Journal
The Thoughtful Home: A Simple Way to Plan Your Furniture Budget, Room by Room
A complimentary, room-by-room workbook to see what it really costs to furnish your main rooms, from Studio VAE in San Francisco.
What Interior Designers Actually Do: Behind the Scenes at a San Francisco Design Studio
Most of what interior designers actually do never makes it into the finished photograph. An honest look at the months of decisions, vendor relationships, and on-site problem-solving behind full-service interior design in San Francisco.
How Long Does an Interior Design Project in San Francisco Really Take?
How long does an interior design project in San Francisco really take? An honest guide covering renovation, new builds, and furnishings — phase by phase.
What an Interior Designer Does During Construction (and Why It's Nothing Like the Contractor's Role)
The contractor builds your home. We make sure what gets built is the one you were promised. Those are genuinely different jobs — and during construction, both of them matter..
How to Discover Your Ideal Design Aesthetic
Discovering your ideal design aesthetic is about more than just following trends—it's about understanding what makes you feel at home.
What to Know Before Starting a Home Renovation
Whether this is your first home renovation or it’s been some time since your last, knowing what to expect makes all the difference.