--- title: "Jane Ellison — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jane-ellison-pfvwus-pf~788624696 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~788624696.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jane Ellison" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1ea39a4e0b7ded6f_3859-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Available Upon Appointment, San Rafael, California 94903, United States" latitude: 38.0339 longitude: -122.5855 phone: "(415) 740-8975" website: https://janeellison.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 319 last_updated: 2026-08-09 --- # Jane Ellison Original Houzz profile: [Jane Ellison](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jane-ellison-pfvwus-pf~788624696) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** San Rafael, CA - **Serves:** San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Corte Madera, Kentfield, Sausalito, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Santa Venetia, Sleepy Hollow, Ross, Fairfax, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Black Point-Green Point, Woodacre, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, San Geronimo, Nicasio, Forest Knolls, Greenbrae, Lagunitas, San Quentin - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2012–2025), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Weekend consultations - Offers Custom Work - 25 years in business Jane Ellison Design specializes in creating harmony at all levels-it all begins with you and how you live and work in your space. Jane points out, "Design is a collaborative experience, and as a professional Interior Designer and Certified Feng Shui Consultant, I work closely with you to create a timeless and beautifully designed space that enhances your life, career, and overall sense of well-being." SPECIALTIES Full Service Interior Design Interior Architecture Kitchen and Bath Design EcoGreen Consultant Color and Lighting Specialist Furnishings and Accessories Artisan Commissions Garden Design FEE STRUCTURE The process begins with an initial meeting in which we determine the scope of the project, your budget, and a fee format. PUBLICATIONS 50 Dream Kitchens Better Homes and Gardens Decor California Home and Design Magazine from House to Home Views Singapore Home Concept Featured on Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-of-the-week-open-concept-in-california-wine-country-stsetivw-vs~167844354 ONLINE PORTFOLIO HGTV Houzz Décor ASID Design Finder Design Shuffle Home Portfolio ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Design Consultation - Playroom Design - Floor Plans - Custom Furniture - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - House Plans - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Downsizing - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Green Building - Feng Shui Design - Interior Design Photography - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - San Rafael - Novato - Mill Valley - Larkspur - San Anselmo - Corte Madera - Kentfield - Sausalito - Lucas Valley-Marinwood - Santa Venetia - Sleepy Hollow - Ross - Fairfax - Lagunitas-Forest Knolls - Black Point-Green Point - Woodacre - Bolinas - Stinson Beach - San Geronimo - Nicasio - Forest Knolls - Greenbrae - Lagunitas - San Quentin ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jane Ellison | | Address | Available Upon Appointment, San Rafael, California 94903, United States | | Phone | (415) 740-8975 | | Website | https://janeellison.com | | Followers on Houzz | 319 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/\#!/jane.ellison4 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/janeellisonJED - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jane-ellison/9/943/10b/ - Blog — http://janeellison.com/blog.html ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jane Ellison](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jane-ellison-pfvwus-pf~788624696) - **Website:** https://janeellison.com - **Phone:** (415) 740-8975 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Allied member ASID - Feng Shui Certification - Eco Green Certification - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2012–2025), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [ASID California North Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-california-north-chapter-pfvwus-pf~848111714) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 19 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-352626923, Jan. 2024** > Jane is a consummate designer—empathy, efficiency, communication, quick responses and exquisite taste. She has excellent resources—she must have developed them over years of experience. She knew how to take my ideas and make them real. Considering her skills, knowledge and ability to find perfect solutions for my budget, her fees are really reasonable. **★★★★★ — Julie S, Jan. 2024** > Jane has a beautiful eye for design. She is up to date on the latest trends but listens to the likes and needs of her clients. I am so happy I found her! **★★★★★ — Bara de Cisneros, Dec. 2023** > I cannot speak highly enough about Jane Ellison's exceptional talent and expertise as an interior designer. Working with Jane was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Her keen eye for detail, creative vision, and dedication to understanding our preferences made the entire design process an absolute joy. > > From the moment we met Jane, her professionalism and passion for design shone through. She took the time to listen attentively to our ideas, ensuring that every aspect of her design reflected our personality and style. Her ability to blend functionality with aesthetics is truly remarkable. > > Throughout the project, Jane's communication was impeccable. She kept us informed at every stage, providing regular updates and addressing any questions or concerns promptly. Her collaborative approach made us feel involved and valued throughout the entire process. > > The end result surpassed our expectations! Jane's design transformed our space into a haven that not only looks stunning but also feels incredibly inviting and functional. The attention to detail in every element of her design is evident, from the furniture selection to the color schemes and lighting choices. > > What sets Jane apart is not only her incredible talent but also her commitment to ensuring her clients' satisfaction. She went above and beyond to deliver a design that exceeded our hopes and dreams for our home. > > I wholeheartedly recommend Jane Ellison to anyone seeking an interior designer who combines creativity, professionalism, and a true passion for delivering exceptional results. Thank you, Jane, for turning our vision into a reality! **Comment from Jane Ellison:** > It was my pleasure collaborating with you both, Bara, to bring to life the extraordinary vision you had for your home. Thank you for trusting me throughout the process, the unknown can be an unsettling experience. May you be nurtured for many years by this haven. **★★★★★ — Nancy Blum, Sept. 2020** > Jane Ellison is an incredibly professional designer with an excellent sense of space planning and design sense. Her approach with each client is inclusive, collaborative and individual. Key to working with Jane, is knowing how important the clients thoughts are in making any design decision. Each element of a project is given great attention and she is always looking at the bigger picture as well, in order to be certain each piece becomes a well thought out whole picture. > I have worked with her on both large and small projects. She is calm, resourceful, and an essential asset to any project. > Most recently we worked together for almost 3 years in the rebuilding of our home, which was totally destroyed in the fires of 2017, > Jane Ellison has my highest recommendation! **Comment from Jane Ellison:** > Nancy, > I love working and collaborating with you as you have the eye of an artist, not afraid to take chances, the best at finding resources online and such a positive attitude. > It’s always a pleasure. > Jane **★★★★★ — Vivian Poole, July 2019** > I have worked on several projects with Jane over the years from new construction, remodeling, lighting design, and even my commercial studio. Jane’s approach always takes into consideration my specific needs and preferences and adds her creativity and professional and technical knowledge. The results always produce beautiful and functional spaces. No matter how small or large the project, Jane is my go-to designer! **★★★★★ — Bryan Scheideck, April 2019** > As the general contractor on the recent Ranch Road Project in Petaluma, I really enjoyed working with Jane. Her rich design experience and ability to create value within budgetary constraints were essential to the success of the major remodel, which required working with multiple stakeholders to clarify design decisions on a tight project schedule. I was extremely impressed with Jane’s professionalism, humility, patience, open-mindedness, and flexibility. > > While Jane brought a highly-organized, well-considered, creative focus to each of her detailed design decisions, I especially appreciated how much effort she put into working with the clients to understand how the various areas of the Ranch Road house would actually be used. This meant her clean, warm design aesthetic was always rooted in a pragmatic understanding of the flow and function for various spaces throughout the house. As a testament to Jane’s attention to detail, the project architect included her detailed interior design drawings in his county building department submittals. > > Jane is relaxed, enthusiastic, and easy to work with – a great communicator. I was impressed by her ability to thoughtfully and patiently explain to project stakeholders the various factors to consider when making individual design decisions, then what the strategy and reasoning informing her recommendations were. Jane is truly a team player. She not only really listened to her clients’ ideas, she also seemed to enjoy collaborating with the project building team by encouraging and eliciting input, ideas, and feedback from subcontractors, vendors, and tradespeople working on site. > > Jane has all the best qualities of a talented designer, including creative inspiration, a thorough understanding of the various elements of good design, and excellent communication skills. I highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — lisahecker, March 2016** > We hired Jane as we have an octagonal living room and had had cabinets built in with window seats to make the area more usable. Even after we added more windows and French doors the room is still on the dark side and after many, many paint colors on the wall we decided we needed a professional to make the room shine like we knew it could. We hired Jane Ellison and not only did she confirm that one wall color we had would work well, but then came up with an amazing color for the cabinets that worked not only with the wall color but also made the stone fireplace more of a statement. She provided guidance on how to furnish the space and found fabrics that I would never have picked together for the window seats & pillows. It all came together beautifully and even 10 years later the parts of the room she did are still my favorites. She has a wonderful way of putting things together and her designs are beautiful, serene and timeless. > > She also is a pleasure to work with and knows how to work with two people with different visions and managed to make us both happy. I couldn't recommend her more. **★★★★★ — Liz Crowley, Jan. 2016** > Jane has helped me with interior design related to a kitchen remodel and also general redesign of my home. She has very good insight into what design schemes are current and trendy, but also has a very good sense for balancing what's popular with the needs of her clients, always presenting relevant ideas, but tying them back to the customers needs and budget. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Jane over the past 3 years. **Comment from Jane Ellison:** > I was very pleased with how the kitchen and other rooms came together, Liz and quite enjoyable working with you.. Now that you're working full time, it must be nice to have the remodeling behind you and come home to a freshen up and beautified home. **★★★★★ — liddyclark, July 2013** > Jane helped me redecorate my office/guest bedroom. I have done real estate staging in the past however this room was giving me problems. When the room was done it was functional, spacious and artful. Just what i was looking for. Jane is a great listener and a gem to work with. **★★★★★ — maurameg, July 2013** > It's overwhelming, at the beginning phase of owning your first new home, to sort through all the options of a very different configuration. A whole house that you're now entirely responsible for! Jane helped us think about design choices and the ways each room might be used. She's patient, clever, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. We started to think of the house as a creative start on a blank canvas instead of a Herculean task. Her Feng Shui review helped us consider the symbolism of the space and her common sense helped us approach the practical decisions that we would need to make. And her recommendations via Pinterest made it that much easier to discuss options, compare ideas, and make selections that we're now thrilled with. Despite years of working for a design company, I can't imagine better advice than Jane's. **★★★★★ — majelbarrett, June 2013** > We hired Jane to design our new main office in Corte Madera (and hired her again a few years later when we expanded). Construction started with one large space which was separated into three offices, a conference room, and a kitchen/computer room. Jane created drawings to scale, and worked with us and the contractor to ensure the job was carried out on time, as specified and that quality work was done. We constantly receive compliments on the colors chosen for our office. Besides the paint, Jane helped us choose the carpet, office furniture, window coverings, kitchen counter, cabinets, artwork, etc. Jane is a very talented professional and we highly recommend her. **★★★★ — kathrynfreschi, June 2013** > Jane was an organized, creative and helpful designer on our home building project. She was readily available to meet with us on the job site and to shop with me for materials. She was understanding of our need to work within a tight budget and we are very pleased with our choices, especially the design and materials of our kitchen. It is beautiful! > > She was especially helpful in advising us of the sequencing of tasks on the job. > > Jane has a good attitude and was always courteous and kind to all on the job. ## Selected projects - [Deer Hollow Drive Napa CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deer-hollow-drive-napa-ca-pj-vj~7139370) - Location: Napa, CA - Photos: 37 - Description: “With the open-concept floor plan, this kitchen needed to have a galley layout,” Ellison says. A large island helps delineate the kitchen from the other rooms around it. These include a dining area directly behind the kitchen and a living room to the right of the dining room. This main floor also includes a small TV lounge, a powder room and a mudroom. The house sits on a slope, so this main level enjoys treehouse-like canopy views out the back. The bedrooms are on the walk-out lower level.“Thes… - [St. Andrews Napa CA Rebuild](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-andrews-napa-ca-rebuild-pj-vj~6724490) - Location: Napa, CA - Photos: 42 - Description: This home in Napa off Silverado was rebuilt after burning down in the 2017 fires. Architect David Rulon, a former associate of Howard Backen, known for this Napa Valley industrial modern farmhouse style. Composed in mostly a neutral palette, the bones of this house are bathed in diffused natural light pouring in through the clerestory windows. Beautiful textures and the layering of pattern with a mix of materials add drama to a neutral backdrop. The homeowners are pleased with their open floor p… - [Sylanver Ave. St. Helena CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sylanver-ave-st-helena-ca-pj-vj~6488659) - Location: St. Helena, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: A full renovation of this charming cottage home updating dark works with a fresh coat of white paint freshen up this vineyard property. - [Fedrick Ranch Road Petaluma CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fedrick-ranch-road-petaluma-ca-pj-vj~6484948) - Location: Petaluma, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: Seeking open space and nature, this ranch provides all the family could want. Simply updated by painting the exterior white, adding stylish lanterns lights and a chic glossy black painted front door. Huge country white one-story wood and board and batten exterior home idea in this Petaluma Ranch with a shingle roof and a brown roof - [Paradise Drive Tiburon CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paradise-drive-tiburon-ca-pj-vj~2337766) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: The bones of this house are a handsome light filled bungalow mid century modern yet the clients taste is far from that. Dark wood paneling was calling out for some color to enhance and update it’s beauty. The luxurious orange velvet tufted tuxedo style sofa and mix of animal prints on pillows and rugs only make their collection of art more mysterious and intriguing. - [Indian Valley Road Novato CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-valley-road-novato-ca-pj-vj~3300) - Location: Novato, CA - Photos: 25 - Description: Featured in Houzz https://www.houzz.com/photos/44700/Details-mediterranean-deck-san-francisco https://www.houzz.com/photos/44703/Details-contemporary-deck-san-francisco https://www.houzz.com/photos/44710/Details-asian-living-room-san-francisco https://www.houzz.com/photos/100837/Jane-Ellison-eclectic-living-room-san-francisco https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78545601/list/mood-enhancing-classic-bamboo-blinds https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74460954/list/could-your-living-room-be-better-without-a-… - [Crestview Dr San Rafael, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crestview-dr-san-rafael-ca-pj-vj~3302) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 34 - Description: Featured in Houzz https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28610005/list/What-Goes-With-Red-Walls- https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56398968/list/11 - [Saint Andrews Drive Napa CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saint-andrews-drive-napa-ca-pj-vj~2589410) - Location: Napa, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: This family vacation home sadly burned to the ground in the recent Northern California 2017 fires. Years of remodeling and decorating had just been completed, photographed a few months ago. All four generations so enjoyed get aways to this Napa retreat which centered on nature, relaxing and family. Lots of fun curvy shaped upholstery, color and art flowed with the wonderful chaos of lots of families being together. When I spoke to them on the phone, they were still in shock but said they planned… - [Lombard St. San Francisco, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lombard-st-san-francisco-ca-pj-vj~1379777) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This condo serves as a family’s city apartment. It needs to meet many functions for many people as well as be colorful, comfortable and fun, not take itself too seriously. The gold half circle metallic banquette works for meals and reading the morning paper as well as small business meetings and a chic office space. Grey chenille sectional and cream velvet recliner are the neutrals sitting on a Madeline Weinrib pink silk/wool rug with magenta pillows and Chinese lacquered red accent pieces. TV o… - [Crane Drive San Anselmo CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crane-drive-san-anselmo-ca-pj-vj~2344116) - Location: San Anselmo, CA - Photos: 34 - Description: This newly remodeled family home and in law unit in San Anselmo is 4000sf of light and space. The first designer was let go for presenting grey one too many times. My task was to skillfully blend all the color my clients wanted from their mix of Latin, Hispanic and Italian heritage and get it to read successfully. Wow, no easy feat. Clients alway teach us so much. I learned that much more color could work than I ever thought possible. - [Oak Rock Road, Novato CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-rock-road-novato-ca-pj-vj~2341553) - Location: Novato, CA - Photos: 9 - [Ranch Road, Petaluma CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-road-petaluma-ca-pj-vj~5661215) - Location: Petaluma, CA - Photos: 13 - [Before and After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-pj-vj~367443) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 22 - [Pacheco Novato, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacheco-novato-ca-pj-vj~367457) - Location: Novato, CA - Photos: 7 - [Wild Horse Valley Road Novato CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wild-horse-valley-road-novato-ca-pj-vj~2341668) - Location: Novato, CA - Photos: 7 - [Soda Springs CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soda-springs-ca-pj-vj~367425) - Location: Soda Springs, CA - Photos: 10 - [Forest Ave. San Anselmo CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-ave-san-anselmo-ca-pj-vj~366745) - Location: San Anselmo, CA - Photos: 7 - [Holiday Decorating](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holiday-decorating-pj-vj~101061) - Location: San Rafael, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: How to decorate for the Holidays? - [Primary bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/primary-bath-pj-vj~7840728) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [28th Ave San Francisco CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/28th-ave-san-francisco-ca-pj-vj~7153510) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 12 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jane-ellison-pfvwus-pf~788624696) ## Ideabooks - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145116710/list/fireplaces) — 2 ideas - [Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145073032/list/entry) — 2 ideas - [Basement](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145072551/list/basement) — 1 idea - [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145025032/list/outdoor-spaces) — 26 ideas - [PM Land](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107165892/list/pm-land) — 17 ideas - [Pillow Road](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93723123/list/pillow-road) — 10 ideas [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/4537) ## Community Q&A **Q: Kitchen Cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* I really like the wood grain and color of the kitchen cabinets. Can you tell me more about them? A: These cabinets have an Italian veneer in two shades **Q: where did you get the dining table & curved sofa? love the design** *(in Photo Questions)* Great design on the whole house A: the client purchased this wonderful sofa and coffee table, so not sure… **Q: what brand and size is cook top?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: 36” GE Monagram **Q: Is the cooktop/backsplash w/ shelf one unit?** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm looking for a stainless steel backsplash with a built in shelf. A: Sorry can’t remember **Q: painting of barn** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me about the barn painting on the left wall looking from the sitting area towards the kitchen. I’d love to get something like that for my home. Is it possibly by the artist Jean Jack? Is there a website where I could order one or is it a single original piece of art? A: This is from my clients private art collection, I don’t know the artist. **Q: love the flow from one room to another —** *(in Photo Questions)* Question I have is the choice on window treatments. Looks like a roller shade from a distance but hard to see close up. Please advise. Thanks Karen A: These are soft cloth blinds that open and close similar to Hunter Douglass Silhouettes --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-09.*