This lively young family purchased their Bay Area home with one big goal in mind: to expand their space by adding a second floor and a rooftop terrace. They had the plans from their architect, but as the decision-making process began, they felt stuck. Fortunately, they stumbled upon our feature in HGTV Magazine and called us up. Grab a glass (a full one) and walk with me...

Prepare to say goodbye to lumpy mattresses and scratchy sheets and say hello to the finer details, like plush bedding, luxurious linens, ultimate comfort, and everything a vacation should feel like. And the project I’m sharing with you this month is the perfect example…

Oakland duplex remodeled from a dated disaster to amazing family compound.

The home I’m sharing with you today is the one that started it all…the house on Joy Street. Come hear the story behind Joy Street Design and see how we renovated the kitchen and bathroom of our Bernal Heights namesake.

Come see how we transformed a new build home from blank, white walls into spaces filled with color, functionality, and the fresh traditional character these clients love.

When we got the call, the family behind this 1920s Craftsman in the Trestle Glen neighborhood of Oakland was bursting at the seams. As an older home, the rooms were small and not at all functional for the demands of modern-day life. They were desperate to add more space, but they weren’t sure how to do it. You'll never believe our solution...

We transformed this 9,000 square foot blank canvas into a state-of-the-art coworking hub that is energizing the creative community and revitalizing downtown Richmond. Come meet CoBiz...

Last month, we toured the first half of the Finley residence, our 1940s Oakland home that we completely gutted and remodeled over 10 painful yet glorious months. Today, we're heading downstairs to our personal spaces: the principal bedroom, ensuite bathroom, Zoe’s bedroom and bathroom, our private family room, and a home gym that will knock your socks off.

You may have already browsed our HGTV Magazine feature, but what wasn’t included in the feature? Hideous, jaw-dropping, cringe-worthy “before” photos! YUP. That's what we're doing today. If you’re looking for ugly photos that will make you feel better about your own home and inspire your full confidence that there IS hope for your space, come take a look...

If Spa Day and joyful design had a baby, this bedroom and bathroom renovation in Piedmont would be it. If you're looking for fresh start this year (one that doesn’t just begin at your home bar), this could be your sign...

It may surprise you that not every home we work on needs to be renovated. Some just need some new and exciting furnishings, paint, and personality to feel fresh and joyful. This Walnut Creek home I’m sharing with you today is a perfect example... 

Our non-profit organization, Joy Street Initiative, recently hosted a design giveaway for frontline workers. We transformed the principal bedroom of our grand prize winner, a deserving nurse and mother of two. Come see this joyful and deeply restful space!

Though we’ve been wrapping up several projects recently, today’s story is one that is long overdue – a 1920s Tudor transformation in the Oakland Hills. Yes, we completed it around the end of the summer last year, but this home is anything but old news. Lively colors and natural materials pair with traditional architecture in a way that is both fresh and timeless. Come take a look...