“Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent.” - Joe Sparano
There is so much work that goes into a design project. Even though we all focus on the end goal, where a project starts is equally important. A recent Instagram post of a Before-After project reminded me how fun it is to compare both side-by-side. Since we designers like to show only pretty images on […]
Last week I was able to sneak up to wine country to see the Traditional Home Napa Valley Showhouse. Worth it? Definitely. I mean, what’s not to love about vineyards, a beautiful home and the renewed feeling that comes from seeing beautiful spaces?! I loved the mix of the dark wood with the raw, industrial […]
We are pleased to announce that Denise Maloney Interior Design was voted as one of the most popular design portfolios by the Houzz community. If you’re not familiar with Houzz, it’s a source of great inspiration for home remodeling and design. We not only post our completed projects on Houzz, but we also get great […]
Last Friday we visited the 2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase House for a (second) peek at how local designers transformed and reimagined different spaces within the 9,000 square-foot Presidio Heights mansion built in 1907. There were a couple spaces that really stood out, beginning with first impressions – The Entry. The space, designed by Jonathan […]
This past weekend, my husband and I headed across the Bay to The Highlands neighborhood in San Mateo for their annual Eichler home tour. Despite having a million other things to do, our abbreviated home tour was well worth the drive and the time. There was a nice range of Eichlers, from restored originals to […]
It seems that everyone in the design industry is crazy busy this Spring, so I hope you’ll forgive me if I temporarily turn this into an “Eichler Remodel” blog as that’s where all my free time is going these days…managing my own remodel. My husband and I bought an Eichler in Walnut Creek 4 years […]
Last night I attended a riveting Designer and Architect Roundtable hosted by Houzz at the Design Within Reach in Potrero Hill. The panel consisted of three Interior Designers and two Architects and we threw at them questions about design trends, Architect and Designer collaboration, and how the Internet has changed the design industry. Here are […]
It’s been a dizzying few months, but at long last, I have some exciting new project work to share with my readers… After a year-long journey to transform this apartment in the charming Russian Hill neighborhood, I am pleased to share the end result…a much lighter, brighter space complete with custom furniture that showcases […]
Every year the San Francisco Design Center (SFDC) has a week centered around new products and continuing education for design professionals, now called “Design San Francisco”. Last week was Design San Francisco 2013 and since staying on top of industry trends and knowledge is an important part of my work, I made it a point […]
In the professional world of interior design, Fall is a busy season as we spruce up our clients’ homes in time for the holidays. This year was no exception for Denise Maloney Interior Design as much time was spent on a charming condo remodel in the hills of San Francisco. Starting with a dark space […]
