Residential
The Limestone Pavilion
A hillside residence reimagined around a central travertine hearth, where full-height glazing draws the garden inward.
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Architectural Interior Design
Thoughtful Spaces. Timeless Materials.
We craft bespoke residential sanctuaries and boutique commercial environments rooted in spatial clarity, organic texture, and refined craftsmanship.
14+
Years of Practice
220+
Completed Commissions
100%
Custom Crafted
Selected Portfolio
Curated Spaces & Living Sanctuaries
Every commission is an exploration of natural illumination, architectural proportion, and honest materiality.
Residential
Residential
Maison de Travertin
A new-build family estate pairing French limestone floors with hand-finished oak millwork and patinated brass.
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Commercial
Atelier Verde
A design studio headquarters woven from living greenery, raw oak, and linen acoustic panels for calm focus.
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Our Scope
Comprehensive Interior Services
From architectural space planning through bespoke millwork and turnkey styling.
Architectural Space Planning
Reimagining floor plans for flow, light, and ritual — from schematic concept to construction-ready layouts.
Deliverables: Schematic plans, 3D studies, finish schedules
Bespoke Millwork & Joinery
Custom cabinetry, staircases, and built-ins designed in solid timber and crafted with master joiners.
Deliverables: Joinery drawings, material specs, artisan coordination
Turnkey Styling & Curation
From art and textiles to ceramics and lighting — full interior curation installed and styled on site.
Deliverables: Styling boards, procurement, white-glove install
How We Work
The Five Phases of Creation
A structured, transparent methodology ensuring design fidelity from initial sketch to final installation.
01
Discovery
Listening & Brief
We begin by understanding your rituals, the site, and the way light moves through the space across a day.
02
Concept
Spatial Narrative
Initial schematic design explores proportion, circulation, and the emotional arc of moving through the rooms.
03
Development
Materiality & Detail
We refine palettes, sample stone and timber, and develop three-dimensional studies of key moments.
04
Documentation
Technical Drawings
Working drawings, joinery details, and finish schedules translate intent into buildable precision.
05
Installation
Turnkey Delivery
International procurement, white-glove delivery, and on-site styling bring the design to its final form.
Client Experiences
Words from Our Patrons
★★★★★
"Atelier Mara transformed our 1920s Craftsman into a serene, light-filled sanctuary. Every joint, every threshold was considered — the studio's restraint is its genius."
★★★★★
"Working with the studio felt like collaborating with a master artisan. The brass detailing and travertine fireplace are beyond anything we could have imagined alone."
Common Inquiries
Frequently Asked Questions
We are based in San Francisco and lead projects across the Bay Area, Napa, and Carmel. For significant commissions we travel nationally and internationally — our procurement and installation teams coordinate white-glove delivery worldwide.
We work on a fixed design fee for the concept and documentation phases, then a transparent procurement margin for sourcing. Full project budgets are agreed before any procurement begins, with no hidden markups.
Yes. From bespoke millwork fabricated in our joiners' workshops to vintage finds and lighting commissions, we manage sourcing, freight, customs, and the final on-site styling so the handover is effortless.
A full residential commission typically runs nine to fourteen months from discovery to installation. Smaller styling projects can be completed in eight to twelve weeks. We share a detailed phase schedule during the discovery meeting.
Absolutely. Many of our renovations engage with heritage fabric, listed detailing, or challenging proportions. We treat constraints as generative — they often produce the most poetic spatial solutions.
We favour natural, durable materials that age gracefully — solid timber, stone, lime wash, and patinated metals. We source from regional quarries and workshops where possible and document the provenance of every key element.
Ready to Transform Your Living Environment?
We invite you to schedule an initial spatial consultation to discuss your architectural vision and timeline.
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