9 Talented Female Interior Designers in San Francisco to Follow in 2025

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San Francisco is a city defined by contrasts—historic Victorians and cutting-edge modernism, fog-draped hills and sunlit coastal views, tech innovation and artistic heritage. This unique spirit extends to its interiors, in which an incredible group of female designers is redefining the way we live, work, and experience our surroundings here. From deeply personalized residential projects to forward-thinking commercial spaces, these creative women bring diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and a distinctly Bay Area sensibility to their work. Here are nine talented female designers making their mark on San Francisco in 2025.

9 San Francisco Bay Area Interior Designers to Watch in 2025

Kendall Wilkinson of Kendall Wilkinson Design

For over 30 years, Kendall Wilkinson has designed beautiful, layered interiors that reflect the lives and aspirations of her clients. Her full service studio’s portfolio spans everything from high-end residences in Silicon Valley to commercial spaces across the East Coast.

Her team often works hand-in-hand with architects, builders, construction teams, and artisans to deliver deeply personalized interiors, but she is also well-known for her textile collections with Fabricut. The latter are inspired by Wilkinson’s global travels, including journeys across France and Mexico.

Visit the Studio’s Site at kendallwilkinson.com. 

Julia Sobrepeña King of Studio Roene

Founder of Studio Roene, Julia Sobrepeña King blends global influences with an “offbeat chic” aesthetic developed over nearly two decades. After working for design icons like Kelly Wearstler, Michael S. Smith, Commune Design, and Charles de Lisle, she launched her own firm in 2021. Known for her fearless approach to color and form as well as her incredible range, King creates richly layered interiors that often feature unexpected elements, like tiger-striped wood veneers and custom furniture.

Visit the Studio’s Site at studioroene.com.

Heather Hilliard of Heather Hilliard Design

Founder of an eponymous boutique interior design firm in San Francisco, Heather Hilliard is known for her refined, context-driven approach. Clients celebrate her ability to bring a curator’s eye to each project—blending classicism with modernism to stunning effect. With a background in art history and design—including roles at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Wiseman Group—, Hilliard has spearheaded projects in contemporary Silicon Valley estates, historic Boston townhouses, and everywhere in between.

She frequently uses layered textures, carefully chosen materials, and custom furnishings to create these timeless interiors. Hilliard is well-known for her nuanced approach to lighting, texture, and proportion—all of which are key to designing diverse spaces in the Bay Area. It’s no wonder that the designer has participated in the San Francisco Decorator Showcase nine times.

Visit the Studio’s Site at heatherhilliard.com.  

Noz Nozawa of Noz Design

Founder of Noz Design, Noz Nozawa is a San Francisco-based interior designer celebrated for her bold, artful, and deeply personal interiors. After leaving a highly successful marketing career, Nozawa launched her firm in 2014. Driven by a lifelong passion for design that began in childhood, her work blends luxury with vintage finds, natural materials, and fearless use of color.

One of her most notable recent projects is the three-year transformation of a historic San Francisco Bay Area Victorian. The project involved balancing the home’s original architecture with the personalities of its owners—a blended family of five with Italian and Indian roots. Nozawa brought new life to the space through a vibrant, layered approach.

Visit the Studio’s Site at nozdesign.com.

Katie Monkhouse of KMID

Based in Marin County but originally from the East Coast, Katie Monkhouse crafts warm, lived-in spaces that emphasize easy living and emotional resonance. She believes that great interiors transcend the superficial to reflect the distinct ways in which people spend their days. Known for thoughtfully curated designs that balance laid-back California style with refined craftsmanship, Monkhouse espouses that “a well-designed home should feel effortless yet deeply personal and elevated but never untouchable.”

Visit the Studio’s Site at katiemonkhouseinteriors.com. 

Kathleen Navarra of Navarra Design

With over 25 years in the industry, Kathleen Navarra is known for her bold, expressive interiors that blend architecture, space, and detail into richly textured environments. Her studio, Navarra Design, takes a deeply personal approach, collaborating closely with clients to create spaces that reflect their unique lifestyles and visions. Known for her fearless use of color, pattern, and custom detailing, Navarra’s work has been featured in top publications like Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, and Luxe Interiors + Design.

Visit the Studio’s Site at navarradesign.com.

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Holly A. Kopman of HAK Interior Design

Known for her “rebellious glamour,” Holly A. Kopman blends fine art, bold gestures, and riotous colors into her highly personal interiors. Based in Mill Valley, Kopman draws on a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and history, influenced by her early exposure to iconic designers like Paul Evans and Milo Baughman. Her portfolio spans primary and secondary residences from Aspen to Malibu, and her work has been featured in publications like AD.com, Luxe, and Elle Decor.

Visit the Studio’s Site at hollyakopman.com.

Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living

A veteran of the San Francisco house decorators showcase, Tineke Triggs has built a reputation for creating soulful, artistic interiors that reflect her clients’ distinct personalities. Triggs leads her eponymous studio with a philosophy of “design mixology,” blending travel, art, fashion, and architecture into richly layered interiors. Her work has been featured in publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Veranda, and Luxe Interiors + Design.

Visit the Studio’s Site at tineketriggs.com.

Lauren Geremia of Geremia Design

With a fine art background from the Rhode Island School of Design, Lauren Geremia brings an artist’s eye to her interiors. Her firm, Geremia Design, is known for its unexpected alchemy, blending old and new, subtle and dramatic, to create truly distinctive spaces.

Geremia has designed iconic office spaces for companies like Dropbox and Instagram, as well as hospitality and residential projects. Her work has earned her a spot on Architectural Digest’s AD100 and 1stDibs’ “1st Dibs 50.”

Visit the Studio’s Site at geremiadesign.com.

Final Thoughts

These nine designers represent some of the best of San Francisco’s design scene—innovative, fearless, and deeply connected to the lives and stories of their clients. Whether they are restoring historic landmarks or crafting contemporary ateliers, each brings a unique voice to the spaces they shape. As the industry continues to evolve, these women are helping to define what it means to live beautifully in the Bay Area.

Which interior designers in San Francisco would you love to celebrate? Let us know in the comments below.