--- title: "StudioBARON Design + Staging — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studiobaron-design-staging-pfvwus-pf~2013360551 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2013360551.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "StudioBARON Design + Staging" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/eea37dcb08d328bc_0669-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "188 Cypress Place, Sausalito, California 94965, United States" latitude: 37.8685 longitude: -122.5091 phone: "(415) 699-4244" website: http://studiobaron.net rating: 5 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 177 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # StudioBARON Design + Staging Original Houzz profile: [StudioBARON Design + Staging](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studiobaron-design-staging-pfvwus-pf~2013360551) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Sausalito, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, San Rafael, Novato, Tahoe, Mill Valley, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Kentfield, Sausalito, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, North Richmond, Marin City, Sleepy Hollow, Ross, Belvedere, Fairfax, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, San Geronimo, Nicasio, Belvedere Tiburon, Connecticut, Forest Knolls, Greenbrae, Lagunitas, New York, San Quentin - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves StudioBARON DESIGN delivers compelling, dynamic spaces, tailored to your real life, wherever you live, work, host, or play. A full-service interior design and lifestyle studio, we’re known for work that hits the sweet spot where coastal meets cosmopolitan. We listen first, then help navigate our clients through a world of possibilities fundamentally richer than what they might envision on their own. We insist on rigorous attention to detail, consistent and transparent communication, and full project- management skills as we bring ideas to life. You'll benefit from our long-standing relationships with artisans, workrooms, fabricators and vendors, which allow us to carefully match your priorities, timeline and budget. Philosophically, we aspire to blend the wisdom of an experienced advisor with the heartfelt honesty of a trusted friend, leaving room for serendipity along the way. We are excited to partner with you and look forward to building a collaborative work relationship. “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." – — William Morris ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Closet Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Sustainable Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Downsizing - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Custom Table - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Attic Conversion - Custom Beds - Decluttering - Custom Storage - Garage Storage - Kitchen Remodeling - Short-and long-term rentals Air ### Areas Served - San Francisco - San Rafael - Novato - Tahoe - Mill Valley - Larkspur - San Anselmo - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Corte Madera - Tiburon - Kentfield - Sausalito - Lucas Valley-Marinwood - North Richmond - Marin City - Sleepy Hollow - Ross - Belvedere - Fairfax - Lagunitas-Forest Knolls - Woodacre - Bolinas - Stinson Beach - Muir Beach - San Geronimo - Nicasio - Belvedere Tiburon - Connecticut - Forest Knolls - Greenbrae - Lagunitas - New York - San Quentin ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 500,000 Each project has its own parameters in terms of cost, timeline and appropriateness of design solutions. Project Minimum: $10,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | StudioBARON Design + Staging | | Address | 188 Cypress Place, Sausalito, California 94965, United States | | Phone | (415) 699-4244 | | Website | http://studiobaron.net | | License Number | JH 100 167348 | | Followers on Houzz | 177 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/studiobaron\_design/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/studiobaron/ - Blog — calendly.com/linda-152 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [StudioBARON Design + Staging](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studiobaron-design-staging-pfvwus-pf~2013360551) - **Website:** http://studiobaron.net - **Phone:** (415) 699-4244 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - SFDC Studio Designer program /Invited to participate in SF Showcase - Volunteer at Make it Home Bay Area - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 18 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Julie Leitzell, Dec. 2018** > Linda is a true artist when it comes to creating a stylish, yet warm environment that sells my listings! If you are looking for cookie-cutter staging with furniture that you see everywhere else, look elsewhere. Linda provides a custom look for each home at a reasonable price. **Comment from StudioBARON Design + Staging:** > Julie, Thanks for your kind words. I am glad you find value in what we do. We try always to highlight each property’s unique attributes, so we deliver a more custom, elevated design in our staging work. It has been a pleasure developing a professional working relationship with you this year. You are a consummate professional, and I look forward to staging more of your listings in 2019. **★★★★★ — Bob & Pat Ravasio Real Estate of Coldwell Banker, Dec. 2018** > Linda and her associates did a great staging job for us. It was a 1923 cottage in fairly original condition, but Linda’s appreciation for the vintage lines and craftsmanship of the home was apparent in her vintage staging. It was fun, low key, high quality and best of all, I’m sure the house sold for top dollar because of Linda’s great eye and top quality decorative items. **Comment from StudioBARON Design + Staging:** > Pat and Bob Ravasio: Thanks for your kind words above about working with us. It was a dream project for sure! I fell hard for this sweet vintage bungalow, and really did have a blast furnishing it for you. It was an honor to work with Ravasio Real Estate! I am grateful to you for tasking STUDIOBARON with this gem, and for trusting us to work our magic.... Extra perk: Neighbors came out of the woodwork to check it out, and tell us their own stories about the property, and one of them, I believe, became the buyer! **★★★★★ — Ashley Bewick, Oct. 2018** > Linda did an absolutely incredible job on our house! It was amazing to see the transformation and the difference a well decorated house makes. Her team was efficient and professional and worked under very tight timelines. I would definitely recommend Linda and will be using her to do our next house! **Comment from StudioBARON Design + Staging:** > Ashley, you have a beautiful home, and it was a pleasure to stage it for you. Thank you for such kind words about my team. They rock! Could not have done it without them. And, when you are ready, cannot wait to dive in on your stunning new property in Sonoma! **★★★★★ — ELIZABETH M, Aug. 2018** > Linda is a marvel. She walked into my modest little condo and within 30 minutes, laid out a plan that was utterly inspiring, but still within my budget. It would have taken me years to figure out what she was able to visualize within minutes.... like knocking out one cabinet could bring in tons of natural light with an unobstructed view of the garden. Linda also took the time to educate me about using quality materials as well as where to splurge vs. where to be frugal. I have to say Linda was not only the brilliant designer of my remodel, but my biggest cheerleader. I am so grateful to her for elevating my space beyond my wildest expectations. **★★★★★ — HU-610484936, Aug. 2018** > Linda at StudioBaron Design will be your greatest creative ally! Gifted with a beautiful visual aesthetic and poetic attention to detail, Linda is an incredibly creative problem solver with a great eye for sumptuous color, texture, and design. Resourceful, inventive, and mindful of my budget, she elegantly transformed my guest apartment into a warm, inviting space. **Comment from StudioBARON Design + Staging:** > Thank you so much. Being appreciated for what we do just never gets old... It was such fun helping you repurpose your space as an AirBnB, and helping you uncover a little extra pocket change! Change is good. Especially combined with collaborative creative energy **★★★★★ — Florence Livingston Interiors, LLC, March 2018** > Linda is a creative force with a lovely sense of design, unique aesthetic and clear vision. As a colleague and industry peer, I value her opinion, creativity and ideas and enjoy collaborating with her. Her work is full of interesting details and balanced mix of elements and colors. To top it off, she is a bright, professional and lovely person and I always look forward to connecting with her. **★★★★★ — D Thomas, Oct. 2017** > I chose Linda to work with after struggling with a small awkward living room space in a 1908 Victorian styled home. I wanted the home to feel modern and elegant without fighting the Victorian touches that already existed. I was referred through friend who used her for a small project in her own home. Linda created a floor plan along with very specific measurements of pieces so that I would not choose furniture that swallowed up my room. She helped me with recovering furniture, creating custom window treatments, selecting tile and the overall design. > Linda is an experienced designer and with many connections in Marin and San Francisco. She has a great eye and her creative process involves being flexible with things that needed to be in the room. > I had definite opinions of what I liked and did not like and she worked well with my style. I really appreciated how attentive she was to my questions and just getting back to me. That was a key issue for me when choosing a designer. I wish I could say that I stayed on budget but sadly my tastes and my budget were not always in synch. > Since the project has finished , my family has used the room a lot more and we all really enjoy being the space. I always gets compliments when we entertain. I definitely recommend Linda. **Comment from StudioBARON Design + Staging:** > We are so happy to hear that you and your family really enjoy being in the room ! We really enjoyed collaborating with you to help elevate and pull together your already sophisticated and polished vision for your new home. Loved your fun spirit and willingness to take some creative risks. The rewards were big: The new fireplace really anchors the space, and the IKAT print works great to bring a more contemporary vibe. But finding and reinventing those vintage chairs definitely wins my award for favorite furniture piece this year! Thank you for this opportunity. We appreciate this recommendation! **★★★★★ — vonbernetta, Oct. 2017** > We've worked with Linda on several home and garden/studio projects and she and her StudioBARON team are fantastic to work with. Linda has an amazing eye for design and color and she she works quickly to develop and implement magazine-worthy spaces for you. We recently downsized and have been impressed with Linda's ability to come up with creative solutions to the many "problem areas" of our home. Linda is creative and flexible but also has a strong business and project management background. We appreciated Linda's help with developing a realistic budget and helping us to prioritize what's most important. She and her team attend to every little detail! We cannot wait to see what StudioBARON comes up with for our new kitchen and patio space in 2018. **Comment from StudioBARON Design + Staging:** > Thank you for your kind words about our team. We were delighted to collaborate with you on your latest project, and always driven to re-earn your appreciation! We are so excited to be working with you and your lovely family again, this time on a wonderful kitchen and patio space, so it'll be ready to use by next summer ! **★★★★★ — nljudson, Oct. 2017** > We are working with Studio Baron on a kitchen design and cannot sing their praises highly enough. Linda Baron is exceptional at distilling the vast amount of resources out there into a comprehensive design plan that is unique, completely in tune with what we are looking for, and perfectly in line with budgeting considerations. She has exceptional vision and creativity and was able to move the design from my wishes to drawing board to actual project flawlessly, with incredible end results. I cannot imagine doing my kitchen without her!! I am happy to recommend Studio Baron. It has been a joy working with them. **Comment from StudioBARON Design + Staging:** > nljudson: Thank you and Likewise! It has been a completely rewarding experience to work with such a wonderful family and help make your ideas a reality. We so appreciate working with clients who are willing to be nudged out of their comfort zone, and trust us to hold their vision, while making sure each of the details line up, within your timeline and budget, for a beautiful, livable outcome you'll love to live with for years to come! **★★★★★ — Karen Berg, Oct. 2017** > I'd seen and admired the work of StudioBARON Design in a couple of local, Marin county homes. Both of these homeowners raved about Linda's talent and creative, solution-oriented ideas so I scheduled a meeting. After viewing her portfolio I fell in love with her unique style and passion for design, so immediately hired her to stage my rental property that had been quietly sitting on the market for two months. Linda went right to work, taking care of everything and making this effortless on my part. She was happy to incorporate pieces I already owned with those from her own studio. When I returned from a business trip I was amazed at the results! Within one hour of posting my new ad, the calls and emails started to arrive. I leased the house within a matter of days! I trusted Linda to work her magic and it paid off big-time. My only regret is not hiring her sooner. Thank you, StudioBARON Design! **Comment from StudioBARON Design + Staging:** > Dear Karen: After our staging, I think we were at least as excited as you were to see all the great responses roll in! We appreciate that you put your trust in us to produce a great result for you. Thank you for reaching out! Honestly, it was super fun and satisfying to be able to turn around a project in a few days for a change, rather than a few months (or a year)! That rental cottage is adorable, if someone had not grabbed it, I woulda been tempted to book it myself as a getaway! Would love to work with you again. **★★★★★ — matthew1018, Feb. 2013** > StudioBaron has done a number of jobs for me - living room, child's bedroom, kitchen consulting - and all of it has been outstanding, from design to conception. StudioBaron was able to come up with creative plans while being mindful of budget. And do it with the utmost professionalism and care from start to finish. The projects came in on time, on budget and on point as far as what I wanted. I could not be happier with the end result and would be happy to recommend StudioBaron to any of my friends. **★★★★★ — Laurie Soldmann, Jan. 2013** > Love working with Linda Baron! She is very creative and always amazes me with what she comes up with. Linda is always pushing herself to come up with the best design possible. She is a perfectionist! **Comment from StudioBARON Design + Staging:** > Awww thanks, Laurie! It's easier when you have a dream team like you and your fab sewers supporting us!! ## Selected projects - [Main Bedroom Suite and Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/main-bedroom-suite-and-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~6461319) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Kitchen : Bleu Cool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-bleu-cool-pj-vj~2592734) - Location: Corte Madera, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: The overall mood : ethereal, light, floaty, set by a materials Palette of a soft blue sky wrapped in fog. Cabs painted with catalyzed conversion varnish and satin finish the color of clouds, Counters will be clean honed marble with slight veining. Sink is undermounted. Graphic backsplash, 12" overlapping circles of thassos azul marble mosaic running 11 feet high will be a featured design element.. Lighting pendant is custom by designer, made in Italy. A 1/4" band of Stainless steel has been inla… - [Guest Bathroom luxe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-bathroom-luxe-pj-vj~5421745) - Location: Kentfield, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: We were tasked with renovating an existing guest bathroom and turning into a Wowza statement powder room, using rich, artisanal finishes, yet simple materials. Wallpaper was a must. How'd we do? - [Guest Cottage: Farmhouse Modern /AirBnB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-cottage-farmhouse-modern-airbnb-pj-vj~2455466) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - Description: Turning a conventional garage into a high-end, hipster AirBnB listing with hot tub just outside San Francisco, in outdoorsy Marin County, the 'gateway' to wine country. We now specialize in consultations to help clients convert existing spaces in their home to realize potential in the short-term (VRBO or AirBnB) rental market - [Living room: Downsized Luxe in Larkspur](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-downsized-luxe-in-larkspur-pj-vj~2592801) - Location: Larkspur, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: A couple who had just downsized contacted us to help define the common spaces in their home to use them better and make them more aesthetically inviting We nabbed fabulous vintage chairs on an auction site, spiffed them up with a great wavy velvet, created a vertical feature wall for the fireplace with limestone tile, worked with the fabulous Laurie Soldmann Interior Sewing workroom to create smashing window treatments, and made an awkward room shape function better overall.... - [Kitchen : Buttercream Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-buttercream-farmhouse-pj-vj~1412699) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: We tore down the wall between a cramped kitchen and laundry room to create an expanded, open yet cozy kitchen for two working professionals /empty nesters, who enjoy both cooking and color vividly and wanted more of both. We delivered an updated, transitional aesthetic without sacrificing homeyness. A lovely palette of butter creams, with a persimmon wall pantry, bespoke tailoring details and textiles, all bring a fresh, friendly farmhouse appeal to this Marin home. - [Staging: 1920s Bungalow charms into the 21st century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staging-1920s-bungalow-charms-into-the-21st-century-pj-vj~4636183) - Location: Larkspur, CA - Photos: 44 - [Staging Mill Valley Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staging-mill-valley-ranch-pj-vj~5427339) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 10 - [Staging Marin: Gerstle Park Modern Mediterranean](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staging-marin-gerstle-park-modern-mediterranean-pj-vj~3163076) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 42 - Description: We just staged this beautifully remodeled Mediterranean in charming Gerstle Park. Concept was to highlight the home's attributes, namely luxe California indoor-outdoor living, with stunning 30' wide deck under the Redwoods, a gorgeous new kitchen, and all new finishes throughout. Three bedrooms allows space for a home office with deck access, and a one bedroom guest or rental apartment for visitors, or, supplemental income ! - [Staging: Winship Park Ross](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staging-winship-park-ross-pj-vj~5573054) - Location: Ross, CA - Photos: 26 - Description: Staging of Marin property on Garden Rd - [Staging Mill Valley : Upscale Canyon Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staging-mill-valley-upscale-canyon-cottage-pj-vj~4272529) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 32 - Description: We staged this sweet thing in Blythedale Canyon in a few short days, breathing a fresh look and new life into an oldie but goodie. And the fabulous listing agent sold it shortly thereafter. - [Bedroom Suite: Sweet Sisters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-suite-sweet-sisters-pj-vj~112245) - Location: Marin County, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Fresh color and visual trickery delight the eye in this sweet suite for sisters — who began bunking together when their younger brother arrived! Mom needed help creating a space to house both girls happily. A metallic trellised feature wall anchors the pair of vintage bed frames, spiced up with glossy tangerine paint and bolsters made from woven suzani rugs. Burlap linen threaded with silver metallic both dresses the windows and skirts the beds. We had the girls trim out their own lampshades at… - [Mill Valley Modern home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-valley-modern-home-pj-vj~115372) - Location: Marin County, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This beautiful house needed to be personalized for a family relocating from Southern California. Window treatments were selected first, for privacy, followed by furnishings and palettes for the upstairs bedrooms and lounge. For the daughter's bedroom, the design of an elegant curvy Venetian headboard, punctuated by bronze nailheads, was inspired by a radiant Murano glass pendant the family found on a trip to Italy. We selected floaty materials like a silver leaf wallpaper for just the ceiling to… - [garage conversion = Lucky Kids](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-conversion-lucky-kids-pj-vj~128323) - Location: Marin County, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: We repurposed an underutilized space in this home into a high-traffic playroom /video game arcade, complete with furniture on wheels, for three active children. The large photograph of well-worn baseballs on the wall (by our firm's principal, Linda Baron, a former photojournalist) was initially shot before we started designing, just as a way to log all the 'stuff' for which we were tasked with creating storage. But it so perfectly captured the vibe we wanted for the room that we blew it up to la… - [Everything's Groovy!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/everything-s-groovy-pj-vj~121798) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: The sixties aren't back. Modern must-haves for a 21st C teen ballerina include: a retro hip, hot-pink velvet chair to lounge in, a built-in wardrobe wall to keep clutter in place, and a great desk with full-wall pinboard to keep track of her life.... To tune the world out, she gets to lower those flower-powered Roman shades, draw the curtains on her four-poster bed, put on headphones, and presto: Girls rule! - [California craftsman + French inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-craftsman-french-inspiration-pj-vj~117234) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Traditional French luxury meets urban modern craftsman in this beautifully-designed teen bedroom in Mill Valley. The daughter wanted to update her little girl's room into a sophisticated space that could grow with her as a teenager. The home itself is a splendid example of Arts and Crafts architecture, with the gifts of high ceilings, generous proportions and lovely moulding details. But we also wanted the design to embrace this century. Rich velvets, layered with lustrous silk textures, glimmer… - [Bedroom: Teen Tangerine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-teen-tangerine-pj-vj~117291) - Location: Marin County, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: A palette of pewter and tangerine makes a sophisticated yet livable 'tween bedroom. Full of eye candy, this room includes large-scale, trellis-print drapery panels, a custom keyhole headboard of luminous stamped velvet, a Mongolian fur bench, and a blown-glass ceiling pendant. Because every girl likes a bit of bling. - [Bedroom: Baby brother Charlie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-baby-brother-charlie-pj-vj~111885) - Location: Kentfield, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: When the third child arrived in this Kentfield family, his two sisters became roommates to free up a space for him. He inherited a bedroom that was pretty — but very pink. This newborn needed a space with his own identity, and the parents needed a nursery that would double as a guest room. Our solution: a more handsome, restrained color palette, plus a wraparound daybed headboard that could host guests in a double bed, and later reconfigure to help Charlie transition out of his crib. Underfoot,… - [Guest Room Glam](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-room-glam-pj-vj~111904) - Location: Marin County, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: A hip hangout for guests starts with a little deep blue and a lot of confidence. A metallic starburst mirror and a pop of ochre in the pillows enlivens the look but keeps the vibe mellow and happy. With such a glam chic hideaway, visitors may never go home.... - [Bedroom for budding 'tween architect](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-for-budding-tween-architect-pj-vj~112242) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: For a middle school student who loves to sketch, we created a room that does double duty as a bedroom and a workspace. Soothing spa blues and calming greens, and undulating organic shapes, all play off the straight grid lines of a built-in bookshelf and custom upholstered headboard. [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studiobaron-design-staging-pfvwus-pf~2013360551) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*