There’s more to the perfect home than just a good foundation and solid walls, and Marin’s interior designers are here to help you with every finishing touch you can dream of. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is MAS Design (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Interior Designer picks see below.
Our 2024 Home & Design category sponsor is The Trono Team. View the rest of the Home & Design category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central, and Northern Marin.
Southern | Central | Northern
The Scale Collective
The Scale Collective is a design firm led by Sara Haag located in Tiburon, working on projects in the Bay Area and beyond. Her obsession with materials, art and objects led her to the intricate world of interiors after studying and working in architecture. They specialize in creating large art commissions and beautiful furnishings for clients. Their modern interiors blur the boundaries between relaxed coastal California living, and timeless European elements and form. With an emphasis on scale, light, form and the natural world in their work, the firm is dedicated to elevating our every day lives through artful living.
Maison Blanc Design
Maison Blanc Design is a full-service interior design firm distinguished by its sophisticated and collected eye; one that delights you with the unexpected and elevates your space into one where you thrive. Their holistic approach ensures every design element is thoughtfully considered while delivering an effortless experience to their clients – whether it be the balance to be found in scale, a nod to architectural elements within the space or how a color, pattern or texture is woven throughout.
Southern Marin
Kirsten Pike Design
Marin
Kirsten Pike grew up in Copenhagen with an architect father and a fine artist grandmother, and the aesthetics and modernism of the city still influence her work. Her design is all about beauty and luxury while honoring the traditional mastery that she grew up with.
Kress Jack at Home
Mill Valley
Kress Jack at Home is all about mixing old with new, laying down the latest textiles while throwing in a pop of something unexpected. They credit their success to their Team Lead, Lili, who just so happens to be one of the world’s most adorable dogs. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
35 Miller Ave PMB 109, Mill Valley, 415.686.3620
Paulina Perrault Interior Designers
Sausalito
Paulina Perrault’s 25 years of experience have helped her to create some of the area’s most elegant and unique interiors. Working on projects from Yountville to Kentfield to Redwood City, PPI has amassed a large portfolio of stunning home projects over the years. The group’s work on one home in Mill Valley garnered enough praise to be featured on Home & Garden Television.
85 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 112 Sausalito, 415.941.4222
Holly Kopman Design
Sausalito
Kopman was born and raised in St. Louis, and had her passion for design ignited by her uncle, a fellow interior designer. In 1993, she packed up and moved to San Francisco, where she took the Bay Area by storm and carved out a place for herself as a renowned designer. Hours are Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm.
207 2nd Street Suite E, Sausalito, 415.339.9386
MAS Design
Tiburon
An abbreviation of “Mood and Space Design”, MAS can do everything from minimalistic modern to chaotic bohemian. Their belief is that your space should reflect you, not whatever is trendy or popular, and they tailor everything to your lifestyle and your aesthetic tastes. As they always say, “High design. Low blah.” Hours are Monday through Friday 10am – 6pm.
Ark Row Shopping Center, Tiburon, 415.231.0240
Collected Studio
Tiburon
Owned by entrepreneur Julianne Schaefer with design in her genes, Collected Studio is a full-service, luxury interior design studio located in Tiburon. Collected Studio puts its emphasis on transforming spaces to reflect the clients’ unique personalities. Through their 15-step Project Management Strategy, Collected Studio supports their clientele in making their renovation process as enjoyable and productive as possible.
31 Cove Rd, Belvedere Tiburon, 925.360.9384
Ruth Livingston Studio
Tiburon
Ruth Livingston Studio is an interior design and custom furniture firm whose mission is to create “luxurious environments by blending sophisticated design with modern materials.” Ruth Livingston, the award-winning designer behind the brand, has been designing and fashioning unique interiors since 1980. The Ruth Livingston Studio Collection is known for its collaborative work with local Bay Area artists and is the recipient of eight Design Excellence Awards. The storefront studio in downtown Tiburon showcases an elegant display of home goods in glass, ceramic and wood.
74 Main St, Belvedere Tiburon, 415.435.5264
Central Marin
Julie Rootes Interiors
Corte Madera
Rootes is all about her attention to detail, having spent years as a buyer for Prada and picking up on all the little tricks of the trade. By the time she opened her firm in 2011, she already had a dedicated list of clients who adore her insider resources and discerning eye. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm.
215 Corte Madera Ave, Corte Madera, 415.891.3103
Ann Lowengart Interiors
San Anselmo
Since opening her firm in 2000, Annie Lowengart has been working with Marin County’s stunning natural beauty as inspiration for her designs. While her work is obviously top-notch, she’s also built a reputation for being punctual and organized, a master of perfectly polished spreadsheets and deadlines. Hours are Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm.
223 San Anselmo Ave #7, San Anselmo, 415.578.1222
Barbra Bright Interiors
San Rafael
Debuting her love for design through Barbie clothes and Barbie Dream House reorganization, Barbra Bright has since manifested that interest into a successful business. Barbra reflects her colorful and bold personality into her work, taking innovative risks to bring a unique flair to all of her projects. Her biracial upbringing has also influenced her stylistic choices and ideas.
1560 4th St, San Rafael, 415.686.2928
Northern Marin
Robert Federighi Design
Novato
Bob Federighi is a born and raised Marin resident, with a BA from the Western Design Institute in San Francisco. He has a reputation for designing luxurious homes with exquisite materials, right alongside his work in the commercial realm. As an added bonus, he’s also a general contractor with training in construction. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
38 Hamilton Dr, Novato, 415.884.9600
Yami Arvelo of Moones Home
Novato
Moones Home is a full service design studio based in Novato, and Yami Arvelo is its distinguished founder. With over 20 years of experience, her eye for design is well-trained and ready to get to work on any space that needs a rehaul. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
22 Digital Dr. Ste G, Novato, 415.845.9746
Best of the County Home & Design Sponsor
The Trono Team
In life, you want someone who is in your corner. Trono Team is just that when it comes to an exceptional real estate experience. Rick is a lifelong entrepreneur with roots in Marin County and has local knowledge that cannot be googled. Peri’s creative background in the arts make marketing strategies fun. Whether you are a buyer, seller or both, we are ready to help you make a move!
What is important for sellers to keep in mind at this time?
Buyers are looking for turn-key homes. Does this mean you need to remodel your home? No. Instead, think PAINT! Rich, moody paint hues are in. Designers like Jake Arnold and Heidi Callier known for their rich design principles and authentic spaces are trending in design and home decor, evoking buyers to seek this in a home.
Mehnaz Khan, a color psychology specialist and principal at Color Conscious Living in Albany, New York, says, “Human beings have an innate desire for belonging.” (source: 7 Paint Colors That Make a House Sell for More Money, Brittany Anas). First impressions are everything. Be bold!
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