PHILOSOPHY

Cathleen’s design sensibility is as unique as you are, because within every project comes a quiet knowledge of the vernacular of the house, it’s history, and most importantly the history of you—the homeowner—ultimately creating a space that distinguishes it from any other.

Believing in the art of invention, the beauty of nature, and layering the old with the new, Cathleen’s approach acknowledges the unique characteristics of each architectural space and it’s surrounding landscape.

She is convinced that spaces can and should be designed for different clients across a variety of styles and periods; and that certain styles and elements may be blended to serve the vision of each design space.

Her signature style is characterized and unified by high-end finishes, one of a kind custom items, and impeccable attention to detail. You will find her spaces to be refined, comfortable, and classic—with an overall feeling of harmony and serenity.

BIOGRAPHY

Cathleen earned her MFA in Interior Architecture and Design and graduated with Honors from the world-renowned Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence, RI; where she was the recipient of the Departmental Award for Design Excellence.

She studied European architecture, interior design, art history, furniture history, and design en situ in Newport, Rhode Island; and throughout England, France, and Italy. She also completed additional post-baccalaureate studies at The School of Visual Arts and The New York School of Interior Design in New York, NY. Cathleen previously earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA and studied abroad at The University of Manchester in Manchester, England while traveling extensively throughout Europe.

In her early career, Cathleen designed spaces for a number of high-end design firms including Gensler, Brayton + Hughes Design Studio, and Barbara Scavullo Design. She opened her own full-service interior design firm in Sausalito, California in 2004.

Cathleen’s high-end design work has been widely profiled on Home and Garden Television (“HGTV”), “California Home and Living Television”, The San Francisco Chronicle, California Home and Design, California Homes, Traditional Home, and has premiered in several other periodicals and online publications.

In 2011, Cathleen was named, “A San Francisco Stylemaker” by The San Francisco Chronicle, and won “The 2011 ASID Design Excellence Award for Sustainable/Green Residential Interior Design”.  Cathleen’s talent for delivering fresh, innovative high end design work has led to her selection as a Designer for the prestigious San Francisco Decorator Showcase, The Elle Décor Home Tour in San Francisco, and on several occasions at The Marin Designers Showcase. She is an Award Winning Allied Member of the American Association of Interior Designers (ASID), and an Associate member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Cathleen is presently pursuing CID and LEED Certification for Sustainable Interior Design.

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; Lake Tahoe, CA; Bay Head NJ; and East Hampton, NY.