Niche Interiors Journal
Follow along as we share art, architecture and interior design inspiration from San Francisco, California and throughout the world.
The Art of Layering Patterns
Are you stumped by how to combine patterns with panache in your home? The trick is to mix prints that feel harmonious but not matchy. Read on for our top two tips! Cohesive color palette. One of the easiest...
Sustainable Countertops
Selecting a kitchen countertop material can be a daunting task – even for professionals! Check out three of our favorite sustainable and durable options that are sure to give your kitchen a fresh, updated look. Quartz Countertops Quartz is...
What is “Eco-friendly” Interior Design?
Most people have heard the term “eco-friendly” or “green” interior design. But, not everyone understands exactly what it means. That’s why we created a brand new page on our website devoted just to this topic. Green or eco-friendly interior design...
San Francisco Interior Designer Picks
Want to take a peek at our San Francisco interior designer source list? Now is your chance! Check out a few of our favorite San Francisco sources for the most crucial design elements that go into creating a stylish...
San Francisco Design Icon: Orlando Diaz-Azcuy
It’s always a treat to support our fellow designers at the annual California Home + Design Awards. This year’s gala was particularly memorable as Orlando Diaz-Azcuy was honored as Design Icon of the Year. Orlando Diaz-Azcuy gained substantial experience as...
Family-Friendly Interior Design Tips
Niche Interiors team of interior designers kicked off 2013 by wrapping up two fabulous family-friendly homes in San Francisco and San Anselmo. We welcome the challenge of creating practical, functional AND stylish homes. Start with the basics below and...
Must-Have Modern Classics
One of the joys of being a Bay Area interior designer is the constant exposure we have to new products – the fabulous, mundane, and the ugly! Regardless of what we are seeing in the showrooms, we can always...
Custom Drapery Guide
Need to warm up a stark room in your home? Drapery panels are one of the easiest ways to soften a space, while adding color, pattern, and texture. Get started with our top tips below! 1. Appropriate Fabric, Correct...
The Scoop on Indoor Air Quality
Do you know how many breaths you take in one day? The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that most Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. By paying closer attention to the products you bring into the home, you can...
Space Planning 101
Most of us in the San Francisco Bay Area have lived in a tight space at some point during our time here. Our Edwardian apartments are oh so charming, but pose a challenge when planning furniture layouts. At Niche...