How is Coombs Design rated?

Coombs Design is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Coombs Design provide?

Coombs Design provides the following services: Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Color Consulting, Dining Room Design, Entry Design, Furniture Selection, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Home Office Design

Where does Coombs Design provide services?

Coombs Design provides services in the following areas: Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Lafayette, Moraga, Oakland, Orinda, Piedmont, San Francisco, San Leandro

Coombs Design

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About Us

Coombs Design: Story-Driven Interior Design About Us Coombs Design is a full-service interior design firm dedicated to creating bespoke homes and businesses. Founded by an Emmy-nominated former film and television set designer, we approach interior design as storytelling—crafting spaces defined not just by their architecture, but by the people who live and work in them. Just like working in TV, our clients' lives provide the context and the script for our designs. Our Signature Style We do not force a singular, signature look on our clients. Instead, we uncover your unique personal style and elevate it using our team's expertise in: Color Theory: Curating beautiful, tailored color combinations. Pattern Mixing: Expertly blending textures and patterns for visual interest. Spatial Harmony: Optimizing layouts for beauty, utility, and comfort. Our Full-Service Design & Implementation Process We specialize in an end-to-end design experience tailored to how you live your life. Our process includes: Discovery & Strategy: We assess what your current space is doing well and what needs improvement, establishing clear priorities to effectively direct your budget. Design & Selection: We present specific, tailored recommendations for room layouts, finishes, furniture, and decorative items. Project Management: Once the design is approved, we handle all the shopping and manage the contractors and craftsmen on your behalf. Installation & Styling: We oversee the final installation and styling, delivering a fully realized space full of personality.

Awards

2011 Daytime Emmy Nominee, Today Show Art Department, Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design Member, United Scenic Artists Local 829

13 Projects

Inspiration for an eclectic medium tone wood floor single front door remodel in San Francisco with gray walls and a white front door

Business Details

Business Name

Coombs Design

Phone Number

(646) 247-2356

Website

www.coombsdesign.com

Address

San Francisco Bay Area
Alameda, CA 94501

Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 250,000

Followers

232 Followers

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Services Provided

Interior Design

Kitchen Design

Bathroom Design

Bedroom Design

Living Room Design

Color Consulting

Furniture Selection

Kids Bedroom Design

Dining Room Design

Entry Design

Playroom Design

Laundry Room Design

Nursery Design

Basement Design

Home Office Design

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Areas Served

San Francisco

Oakland

Berkeley

San Leandro

Alameda

Lafayette

Orinda

Moraga

Emeryville

Piedmont

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18 Reviews for Coombs Design

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Monica Devens

I had never worked with a professional designer and was leery of someone telling me what to do rather than listening to what I wanted to do. But my fears were completely unnecessary! Sarah excels at listening, suggesting, and constantly revising her suggestions depending on the client's feedback. We are SO pleased with the way our house turned out! We enjoy it daily and I'm quite sure we would never have gotten to where we are without Sarah. We just don't have the kind of vision she has.

December 8, 2017

Comment from Coombs Design:

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Monica! I so enjoyed working with you and Bruce to come up with a paint scheme for your house. You have a really beautiful place and I love your bold taste! I'm so glad you're both happy with the end result.

Robin Pressman

I've worked with a few designers over the years and Coombs Design is by far my favorite. Sarah worked with us at every step. She did a great job getting a sense of "our style" to make recommendations that we would love and was able to help us sort through what we really wanted in order to keep us on budget. She helped manage the process for us and brought in top notch professionals to implement the work. We love the changes to our house and can't wait to tackle some new projects in the future with Sarah's help again.

December 7, 2017

Comment from Coombs Design:

Thanks so much Robin! I loved getting to know you and your family and working with you on your beautiful new home. I look forward to collaborating again in the future!

Oakland Handyman

Sarah helped me plan out the living and working spaces in a small bungalow house. She had a lot of unique creative ideas for making the small rooms feel bigger and her advice about paint colors, wall treatments and furniture arrangement was spot on. It was great to find an interior decorator who could help map out a small space and Sarah was extremely helpful in making my house feel like home :)

December 7, 2017

Comment from Coombs Design:

Thanks so much Ben! It was really fun to work with you on your own place after collaborating on so many of my client projects together. I'm looking forward to working together again soon!

User

I had never worked with an interior designer before but was hoping for help with a couple of rooms and made calls to a few other professionals before coming across Sarah’s profile. I was quoted some astronomical figures and was starting to figure that maybe it wasn’t in the cards for us. Luckily I found Sarah before I gave up and am so happy I did. Aside from being a great designer who isn’t going to charge you $70,000 per room, she’s easy to work with, friendly, and unbelievably responsive. Seriously, you wish everyone you worked with was Sarah! We love the rooms she helped us with and would not have been able to do it without her.

May 4, 2017Last modified:April 11, 2024

Comment from Coombs Design:

Thank you so much for the absolutely lovely review Heather! I loved working with you and Duncan on your beautiful home. It was a total pleasure. Thanks again!

Jason Tsang

Sarah and her team is very professional and organized. They helped me from planning, design, purchasing, receiving to staging and implementation. There are more than 30 revisions from original plan and the outcome is amazing. They are always patient to listen to what we need. Everything is planned ahead and without exceeding budget. Most importantly, her design is awesome and fulfill what we were looking for. I am so pleased to have Sarah and her team to take on this project. I highly recommend them without reservation. Thanks Sarah and the team!

January 6, 2017

Comment from Coombs Design:

Thanks so much Jason! We're so pleased with how the house turned out. It's one of our favorite so far, and I'm so glad you and your lovely family are happy with it. You were a pleasure to work with. All the best!

Vinayak Nagpal

We worked with Sarah to renovate our in-law apartment unit which we use to host visiting family/friends and Airbnb guests. This was the first time for us using an interior designer. Sarah was extremely professional, she was quick to grasp our needs and came up with a plan that made sense. I can whole heartedly say that it was totally worth it for us to use her services. The whole unit came together in wonderful way and within our budget. We felt like interactions with Sarah were efficient and at the right "level". We provided high level (mostly vague) inputs about what we wanted and she translated them into specific and pragmatic design choices that worked with our house and our budget. We would definitely work with Sarah again for our next home project.

September 27, 2016

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Thank you so much Vinayak! We so enjoyed working with you and Bhavna and are just thrilled at the transformation of the space. We hope the new look brings you lots of new business and happy guests!

yhatton

Sarah Coombs Design is great. It was my first time working with Interior Design firm, and Sarah made the process really easy. She was very transparent about the process, her questions were clear, and our conversations were always efficient. My primary need was a plan for my kitchen remodel that was much needed but I didn't want to overcomplicate it. But, in addition to the kitchen I really wanted our whole home to have a cohesive feeling and good transitions and she was great at helping with specific design challenges (like two kids sharing a small room) as well as clarifying my overall design sensibility. She was great at the actual design, as well as the structure to the project, and recommended vendors, products and methods. I highly recommend Sarah.

June 9, 2016Last modified:June 9, 2016

Comment from Coombs Design:

Thanks so much Yvette! I really enjoyed working with you and your family and can't wait to hear how the kitchen turns out.

Sara Varni Bright

Sarah was awesome to work with. She picked up on my style and preferences quickly and came to me with options that fit my price range. She was also incredibly responsive and we were able to pull together a pretty big project quickly. We love our new living room and it's working well for all of the members of our family.

March 23, 2016

Comment from Coombs Design:

Thanks so much Sara! It was a pleasure to work with you and your family. I'm so glad you're happy with your new rooms!

lindsaymsnyder

My husband and I hired Sarah Coombs Design to redesign our dining room and we are thrilled with the results. We moved into the house three years ago and had never made good use of the dining room. We had a formal dining set that wasn't practical for our young family and a general lack of storage space. The dining table had become a dumping ground for everyday things, instead of the gathering place for family meals and entertaining we wished it would be. The house has an open layout, with the dining room in the middle, so we wanted it to be inviting, tidy, and visually appealing. Sarah and her team did a great job of listening to our wish list, coming up with creative solutions to our problems, helping us define our aesthetic, and implementing a beautiful design. We couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. I would say Sarah has a special knack for designing a family friendly spaces on a budget -- and she and her team are a pleasure to work with!

October 27, 2015

Page Tomblin

We are very lucky to have Sarah in the East Bay. Her experience working in NYC is a rare find. She is professional but as a mother she is also practical when needed. She gently leads you in the right direction while understanding your style. But she also helps you make that bold choice when needed. You really can't go wrong with Sarah!

August 31, 2015

amberbrose

I hired Sarah to design our family's laundry room. She is a delight to work with and is a real professional. She is conscious of the budget when offering ideas and takes the time to consider many different options for the space. Sarah is extremely knowledgeable about online and local vendors, allowing her client to access a variety of materials and products. She does an amazing job of helping her client to visualize the space and looks at details such as appropriate counter height, floor color and cabinet door/knob style. Sarah shows a true passion for her work which translates into a satisfying space. We love our new room!

March 27, 2015

Lisa StClaire

Sarah is a joy to work with and has everything you could want in a design consultant. She has a terrific eye and is flexible, patient and resourceful. She took the time to work with us to get a good sense of our wishes and lifestyle, and brought her own style and creativity to create a terrific space for our teenage daughter. She kept our project on track with gentle persistence, staying within budget and improvising as needed. She has the skills and talent to handle projects large and small, combining good big picture thinking with the critical attention to detail that is so important in good design. I highly recommend her!

January 20, 2015

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Commented: Black cabinetHi AH. It was purchased a couple years ago and doesn't appear to still be available from the vendor that we used. The maker is Heather Brooke, and it is their "Rubbed Black 4 Door Console". ...

March 25, 2018

Commented: I love this light fixture- where is it from?Hi Gwendolyn. Thanks for your interest! That light fixture is made by Stilnovo.

December 31, 2017

Commented: Wall sconcesHi Amelia. Those sconces are from Visual Comfort. Here's a link: https://www.visualcomfortlightinglights.com/product/visual-comfort-thomas-obrien-vendome-sconces-tob2007hab-np.html?page=1.

October 31, 2017

Commented: Can you share information about the chandelier?Hi kgranados. The chandelier is from Pottery Barn. It is the Collins Metal Chandelier. We added shades to it for a more finished look. Thanks for the interest!

August 14, 2016

Commented: Could you tell me the paint color used on the walls?Hello! The paint color is Frost by Kelly Moore.

July 16, 2016

Commented: Wall colorHi Kristin. The walls and trim are Benjamin Moore Great Barrington Green HC-122. It's a lovely color!

May 8, 2016

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