--- title: "Sullivan Design Studio — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/sullivan-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~788622364 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~788622364.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Sullivan Design Studio" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/61e3467101797608_9487-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "883 Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite 201, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States" latitude: 37.4396 longitude: -122.1864 phone: "(650) 391-9300" website: https://www.sullivandesignstudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 441 last_updated: 2026-08-20 --- # Sullivan Design Studio Original Houzz profile: [Sullivan Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/sullivan-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~788622364) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Menlo Park, CA - **Serves:** Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Stanford, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Woodside, Emerald Lake Hills, Portola Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2012–2018), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - Published nationally - High-end Sullivan Design Studio is an award-winning interior design firm located in Silicon Valley/San Francisco Bay Area. Design is intertwined with life. An individual space should feel original, personal, and organic. Interior design is not just about how a space looks, but how it feels. The experience of being in a well-designed space can have a lasting impact on people’s lives, providing the highest form of livability and well-being. SDS is a full-service interior design firm comprised of highly experienced, innovative, and formally educated designers. We start with listening to our client’s needs and then propose creative solutions that feel thoughtful, personalized & curated. Our technical skills allow us to successfully collaborate on projects with our architecture & construction teams. We take projects from initial space planning through materials sourcing, construction documentation, 3D visualization, project management, furnishings & decor. We are committed to keeping the design process organized, on time, and budget— while having fun! We are honored to have received more than 20 interior design awards, including most recently two 2021 Luxe RED awards and featured in the 2021 Luxe Gold List. Publications have included Luxe, California Home + Design, Marie Claire, Oprah, Silicon Valley Modern Luxury, Gentry/Nob Hill Gazette, Huffington Post, Punch, and Rue Magazine. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Mudroom Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - 3D Rendering - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Drafting - Green Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Custom Beds - Custom Storage - Historic Building Conservation - Custom Murphy Beds - Garage Storage - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Palo Alto - Menlo Park - Stanford - Hillsborough - Los Altos Hills - Atherton - Woodside - Emerald Lake Hills - Portola Valley ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 10 million We specialize in luxury new home construction, so prices will vary with size and scale of project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Sullivan Design Studio | | Address | 883 Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite 201, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States | | Phone | (650) 391-9300 | | Website | https://www.sullivandesignstudio.com | | Followers on Houzz | 441 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sullivan-Design-Studio/230950190088 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/sullivan-design-studio - Blog — http://www.sullivandesignstudio.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Sullivan Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/sullivan-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~788622364) - **Website:** https://www.sullivandesignstudio.com - **Phone:** (650) 391-9300 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2012, 2013, 2015, & 2016 - ASID Awards - Gentry Magazine Awards - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2012–2018), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [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 — 15 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Carleen Ho, Dec. 2016** > We love their expertise and straightforward advice on just about every aspect of interior design. They provide excellent recommendations based on our personal taste in decor, finishes, paint colors, room layouts, and bathroom finishes. We enjoy working with Linda Sullivan and her team of experienced interior designers. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you so much Carleen! You are a true pleasure to work with and we are enjoying every bit of working with you on your remodel! :-) **★★★★★ — rcaccia, May 2016** > Linda and team did the design for our home, a new build that we did a few years ago. At the time, we put fairly extreme restrictions on the costs (it was 2009…), and Linda was able to work within those constraints to deliver a beautiful house. We have many friends who’s remodels have dragged on as they struggle to make decisions, and they always ask our project finished on time and with high quality. One of the main factors was Sullivan Design - Linda helped us narrow down choices quickly, and we finished ahead of schedule and under budget. She was a true pro and a pleasure to work with at every step. I can’t imagine using a different firm. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you Rick & Courtney! We really enjoyed working with your family. We were happy to help you with your beautiful new construction home and work with such a talented architect+builder team. My husband claims it's his favorite out of all of our projects ;) **★★★★★ — mapuahha, Sept. 2015** > We have used services from Linda Sullivan and her team of interior designers during a complete remodel of our modern home. They have done everything from a conceptual design of space, selection of building materials, like tile, floors and color schemes, to recommending furniture, lighting and decor. I never understood the benefits of using a professional interior designer until I started using Linda’s services. Now I can honestly say that I’ll never remodel or build a new home without one. > > Linda is truly a talented designer and her keen sense of design and color is an art form. It comes so easy to her that I don’t dare to make any large house purchases without checking with her first. Linda is not just good at her job but she is also amazing to work with. She understands and is able to translate her client’s needs into reality. She is patient with “needy” clients, like me, and thorough in her project management and communications. She also possesses a perfect balance of being flexible and assertive. Her assertiveness helped me make decisions and her flexibility allowed me to be creative, and to have fun. I loved working with the entire team at the Sullivan Design Studio and would highly recommend their services to anyone. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Wow! Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you and your family! :) **★★★★★ — katykrook, July 2015** > Sullivan Design Studio did a wonderful job from start to finish. They are extremely talented, professional and organized. They helped with every aspect of our home remodel. I would definitely use them again. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you Katy! We really enjoyed working with you and your family! We hope you are enjoying your home! :) **★★★★★ — Loerke & Cresci, Inc., June 2015** > I've been a general contractor in the Bay Area for 35+ years working on high-end residential homes. I have always considered myself to be extremely detailed and well organized. When I met Linda for the first time I was quite impressed how she ran her organization, and their ability to deliver such a comprehensive specification manual. Her interaction with the customer is very professional, listening to what they have to say, and delivering the best outcome for their needs. Also, being such a great "Team" player, makes our job so much more enjoyable. She's a pleasure to work with! > Domenic Cresci > Loerke & Cresci, Inc. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you Dominic! We enjoyed you for your professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to communicate exactly what the client was looking for. We think you are a top-notch builder and look forward to many more projects together! **★★★★★ — Cameron Ring, June 2015** > We hired Sullivan based on our architect's recommendation and their Houzz reviews/photos and we couldn't be happier! We worked mostly with Tanya and she did a great job listening to what we were trying to create and and then offering a few great options to choose from. They even made a suggestion about how to structure our fireplace feature wall that really ending up making the room. > > It's always hard to know how small material samples will feel when they're scaled up to a whole room. fortunately, Tanya and team did an awesome job and there isn't a material in the house we don't love! **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you so much Sandy and Cam! You were both a joy to work with, with your hands-on approach and ability to make decisions knowing exactly the fine details you wanted to accentuate. We cannot wait to photograph and showcase your home! **★★★★★ — rcohen, June 2015** > We have worked with Sullivan Design on two projects but most recently we are finishing up with a large home renovation. If you haven't done a project before you would be shocked by the volume and importance of the design decisions that need to be made throughout a project. Linda and her team are extremely professional and knowledgeable and made the decision making process seamless. What also made the experience great was the personal touch and communication. We have 3 kids and a dog and she helped us create a home that has both beautiful and unique finishes, but is still functional and livable. Linda was also conscious of our budget on cost of finishes and amount of design time. I can honestly say that as the project progressed her input was invaluable as the volume and importance of the decisions seemed to increase at an extremely rapid pace. Linda was able to give input on spaces, functionality, finishes, paint, furniture, etc. and had a broad knowledge of the entire home building process. She also has a broad network of relationships that proved helpful when she needed to communicate with the contractor and subs, or whenever visiting a showroom she had a contact to meet us. Our stress level on this project was much lower as Linda had already designed the spaces before the project initiated. Since construction is unpredictable we still had to make countless decisions along the way that Linda was quick and decisive with, which kept our project moving, and the spaces are clearly finished with a level of detail that we could have never recreated on our own. I am grateful for her help and extremely happy with the final product. We would definitely recommend them and the added value to the project was well worth the expense. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thanks you Roxanne & Jason, we are really enjoying working with the two of you again and helping you finish out your dream house! :) **★★★★★ — Markay Johnson Construction, April 2014** > Markay Johnson Construction has had the privilege of being introduced to the Sullivan Design Studio through a Client whose project was recently completed. From the beginning of the home design build process their services were detailed organized and accurate, allowing for a stream line build. This cut down on construction overhead costs and ensured that the Owners selections were made within budget and could be delivered on time. We would encourage anyone looking for design services to meet with the Sullivan Design Studio. Best, Markay Johnson Construction **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you Markay, you are always so much fun to work with! **★★★★★ — S-Squared // Architecture + Interiors + Landscape, Jan. 2014** > Our clients look to us to provide not only architectural services but referrals to other professionals in related fields. We view these referrals as a reflection on our firm, so we take them very seriously! > > Sullivan Design Studio has proven their mettle over the course of several projects of our design. We know that when one of our clients brings Linda and her team on board, that they will be getting attentive, detail-oriented, and ethical interior design service. Linda's group are both creative and technically savvy, and their drawings and specifications are detailed, clear, and well-organized. This is the hallmark of a professional interior designer as opposed to a hobbyist. > > The fact that Linda's design packages are so thorough makes it easy for contractors to put pricing together and install the specified finishes per the design intent. Linda's firm focuses on design, not the sale of products or construction services, which benefits the homeowner in that these items can then be competitively sourced instead of sole sourced through the designer. > > Linda's firm has earned our highest recommendation, and we look forward to many successful collaborations with Sullivan Design Studio in the future! > > Eugene H. Sakai, AIA, LEED AP > Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you Eugene, we really enjoy collaborating with you and your talented team! **★★★★★ — User, Aug. 2013** > Linda Sullivan of Sullivan Design was hired by the owner of Vintage Wine at my recommendation for the design of the outdoor patio area. It’s always a pleasure to work with Sullivan Design, Linda and her staff are very talented, always attentive and put the client first. Her impeccable design and integrity is exemplified in all of her work and the finish product. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you Mark, you do great work and we enjoy your projects! **★★★★★ — SDG Architecture, Inc., Aug. 2013** > Linda Sullivan and her staff are a pleasure to work with. We have worked with her on multiple occasions, and each time it has been a delight. Her ability to work well on a budget sets her apart from many others in the field. Her tasteful eye, experience, and creativity make each project unique and catered to each client’s needs. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you Steve, we always love collaborating and working with you on your beautiful projects! **★★★★★ — Fergus Garber Architects, July 2013** > We strongly recommend Sullivan Design Studio. Linda Sullivan has worked with our firm on both commercial and residential projects. Our clients find her great at figuring out a style that works for them; and we find Linda and her team good collaborators. Importantly, they follow through with pricing, specifications, and installation in a highly professional manner. **Comment from Sullivan Design Studio:** > Thank you FGY, we always love being able to collaborate with you and your beautiful work! ## Selected projects - [East Meets West \| Atherton, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-meets-west-atherton-ca-pj-vj~6658087) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 24 - [Lindenwood Estate \| Atherton, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lindenwood-estate-atherton-ca-pj-vj~6656476) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - [Graceful Comfort \| Atherton, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/graceful-comfort-atherton-ca-pj-vj~2611122) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 20 - [Modern Dwelling \| Atherton, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-dwelling-atherton-ca-pj-vj~6657396) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 17 - [Zen Escape \| Los Altos Hills, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-escape-los-altos-hills-ca-pj-vj~6658093) - Location: Los Altos Hills, CA - Photos: 15 - [Coastal Comfort \| Menlo Park, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-comfort-menlo-park-ca-pj-vj~6657388) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 17 - [Contemporary Elegance \| Atherton, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-elegance-atherton-ca-pj-vj~6658105) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Tranquil Retreat \| Portola Valley, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tranquil-retreat-portola-valley-ca-pj-vj~3692629) - Location: Portola Valley, CA - Photos: 6 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/sullivan-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~788622364) ## Community Q&A **Q: what is the fireplace stone material?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, I love the fireplace. Would you tell me the name of the fireplace stone? Thanks in advance. A: Hi there, So glad you liked it. It is limestone. Best, SDS team **Q: what is the stone on the fireplace wall?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, this is very pretty. Can you tell me the name of the fireplace stone or tile? Thanks A: Hi there, the stone is limestone. Best, SDS team **Q: what is the countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, this is so pretty. Would you tell me the name of the countertop material? Thanks in advance. A: Hi there, thank you for your note. The countertop is Terrazo. **Q: Mirror on vanity** *(in Photo Questions)* Is mirror custom made or who sells it? A: Thank you. The mirror was custom made. Best, SDS team **Q: what is the floor(name, material, color)? where can I find it?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful flooring, would love to use it in a remodel. How can I find it? A: Thank you! The flooring is a Limestone tile from Walker Zanger's Moda collection. Color is Sienna Silver. **Q: Great deck** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the color too. Can you please tell me the brand and color stain on the deck and the bench? thank you A: Thank you, the deck was provided by the landscape architect, I believe it was redwood. Best, SDS team --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-20.*