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address: "554 Tenaya Drive, Tiburon, California 94920, United States"
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# Cecilie Starin Design Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Cecilie Starin Design Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cecilie-starin-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~402712843)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Tiburon, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sleepy Hollow, Ross, Belvedere, Fairfax, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Belvedere Tiburon, Greenbrae
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2013), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 50,000 Ideabook Saves

Cecilie Starin Design is a full-service interior design firm that specializes in high-end residences in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, including Silicon Valley, Napa and Sonoma, Tahoe, and the East Coast. 

Cecilie brings the eye of a painter to her projects. For her, every room is a still life.  She combines elements that create a look that is refined yet fresh; the studied timelessness of comfortable modern classicism.  A multicultural approach guides Cecilie’s interior design and the selection of furniture, textiles and objets d’ art. Her design includes classical, contemporary and global elements to create interiors that are comfortable and reflect her client’s needs and lifestyle.  Cecilie and her team bring many years of experience and expertise in a wide scope of services to the entire process.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Dining Room Design
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Furniture
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Rugs

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Richmond
- San Rafael
- Mill Valley
- Larkspur
- San Anselmo
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Corte Madera
- Tiburon
- Sleepy Hollow
- Ross
- Belvedere
- Fairfax
- Stinson Beach
- Muir Beach
- Belvedere Tiburon
- Greenbrae

### Typical Job Cost

$75,000 - 500,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Cecilie Starin Design Inc. |
| Address | 554 Tenaya Drive, Tiburon, California 94920, United States |
| Phone | (415) 435-2549 |
| Website | http://www.ceciliestarin.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 650 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ceciliestarindesign
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/CecilieStarin
- Blog — www.ceciliestarin.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Cecilie Starin Design Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cecilie-starin-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~402712843)
- **Website:** http://www.ceciliestarin.com
- **Phone:** (415) 435-2549

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- San Francisco Decorator Showcase: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2015
- Marin Designers Showcase: 2012
- Publications include: California Home and Design, Luxe Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Gentry Design, CasaSugar, Rue Magazine, Traditional Home Magazine, Paper City, among others.

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2013), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 9 reviews**

### All 9 reviews

**★★★★ — Stroub Construction Inc., Sept. 2015**

> We've worked with Cecilie Starin on several projects over the years; her vision, professionalism and attention to detail is always apparent, making our job as a builder easier.
> Her versatility and range of ideas she's able to produce for clients are both creative and beautiful.

**★★★★★ — Margot Hartford Photography, May 2015**

> I had the opportunity to see Cecilie transform an empty room into a work of art for the 2015 SF Decorator Showcase. Her interest in street art was inspiration for her exquisitely designed dining room. The finished room mixes bold blacks and golds with luxurious furniture. Every detail works together perfectly with the hand painted murals, including hand-thrown bowls and plates.
>
> Working with Cecilie was easy and fun, she is adventurous and decisive, and a true collaborator. Her enthusiasm is infectious and you will want to be involved with any project she has dreamt up.

**★★★★★ — C. Mariani Antiques, Restoration & Custom, July 2013**

> I have worked with Cecilie for many years and she's one of my favorite designers. She has superb taste and the interiors she creates range from traditional to eclectic to modern. But regardless of the period, her interiors are gorgeous, livable and always unique. I couldn't recommend her more highly. She has that much sought after combination of flawless design talent combined with integrity and a strong work ethic. Plus she's a pleasure to work with. She's loved by her clients and her vendors (like me).
>
> BUZZ KAPLAN
> EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
> C. MARIANI ANTIQUES, RESTORATION & CUSTOM

**★★★★★ — sewmaven, March 2013**

> I have worked with Cecilie on numerous projects and thoroughly enjoy her style. She seems to have an endless supply of ideas, and I could easily live in an room she designs. She is a pleasure to work with, and I personally admire her aesthetic. She consistently chooses wonderful fabrics and details for furniture and soft furnishings including drapery and pillows. I think she is an accomplished designer with an artist's eye, and a creative mind. You would love working with her, and the results in your home.

**★★★★★ — lindawsmith, Dec. 2012**

> We are currently working on a project with Cecilie, we selected her because of her vast design experience and background, her extraordinary sense of style, as well as her professional and pleasant easy to work with manner.  Her years of training as an artist and fashion designer, in my opinion give her an edge as an interior designer.
>  She has helped us define our personal styles and tastes and has keep us focused, she asked a lot of questions to understand  our needs and is very upfront to give her opinion and recommendations while still trying to create a custom design plan that works for us within our budget.

**★★★★★ — sheeb, Dec. 2012**

> Cecilie has helped to make our home more beautiful on a number of design projects.  She is the only designer that has worked on our house.  She is incredibly respectful of the needs of my family, and she was creative, responsive and warm.  I like the fact that she responds quickly and thoughtfully to questions and concerns.

**★★★★★ — riffactor, Nov. 2012**

> Each year a California Marin estate of architectural significance is selected to both inspire designers and amaze guests and while the unique requirements of assembling design teams are never easy, it is doubly so when you have a premier property in a premier location listed at 45 million dollars. Cecilie and her team were invited among an extraordinary cadre of designers to participate in the 2012 Marin Designers Showcase without hesitation.  Her vision for the space was worldly, intelligent and retained a chic aesthetic but with a few fun nods to old world coastal charm. The overall design proposal worked well with her modern riff that the selection committee loved and knew was also required to make sense with the direction of the overall project. Juxtaposed to the much more contemporary architecture, her concept stood out immediately. She respected both sides of the projects developing themes while honoring the process. Her vision and lux sensibility resonated beautifully with the location and became one of many favorites for attendees of the 2012 estate "Villa Belvedere".  Cecilie’s team managed time and tasks with great skill that left no detail uncovered. Ultimately, Cecilie’s vision delivered for the 2012 Marin Designers Showcase project, delivered for the charity and further highlighted the spirit of doing your best under extremes for a shared cause. I applaud her efforts in helping to make a difference in the grander scheme of things, but also for her willingness to lend her support; financial resources and considerable talents to a charity fundraising event that I hope will remain a constant in an era of enduring philanthropy by design. Job Well Done! Neil

**★★★★★ — lisagardnermartin, Nov. 2012**

> I hired Ceclie Starin to redecorate a rather drab and boring living room in our house in San Francisco.  Cecilie was able to identify my taste quickly and presented me with ideas that I would never have been able to focus on without her help.  The room is now exciting, relaxing and fun.  It's become my favorite room and it where my husband and I escape to whenever we can.
>
> Cecilie also came up with a great idea for our kitchen table-a white Corian table with metal legs-it really standout in the kitchen and makes quite a statement.
>
> I would certainly recommend Ceclie to anyone.

**★★★★★ — beamlj, Nov. 2012**

> I hired Cecilie to help me redecorate my 2BD/2BA condo in San Francisco.  I found her by attending the San Francisco Showcase House and realized very quickly that her sense of style was what I was looking for.  From the start, Cecilie took time to listen to my likes and dislikes and came up with a plan that I liked immediately.  Because I trusted her judgment so well, I ended up expanding the project from a redesign of a couple rooms to a redesign of the entire place.  She has an artist's eye and has a keen sense of keeping the design to be cohesive with the architecture of the building.  After 18-24 months of carefully selecting furniture, fabrics and accessories, I ended up with a completely breathtaking residence that I often want to show off.  It's been about 3-4 years since the project was completed and I still keep in touch with Cecilie.  She is enjoyable to be around and I am happy we remain friends.

## Selected projects

- [Russian Hill Pied-à-Terre](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/russian-hill-pied-a-terre-pj-vj~5708335)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 21
- [Pacific Heights View Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-heights-view-home-pj-vj~5708368)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Master Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-retreat-pj-vj~5708381)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Mill Valley Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-valley-modern-pj-vj~3976161)
  - Location: Mill Valley, CA
  - Photos: 14
- [San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2017](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-decorator-showcase-2017-pj-vj~2498507)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 13
- [San Francisco Home with Global Influences](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-home-with-global-influences-pj-vj~1627891)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 13
- [Julia Morgan Mansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/julia-morgan-mansion-pj-vj~1099844)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [San Francisco City Chateau](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-city-chateau-pj-vj~79686)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Bella Vista Guest Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bella-vista-guest-room-pj-vj~79663)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Noe Valley Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noe-valley-victorian-pj-vj~79660)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Pacific Heights Georgian Mansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-heights-georgian-mansion-pj-vj~79672)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 8
- [Victorian Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-residence-pj-vj~79681)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Pacific Heights Albert Farr Mansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-heights-albert-farr-mansion-pj-vj~79692)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [San Francisco Spanish Colonial Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-spanish-colonial-revival-pj-vj~97975)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 15
- [Pacific Heights Italianate Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-heights-italianate-villa-pj-vj~98009)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Victorian Corporate Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-corporate-apartment-pj-vj~79647)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 5

[See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/cecilie-starin-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~402712843)

## Ideabooks

- [120 Fence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65998408/list/120-fence) — 11 ideas
- [2741 V Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88924730/list/2741-v-entry) — 2 ideas
- [2741 V](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88711132/list/2741-v) — 2 ideas
- [Screened Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80272696/list/screened-porch) — 9 ideas
- [Ranch Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80272586/list/ranch-kitchen) — 8 ideas
- [Ranch Interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80272300/list/ranch-interior) — 12 ideas
- [Wine Tasting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80229285/list/wine-tasting) — 1 idea
- [Sconces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80229261/list/sconces) — 1 idea
- [Ranch Upstairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80229228/list/ranch-upstairs) — 1 idea
- [Ranch Dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80229188/list/ranch-dining) — 1 idea
- [ONE - Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80229149/list/one-living-room) — 3 ideas
- [ONE - Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80229120/list/one-lighting) — 1 idea
- [ONE - Library](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80229087/list/one-library) — 3 ideas
- [ONE - Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80229038/list/one-laundry-room) — 2 ideas
- [ONE - Hall Landing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80229013/list/one-hall-landing) — 1 idea
- [ONE - Great Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80228950/list/one-great-room) — 2 ideas
- [ONE - Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80228710/list/one-bedrooms) — 17 ideas
- [ONE - Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80228242/list/one-kitchen) — 20 ideas
- [ONE - Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80228070/list/one-bathrooms) — 7 ideas
- [Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80227969/list/office) — 3 ideas

[See all 69 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ceciliestarin)

## Community Q&A

**Q: console** *(in Photo Questions)*

hi where is the console from?

A: We are not able to reveal our proprietary "To-the-Trade" only vendors.  However, I can tell you that this item was custom made and the cost to the client was $6.500.00 before freight.

**Q: Chest** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love the chest !!  Where can purchase?

A: Thanks for you inquiry.  This piece was custom made and we would be happy to order it for you.  Please contact us if you are interested at:  info@ceciliestarin.com

**Q: Beautiful Mosaic, Which Bella Cera Mosaic is it? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thanks for your inquiry.  Another contractor did the tile work in this home and we don't have access to that information.

**Q: Love the light, where is it from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi Cecile,

This light is amazing, could you tell me more about it.  Thanks i advance.

Maria

A: This wonderful ring light fixture has LED lights and customization is possible with more rings.  This light fixture is available at NIDO Living in San Francisco.

**Q: I love the table base - was it a custom made?  Is it heavy weight wise** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thanks so much for the inquiry.  The tree root base is from a real tree and no two trees are alike of course.  This base weighs 125 lbs and the metal top is 200 lbs.  both pieces are separate.  We do have this tree root base and top for sale on chairish.com --- there is a collection of items from the SF Decoator Showcase on Sale on chairish.com.  Please let us know if you have further interest.  We can also custom order another tree root table with a custom top if desired.

**Q: Hm...and these are....** *(in Photo Questions)*

So colorful and dramatic texture.  What are these?

A: Thanks for your inquiry. These art pieces are made from recycled spray paint cans!  Any custom size configuration can be done in any colors you want.  Let us know if you are interested and we can order it for you.  This particular piece is 26" x 30" and 9" deep.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*