Interior Designers in San Mateo, California (San Mateo County)

Cathleen Gouveia is the Design Principal of Cathleen Gouveia Design, a Belvedere based design firm focused on delivering high-end residential interior design to homes in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and beyond. Her work has been featured on Home and Garden Television (“HGTV”), “California Home and Living Television”, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Marin Independent Journal, and several other periodicals.

Cathleen's career began in the New York advertising industry where she worked for several noteworthy advertising agencies including Grey, Backer Spielvogel Bates, Ally & Gargano, and Saatchi & Saatchi. After managing multi-media campaigns for several Blue Chip advertising clients, she added to her accomplishments a Master’s Degree in Interior Architecture and Design at the world-renowned Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). In 1998, she relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area. She spent several years working as a Designer at prestigious design firms including Brayton and Hughes and Barbara Scavullo Design. Cathleen Gouveia Design was founded in Sausalito, CA in April, 2004. Cathleen Gouveia is an Allied Member of the ASID, and a Member of IIDA. She is presently working on the launch of a signature collection of home furnishings and accessories under a new line entitled, “La Maison Marin”.

The hallmark of Cathleen’s style is a conceptual perspective that is unique to the history and vernacular of a building; and the rich personal history of each design client. Having studied in Europe, Cathleen has established a cornucopia of unique design sources, artisans and suppliers. She invites her clients to collaborate during the design process, while offering the highest level of customer service and project management.

In her free time, Cathleen may be found indulging her passion for travel, art, design, music and boating; as well as a love of the great outdoors. She divides her time between San Francisco, CA; Bay Head NJ; and East Hampton, NY.
Specialties

Custom Residential Design, Custom Furniture Design, Custom Area Rug Design, Custom Window Treatment Design, Custom Decorative Lighting, Fine Antiques and Home Furnishing Acquisitions, Hotel Design, Restaurant Design, Product Design and Manufacturing.... See More

design and build your dream place, our process is easy and enjoyable. We are a full-service design/build company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or remodeling: finding/procuring suitable land, architecture and design, building your home/office and landscaping your yard or office space.... See More

Since opening my design studio in 1980 I have run my business with the philosophy of "always keeping my clients' best interest in mind".
I have a degree in Interior Design, am a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) with the National Kitchen and Bath Association(NKBA), Certified Interior Designer (CID) #1516 with the State of California, National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and a member of Interior Designers Guild.

I have won numerous design awards and have established relationships with many vendors and talented artisans over the years. Since we are a full service Interior Design firm we love to help with kitchen and bath remodels but also color consultations, window treatments, furnishings, lighting design, space planning, etc. We provide drawings for building permits and construction bids and can manage your project for you.

I bring my construction knowledge, artistic eye and vast resources to each project so that the results will be timeless, comfortable and approachable - "a place that satisfies my clients' needs and makes their dreams come true".... See More

InterSpace Design offers professional interior design services with uncompromising attention to detail and respect for deadlines. Marie Chan, CID, ASID, GREEN AP, founded the interior design and space planning firm in 1984. She is a Certified Interior Designer and past president of the Peninsula Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers, the largest professional interior design organization in the nation.
Marie’s interest in green design goes beyond finding environmentally safe materials and eco-friendly solutions to creative reuse or upcycling of existing furnishings.
While the level of service is tailored to each client's budget and objectives, Marie partners with skilled artisans to translate the clients' vision into reality through a design process that is both creative and technology driven.
Marie's skills in space planning and CAD help clients explore beyond the obvious while her expertise in lighting and custom furnishings design ensure a uniquely personal space for each project. From kitchen and bath remodels to commercial offices, Marie’s work celebrates light, space, color and texture for those who want to go beyond the ordinary.... See More