Services

Overview

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We take a comprehensive, design-led approach to residential projects, guiding each phase from early planning through final installation.

Our work is best suited for full-home renovations, new builds, and large-scale furnishing projects where a cohesive, long-term vision is essential.

FULL SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN

Our studio manages all aspects of the design process, including:

  • Space planning and layout refinement

  • Finish and material selection

  • Custom millwork and detailing

  • Lighting design

  • Furnishings and styling

OUR CLIENTS

We work with clients who value thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and a collaborative process.

Our projects are best suited for those seeking a cohesive, long-term approach. Homes that are not only beautiful, but deeply considered.

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OUR APPROACH

We begin by understanding how our clients live, how spaces are used, how they gather and how they want their home to feel.

From there, we establish a clear foundation through layout, proportion, and material direction. Every decision builds on the next, creating alignment across the home.

Furnishings and styling are the final layer—not the starting point—bringing warmth and completion to the space.

01.

New Construction

Ideal for projects in the early planning phase, we collaborate from the ground up to shape homes that feel cohesive from the outset.

Our work spans spatial planning, material direction, and the integration of finishes, furnishings, and textiles—each layer considered in relation to the whole.

Working closely with your architect and builder, we help guide decisions early, creating homes that feel intentional, timeless, and distinctly your own.

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02.

Remodels

From early layout review through the smallest details, we guide each phase of the remodel with clarity and intention.

We look beyond aesthetics by shaping homes that function seamlessly and feel deeply personal, designed to support daily life in a way that is both thoughtful and lasting.

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03.

Furnishings

For projects focused on furnishing and refining existing spaces, we take a comprehensive approach from the outset.

We begin with a detailed review of the home, then guide every layer—from layout and furnishings to textiles and final styling—resulting in spaces that feel cohesive, refreshed, and thoughtfully resolved.

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faq’s

  • First please complete our online project inquiry form for us to get to know you and your project. Next we will reach out for a follow-up phone call that will help us evaluate your project and decide if we may be of help. We then offer an in-home paid design consultation. After this meeting, a design fee proposal will be sent to you for your review.

  • We proudly service the South Bay Area, from Los Gatos to Palo Alto and beyond.

  • Absolutely! We encourage clients to incorporate some of the treasured pieces they already own. These pieces make the home feel personal and unique. With that said, we are also very honest about what works and what doesn't.

  • This varies per project. Some clients have brought on their own contractors, and we will defer all subcontractor contacts to them. We can connect you directly with wallpaper hangers, custom built-in contractors, painters, etc. as the projects requires.

  • We purchase product from a variety of sources tailored to your unique project. We use local small shops, to-the-trade vendors as well as online and catalogue retailers.

  • Holt Design House purchases and coordinates everything on your behalf, as we are a full service design firm. This ensures that the products placed in your home are cohesive and adhere to the design plan. Construction material ordering may be handled by your contractor, if necessary.