--- title: "CYNTHIA LANANH — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cynthia-lananh-pfvwus-pf~1739544640 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1739544640.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "CYNTHIA LANANH" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/50e3843d0a7161a3_3539-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "San Francisco, California 94109, United States" phone: "(415) 704-6910" website: http://cynthialananh.com rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 3 last_updated: 2026-08-19 --- # CYNTHIA LANANH > Curating Beautiful Interiors in San Francisco Original Houzz profile: [CYNTHIA LANANH](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cynthia-lananh-pfvwus-pf~1739544640) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Daly City, Alameda, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Mill Valley, Larkspur, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Piedmont, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, Brisbane, Marin City, Colma, Muir Beach, Bay Area - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2020–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - High-end ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - High-end Based in San Francisco, Cynthia is a full-service residential designer, focusing on residential projects and boutique hospitality and boutique commercial projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as select unique locations in the nation. After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interior architecture & design, she moved to Milan, Italy, to embark on a design internship to foster her love of architecture & design, which serendipitously launched her passion for travel, lifestyle, and all things creative. Since then, she's accumulated over 15 years of design and interior architecture experience, having worked at some of the top architecture & interior design firms in San Francisco and New York City, on a range of projects including boutique hotels, bars, restaurants, and high end residences. Her aesthetic is clean, minimal, warm, natural and intentionally curated, while she also works with clients to create personalized aesthetics fit for each project. She enjoys layering in texture, clean lines, a neutral color palette, and blending modern silhouettes with classic details. Lananh is her middle name and means orchid in Vietnamese. Naming her studio with her Vietnamese name is an homage to her heritage and culture. In the summer of 2019, she launched her studio and began consulting on projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cynthia has been featured in Wall Street Journal, House Beautiful, Homes & Gardens, & Apartment Therapy. ### 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 - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Playroom Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Closet Design - Guesthouse Design & Construction - 3D Rendering - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Custom Storage - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Richmond - Daly City - Alameda - South San Francisco - San Bruno - Millbrae - Mill Valley - Larkspur - Emeryville - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Piedmont - Corte Madera - Tiburon - Sausalito - Brisbane - Marin City - Colma - Muir Beach - Bay Area ### Typical Job Cost $250,000 - 2 million $250,000 - $2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | CYNTHIA LANANH | | Address | San Francisco, California 94109, United States | | Phone | (415) 704-6910 | | Website | http://cynthialananh.com | | Followers on Houzz | 3 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/CYNTHIALANANH/ - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/CYNTHIALANANH/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [CYNTHIA LANANH](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cynthia-lananh-pfvwus-pf~1739544640) - **Website:** http://cynthialananh.com - **Phone:** (415) 704-6910 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2020–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 49.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Jackie English Byrne, March 2022** > We hired Cynthia because of her great taste and creativity for a renovation of our San Francisco apartment. The bonus for us was her excellent problem solving, organizational, and project management skills across multiple vendors. We really enjoyed working with Cynthia and would hire her again! ### All 20 reviews **★★★★★ — Canseco Construction, Feb. 2025** > We have been working with Cynthia and her team for a few years now. > > Every project gets better working with Cynthia and her team. They are very organized, extremely good in communication and always keep client experience in the forefront. Cynthia is known for her amazing design work. From conceptual phase to working with builders and producing the project has always been a seamless process and that deserves applause. Cynthia has some set some amazing processes in place - google album for each site, weekly site updates, quick at meeting minutes and an organized purchase order process and these are very very valuable processes because it helps in a smooth work flow, on time delivery of project, and most importantly great client service. > > Designers do a lot of work that goes unnoticed easily by home owners. Please stop and look at what she and her brings to the table. We feel very very lucky to be able to work with her. If y'all get a chance; "YOU", will equally be lucky. **★★★★★ — Canseco Construction, Aug. 2024** > Cynthia is one of those people that has amazing design taste and keeps client service at top notch. She is extremely organized when it comes to ordering materials and if something needs to pivot quickly, she has a great solution right away. As builders we have teamed up with her a few times and what really stands out to us is her default nature of working with all trades as one core team. Her processes are in place and as home owners y'all will appreciate it a lot as the renovation/build journey starts. Her weekly check in's are amazing because it has all teams and clients upto date on the project. We also appreciate and respect her communication style - prompt and precise and this goes a long way in the delivery of a fine home specially the time is of essence. When we come across client's with similar design tastes as Cynthia's we tell them that she if 100% their designer and they should not look further and you shouldn't too. We wholeheartedly appreciate what Cynthia does for clients and projects and would 100% vouch for her EVERY TIME!! Get on her books while you can. **★★★★★ — Amanda G, March 2023** > We’ve been so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Cynthia for over four years now! Having never worked with a designer before, but with our backgrounds in the creative industry, it was a decision we knew we needed to make and hire the best of the best. We initially enlisted Cynthia’s help with our furniture and overall aesthetic, and we loved our first experience with Cynthia so much that we have brought her back for several projects over many years, including a full kitchen remodel, a bathroom remodel, our home exterior, and our bedrooms. > > \[She has gorgeous high craft and style.\] > Cynthia has greatly elevated our aesthetic. She gently nudges us to be braver and more sophisticated with our selections, and provides many options to lead us in the right direction. We have two boys, and she always kept this in mind as she designed spaces that would work well for our family and still feel sophisticated. We’ve had many people come into our home and comment on how beautiful and curated it is, while still feeling warm and inviting. > > \[Her ways of working are incredible.\] > We’ve worked with many creative partners in our home and professional careers, and Cynthia‘s professionalism and approach is stand-out incredible. She is super thoughtful, detail-oriented, and extremely responsive. She is so patient with our constant questions, and with us generally - she’s always following up to see if we have questions, and to help drive the project forward. > > \[Her approach is fantastic.\] > She’s extremely detailed as she outlines every aspect of the project creatively in visuals that bring her vision for the space to life. We also love that she helps to capture everything that we need in an organized spreadsheet, because in this way we can refer to it over time if we’re not ready to purchase just yet (or wait for sales!). > > We have worked with many top creative professionals in our careers, and Cynthia has the absolute best qualities of elevated design and craft, organization, and incredible collaboration. The perfect trifecta! We highly, highly recommend her! **★★★★ — HU-621268247, Feb. 2023** > Cynthia helped me completely transform my kitchen. She was attentive to my requests and ideas, delivering a lovely design. Although there were multiple setbacks in the renovation process, Cynthia always stayed professional, worked with the contractor to fix issues and saw the project to fruition. I did not have to worry about the details such as permitting, measurements, electrical, plumbing, etc at all. She also helped me in the furnishing process for the rest of the loft, as she has great taste, I really enjoyed bouncing ideas and seeing options that I did not find myself. **★★★★★ — HU-573093197, Dec. 2022** > Cynthia helped us redesign our kitchen and we enjoyed working with her so much we are now having her help with our bathroom reno and bedroom refresh! Cynthia has great taste and really listens to what her clients are looking for. > We didn’t want to change our cabinets and she was able to work with our existing cabinets and make the space look modern and cohesive. She was organized and communicative throughout the entire process and was considerate of our budget along the way. **★★★★★ — Aaron Zajicek, Nov. 2022** > We hired Cynthia to furnish and design our apartment in San Francisco and could not be happier with the final result. First of all, Cynthia is just a really lovely person and we had a lot of fun working together. She also has an incredible sense for interior design and sourced interesting pieces for our home that we would never have found on our own. Throughout the project she listened to our feedback to make sure the design suited our needs both aesthetically and functionally. From a project management perspective, Cynthia was very organized which allowed us to simply enjoy the whole process. She was frequently following-up with vendors on our behalf and more than once sourced alternatives when pieces were inevitably delayed or out of stock. I would definitely recommend Cynthia as a designer and would love to work with her again in the future on a larger scale project. **★★★★★ — Anne Maxwell, Nov. 2022** > We hired Cynthia to design a full gut renovation of our 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence in San Francisco. She created new floor plan layouts for our master bath and guest baths, selected all our beautiful finishes and fixtures, designed custom vanities & walk in closets for us, did furniture plans for each space, and selected all the furnishings, bespoke lighting, accessories, drapery, art, and even down to the plants and florals for us so that the interiors can all be cohesive. > > We are finishing our renovation and it is looking so beautiful, serene, elevated, and sophisticated. She worked with the architect, contractors, and fabricators to ensure the designs were implemented as intended, and helped trouble shoot construction issues along the way. We highly recommend her for her great design taste and work ethic, and we are so happy with how the project turned out! **★★★★★ — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography, Sept. 2022** > I am an interior / architectural / real estate photographer who has worked with Cynthia. I was thoroughly impressed to learn how thorough and perfectionist she was on site. She has very good taste of interior designs and she is very friendly, professional and easy to work with as well. It has been fun working with her while documenting the photographs of her design has been precious experiences to me. Anyone should love working with Cynthia as much as I do! **★★★★★ — HU-249963767, March 2022** > I am an Architect in San Francisco, working with Cynthia on a single family house remodel. She has been exceptionally organized and has taken on the "project manager" duties as well as interior designer for this project. There have been many complicated issues that have arisen, and she has helped tremendously with communications with the Owners, Contractor and myself. She has been patient, detailed, thorough and responsive throughout the process. I would love to work with her again on any project. **★★★★★ — David Goltl, March 2022** > Cynthia was pleasant to work with. Knew exactly what she wanted and the questions she asked were direct and focused on what her clients vision. Decision making was quick and I was able to get her order into production in a matter of days. While I am always available to answer any and all questions designers may have, it is always refreshing to work with someone like Cynthia who has a plan and is ready to execute. I am looking forward to working with her on her next project. **★★★★★ — HU-775315323, Feb. 2022** > I have worked with Cynthia for the past couple of years providing the structural design on her projects. It is always a pleasure to work with her. It’s nice to have a designer that I can reach out to with questions and communicates well. She will listen to my suggestions to make projects more budget friendly and work with clients to come up with alternatives to make it beautiful and within construction budget. I highly recommend her as a designer and look forward to continuing our collaboration on many more projects. **★★★★★ — HU-69753517, Feb. 2022** > I am in the home design and remodel industry and have been working with Cynthia for years now. She makes working on projects together so seamless and easy. She comes up with creative ideas and always finds a way to find solutions to the ever evolving landscape of remodeling and design. Her follow up is quick and she is very responsive all the time. I really enjoy working with Cynthia and appreciate how reliable she is. I look forward to many more years of creating beautiful homes for our clients. > > -Keoki Garner **★★★★★ — Kate Reeder, Feb. 2020** > I worked with Cynthia for a total facelift on our San Francisco apartment. We talked though color, style, and she jumped right in with thoughtful, stylish and creative ideas, and when I had new ideas, talked patiently though them. She then kept the work on track, detail clear, and helped source and find all of the contracting -- the apartment looks amazing, she's a total gem and I'd love to work with her again. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Beyer, Feb. 2020** > I highly recommend Cynthia! Not only does Cynthia have excellent taste, she is extremely organized, professional and always patient (I can be indecisive!). A professional through and through! **★★★★★ — Lorena Zalles, Jan. 2020** > I am so happy we hired Cynthia for our Kitchen and Bathroom renovation. She was amazing! > Cynthia has a unique eye for design and truly transformed our home. She is organized, detail-oriented and incredibly creative. She made the renovation process so much smoother by coordinate with consultants/Vendors to ensure thoroughness of scope of work, keeping track of what we needed to buy and when, and was always available when we needed help troubleshooting something. We couldn't have done it without her! **★★★★★ — Brien Bell, Jan. 2020** > I had a very positive experience working with Cynthia. From the beginning, she took the time to understand our aesthetic and project goals and tailored her designs accordingly. I appreciated that she genuinely invited feedback along the way, often showing different options to help us visualize the space. She has great taste and helped elevate our spaces. We ended up with finished rooms that checked all of our boxes and we are still loving them! > > I appreciated Cynthia's strong communication skills and project management. She's responsive via email or phone, and she does a good job of summarizing things along the way (tracking sheets, vendor status, etc.). Cynthia stayed on top of the multitude of suppliers/contractors and ensured they delivered materials and work in line with our project timeline -- it was a relief that we didn't have to make those annoying phone calls to vendors to inquire about the status of things because Cynthia was very proactive in that area. > > All in all, we found Cynthia to be a great designer and partner and are planning to work with her again. **★★★★★ — Danielle Peretore, June 2019** > I can't say enough great things about Cynthia. She has incredible taste, but perhaps more importantly is absolutely wonderful to work with. > > Cynthia remodeled my bathroom into my dream space, both bringing my vision to life and adding awesome additional features I would never have thought of. She was deeply respectful of my budget and yet produced a space that frankly looks twice as expensive as it was. She's a great listener, thoughtful, super-organized and smart; she was consistently responsive and incredibly thorough and detail-oriented. She managed my project from end-to-end, finding the most exceptional contractor I could have asked for and giving him detailed instructions, as well as actively problem-solving every issue that came up. > > I've been recommending Cynthia far and wide, and will continue to do so. I'm already planning to work with her for two more projects as soon as I've saved up. :) **★★★★★ — Stewart Watts, April 2019** > Cynthia is amazing! I worked with Cynthia to design and outfit my company's new headquarters in San Francisco. Before the project, our suite had carpet and some finishes but was largely a blank slate. Cynthia guided us through the multitude of decisions required to finalize the floor plan, the electrical plan, and designs for the working areas, conference rooms, and common areas. > > At the outset, we discussed the high-level aesthetic we wanted for the office, and Cynthia ran with the project from there. Her design proposals had panache and aligned well with our guidance, and she worked with us on substitutions where we wanted to find more value. She was quick to incorporate our feedback and completely reliable in managing the complicated logistics required by our tight timeline. Cynthia put together a beautiful, cohesive environment for our team that is relaxed but professional. We are thrilled with the results, which often elicit compliments from visitors. > > We look forward to working with Cynthia again on our next project! **★★★★★ — Rohan Nadarajah, Jan. 2019** > Cynthia is an experienced and tasteful designer. At our initial meeting, I told her that I liked a minimalist décor style with mid-century modern furniture. She understood what I wanted and, with the little direction I provided, created a design presentation with the elements and finishes I had envisioned. The end result was that my loft style condo was transformed into a brighter and more airy space, with simplicity and understated elegance. > > The remodel included installation of hardwood and tile flooring, refacing of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, and new appliances, furniture, and window treatments. Being extremely organized, Cynthia accommodated my short timeline for visiting the necessary showrooms. She was always respective of my budget, and was open to my ideas but steered me away from the not so good ones. During the design process I emailed her numerous times and she always responded promptly. She was extremely professional and patient when I had second thoughts about things we had discussed, which made for a very comfortable working relationship. I most definitely would like to work with Cynthia again, and highly recommend her. ## Selected projects - [OCEAN BEACH RESIDENCE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-beach-residence-pj-vj~7414541) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 47 - [FOREST HILL RESIDENCE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-hill-residence-pj-vj~7142668) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - [LEXINGTON KITCHEN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lexington-kitchen-pj-vj~7295020) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Marina Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marina-residence-pj-vj~6509845) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 29 - [W Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/w-residence-pj-vj~7142660) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Golden Gate Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/golden-gate-penthouse-pj-vj~7298311) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [SAN FRANCISCO SOMA KITCHEN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-soma-kitchen-pj-vj~7142633) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Nob Hill Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nob-hill-residence-pj-vj~7792564) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Minimal Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minimal-baths-pj-vj~6519108) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 11 - [Noe Valley Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noe-valley-kitchen-pj-vj~6511248) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 18 - [San Francisco Tech Headquarters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-tech-headquarters-pj-vj~6519076) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 24 - [Indiana Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indiana-loft-pj-vj~6512186) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 15 - [SOMA LOFT KITCHEN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soma-loft-kitchen-pj-vj~7834125) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [COLE VALLEY RESIDENCE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cole-valley-residence-pj-vj~7834123) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [MARINA PENTHOUSE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marina-penthouse-pj-vj~7834120) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [LAKESHORE PENTHOUSE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeshore-penthouse-pj-vj~7834131) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [TAHOE RESIDENCE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tahoe-residence-pj-vj~7834128) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cynthia-lananh-pfvwus-pf~1739544640) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1185580261.m3u8?s=31a291096c5dbff09a434b8d49ea2d6824312b2d&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of interior design projects do you specialize in (full-home, single room, remodel support)?** I specialize in full-service residential design, encompassing everything from single-room transformations to comprehensive full-home renovations and new construction projects. I also take on boutique hospitality and select commercial projects, curating personalized interiors that cater to each client's unique lifestyle. **Do you specialize in specific design styles?** My personal aesthetic leans towards clean, minimal, warm, and natural designs, often incorporating texture, clean lines, and a neutral color palette, blending modern silhouettes with classic details. However, I always work closely with clients to curate personalized interiors that perfectly fit their unique lifestyles and preferences. **Do you work with contractors and architects during renovations?** Yes, absolutely. I work closely with all project consultants, including contractors and architects, throughout the design and construction phases. My goal is to ensure that every design detail is meticulously implemented onsite, resulting in a beautifully cohesive and well-executed interior. **Do you manage the project through installation and styling?** Yes, I manage the entire project from conceptual design through to the final installation and styling. This includes selecting furnishings, lighting, art, and accessories, and working closely with all consultants to ensure every design element is perfectly implemented onsite for a cohesive and beautiful result. **Do you work on luxury or high-end homes?** Yes, I have extensive experience working on high-end residences, as well as boutique hospitality and commercial projects. My background includes working with top architecture and interior design firms in San Francisco and New York City, where I honed my skills in creating sophisticated and luxurious interiors. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-19.*