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

A good design should speak to the client and reflect who they are. For most designers creating a beautiful room is easy, however designing a space that reflects the client and who they are takes more effort and is key to a successful project. This approach presents more challenges however the resulting designs are infinitely more effective and rewarding for the homeowner. Any design should also be suited to the home integrating existing architectural elements while enhancing the home in an effortless, timeless and seamless manner.
I have worked as a design professional for over twenty five years and have extensive experience in residential design and construction working with homeowners, developers, architects and contractors.... See More

With Full Service Interior Design, Interiology will make your home more appealing, functional, safe, and UNIQUELY YOU! We can assist with anything from a consultation to a completely new remodel, and anything in between. We can even design an entirely new home, with a set of professional plans. No client is too small or too grand. It doesn't matter the size of your home or rental, it's what you come home to and how you feel, that truly counts. Does your home really reflect you? If not, please contact us and we'll be happy to discuss where you need some assistance.

Our services include, but are not limited to
- Apartment Decor
- Art & Accessory Placement
- Budget Decorating
- Color Consultation
- Design Consulting
- Elder Transitions
- Fabrics
- Flooring
- Furniture / Accessories
- Garden & Patio Makeovers
- Home / Life Transitions
- Interior Design (full service) - Interior Redesign - in 1 day!
- Move-in
- Personal Shopping Services
- Professional Archtct. Plans
- Project Budgeting
- Remodeling
- Reupholstery
- Seasonal & Holiday Decor
- Staging (real estate)
- Vignette Settings
- Window Coverings
- Wall Coverings, etc...... See More

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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