--- title: "Rochelle Silberman Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/rochelle-silberman-design-pfvwus-pf~1862368640 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1862368640.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Rochelle Silberman Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7713bb330388d139_5386-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "El Cerrito, California 94530, United States" latitude: 37.9156 longitude: -122.2985 phone: "(415) 971-8998" website: http://www.rochellesilbermandesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 94 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Rochelle Silberman Design Original Houzz profile: [Rochelle Silberman Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/rochelle-silberman-design-pfvwus-pf~1862368640) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** El Cerrito, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Martinez, Benicia, Hercules, El Cerrito, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Emeryville, Piedmont, Tiburon, North Richmond, Crockett, East Richmond Heights, Belvedere, Port Costa, Belvedere Tiburon - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves From an early age, I developed and interest in design. I was surrounded by friends and family that pursued the arts, dabbled in antiques, and exposed me to New York's world class museums which kindled my lifelong interest in design and architecture. My studies at the Rhode Island School of Design enabled me to bring all of my interests together into one discipline. I received a BFA in Interior Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture. Afterwards, I traveled throughout Europe to experience the great architectural landmarks that I had studied. I began my design career in New York and after six years, moved my career to the Bay Area where I have lived for over 25 years. I have a depth of design experience in Commercial, Residential and Design/Build projects: each informs the other. I've been involved in a wide variety of project types throughout my career from a concert hall in Japan to a chef's kitchen in Marin. Over the past 30+ years, whether designing large gracious homes or charming cottages in the East Bay, San Francisco and Marin, my desire to work with people in transforming their homes has brought me to where I am today. I am passionate about design and I thrive on fulfilling the unique perspective of each individual client. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom 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 - Floor Plans - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - House Plans - Art Selection - Closet Design - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Sustainable Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Custom Beds - Decluttering - Kitchen Remodeling - Remodeling ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Richmond - Martinez - Benicia - Hercules - El Cerrito - Albany - Orinda - Moraga - Emeryville - Piedmont - Tiburon - North Richmond - Crockett - East Richmond Heights - Belvedere - Port Costa - Belvedere Tiburon ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Rochelle Silberman Design | | Address | El Cerrito, California 94530, United States | | Phone | (415) 971-8998 | | Website | http://www.rochellesilbermandesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 94 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — www.rochellesilbermandesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Rochelle Silberman Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/rochelle-silberman-design-pfvwus-pf~1862368640) - **Website:** http://www.rochellesilbermandesign.com - **Phone:** (415) 971-8998 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Amy A. Alper, Architect, Nov. 2016** > Rochelle and I have worked on a number of projects together over the last few years. Rochelle is a true collaborator, bridging the transitions between architectural concept, client needs, client budget and timeless design. > Her relationships with Vendors and knowledge of product lines is also a great benefit to working with her! **★★★★★ — sandra bacskai, Oct. 2016** > Rochelle is truly an expert in her field. She is patient, creative, and listens well working to exceed the expectations of her clients. She has given me many great ideas to transform my space and I appreciate her professionalism. She is flexible and able to stay within budget. **★★★★★ — newhouse171, Oct. 2016** > We hired Rochelle to design a fireplace for our great room. She did a wonderful job helping us figure out what we wanted, and made the whole process very easy. She is very pleasant to work with, talented and detail orientated. We love the way our project turned out! We highly recommend her and are looking forward to working with her again. **★★★★★ — jkirsch67, Oct. 2016** > Rochelle designed our new kitchen, helped us choose a contractor, and facilitated the process through conclusion. She had great ideas, sometimes building on our concepts, and other times coming up with ideas we had not envisioned, including ways not just to renew our kitchen, but also enlarge the space without adding to the house's footprint. Two years later, our kitchen still feels fresh and new, and guests constantly compliment it. **★★★★★ — Lisa Lynn, Oct. 2016** > We love Rochelle Silberman design! The kitchen/laundry/half bath area of our home was in desperate need of a mini makeover and while we managed to select paint color ourselves, we were perplexed about how to update the lighting. Rochelle came in and quickly determined which style of lighting would compliment not only the rooms themselves but the design of the rest of the house. She provided us with several selections to choose from and even brought examples over to further illustrate for us how the finished project would look. She is so easy to work with and has a natural eye for design. We are very happy with the way our area update turned out and look forward to working with her again in the very near future...we have more updating to do! **★★★★★ — terribella, Oct. 2016** > I have worked with Rochelle over the years as a consultant. She has had great ideas for my interior/exterior as I have completed small budget remodels. She always designs with a collaborative spirit and is extremely fun to work with. She has a lot of great ideas and is generous with resources. She is talented, creative, and very enthusiastic. **★★★★★ — eliseorder, Sept. 2016** > Rochelle Silberman Design worked with my elderly mother to design an updated and accessible bathroom that included a walk-in tub and open layout. Rochelle was involved in all aspects of the project from design to working with the contractor. Her design aesthetic is broad and she listened to my mom’s wishes and needs and responded with a design that is both beautiful and functional. My mom loved working with Rochelle! Rochelle clearly communicated every step in the process and the project was completed on time and on budget. I highly recommend Rochelle Silberman Design and can’t wait to work with her on another design and remodel project! **★★★★★ — rebeccalouiseblack, Sept. 2016** > I called Rochelle Silberman after seeing her portfolios on Houzz. I had really I lost faith in my contractor at that point. Rochelle was amazing! In our first 2 hour session, she analyzed our kitchen remodel plans and suggested some changes. I was completely impressed by her experience and stellar design sensibility. Later, she designed a lighting plan for our living/dining room that includes the possibility of more fixtures (boxes set in attic space) so that the design be easily shifted to include a chandelier. She is a superstar--professional and attuned to budget, responsive and committed to any project she takes on, no matter how big or small. Since our project, I have recommended her to friends who also really enjoy the great changes she's making to their interior design and the ideas she has for their future remodel. **★★★★★ — Laurel Bray-Hanin, Sept. 2016** > Remodeled 1938 kitchen, powder room and laundry room into a beautiful and functional modern kitchen and full bathroom. Designer Silberman is a master designer, taking three small spaces and creating a large kitchen with views of the Bay Bridge along with a large full bathroom. The layout of the kitchen is efficient and beautiful. Silberman payed attention to every detail such as the location of the compost drawer in relation to where the prep would happen. Her one-of-a-kind design of the island allowed us to maximize the island space while not overwhelming the kitchen space. Her suggestions for finishes and other materials was really appreciated and showed her depth of experience working with a wide variety of materials. Our project was done on time and within the budget. I highly recommend this designer. **★★★★★ — Laurie Weatherford, Sept. 2016** > Rochelle has an impeccable eye for design and attention to detail and is extremely well organized and professional. Her technical expertise, clear communication and keen ability to interpret the client's vision and requirements all while keeping the project on budget and time, makes for a seamless design process. Rochelle brings a thoughtfulness and skill to each design endeavor. **★★★★★ — krisblk, Sept. 2016** > Rochelle did a fantastic job for us as designer, architectural planner, and construction manager. She has an excellent eye for style and design. Having her act as the construction manager for the remodel process was a huge help in keeping things on time and within budget. Her eye for detail was crucial to the overall success of the execution of our project. **★★★★★ — orders6130, Sept. 2016** > What fun it was to work with Rochelle Silberman! She's very pragmatic, worked with our budget (and taught us how to), found us contractors (her tile guy is just fabulous, and that was so important), and stayed with us through the whole process. She has tons of experience, and gave us good reasons to do this, but not that. The end result was a beautiful and functional bathroom. > > After we finished our main bathroom, we moved on to a lower budget, smaller bathroom, For that, Rochelle consulted on an as-needed basis, via email and phone, and provided resources, contacts, and best of all, her informed opinion. Again, a successful outcome. > > Rochelle's design eye is spot-on, as is her understanding of context. In this case, we remodeled the bathrooms in preparation to sell the house. She sent us back to the drawing board at least once, reminding us that the bathroom has to have universal appeal if it is to help sell the house. So my Mexican-themed bathroom went out the window, which was a good thing. > > More recently, Rochelle provided color consultation for interior painting, again in preparation for sale. She came over with four or five color sample books, each with samples that were about 6" x 6" -- big enough to really see the colors. So far, we've only painted the bedroom, but I like it! > > Rochelle's also fun to be with. She's very, very competent, yet modest. She tells great, funny anecdotes. She's professional. ## Selected projects - [Napa Golf Course Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/napa-golf-course-retreat-pj-vj~6722998) - Location: Napa, CA - Photos: 21 - Description: A 1970’s ranch home which was sited adjacent to the beautiful views of a Napa golf course and beyond was the perfect home for our Clients to downsize to. The existing perimeter footprint of the house remained and all of the rooms reorganized to create better functionality and flow. The roof over the open living/dining room was reframed adding a sloped ceiling and band of clearstory windows which brings light and volume into the room. A new dormer window at the entry adds drama and creates a sens… - [Historic Grand Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-grand-home-pj-vj~2618591) - Location: Ross, CA - Photos: 13 - [East Bay Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-bay-kitchen-pj-vj~1969902) - Location: El Cerrito, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: FEATURED ON HOUZZ KITCHEN OF THE WEEK: This traditional home contained an outdated kitchen, eating area, powder room, pantry and laundry area. The spaces were reconfigured so that the kitchen occupied all of the space. What was once an opening into an under utilized hallway, became a pantry closet. A full bathroom was tucked behind the pantry into space from the breezeway. Peter Lyons photography - [Houzz Kitchen of The Week](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/houzz-kitchen-of-the-week-pj-vj~2114167) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This East Bay Kitchen project was selected to be Houzz Kitchen of the Week. - [Oakland Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-hills-pj-vj~1985208) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Though built in the 90's, this home needed some updating. The first order of business was to remove a beam in the kitchen so that the entire kitchen could be open towards the view. Existing wood floors were replaced and stair railings were brought up to code. The master bath was reconfigured so that a large shower and walk in bathtub could be accommodated. Finishes were lightened up and wood paneled walls were removed throughout the home to create a clean palette. - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~1462316) - Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Photos: 7 - [Marin Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marin-elegance-pj-vj~539402) - Location: Ross, CA - Photos: 11 - [Sebastopol Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sebastopol-hills-pj-vj~3953732) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Working in collaboration with Architect Amy A. Alper, the interiors of this new home for a young family, was an extension of the architecture. The main floor is an open floor plan with many of the kitchen appliances visually hidden away in an adjoining pantry. The materials palette is light and natural with touches of modern graphics and a nod to Scandinavian design as expressed in the flooring, light fixtures and furnishings. The floors are recycled bleached oak planks, concrete patterned tiles… - [El Cerrito Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/el-cerrito-transitional-pj-vj~1042546) - Location: El Cerrito, California - Photos: 7 - Description: An active family desired an up to date kitchen that was light and spacious with improved functionality. A bump in the room that contained a large water heater and the furnace was eliminated by installing an on-demand hot water system and relocating the furnace to the attic. Enough space was now available for an island, pantry, and efficient mudroom with a stacked washer and dryer. New windows and doors, along with LED lighting and durable materials added to the comfort of the room. Custom stainl… - [Oakland Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-modern-pj-vj~2107465) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 5 - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fireplaces-pj-vj~1515619) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 3 - [Misc. Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/misc-bathrooms-pj-vj~1985222) - Location: El Cerrito, CA - Photos: 5 - [Arlington Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-heights-pj-vj~852202) - Location: El Cerrito, CA - Photos: 6 - [Berkeley Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-hills-pj-vj~2308115) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 3 - [Family Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-bathroom-pj-vj~5616646) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/rochelle-silberman-design-pfvwus-pf~1862368640) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*