Lauren Nelson is an interior designer based in San Francisco area. She believes that when our surroundings are sources of comfort and inspiration, we lead happier lives. Lauren’s signature style layers old with new, bold with subtle, and raw with refined so that her spaces feel fresh, yet still timeless. She pays special attention to the use of natural light, texture, and scale when designing homes or styling a shoot.
When not decorating homes or on a shoot, Lauren is happily experimenting in the kitchen, at the beach with her dog Henry, or planning a trip with her husband Gabe. She is thankful to do what she loves and thinks laughter is the soul’s greatest medicine.
When not decorating homes or on a shoot, Lauren is happily experimenting in the kitchen, at the beach with her dog Henry, or planning a trip with her husband Gabe. She is thankful to do what she loves and thinks laughter is the soul’s greatest medicine.
Services Provided
Interior Design, Space Planning, Custom Window Treatments & Wall Coverings, Design Packages, Interior Architecture, Full-Service Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design
Areas Served
Alameda, Belvedere, Belvedere Tiburon, Berkeley, Emeryville, Marin City, Muir Beach, Oakland, San Francisco, Sausalito, South San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Tiburon, San Rafael, Larkspur, Mill Valley, San Anselmo
Certifications and Awards
Named House Beautiful's "Next Wave" Designer in March 2014, and "Designer To Watch" at the 2017 Designers of Distinction awards.
Contact: Lauren Nelson
Typical Job Costs: $150,000 - 500,000
Review by Linea Lab Architects:
Lauren is a consummate professional, and a real delight to work with. As an architect it is so refreshing to find a designer who is an excellent collaborator, and really creates a cohesive vision for...More
Review by karla gallardo:
I love working with Lauren! Her taste level is impeccable and she can really transform an empty room into something beautiful and unique (custom furniture!). She was able to work with my budget rest...More
Review by Kathleen Wallace:
Lauren Nelson was an absolute delight to work with; incredibly professional, wonderful design sense, extremely efficient and worked with vendors of extremely high quality and professionalism. We reno...More
Review by Elizabeth Dunlevie:
Not only does Lauren have impeccable taste, she is a joy to work with, bringing her immense talent, energy and diplomacy to each task. She worked well in the team of architects, builders and landscap...More
Review by gthomas52:
We worked with Lauren for decorating our house in San Francisco. My wife had a very specific sense of what we liked and didn't like, so she and I went thru at least a hundred portfolios, and interview...More
Review by Amy S:
I would wholeheartedly recommend Lauren to anyone undertaking a remodel or furnishing a home- we have absolutely loved working with her and LND!
We initially hired Lauren for help furnishing an ope...More
Review by mousers:
I have hired Lauren on numerous occasions and she never ceases to impress me with her thoughtful insights, her creative ideas and her willingness to move quickly!
What I like the most about her is sh...More
Review by meredithmazur33:
I had the daunting task of moving cross country from a 3 bedroom San Francisco apartment to a 6 bedroom home in Chicago. Lauren was instrumental in every way in helping me place the pieces I wanted to...More
Review by kvmacknight:
Lauren Nelson Design worked with us every step of the way on the complete renovation of our 1908 home. Lauren guided us through new room layouts, came up with ideas for all of the fixtures, designed ...More