WHO WE ARE
After working as an MFA-educated studio artist in the contemporary art world for over a decade, Elizabeth Sims began taking on interior design projects to indulge her passion for the west coast’s rich design heritage. In 2015 she founded CALAFIA Home Design in order to celebrate a distinctly Californian lifestyle.
WHAT WE DO
CALAFIA Home Design is a full-service interior design studio. Based in the Bay Area, we work throughout California. We have completed projects in Berkeley, Oakland, Walnut Creek and Marin, as well as the central coast and southern California.
Our clients are our inspiration, and our mission is to create living spaces that tell their stories, celebrating their place within California’s history and landscape. Here’s what sets us apart:
An Artistic Approach
Elizabeth’s background in art, and her knowledge of design and architecture, enables her to apply an artist’s sensibility in elevating every space.
Tailored, Timeless Design
We are excited by the inspiration and challenge present in every unique project, and craft all of our designs with sensitivity to the special history of each home and the style (and practical needs) of its owners. Our projects are personal, custom, and timeless.
A Personal Touch
Our gratitude to our clients cannot be understated—they are the reason we get to do the work we love. It’s an honor to be invited into a client’s home and to collaborate together on realizing a dream project. For this reason, it’s our privilege to go above and beyond for our clients. We are committed to being accessible, transparent, and doing everything we can to bring joy and ease to the design process.
TESTIMONIALS
“CALAFIA Home Design was the answer to our neglected family/media space. Elizabeth, with the understanding of the Santa Barbara style of our house, selected a cool palette and soft textures that enhanced the beauty and comfort of this small space. Her unique ideas provided creative and practical solutions to every issue. The artistic vision she brought to the creative process has given us a wonderful retreat. We are so glad we chose Elizabeth and CALAFIA Home Design for our makeover.”
— Janet S.
“Not only does Elizabeth have an exquisite eye for fresh, beautiful yet family friendly design, she is a breeze to work with. Elizabeth strikes the perfect balance of integrating our preferences but also sharing her expertise and instinct. The end result far exceeded my expectation on all levels - design, budget and ease of collaboration. I will definitely use CALAFIA next time I have a project!”
— Rosa T.
“CALAFIA Home Design made the interior styling of my home easy and enjoyable. Working with Elizabeth, I was able to have input into key decisions, while the process of transforming my home occurred from start to finish under the guidance of a trained artist with an eye for detail and expertise in combining color and texture. I cannot recommend Elizabeth and CALAFIA Home Design more highly to anyone looking for the same experience in creating a beautiful space to come home to each day.”
— Katherine G.
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WORK WITH US
Principal Designer | Elizabeth Sims
e: Elizabeth@calafiahomedesign.com
Serving the Bay Area and beyond.