sculptural and art elements inspired by nature echo the family's love for the outdoors, while the select vintage pieces and ethnic prints bring visual warmth and personality to the home - [Compact Contemporary Kitchen and Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/compact-contemporary-kitchen-and-bathroom-pj-vj~5657836) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Bathroom and kitchen remodel for a high-rise condo has a masculine modern bathroom in dark grays, and a compact contemporary kitchen in cool grays. Kitchen has dark gray base cabinets paired with light gray upper cabinets, white engineered quartz countertops to break up the gray, and matte glass subway tiles with a stained glass effect, Bathroom has charcoal porcelain tile accented with a striped grey glass subway tile, and a hinged partial width shower door for a more open look. - [Colorful Modern Condo Living, Dining, Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-modern-condo-living-dining-bedrooms-pj-vj~6860036) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 25 - Description: Kimball Starr designed the interior of this downtown 2-bedroom condo located steps from the San Francisco waterfront. The clients are a retired couple moving from the suburbs to the city for a more urban and active nightlife, who want a space to reflect their modern aesthetic with the vibrancy of colors from their vacation home in Antigua, Guatemala. Extensive contemporary custom cabinetry was paired with design elements from Guatemala and their other global travels throughout the home. - [Midcentury Moroccan Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midcentury-moroccan-loft-pj-vj~6731632) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: We transformed an empty loft into a sumptuous home by mixing global style with midcentury modern flair, patterns and textures. Custom-built moveable glass partitions in the living area provide flexible private space for overnight guests with a custom wall bed. Unique custom-built storage moves on casters to hide and reveal the spiral staircase and the stackable washer dryer. The corner fireplace is custom built. - [Tiny House Under 600 sq ft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiny-house-under-600-sq-ft-pj-vj~401835) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Small space living solutions are used throughout this contemporary tiny house sized 596 square feet. Adjustable height table in the entry area serves as both a coffee table for socializing and as a dining table for eating. Curved banquette is upholstered in outdoor fabric for durability and maximizes space with hidden storage underneath the seat. Kitchen island has a retractable countertop for additional seating while the living area conceals a work desk and media center behind sliding shoji scr… - [Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-farmhouse-kitchen-pj-vj~1966912) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Modern farmhouse kitchen design and remodel for a traditional San Francisco home include simple organic shapes, light colors, and clean details. Our kitchen farmhouse style incorporates walnut end-grain butcher block, floating walnut shelving, vintage Wolf range, and curvaceous handmade ceramic tile. Contemporary kitchen elements modernize the farmhouse style with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertop, and cork flooring. - [Gentleman's Modern Classic Flat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gentleman-s-modern-classic-flat-pj-vj~2125158) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: A cosmopolitan mix of European and American styles create a livable home balanced with both modern and classic styles. Stylish leather pieces, custom furniture, and jewel toned textiles complement the cherry-toned wood paneling to add warmth and history to this traditional Russian Hill home overlooking the San Francisco Bay. As an intercontinental businessman, this bachelor needed a comfortable and masculine home to relax and recharge after returning from his European travels. Custom-designed ch… - [Contemporary Hillside Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-hillside-retreat-pj-vj~12681) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 30 - Description: Large airy multi-level home, huge windows, bright colors, youthful, and fun, for entertaining friends and family. - [Youthful Modern Bachelor Pad](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/youthful-modern-bachelor-pad-pj-vj~835270) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Design concept provides a vibrant space for a tech savvy bachelor to entertain. Space is kept open with floating furniture, wall mounted and translucent pieces. Hard surfaces are glossy while lounge furniture is low to the ground and inviting for large impromptu parties. Contemporary art decorates the space with a bit of irreverence thrown in here and there. The open floor plan condo has a hallway that runs the entire perimeter of the apartment. Bedroom and office walls are freestanding with no… - [Vintage Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-bungalow-pj-vj~345092) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Vintage furniture from the 1950's and 1960's fill this Palo Alto bungalow with character and sentimental charm. Mixing furniture from the homeowner's childhood alongside mid-century modern treasures create an interior where every piece has a history. - See more at: http://kimballstarr.com/projects/vintage-bungalow/ [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kimball-starr-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1702979301) ## Ideabooks - [Laidley island pendants](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148231067/list/laidley-island-pendants) — 7 ideas - [Ross](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147462321/list/ross) — 9 ideas - [Johnston bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145449544/list/johnston-bath) — 4 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142730752/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Kelly Lighting Recommendations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118952385/list/kelly-lighting-recommendations) — 12 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kimballstarr) ## Community Q&A **Q: Moroccan fountain** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, where did you source the Moroccan fountain from? I want a similar fountain in my backyard but when I Google, I find companies I don’t know. So, looking for a reliable company that sells and ships these. Faryal A: Hi Faryal, Glad you like the fountain. I purchased it from a local San Francisco shop that imported the fountain from Morocco. https://www.tazidesigns.com/ **Q: Love the kitchen backsplash?** *(in Photo Questions)* What the type of tile for kitchen backsplash? A: Thanks for the compliment--it's beautiful isn't it?!! It's the Vihara line from Sonoma Tile Makers **Q: Love the kitchen! Who makes the white backsplash tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you! Fireclay tile--in the paseo shape is the backsplash tile. **Q: What is the material of the countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Wendy, We chose a dark cool grey in Silestone quartz to balance the warm tones, and to provide a stainproof surface that requires zero maintenance. **Q: Art work** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the picture on top of fireplace! Is it from a gallery or commissioned art? who is the artist? A: Hi Cici, Thanks for the question. We designed the room's color palette around the artwork, but this piece was from the client's private collection so we don't have info on the artist. **Q: paint color on cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* paint brand and color A: Hi elaine57, Unfortunately I do not have the paint color info, as it was a standard color provided by the cabinetry mfr --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*