• 15 Minutes with Jeff Schlarb,Lindsey Shook

    15 Minutes with Jeff Schlarb

    Exuberant is the perfect word for describing Bay Area-based designer Jeff Schlarb—whose work is a direct extension of his lively, magnetic personality. His studio’s colorful confections are fun, fearless and full of unexpected twists. We caught up with Schlarb to uncover what drives his success and

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  • 2026 Emerging Designer: Kendra Nash of Nash Design Group,Jessica Ritz

    2026 Emerging Designer: Kendra Nash of Nash Design Group

    Out of all the many pathways into the interior design industry, Kendra Nash’s entry point continues to serve her particularly well. “I have a real estate background and understand what people want to buy—and then we get to make it functional and beautiful,” she says. The San Carlos–based designer be

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  • 2026 Design Icon: Martin Kobus Home,Jessica Ritz

    2026 Design Icon: Martin Kobus Home

    Back in the early 1990s, when Martin Kobus was designing and handcrafting elaborate decorative pillows that became an immediate hit with San Francisco retailers, a designer friend approached him with a surprising request: Roman shades. Despite having no direct experience, Kobus decided to give it a

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