Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP

19 Reviews

Interior Designers & Decorators

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Best of Houzz winner

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Award Winning Residential Design Firm - Tailored Solutions

Our residential projects range from one-bedroom urban lofts to multi-million dollar properties. We are a full-service interior design firm and manage new construction, remodels and home decorating. We are dedicated to the creation of artistic, unique environments that highlight and enhance our clients personal aesthetic and style. It is a priority to incorporate environmentally sustainable options for long-term health and well being. Whether we are helping families to expand or to downsize, or a business person to reflect her travels, we draw on world-wide resources to offer full design, renovation and furnishing services. At Tower Design we understand how environments impact all aspects of personal success and well being so we effort toward designing efficient, well designed spaces that are highly functional yet comfortable. Our clients say that we have substantially improved their personal communication, happiness and uplifted the spirit of their homes. We like to incorporate art into the overall design. Our work has received numerous awards and has been published in Interior Design Magazine, Elle Décor, California Design, Travel & Leisure, Print, The Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Architectural Record, 805 Living and Ventana Magazine.

Services Provided

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Art Selection, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Beds, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Custom Storage, Custom Table, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Entry Design, Feng Shui Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Garage Design, Garage Storage, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Theater Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design, Home Office Design

Areas Served

Alameda, Albany, Alto, Belvedere, Belvedere Tiburon, Berkeley, Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, Emeryville, Marin City, Mill Valley, Oakland, Pacifica, Piedmont, San Bruno, San Francisco, Sausalito, South San Francisco, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Tiburon, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Mills Valley, Venice Beach, Atherton, Hillsborough, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Palm Springs, West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades

Awards

ASID, LEED AP C+ID, Green Design Award, 2013

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San Francisco, CA

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19 Reviews for Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP

Linda B

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Client

When I first met with Tower Design my loft was a shell and I had only vague ideas of how it was going to be designed. Kathleen drew sketches of her concepts and those ideas literally became how we ended up designing the space. Her taste level is exquisite. Her abilities are expert level and she mixed both modern, mid century modern and antiques in such a masterful way that exhibits her expertise. When I showed her my very mixed art collection, she added a few pieces that tied those together. My home is more than I ever dreamed, an oasis in the middle of a busy city and my place of calm and refuge. I am grateful beyond words.

November 9, 2019

Comment from Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP:

Wow, thanks Linda! what a great review! We loved working with you.

Stuart Hines

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Client

Possible review: I have had the pleasure of working with Tower Design Inc and closely with Kathleen McMullen. Her skill set as a designer throughout the construction and design/build process was superlative. She is a true professional, fun to work with, a great communicator and the project was enhanced by her guidance and presence on the job site. Projects often take years, and it is necessary to have the ability to be able to track details, make constant and myriad decisions and work well with both the builder, the architect and the subs. A great designer produces the design but also has the ability to execute the path toward an excellent end result. I am pleased to be able to say that I can wholly recommend working with Kathleen and the Tower Design team.

September 20, 2019

Comment from Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP:

Thanks so much Stuart. It was a pleasure working with you. It is so great to work with professionals that I admire.

Madhavi Ravindran

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Client

Kathleen and her team did an excellent job modernizing our new home. There were a lot of changes to be made within a tight timeline but Kathleen made it all happen. She made the remodeling process so much easier on us, constantly guiding us through each process and making sure we were completely satisfied with each decision made. Kathleen's expertise in design and color were tremendously valuable to us. She helped pick out all our furniture, designed our staircase, upgraded our lighting, redesigned our entire kitchen and even helped pick out art pieces for each room in the house. Kathleen was always readily available to answer any questions throughout the process and resourceful in finding solutions to any issues that came up along the way. Her flexibility and willingness to make sure everything was done to our satisfaction was greatly appreciated. Our new home looks wonderful! I highly recommend Kathleen and her team.

June 19, 2019

Comment from Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP:

Thanks!! It has been and continues to be a pleasure to work with you! Kathleen

Meribeth McIntyre-Greynald

Relationship

Client

Tower Design worked with us on our weekend retreat in Ojai and did a masterful job. We are so pleased with both the results and our ongoing relationship with Kathleen. We were seamlessly guided through the process of design, drawings, construction, interior furnishings and lighting and the placement and purchase of art. Kathleen’s sense of design and color were spot-on throughout the entire process. As we continue to develop the project, we know that we can count on her for her wisdom, and her ability to create a truly sacred living environment for our home. Her design is unique in that she is intentional in the cultivation of a sense of peace, love, and the power of place throughout the design process. Importantly, we feel seen, heard and that our vision is expressed in a powerful way in the results so that it reflects who we are.

June 5, 2019

Dean DeMarchi

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Client

We would highly recommend Kathleen and her team. We had done many remodels over the years but never worked with a designer before and were unsure of the process and the value of doing so. Kathleen and her team asked us a lot of questions about our lifestyle and styles. We had a very unique puzzle and needed to find both an overall design solution that worked for our household (workout space, multiple home offices and guest accommodations) and we needed to somehow combine different tastes to create a home that unified our household's varying styles. Kathleen did an awesome job of creating an overall flow and design to create a place that we all love! In addition to the design, we needed help coordinating and manage the entire project. This included purchasing and receiving, managing budgets, pulling permits, coordinating and managing the contractors, final inspection of their work and set up of the furniture. Kathleen and her team were so easy to work with, had great vision and creative ideas, paid attention to all the details, masterfully managed all the moving parts and ensured that we would love the results...and we do! Kathleen is a true professional, super creative, a great person and great to work with. I highly recommend her and her team to anyone looking for help on a renovation.

May 28, 2019

Comment from Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP:

Thanks so much Dean! All of you were a pleasure to work with.

Alexey Samsonov

Relationship

Received an estimate

I've rescheduled the initial call with Tower Design Studio a couple of times due to sudden changes in their schedule (they were flexible though). At the call we agreed to meet for initial consultation at the location, but they didn't show up - apologizing that they've put a meeting to a wrong week by mistake. Mistakes like that do happen, that's why I've sent a confirmation email to double-check the date/time well in advance, to which they never responded. I can't comment on professional skills, but I've found it hard to even get to the stage when they can be evaluated.

April 13, 2018

Comment from Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP:

Hello, I am disappointed that you took it upon yourself to give us a negative review publicly for a small miscommunication when we have never worked together. We truly did have the meeting scheduled for another day. And, we apologize for any part that we had in the miscommunication. I was going to suggest that we make the meeting later on the day that you called, however, you slammed the phone in my ear and your anger and frustration was palpable. I looked through our email and spam and did not see a confirmation email. We apologize for any inconvenience, however, vindictiveness over a small mistake is a good indication that we would not work well together. We wish you all the luck in finding the perfect designer for your project.

Michelle Marchena Curtis

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Client

Working with Kathleen was FANTASTIC! I knew the "feeling" I wanted our master to have but I didn't know how to get there. I had previously worked with another designer who tried but kept missing the mark. Once I started working with Kathleen, I knew that she would be able to create exactly what I was looking for within the confines of our space. As part of the project, Kathleen designed a wall of built in cabinets complete with window seat and a custom bed. In addition, Kathleen was so easy to work with. I had a lot going on and Kathleen's patience and support was invaluable.

January 21, 2018

Alison McLean

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Client

To say that Kathleen Coady of Tower Design has style is an understatement. She has an uncanny ability to blend classic and contemporary themes rendering a timeless yet modern design. Her understanding and use of color is exquisite. But, what I love most about her work is that she creates a livable space, understanding lifestyle and function AND she doesn't believe that style, beauty and gracious living has to be expensive!

July 24, 2015

lavenderinn

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Client

I used Kathleen Coady for some fill-in items for my house. But more importantly, Kathleen designed our high end, historic, fine dining restaurant, Watermark on Main in Ventura, CA. The 3rd floor W2O 3rd Roof Top Lounge floor has a completely different style with a casual, ocean theme. Kathleen was resourceful and knowledgeable and created two one-of-a-kind, landmark environments. What I like most about Kathleen is that she listens to her clients and communicates well. She has no ego so it is comfortable to tell her you don't like an item or need to change direction. As a designer she is professional, efficient, and a visionary. As a person, Kathleen has integrity and is fun to work with! I highly recommend Kathleen for any project!

June 19, 2015

elyshiaholliday

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Client

Kathleen with Tower Design Studio was awesome in helping us to really create a good design for our home. She worked with us from the time we were evaluating architectural plans to the finishing touches and there were many things she helped us see during the design process. I especially appreciate the laundry/mudroom she helped us create with great lockers for our four boys and good flow for all the movement that happens in that area of the home. Also, we have received many compliments on the solar tubes she suggested to bring in natural light and create a feeling of spaciousness in areas that would otherwise feel a little dark or closed in. Kathleen's use of color and texture really helped bring the natural world to the interior of our home and she created a stone fireplace with a natural wood mantel that is very unique and undoubtedly the heart of our home. She sourced tile, wood, stone and other materials that helped us stay within our budget, were beautiful, ecological and practical for a home with children. Also, I would also have to say she showed great skill in working with us as a couple and even though my husband and I have very different styles, she brought our vineyard home together with an organic elegance that both my husband and I love!

May 18, 2015

Comment from Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP:

THANKS!! Elyshia, Dewey, Ely, Gabriel, James and Benjamin! Love to you all. You are such a beautiful family and I love that you love your new home!

docshana

Relationship

I consulted with Kathleen McMullen Coady

Kathleen is very creative, succinct, straightforward and clear. She had great ideas for our small project and understood the environment we were trying to create. She had a clear vision yet was not closed to other options. I've seen other projects she has done from beginning to end which were very impressive and also in keeping with the soul of the space. I wouldn't hesitate to call on her again.

May 16, 2015

Comment from Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP:

Thank you so much for your review Shana! I really appreciated being able to enhance your amazing environment at Bodhisattva Healing Arts Center.

Melissa Balter Designs

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Colleague

Working with Tower Design is such a fun and enlightening process. Kathleen really understands how to make your home function and look great at the same time. She is very passionate about the environment, and which furniture, paints, and fabrics will be safe for your family, while making your home special. I love working with her! Highly recommend!

May 11, 2015

Comment from Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP:

Thanks so much Melissa. I really appreciate the great review!

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Commented: I love the light fixture! What is it and where can I get it?Hi Eric, This light fixture was custom designed by our firm and executed by Shakuff. (https://shakuff.com Kadur Collecton) While we custom designed this one, but you can purchase some of their ready ...

February 24, 2021

Commented: What is the shower floor tile?Hi! The is 2" x 2" Mosaic (hexagon) that is inset in the floor and in the shower is Carrara Marble Tile. The room is bordered by a 4" x 12" Carerra Marble and the wall baseboard i...

November 25, 2020

Commented: Awesome design! where can I find the light hanging above the tub?Hi, The fixture is by Slamp, an Italian brand. The fixture is called Gemmy. You will probably be able to get it from Lumens or the like... Hope this helps! Kathleen

November 21, 2020

Commented: I like the blue and orange paintings above the fireplace!Hi, I painted the two pieces. I am happy to do those custom for you if you would like.

May 17, 2020

Commented: Sculpture & Candle HoldersCorbin Bronze. To the trade. If you wish to purchase please contact us. We would happily facilitate the purchase for you. kathleen@towerdesign.com

October 26, 2019

Commented: What fireplace is in this picture?We used an Anne Saks Metallic Tile for the framing.

September 24, 2019

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