OUR FAVORITE BAY AREA INTERIOR DESIGNERS: A CURATED GUIDE
The Bay Area design landscape is defined by a distinct balance of restraint and expression, where architecture, natural light, and layered materiality come together in deeply personal ways. At INK + PORCELAIN, we are continually inspired by the studios shaping this dialogue and are honored to collaborate with many of them through our Designer Trade Program, including designers who are part of our growing Vault.
Tineke Triggs
Tineke Triggs is known for her expressive approach to interiors, layering bold color, rich texture, and unexpected combinations into spaces that feel both sophisticated and deeply livable. Her award-winning work has been featured in Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, and other leading design publications.
Her design philosophy is further explored in her book, Design Mixology: The Interiors of Tineke Triggs, which showcases her signature approach to creating highly personal, artful interiors that celebrate individuality and thoughtful layering.
Lauren Nelson Design
Lauren Nelson Design is known for its elevated yet approachable interiors that blend vintage character with custom modern design. The studio focuses on creating thoughtfully composed interiors that feel cohesive, personal, and rooted in the unique architecture of each space.
Their work consistently balances function and feeling, resulting in interiors that feel collected over time rather than overly styled, an ethos that aligns beautifully with our appreciation for longevity and quiet detail.
K Interiors
Kristen Peña is recognized for creating refined, livable homes that feel both elevated and deeply personal. The studio is widely respected in the Bay Area design community for its tailored approach and ability to translate client lifestyles into cohesive, timeless interiors.
Their work often blends clean architectural lines with layered textures and soft materiality, resulting in spaces that feel both grounded and effortlessly composed.
Regan Baker Design
Regan Baker Design is a full-spectrum interior design studio, overseeing every stage of the design process. Their philosophy emphasizes beauty, style, and function in equal measure, with a strong commitment to collaboration and craftsmanship.
Each project is approached as a layered narrative, where personal identity is expressed through materiality, color, and curated objects.
Monkhouse Studio
Katie Monkhouse is known for her refined yet tactile approach to interiors, creating spaces that feel collected, calm, and intentional. This firm often emphasizes natural materials, architectural clarity, and subtle detailing that allows the architecture and furnishings to speak together.
Castellanos Interiors
Fernando Castellanos work reflects a strong sensitivity to form, composition, and atmosphere. His approach often explores the intersection of art, architecture, and interior space, resulting in environments that feel highly curated and emotionally resonant.
Form + Field
Form + Field approaches design through the lens of empathy, creating interiors that reflect the identity, history, and lived experience of their clients. Their practice integrates interior design, architecture, and art consulting to create holistic, layered environments.
The studio’s philosophy centers on creating balance through contrast and longevity, resulting in spaces that feel deeply considered and human.
Banner Day
Banner Day Interiors, led by Clara Jung, is known for creating layered, character-rich homes that balance timeless design with a fresh, playful perspective. Through thoughtful use of color, pattern, and collected details, the studio creates spaces that feel warm, personal, and designed to be lived in.
Their design philosophy is beautifully captured in Storied Homes: Designs from Banner Day Interiors, a book that explores the art of creating homes with depth, personality, and a lasting sense of place.
Eleven11 Interiors
Trish Striglos is recognized for her refined, detail-oriented approach to interiors, often focusing on tailored spatial composition and elevated material selection. Her work reflects a strong sense of proportion and understated elegance, with an emphasis on creating enduring residential environments.
Millroad Studio
Millroad Studio is a boutique luxury interior design firm that creates thoughtful, elevated homes designed to balance sophistication with ease. Their work emphasizes natural materials, artisan details, and deeply personal storytelling through space.
The studio’s philosophy prioritizes livability and authenticity, resulting in interiors that feel both grounded and inspiring.
Ricki Stevens Design
Ricki Stevens is recognized for creating interiors that feel calm, intentional, and quietly layered, with a strong sensitivity to how a space is experienced in everyday life.
Their work often blends architectural clarity with tactile materials and carefully considered furnishings, resulting in homes that feel grounded, personal, and enduring.
Kimberley Harrison Interiors
Kimberley Harrison approaches each project with a strong emphasis on architectural sensitivity and thoughtful spatial planning, resulting in interiors that feel both grounded and elevated.
Their work often combines natural materials, soft tonal palettes, and carefully selected furnishings to create spaces that feel welcoming and deeply personal.
Florence Livingston Interiors
Florence Livingston and her team focus on creating refined, livable spaces that feel both intentional and effortless. The studio is known for its nuanced approach to layering texture, tone, and form, resulting in interiors that feel quietly elevated and deeply considered.
Their work often reflects a sensitivity to proportion and atmosphere, balancing architectural detail with soft, lived-in warmth.
INTERIOR DESIGN BY TINEKE TRIGGS
STYLING BY ALLEGRA HSIAO
PHOTOGRAPHY BY R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN