--- title: "Hulburd Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/hulburd-design-pfvwus-pf~377569932 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~377569932.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Hulburd Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6d6356680d93cfd0_1704-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1400 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, California 94109, United States" latitude: 37.7917 longitude: -122.4186 phone: "(650) 667-7678" website: http://www.hulburddesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 337 last_updated: 2026-08-29 --- # Hulburd Design > Bay Area's Notable Interior Design Firm Original Houzz profile: [Hulburd Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/hulburd-design-pfvwus-pf~377569932) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berkeley, Alameda, Pacifica, Albany, Sausalito, Brisbane, Marin City, Belvedere, Belvedere Tiburon, International, New England, South Carolina - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Verified Hires ### Business highlights - 1 Verified Hire Hulburd Design is a dedicated team with over 35 years of residential and commercial interior design experience. We take pride in engaging relationships with our clients and crafting elegant design resolutions. Our unique approach is apparent in our process of creating warm, intelligent spaces with a modern aesthetic. Beyond simply solving the programmatic requirements of a project, we are able to control all aspects of the design, from the macro scale of the site to the tactile scale of the materials and textiles that will finish the space. Through the careful coordination of an established network of talented trades people, artisans and consultants, we will produce a sophisticated design that understands your needs and desires. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Laundry Room Design - Basement Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - San Francisco - Berkeley - Alameda - Pacifica - Albany - Sausalito - Brisbane - Marin City - Belvedere - Belvedere Tiburon - International - New England - South Carolina ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Hulburd Design | | Address | 1400 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, California 94109, United States | | Phone | (650) 667-7678 | | Website | http://www.hulburddesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 337 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hulburd-Design/578386368898885?rf=169268103089634 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/holly-hulburd/b/936/769?domainCountryName=&csrfToken=ajax%3A294003018302 - Blog — http://www.hulburddesign.com/6v1nlsx8hhi3245cen409xqnq69hl6 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Hulburd Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/hulburd-design-pfvwus-pf~377569932) - **Website:** http://www.hulburddesign.com - **Phone:** (650) 667-7678 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - -Featured in California Home + Design - October 2010 - -Featured in California Extraordinary Homes - 2008 - -Featured in Home - January 2008 - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Design. **Affiliations** - [American Institute of Architects, San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-institute-of-architects-san-francisco-pfvwus-pf~788533068) - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Tracy Freedman, Sept. 2017** > I have worked with Holly Hulburd and her excellent team for over a year. Holly has been creative, responsive and a great listener in our ongoing home renovations and expansion of storage solutions. Because I was in a panic without adequate storage, Holly quickly organized new cabinet and kitchen re-design and a stunning library space in our home. Holly has also guided us in furniture selection both from mass retailers as well as custom options. Her access to fine craftspeople to do everything needed, from cabinetmakers to stone installers, upholstery, and electrical work has been outstanding. (We're in SF where getting skilled people to do "small jobs" is near impossible.) Holly is flexible, a great communicator and warm presence. She never lets constraints alter the quality of the job, and her staff is highly knowledgeable, responsible and customer-oriented. I highly recommend Hulburd Design. **Comment from Hulburd Design:** > Thank you Tracy! You are a pleasure to work with and I look forward to continuing our relationship. **★★★★★ — John Conomos, Sept. 2017** > Holly and her firm were fantastic to work with! Holly recognized immediately that the home's architecture had a lot going on, so her focus was to provide clean lines and minimal aesthetic, well, except for the roof deck, which was pure disco! We really like how the furnishings grew mainly from the blue kitchen island so as to reinforce, not compete with, the architecture. We would definitely work with Holly again! **Comment from Hulburd Design:** > Thank you for your review John. It was a pleasure working with you and seeing the collaboration come to life! **★★★★★ — Vista Knoll Construction, Incorporated, March 2015** > As a San Francisco-based general contractor, we have done several small to mid-sized projects with Holly and her consummate staff of professional architects and designers. We have also referred HD to clients who have subsequently enlisted her firm for interior design and architectural services. Across the board, Hulburd Design has exceeded expectations. From the construction end of the process, we find her blueprints, designs and details to be builder-friendly--easy to interpret and execute, yet elegant in function and finish. I highly recommend Holly for all your construction, remodeling and interior design endeavors. **Comment from Hulburd Design:** > Thank you for your review, Stuart. Likewise, Vista Knoll is a terrific firm - thoughtful, professional and a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — AndrewFisher5, Jan. 2015** > I spent my entire educational and work life focused on design. In 2006, my wife and I built a new home in Mill Valley, CA. It was a monster project. Once the house was finished, I thought for sure with all my "talents" I would be bale to tackle the interiors with the same vigor. I tired. I have an unlimited supply the of best furniture and lighting as I own 5 showrooms full of the best furniture in the world. Some how, each configuration fell short of the significance of the house. I raised the white design flag and called Holly. > > We argues for months like brother and sister. Holly painstakingly stayed with me on all my journeys, each time infusing a clear perspective of how to turn a house in to a home. It was an eye-opening experience. Before Holly, I would come home to a house that looked like unfinished business. After Holly, I come home and I feel a veil of serenity and accomplishment. > > It's still difficult for me to admit I couldn't do it myself, but the fact it, I couldn't. And Holly did. **★★★★★ — sf\_phil, Dec. 2014** > My wife and I have worked with HD since 2001 and we have had them do at least 3 separate projects on our home. The first experience was a significant interior remodel that took over 9 months. the other projects have been one month to 5 months in duration. > > We have been so happy with Holly and her team and I can't say enough good things about the quality work, the hand holding through the process and the follow up on all the little things that inevitably need to be completed before the job is done, done, done. > > I would and do work with HD again and again. > phil **★★★★★ — bsandquist, Dec. 2014** > We did our first project with Hulburd Design almost 15 years ago when we moved and remodeled our kitchen. People often ask me if I would change anything about my kitchen, but it was so well-designed that I wouldn't change a thing, even after all this time! Holly at Hulburd Design has an eye for details and making sure that everything makes sense in the space. Working with Holly has been such a fun collaboration and we have continued to work with her, recently remodeling three bathrooms. We have learned so much about what makes good design and our house is livable, functional, and beautiful. **★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2014** > We couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Holly when we renovated our apartment in San Francisco in 2008. It was a pleasure to work with her and her team through the whole process. Holly has great taste and a wonderful sense of what fits with her clients. She helped to make all of the many design decisions, from paint colors to door pulls, fun and easy. She was also very helpful during the construction phase and stepped in to ensure that the project stayed on course. In the end, we feel our home is comfortable, beautiful and perfect for our family. We love Holly and she has become a great friend over the years. **★★★★★ — bc00, Nov. 2014** > Hulburd Design did two projects for me. The first was a complete decorating assignment for an apartment. Holly's work captured my personality perfectly in all aspects of the design. Execution was flawless and they took all the pain out of the project. Not only do I enjoy living in the space, but I get constant complements about it. I was very impressed with the firm's design skills, knowledge of brands, fabrics, craftspeople, service folks and even obscure sources. Their organization, discipline, care, attentiveness and ability to stick to budget was impressive. Because it went so well, I hired Holly for a second project -- to architect and manage a complete remodel of an older apartment in SF. Hulburd's combination of architectural skills and decorating skills made for a fabulous finished product. Everything came out as planned and once again the firms care in every design detail, attention to timing, budget and quality, made for an outstanding finished product. If I built another home from scratch, remodeled another one, and/or decorated another one, Hulburd Design would be the first firm I'd call. **★★★★★ — harrieth47, Oct. 2014** > We have been working with Hulburd Design since 2002. The project—now our home--worked out so well that we have worked with HD on subsequent projects, large and small, and have recommended the firm to others who were looking for a gifted architect/designer. > > We had bought a 100-year-old house that was stately on the outside and rotten within. We had to gut the interiors and start afresh. Hulburd redesigned the interiors to suit our sensibility and family needs. Though rebuilding the house was a long haul, Holly’s skill, experience and creativity made it a pleasure. She brought together great design and beautiful materials—wood, stone, tiles, textiles--used in the most understated way. She was super-responsive to our concerns and helped us make informed choices. She and her colleagues paid keen attention to detail--the subtleties of fine finish work that made all the difference in marrying old and new into a harmonious whole. > > Thanks to HD, our home is light, airy, welcoming, warm and practical. It sure doesn’t scream “DESIGNER!” > We appreciate Holly’s design aesthetic: subtle, refined and clean. We appreciate not only the work but also the chemistry of the relationship. **★★★★★ — Nancy Benjamin, Sept. 2014** > Hulburd Design brought light and order to our homes and workspaces. Five jobs and counting, our relationship with Hulburd Design has been inspirational. We hired Hulburd Design because they are both an experienced architecture and interior design firm with a large and loyal network. Hulburd Design understands the symbiosis between all areas of construction and works seamlessly with other teams – managing projects on time and within budget. **★★★★★ — Dream Business Coaching, Sept. 2014** > Hulburd Design is one of the most creative, forward-thinking design firms in the architecture and design field. Holly Hulburd with her team at Hulburd Design is one of few architectural firms in San Francisco that has the amazing ability to help you achieve your vision. As a consultant, I have worked with hundreds of people in the construction industry over the last 35 years. I think if you want a creative team to get your ideas manifested, I would use Holly. Plus that she is a lot of fun. ## Selected projects - [Alamo Square Park House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alamo-square-park-house-pj-vj~2462441) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: This San Francisco residence located on the north side of the ionic Alamo Square Park, is the culmination of style and function. Jensen Architects transformed this traditional three story Victorian-era home into a stunning modern jewel ready to accommodate the needs of a 21st century family. Hulburd Design’s aim was to embrace the new modernity of the home by curating sophisticated modern furniture in order to compliment the spacious and serene architecture.” - [B/S House in Pacific Heights - Clean, Lively Palette](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/b-s-house-in-pacific-heights-clean-lively-palette-pj-vj~12271) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: We transformed a 1920s French Provincial-style home to accommodate a family of five with guest quarters. The family frequently entertains and loves to cook. This, along with their extensive modern art collection and Scandinavian aesthetic informed the clean, lively palette. - [EFG House - Nob Hill Pied-a-Tier](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/efg-house-nob-hill-pied-a-tier-pj-vj~632907) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This San Francisco pied-a-tier was a complete redesign and remodel in a prestigious Nob Hill hi-rise overlooking Huntington Park. With stunning views of the bay and a more impressive art collection taking center stage, the architecture takes a minimalist approach, with gallery-white walls receding to the background. The mix of custom-designed built-in furniture and furnishings selected by Hulburd Design read themselves as pieces of art against parquet wood flooring. - [B/S House-Phase II - Pacific Heights - Bedrooms/Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/b-s-house-phase-ii-pacific-heights-bedrooms-baths-pj-vj~785159) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: Hulburd Design transformed a 1920s French Provincial-style home to accommodate a family of five with guest quarters. The family frequently entertains and loves to cook. This, along with their extensive modern art collection and Scandinavian aesthetic informed the clean, lively palette. - [FS House - Pacific Heights - Bath Remodels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fs-house-pacific-heights-bath-remodels-pj-vj~888942) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 7 - [EFG House - Woodside - Bath Remodels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/efg-house-woodside-bath-remodels-pj-vj~12275) - Location: Woodside, CA - Photos: 4 - [KEB House - Pacific Heights - Edwardian Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/keb-house-pacific-heights-edwardian-revival-pj-vj~636571) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: This San Franicsco residence is a conscientious integration of a 1910 Edwardian building with the contemporary needs and style of a growing family. The former two-unit apartment building was converted into a single-family home with nanny’s quarters. A teak framework wraps the street-facing façade, visually mediating between twin bays on the top portion of the home and the contemporary, monolithic garage massing at street level. - [DTB House - Ross, CA - Gardner A. Dailey Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dtb-house-ross-ca-gardner-a-dailey-renovation-pj-vj~636502) - Location: Ross, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Complete interior renovation of the Ets-Hokin residence designed by Gardner A. Dailey in 1948, located in Ross, California. Respecting the historic integrity of this home, Hulburd Design seamlessly integrated interior living spaces with gardens designed by Thomas Church. Teak walls now flow from the outside in and continue into the family room. Mid-century furniture is carefully blended with contemporary pieces. - [M/B House - Cow Hollow - Edwardian Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/m-b-house-cow-hollow-edwardian-remodel-pj-vj~888777) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 12 - [MMB House - Cow Hollow Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mmb-house-cow-hollow-sanctuary-pj-vj~961038) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 8 - [JR House - Russian Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jr-house-russian-hill-pj-vj~288694) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Atop Russian hill, HD helped the owner of this home combine two condominiums. The use of beautiful woods and stonework are the highlights of this home. A walnut veneer covers the living room wall and wraps towards the kitchen with an open shelving system. The relationship between the kitchen, hallway and bedrooms was inspired by a spiraled seashell. - [W/R House - Napa - Loft-like Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/w-r-house-napa-loft-like-living-pj-vj~790051) - Location: Napa, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: A full renovation for a furniture designer/sculptor and textile designer who relocated from their New York City loft to a ranch house in Napa. Hulburd Design opened up the ceiling and reversed the floor plan to create a light-filled living/dining room and kitchen, then added large glass doors and deck revealing dramatic views over the valley. “The most daring move involved popping up the roof in the center of the structure, lifting the ceiling from a mere 8 feet to a soaring 15 feet and replacin… - [DLS House - Berkeley Hills - Saturated Color](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dls-house-berkeley-hills-saturated-color-pj-vj~636684) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Designed in 1949 by German-born modernist John Hans Ostwald and remodeled by architect Stanley Saitowitz, Hulburd Design “collaborated on the home’s interior, selecting finishes and furnishings. Hulburd wanted to balance the transparent spaces and palette of gray metal and black concrete with what she calls ‘saturated color.’ A 1940s handmade Swedish rug Hulburd found jump-started her color choices for the entire house. ‘It had such a beautiful graphic pattern,’ she recalls. ‘Blue is not a color… - [RT House - Pacific Heights - Mediterranean Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rt-house-pacific-heights-mediterranean-modern-pj-vj~889099) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 23 - [Axiom Law - Commercial Office Space for International Law Firm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/axiom-law-commercial-office-space-for-international-law-firm-pj-vj~825661) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Terrapin Crossroads - Music Venue + Restaurant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terrapin-crossroads-music-venue-restaurant-pj-vj~288702) - Location: Napa, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Commissioned by Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead and his wife, Jill, for their extended musical family, Hulburd Design completely transformed San Rafael's Seafood Peddler. The result, Terrapin Crossroads, features a large restaurant and bar with wood-fired oven, two lounges, and a 400-person music hall called the Grate Room. From graphics to furnishings, HD was intimately involved in all aspects of Terrapin's creative realization. Completed at an exhilarating pace, Terrapin Crossroads opened to ra… - [Highland Capital Partners - Commercial Office in Bank of America Bldg](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-capital-partners-commercial-office-in-bank-of-america-bldg-pj-vj~960810) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Complete interior architecture and design for a venture capital’s satellite office space located in the Bank of America building in downtown San Francisco. Hulburd Design worked with The Shorenstein Company to permit a full re-design of the office. At the height of tech-boom start-ups, this VC firm wanted to appeal to a young clientele. Colorful plaster walls, custom-designed carpeting, angled door overhangs, a cast-glass topped reception desk across from a stress-ball dispenser (emblazoned with… - [27 Maiden Lane - Commercial Lobby + Elevator](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/27-maiden-lane-commercial-lobby-elevator-pj-vj~825692) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Whether it's feasibility studies, master planning, site selection, site analysis, building design, tenant improvements, space planning, interior design, or architectural visualization, Hulburd Design has experience from concept through construction. [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/hulburd-design-pfvwus-pf~377569932) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of interior design projects do you specialize in (full-home, single room, remodel support)?** We specialize in a wide range of residential and commercial interior design projects. This includes specific areas like Basement, Bathroom, Kitchen, and Laundry Room Design, as well as comprehensive Space Planning. Our team is equipped to handle all aspects of your design needs, from individual rooms to full-scale remodels, ensuring elegant and intelligent spaces. **Do you specialize in specific design styles?** Our design philosophy at Hulburd Design focuses on crafting elegant design resolutions and creating warm, intelligent spaces. We are particularly known for our modern aesthetic, ensuring each project reflects a sophisticated and contemporary feel while meeting your unique needs and desires. **Do you work with contractors and architects during renovations?** Absolutely, collaboration is key to our process. We work closely with an established network of talented tradespeople, artisans, and consultants, which includes contractors and architects. This careful coordination ensures a sophisticated design that is executed seamlessly from concept to completion. **Do you manage the project through installation and styling?** Yes, we pride ourselves on controlling all aspects of the design process. From the initial concept to the tactile scale of materials and textiles, we manage the project through installation and styling. Our team coordinates with a network of professionals to ensure a sophisticated and cohesive final result. **Do you work on luxury or high-end homes?** Yes, Hulburd Design has extensive experience working on luxury and high-end homes. Our portfolio includes crafting elegant and sophisticated design resolutions, and we've even been featured in publications like 'California Extraordinary Homes.' We are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and bespoke designs for discerning clients. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the hardwood floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* I just love the hardwood flooring. Could you please let me know the name and model? A: Engineered bamboo **Q: Backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)* How high is your backsplash and how high is your ceilings. Love the proportions. A: Jensen Architects would be able to answer that question for you! **Q: Faucet?** *(in Photo Questions)* What make/model is the tub faucet? A: Dornbracht 'Tara' Classic **Q: Wall with window tile** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the name of the tile that frames the window wall? Bathroom is very tasteful. Thank you. A: AnnSaks Lucien glass tile 6 x 12 color: Oxygen **Q: Dimensions and brand of door** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi Can you tell me about this slider please? A: Please reference Mark Jensen Architects for more information on the screen/slider. **Q: Please tell me specifics about this beautiful floor** *(in Photo Questions)* A: 4" stripe white rift oak, chevron design. Clear finish, satin. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-29.*