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address: "34 Woodward, San Francisco, California 94103, United States"
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# Applegate Tran Interiors

Original Houzz profile: [Applegate Tran Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/applegate-tran-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1862367444)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Tiburon, Los Altos Hills, Woodside, Monte Sereno, Marin City, Belvedere, Belvedere Tiburon, Boston, Hawaii, New York
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 5 Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 100,000 Ideabook Saves

The award-winning team of Vernon Applegate and Gioi Tran combines over 20 years of residential interior design practice in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Boston, and New York City with international projects in Asia.

VERNON APPLEGATE was educated at The University of the Arts, in Philadelphia, where he received a B.S. in Architectural Studies, and has completed additional coursework through the University of California. He has worked with several notable interiors design firms in Los Angeles and San Francisco prior to opening ATI.

GIOI TRAN is a strong creative force influencing many distinct fields. He has a long-standing passion for fine arts and dance, but has built his career in the design field. He received a B.S. in Interior Design from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and in 1999, with Vernon Applegate, established Applegate Tran Interiors a San Francisco based firm specializing in residential design with projects in France, New York, Hawaii, Panama City, and Vietnam. In 2007, Gioi launched a furniture line manufacturer that is now represented in San Francisco, Chicago, and Los Angeles. His current project is a lighting line soon to be featured at Sloan Miyasato.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Floor Plans
- Entry Design
- Custom Furniture
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- House Plans
- Art Selection
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Home Staging
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Alameda
- Palo Alto
- Los Gatos
- Saratoga
- Tiburon
- Los Altos Hills
- Woodside
- Monte Sereno
- Marin City
- Belvedere
- Belvedere Tiburon
- Boston
- Hawaii
- New York

### Typical Job Cost

$150,000 - 3 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Applegate Tran Interiors |
| Address | 34 Woodward, San Francisco, California 94103, United States |
| Phone | (415) 487-1241 |
| Website | http://www.applegatetran.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 2436 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Applegate-Tran-Interiors-Inc-283386861801432/
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com
- Blog — https://www.applegatetran.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Applegate Tran Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/applegate-tran-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1862367444)
- **Website:** http://www.applegatetran.com
- **Phone:** (415) 487-1241

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- ASID Awards of Distinction

- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [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 — 20 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 40.0
- Value: 40.0

### Reviews

**★★★★ — User, Oct. 2020**

> Applegate completed a substantial design project on my condo. Although I did not end up executing on their designs, I would recommend them for talent and creativity. The only disappointing aspect of our engagement is that the entirety of my retainer was not refunded.

**★★★★★ — Adeeni Design Group, Feb. 2019**

> I have known Gioi and Vernon for more than a decade.  They are highly skilled interior designers who create inviting and exuberant spaces.  Their interiors perfectly balance a clean modern approach with warmth and artistry, and their color palettes are always unexpected.  As a colleague I am an admirer of not only their work, but also their exemplary characters.  I know that any potential client can be entirely confident in their design as well as integrity.

**★★★★★ — Khrome Studios, March 2017**

> I am sure we have already said how unbelievably talented the Applegate Tran Team is, but it is time for an update.... 2017, Gioi created the most stunning home for a wildly brilliant client.  He made the impossible possible, and although it's a slow go, it will be all he envisions.  Kudos and respect for this talent,   We can't wait to see this current project in a magazine.!  xo Team ATI!  Your the best,

**★★★★★ — itsyu, Nov. 2014**

> We highly recommend Applegate Tran Interiors.
>
> During the selection process, we interviewed several interior design firms.  Applegate Tran stood out because of Gioi's focus on interior architecture, not just interior decoration; many of his prior projects matched the contemporary direction we wanted; and, the entire team was enthusiastic and skillful.
>
> Our new home project has been under construction for the past year and Gioi's vision is taking shape.  His influences including framing suggestions, materials selection, decorative elements, and built-in components are all contributing to create an environment that is exactly what we sought.  His design input has been creative and challenging, but always collaborative.  While he will happily make recommendations, he always listens and accommodates our input.  Gioi takes immense pride in his projects and wants to deliver the best possible product, making us very satisfied clients.

**★★★★★ — Deniece Duscheone Design, Nov. 2014**

> I have worked with Applegate Tran Interiors on many projects over the past 15 years, and I am constantly surprised by not only the quality of their work and attention to detail. I am also always taken by the depth of their imagination and capacity of translating great design into reality for the aspirations of their clients. I would highly recommend them and I look forward to the next one!

**★★★★★ — Juxta Interior, Sept. 2014**

> The best company I've ever worked  with! Gioi and Vernon are very professional yet friendly. They are very versatile, in fact that they also own Poliform San Francisco Showroom and has their lighting line which are currently displayed in Sloan Miyasato gallery.

**★★★★★ — James D. Rogers, Builder, Aug. 2014**

> Applegate Tran was brought into a project that I had designed and was in production. Their involvement with the finishes and interior design took the project to an exceptional level. I was extremely impressed with their knowledge of wood veneers and the incorporation and arrangement of double islands in an Asian-inspired kitchen. They were extremely accommodating and great with our clients. My collaboration with Vernon and Goi was a pleasure with the final product being modern, imaginative and understated.

**★★★★★ — Liz Mullaney, Aug. 2014**

> I have nothing but great respect for Gioi Tran and his staff.  As a homeowner, I have worked with several designers in the past.  Out of all,  I found them to be the true natural talent.  Not only are they designers, but I would consider them artists as well.  Not only are they fun to work with, they are extremely efficient and professional.  They take the time and listen to you.  They want to know you and your lifestyle.  They take that information and create the most amazing, beautiful, and functional rooms.  They are also talented in architecture.  For example, they were able to create a breakfast nook by one simple suggestion that I was skeptical about and couldn't picture.  Now, it  is my absolute favorite room!   Love Applegate Tran and his team and look forward to more future projects together!

**★★★★★ — rickmlnto, July 2014**

> For the past two years we have been working with Gioi Tran from Applegate Tran Interiors on a major home remodel.  We have never worked with such an accomplished and brilliant designer.  We originally consulted Gioi for our interior designing but were pleasantly surprised and thoroughly impressed with his breadth of knowledge about architecture and construction as well.  He provided innovative ideas regarding the remodel construction that ultimately provided the palette for his design plan.  He listened to us and fully understood our style and artistic sensibilities.  He seamlessly blended a modern flair with a contemporary foundation.  Gioi was so easy to work with and his dedication to his clients is unparalleled.  He showed a commitment to us and the project that went beyond his contracted time.  We highly recommend Gioi Tran for any project needing a fresh creative perspective and exquisite styling.

**★★★★★ — jqtosf, July 2014**

> For the past two years, we have been working with Gioi Tran from Applegate Tran Interiors on a major home remodel.  We have never worked with such an accomplished and brilliant designer.  We originally consulted Gioi for our interior designing but were pleasantly surprised and thoroughly impressed with his breadth of knowledge about architecture and construction as well.  He provided
> innovative ideas regarding the remodel construction that ultimately provided the palette for his design plan.  He listened to us and fully understood our style and artistic sensibilities.  He seamlessly blended a modern flair with a contemporary foundation.
>
> Gioi was so easy to work with and his dedication to his clients isunparalleled.  He showed a commitment to us and the project that went beyond his contracted time.  We highly recommend Gioi Tran for any project needing a fresh creative perspective and exquisite styling.

**★★★★★ — Murals and Decorative Painting by Shannon Geis, May 2014**

> Applegate Tran are so ahead of their time!  They did the graffiti art on the wall in the showcase house years ago,  And, now people are asking me to do their kids names in graffiti on their boys walls now in 2014.  1AMSF finally has opened, and the SF arts commission is trying to make SF a street art destination.  I love that they took this bold risk at a showcase house before it was hip, and I hope we see something similar at next years!

**★★★★★ — jamiemooresf, June 2013**

> Gioi Tran and Vernon Applegate are a joy to work with!  This is a firm that totally gets it.  They are wonderful talented designers and has so many resources to get things exactly right. Interior design is more than choosing a couch, paint samples, and wallpaper. This dynamic duo are interior architects.  They can take a plain jane condo, loft, flat, or single family and turn it into a truly remarkable space. A space called home.

## Selected projects

- [San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2020](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-decorator-showcase-2020-pj-vj~6373526)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: In the 2020 Decorator Showcase we designed the living room where “Random Nature Meets Balanced Geometry”. For this study, art was the driving aesthetic force, grounded in a backdrop influenced by the natural and weathered beauty of the Northern California coast.
- [Los Gatos Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-gatos-kitchen-pj-vj~6295869)
  - Location: Los Gatos, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Los Gatos Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-gatos-residence-pj-vj~1106656)
  - Location: Los Gatos, CA
  - Photos: 23
- [Russian Hills Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/russian-hills-residence-pj-vj~1776401)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Portola Valley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portola-valley-pj-vj~173120)
  - Location: Portola Valley, CA
  - Photos: 16
- [Danville Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/danville-project-pj-vj~2936603)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Orinda Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orinda-residence-pj-vj~116387)
  - Location: Orinda, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Tahoe Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tahoe-residence-pj-vj~2988634)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Pacific Heights 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-heights-2-pj-vj~105925)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Ocean Front](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-front-pj-vj~4325)
  - Location: Diamond Head, HI
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: “I wanted the home to mimic a resort, but with informal interiors and a contemporary, tropical architectural style,” Stone was used liberally throughout the home; we chose a honed travertine. “In the different areas of the house, an array of finishes for the stone, from brushed or tumbled to polished or honed,” most of the countertops throughout the house are granite, and the exterior beams are covered in rough-hewn Hawaiian coral stone.
- [Southern California Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southern-california-home-pj-vj~478474)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Showcasing a before & after of our Atherton Project.
- [San Francisco Downtown Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-downtown-loft-pj-vj~4310)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: The clients chose this property located in an historical building of San Francisco for the view and the wonderful feeling of a real loft living. Their desire to create a sophisticated environment while maintaining the loft details was a key element in the overall design concept. The challenge was to recapture the elegance and beauty of the building while maintaining the urban loft space that first attracted them to the space. Loft design is all about open plan and scale. However, by opening the…
- [Project During Progress](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/project-during-progress-pj-vj~118670)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Seacliff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seacliff-pj-vj~67126)
  - Location: Seacliff, CA
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Entertainment home for lots of friends and family. The style is a reflection of the client’s personality and personal taste. The client has an amazing personality who is vibrant and stylish in every way. So the approach to create something modern and bold with sculptural elements and layering exotic textures and pattern. There is no definitive style that can be describes in one word, it is a mix of elements mentioned that creates something unique. Client wanted her home to reflect her personal s…
- [Bold Statements](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-statements-pj-vj~321065)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-pj-vj~462964)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Upper West Side Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-west-side-apartment-pj-vj~331652)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Modern Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-rustic-pj-vj~289703)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [2011 Marin Showcase Home in Belvedere](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2011-marin-showcase-home-in-belvedere-pj-vj~67124)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Master Bedroom Suite Contemporary design details like and aubergine day bed and a two tone wood bed frame anchor the master bedroom creating a serene dwelling for relaxation.The design is subtle and simplistic yet layered with textures.
- [Russian Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/russian-hills-pj-vj~1034376)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 55 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/applegate-tran-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1862367444)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154501889/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas
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- [Harlan Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4029330/list/harlan-residence) — 23 ideas
- [Caesar Stone showroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4029610/list/caesar-stone-showroom) — 10 ideas
- [Hueberscherwlin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5523923/list/hueberscherwlin) — 1 idea
- [Anand](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5449659/list/anand) — 1 idea
- [Ho Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4029633/list/ho-residence) — 3 ideas
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- [Panama](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3610696/list/panama) — 10 ideas
- [Maui House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4080558/list/maui-house) — 4 ideas
- [To Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4039868/list/to-residence) — 1 idea
- [Art for Chess](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4029824/list/art-for-chess) — 1 idea
- [Modern Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4029150/list/modern-homes) — 2 ideas

[See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/applegatetraninteriors)

## Community Q&A

**Q: what type of flooring is used in the room with 2 couches?** *(in Photo Questions)*

what type of flooring is used in the room with 2 couches facing each other?

A: Wide planks oak flooring.

**Q: Love the armchairs!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please tell me the brand of these orange armchairs? LOVE!

A: The chairs are called Palo Alto Lounge chairs.  They were upholstered in an orange fabric

**Q: Where is the hood range from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The hood is custom made by the home owner

**Q: where are the iron legs on the island from** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love the details in this kitchen..where did you get the iron legs on the island from?  I would love to purchase them.

A: The iron legs were custom made by the homeowner

**Q: what brand is the pizza oven?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What brand is the pizza oven, is it a kit?  Thanks

A: The oven was made by the homeowner

**Q: Where can I purchase the legs on the island?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: They were custom made by the homeowner

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*