Five Bay Area Designers Open the Doors to Their Creative Spaces
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1/5Our office is a reflection of our design aesthetic: elegant and refined, with a hint of glamour. Behind the scenes, in our busy workspaces, it’s all bright lights and white desks—a perfect blank canvas for creating spaces for clients and reviewing materials. However, we designed our conference room to have a bit more mood: When the big sliding doors are pulled closed, the space is intimate and perfect for presenting ideas to clients. Catherine Kwong DesignOur office is a reflection of our design aesthetic: elegant and refined, with a hint of glamour. Behind the scenes, in our busy workspaces, it’s all bright lights and white desks—a perfect blank canvas for creating spaces for clients and reviewing materials. However, we designed our conference room to have a bit more mood: When the big sliding doors are pulled closed, the space is intimate and perfect for presenting ideas to clients. Catherine Kwong Design
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2/5Our studio is located in a light-filled loft with 18-foot ceilings and exposed brick walls. Its rawness is the perfect backdrop for our eclectic mix of primary materials. I surrounded myself with objects that are meaningful to me: Antiques, books and artwork acquired over the years, including 17th-century paintings and a Spanish Colonial vargueno (cabinet) recently purchased at auction. The spaces have provenance, history and meaning. Antonio Martins Interior DesignOur studio is located in a light-filled loft with 18-foot ceilings and exposed brick walls. Its rawness is the perfect backdrop for our eclectic mix of primary materials. I surrounded myself with objects that are meaningful to me: Antiques, books and artwork acquired over the years, including 17th-century paintings and a Spanish Colonial vargueno (cabinet) recently purchased at auction. The spaces have provenance, history and meaning. Antonio Martins Interior Design
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3/5Against a backdrop of tailored lines and a neutral palette, our studio showcases custom furniture mixed with vintage accessories and contemporary art, much like the spaces we design. The street-facing windows also act as a creative laboratory for our team, allowing us to dramatically explore design themes and engage the public. This particular display was an homage to San Francisco—a glamorous city surrounded by water. Kendall Wilkinson DesignAgainst a backdrop of tailored lines and a neutral palette, our studio showcases custom furniture mixed with vintage accessories and contemporary art, much like the spaces we design. The street-facing windows also act as a creative laboratory for our team, allowing us to dramatically explore design themes and engage the public. This particular display was an homage to San Francisco—a glamorous city surrounded by water. Kendall Wilkinson Design
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4/5Photography by Thomas KuōhOur studio began as a dream blank canvas: white walls and a concrete ceiling and floor. I knew that charcoal-black walls layered with glossy white storage paired with raw wood furnishings, vibrant art and whimsical accessories, was the look I wanted to inspire the design team creatively. I knew it would also represent our values as a firm—that we are grounded, detailed and organized, but also bold, fresh and fun. Studio MunroePhotography by Thomas KuōhOur studio began as a dream blank canvas: white walls and a concrete ceiling and floor. I knew that charcoal-black walls layered with glossy white storage paired with raw wood furnishings, vibrant art and whimsical accessories, was the look I wanted to inspire the design team creatively. I knew it would also represent our values as a firm—that we are grounded, detailed and organized, but also bold, fresh and fun. Studio Munroe
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5/5Photography by Matthew MillmanA great representation of our interiors, our studio is light and bright with natural light flooding multiple sides. We kept the space spare but warm and welcoming, and feature a blend of clean modern pieces and vintage finds. A mix of well-crafted furnishings—from antiques to my own custom designs—is always at play in our work. Jute HomePhotography by Matthew MillmanA great representation of our interiors, our studio is light and bright with natural light flooding multiple sides. We kept the space spare but warm and welcoming, and feature a blend of clean modern pieces and vintage finds. A mix of well-crafted furnishings—from antiques to my own custom designs—is always at play in our work. Jute Home
