Niche Interiors

Category: Furnishings

Design Visionary: Charlotte Perriand

Charlotte Perriand was a pioneering designer of the 20th century, who broke barriers and made significant contributions to modern design as a woman. Born in Paris in 1903, Perriand was a contemporary of many of the great modernist architects...

Designing a Non-toxic California Home

There are many elements to consider when designing a sustainable, non-toxic home, but as a green San Francisco interior designer I would argue that flame retardant chemicals are enemy number one. They migrate out of the foam in upholstered...

A Colorful Take on Napa Interior Design

Our latest vacation home project in Sonoma was completed just in time for our client to enjoy a fabulous summer in Wine Country! Our team of Napa interior designers had a blast designing this family home for our adventurous...

Tips from a Sustainable San Francisco Interior Designer

What does eco-friendly or sustainable interior design mean and why is it important? Green or eco-friendly interior design focuses on improving indoor air quality as well as reducing the impact that furniture purchases have on the environment. The Environmental...

Green Resource: Sustainable Furnishings Council

I was thrilled to be invited to serve as an Ambassador to the Sustainable Furnishings CouncilĀ (SFC) for a second year! I’m very passionate about this cause, both as an environmentalist and a mother. With fires raging across California, the...

California Home + Design Feature!

Our Yellowstone Club project in Big Sky, Montana is featured in the Summer issue of California Home + Design Magazine! Our San Francisco interior designers were tasked with creating a sophisticated and family-friendly ski house for our longtime San...

5 Lighting Designers You Need to Know

Decorative lighting is one of the most important aspects of any interior design project, it immediately sets the mood for a space and provides opportunities to add drama and whimsy. As San Francisco interior designers we are continually inspired...

Sustainable Interior Design Tips for Your California Home

Happy Earth Week! Our San Francisco interior design team wanted to celebrate by sharing a close-up look at the sustainable design choices in our residential projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Napa Valley. From specifying FSC certified...

San Francisco Interior Design Process Revealed

2021 is off to an exciting start at Niche Interiors! Our San Francisco interior designers began working on a wide range of new California interior design projects from Wine Country to Southern California and welcomed two fabulous new designers...

Selecting the Perfect Upholstery Fabric

One of the most common questions we field from our San Francisco interior design clients (and friends) relates to selecting the appropriate upholstery fabrics for their home. Choosing an upholstery fabric is an important and often overwhelming decision, which...