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CALIFORNIA CASUAL INTERIORS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING

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MARIN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO CREATING BEAUTIFUL + FUNCTIONAL FAMILY HOMES

Take a tour of our latest Marin and Bay Area
interior design projects, including remodels, full service interior design, and furnishing.

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ABOUT CALIFORNIA DAYDREAMS

We're a Marin interior design studio based in
Larkspur creating comfortable and tailored spaces for busy families. Whether you want furnishings and decor, a remodel, or help finishing a space in your home, we're here to help you create a beautiful space made for everyday living.

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Gina and her team nailed our style and heard our unique needs, and presented beautiful designs for our home. So much time saved not scouring the internet and second guessing decisions. We love how our home is furnished for our family!

- SPRING LANE PROJECT, DANVILLE

We made it to Friday! And halfway through May-hem, whew. ⁣
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We're taking on one or two more projects to start over summer and then will be booking for the Fall (crazy to think about Fall already, but here we are). If you're interested in working together on your home, reach out via californiadaydreams.com/inquire.⁣
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Larkspur Creek project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
after photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

SO hard to choose a favorite space from our Coastal Cottage project, but if I had too, the powder bathroom might be it. From the wallpaper, to the vanity, to the custom millwork - there is so much charm packed into a tiny space.⁣
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We always advise going all in on powder bathrooms to create a moment, and this one doesn't disappoint!⁣
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design @california.daydreams⁣
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

Meet our Coastal Cottage project! Located on a coveted tree-lined street in Greenbrae, this whole home remodel for a family of five is equal parts charming and functional.

Head to our site to see even more pics of this project!

design @california.daydreams
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

#marininteriordesign #marininteriordesigner #marincounty #californiacasual #marinhomes #marindesigner #coastaldecor #coastalcottage

Before we reveal our latest project tomorrow(!), we're going back to where we started - a year and a half ago. Swipe through to see the inspiration for our Costal Cottage full home remodel project in Greenbrae!⁣
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First + last photos: ⁣
design: @california.daydreams⁣
photos: @jessicabrydsonphotography

A day full of back to back meetings + cinco de mayo means a marg is calling my name tonight. ⁣
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Whats your favorite spot for a margarita in Marin?⁣
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Reina del Mar project⁣
design: @california.daydreams⁣
photo: @jessicabrydsonphotography

New project dropping soon…

design @california.daydreams
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

#marininteriordesign #marininteriordesigner #californiacasual #marincounty #marindesigner #coastalcottage #fishermanaesthetic #nancymeyers

So excited to share that Caitlin has joined the California Daydreams team as Operations Manager! A Marin County native, Caitlin brings a diverse background in hospitality, event planning, and general construction. She has a love of problem-solving and organizational skills and is passionate about helping people bring their dream home spaces to life, making the process smooth and enjoyable. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their Swiss Mountain dog.⁣
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photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

We're welcoming furnishing and remodeling projects to kickoff over the Summer and filling up our calendar. Reach out at the link in bio to discuss your home!⁣
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Stony Oak project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotograhpy

Happy Earth Day! Minimizing our impact on the planet is important to us, and that's something we think about for every project. ⁣
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That often means working in existing pieces, giving new life to something existing (such as all of the kitchen cabinetry in this kitchen - which was painted/stained and updated with new hardware) and donating furnishings to our partners @makeithomebayarea. 🌎⁣
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Larkspur Creek project�⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

The bathrooms of our Larkspur Creek project were in good condition, but they were all the same and very builder-grade. We prioritized replacing tile, lighting, countertops and other finishes that make a big impact, and kept the existing vanities. By updating the vanities instead of replacing them, we were able to stretch the budget - and reduce waste. ⁣
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Larkspur Creek project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

Tomorrow we're photographing our coastal cottage project in Greenbrae, and I cannot wait to share it!⁣
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Reina del Mar project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Can you spot the obvious sign that this is a family home?⁣
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As of team of moms, we're super passionate about designing functional family homes. The first step after your project onboarded is getting to know your family and how you live in your home. At the Kickoff Meeting we want to see how you *actually* live - the messes that are left from the morning rush out the door and all. This helps us identify problem areas so we can design custom solutions. ⁣
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At our Greenbrook project, a small basketball hoop in the entry made this small area connecting the two sides of the home feel congested. Instead, we put a custom hoop on a tall wall in the playroom/family room instead - where the kids have more space to play (and there's less chance of a random ball flying into the kitchen or dining room!).⁣
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Greenbrook project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

This month, we're highlighting eco-conscious and sustainable design decisions that stretch budgets + are kinder to our planet. Win, win. ⁣
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Up first is the shared girls' bathroom in our Sonora project, which featured a perfectly fine (but dated) vanity. (Swipe for the before!) Instead of ripping it out and starting from scratch, we gave it a whole new look with paint, hardware + new quartz countertop. ⁣
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Sonora project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
after photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

Here’s to hoping the rain is behind us and sunnier days are ahead 🤞🏼

Reina Del Mar project
Design @california.daydreams
Photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Love this black + white grid gallery wall from the living room at our Bel Aire project in Tiburon. ⁣
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To get this look, we recommend hanging frames 1.5-2" apart. (Save this post to remember later!)⁣
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design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

A forever favorite space from our Mt Tam Treehouse project in Greenbrae. Give me all the white oak, texture + greenery!⁣
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We're now filling up our calendar with furnishing and remodel projects to kickoff in the Summer. Reach out via link in bio to chat about your home!⁣
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design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Nothing warms up a space quite like wood, textures + greenery.⁣
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Earthy Organic Craftsman project⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Happy St Patrick's Day! ☘ From light sage hews to deep moody greens, we love incorporating green into our projects to reflect the natural beauty of our surroundings.⁣
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design @california.daydreams⁣
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

Ready for Spring! 🌸 Little league opening day is tomorrow and for some reason it feels like the Spring weather should come along with the start of baseball season.⁣
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Snaps from one of our Corte Madera projects⁣
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design @california.daydreams⁣
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

Unpopular opinion: We rarely specify a rug under dining tables. Even with a durable rug, it's just another thing to keep clean because let's be real - your kids are going to spill all over it. And even with a washable option, are you really going to go through the hassle of moving all of your furniture?⁣
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Instead, we always recommend a statement light above the table to help define the dining space.⁣
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This is your permission to forgo the rug under your dining table!⁣
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Larkspur Creek project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

We're finishing up a whole home remodel project that's a coastal cottage style and I cannot wait to share it. It's full of charming details while also being a super functional family home, it's a good one!⁣
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Sonora project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
after photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Cheers to #internationalwomensday! Proud to be a woman-owned small business, with a team of amazing working moms, and countless talented female partners who we love working with to transform our clients' homes. ⁣
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Here's to women supporting women, today and every day!⁣
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photo @jessicabrydsonphotography (and it's time for a new team pic since our team has grown since this one! )

Oof, Monday morning after a week off with the kids is always a rough one!⁣
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Swipe for before.⁣
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We're filling up our calendar for Spring! If you're thinking about remodeling or a furnishing project this year, get in touch via link in bio.⁣
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Larkspur Creek project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
after photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

In the kitchen at our Reina del Mar project, we kept it light and bright, but without doing white cabinets. This greige color turned out beautifully!⁣
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Reina del Mar project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Happy Valentine's Day! ⁣
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This sweet and cheery space is the girl's bathroom of our Larkspur Creek project. Swipe to see the before.⁣
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Larkspur Creek Project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
after photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

Daydreaming of Spring and warmer weather!⁣
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Mt Tam Treehouse project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Hiya! It's been awhile since I've shown my face on our feed. I'm Gina, founder + principal designer at Marin interior design studio California Daydreams. As a mom to two young sons, I'm super passionate about designing beautiful + functional family homes. Warm, liveable homes that our tailored to our client's families and how they live. ⁣
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We've consistently had a waitlist for the past three years and typically book projects 2-3 months in advance. If you're considering a home project this year, reach out now to learn more!⁣
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Reina del Mar project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Mornings always seem to be a rush to get the kids out the door, AKA morning mayhem. To reduce the chaos for this family, we made this corner of their living room much more functional. We removed the chair (which is where backpacks were previously stashed) and designed this mudroom corner with hooks for backpacks + bags and plenty of shoe storage. ⁣
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Swipe to see the before. While we love designing dedicated mudrooms, we also love the challenge of designing dedicated storage in another space like a kitchen, entry, or living room.⁣
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We're accepting new projects to start in March or later. Get in touch via link in bio.⁣
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Greenbrook project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
after photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

That time we relocated our client's washer/dryer to turn a half bath into a full bath - adding a ton of functionality + value to the home. Now the home has a second full bathroom for their preteen daughter to get ready in the morning before school. Swipe to see the before.⁣
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We're all about designing functional, liveable spaces for families like this one.⁣
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NOPA project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
after photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

We're headed to Vegas on Monday for two straight days of checking out the new furniture + decor from our trusted vendors. Investing in trips to Market is something we do every year to see all of the new product in person and sit test for our clients so they can feel good about our recommendations.⁣
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Earthy Organic Craftsman project⁣
design: @california.daydreams⁣
photo: @jessicabrydsonphotography

The incredible power of paint + stain. And yes, I still love a white kitchen. Forever and always.⁣
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Swipe for before⁣
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Larkspur Creek Project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
after photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

A week later, our hearts continue to be heavy for LA. As a business focused on home and creating personalized sanctuaries for families, it is absolutely heartbreaking to see the dreams and irreplaceable items lost. 🤍⁣
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We took a pause from posting here to avoid adding noise so those impacted can connect with the many resources being posted on IG, but we're working behind the scenes to help those in need. ⁣
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On that note, we have a collection of new and like-new items (pillows, runners, decor, etc) that we would love to give to someone who has lost their home in the fires. If you know someone who lost their home and has found a temporary place to live (in Marin or elsewhere) who might want the items, please send us a DM.⁣
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design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

This little desk is one of my favorite additions to our Greenbrook project. The room is large, but was previously only used as a playroom. With three school-aged boys, our clients felt like they were outgrowing their home but wanted to stay put if they could make it work. We transformed the playroom into a playroom/family room combo and added this desk in the corner as an extra homework area.⁣
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Not only is the desk a beauty, it's also *super* functional with a docking drawer to charge the boys' devices and keep them out of their bedrooms, a printer cabinet, an acrylic topper for easy cleanup, and a pinboard so artwork has a home (instead of randomly being taped up on the walls - if you know, you know).⁣
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Designing beautiful + functional family homes is our super power. We're now accepting projects for February + March, DM or link in bio to get in touch.⁣
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Greenbrook project⁣
design: @california.daydreams⁣
after photos: @jessicabrydsonphotography⁣
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#homedecorinspo⁣
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#interiordesign⁣
#familyhome⁣
#californialiving⁣
#designinspo⁣
#bhghome⁣
#familyfriendly⁣
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#marincountyrealestate⁣
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play room⁣
built-in desk⁣
family room storage⁣
family room built-in

Happy NYE! ⁣
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Larkspur Creek Project⁣
Interior design: @california.daydreams⁣
Photos: @jessicabrydsonphotography⁣
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#homestyling⁣
#organizedhome⁣
#marincountyliving⁣
#bayareamom⁣
#californiadesign⁣
#designinspiration⁣
#californiacasual⁣
#marindesigner⁣
#marininteriordesign ⁣
home bar⁣
butlers pantry⁣
nye

So grateful for an incredible 2024, which included highs I could have never imagined at the start of the year: moving into a studio in Larkspur + a full print feature of one of our projects. So many fun projects, photoshoots, and amazing clients. Cheers to 2025!

We’ve been working on incredible homes that will wrap in the new year and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on.

#marininteriordesigner #marincounty #californiacasual #marinhomes #marindesigner #marinmom #interiordesign #2024wrapped #2024

We're always fans of a fun powder bath! It's a great space to go moodier, add wallpaper, or go a little bolder than the rest of your home. ⁣
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Larkspur Creek project⁣
Interior design: @california.daydreams⁣
After photos: @jessicabrydsonphotography⁣
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#homedecorinspo⁣
#familyhome⁣
#californialiving⁣
#designinspo⁣
#bhghome⁣
#familyfriendly⁣
#californiainteriordesign⁣
#marincountyrealestate⁣
#marininteriordesigner⁣
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powder bathroom⁣
bathroom wallpaper⁣
Marin homes

Wishing you the happiest of holidays! ⁣
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interior design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Two more sleeps!⁣
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Greenbrook project⁣
Interior design @california.daydreams⁣
Photo @jessicabrydsonphotography⁣
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#IDCOatHome⁣
#californiacasual⁣
#familyfriendlydesign⁣
#neutralhome⁣
#marincounty⁣
#marindesign⁣
#maketimefordesign⁣
#homemakeover⁣
#designideas ⁣
boys room⁣
neutral kids room

We're taking time to relax and recharge over the holidays and will be closed until Jan 6.⁣
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The end of the year crept up sooo fast with all of the craziness of the holidays, so we didn't get a chance to share all of our favorite before + afters from this year. Lots more to come in 2025!⁣
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The primary bathroom remodel of our Bel Aire project in Tiburon was a massive transformation. It was originally built as a locker room style bathroom for the previous owner's four kids, and did not function well as a primary bathroom. We completely reworked the floorplan to create a primary retreat with all the spa vibes!⁣
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Bel Aire project⁣
Interior design: @california.daydreams⁣
After photos: @jessicabrydsonphotography⁣
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#homedecorinspo⁣
#familyhome⁣
#californialiving⁣
#designinspo⁣
#bhghome⁣
#familyfriendly⁣
#californiainteriordesign⁣
#marincountyrealestate⁣
#marininteriordesigner⁣
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soaking tub

The beautiful built-ins that anchor the family room at our Larkspur Creek project were actually existing, but looked very different. To stretch the budget (and be kind to our planet), we modified the existing bookcases to meet the aesthetic we were after and functional needs. ⁣
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Drawers were added for more toy storage, the shelves were swapped for stained white oak to add interest, picture lights were added for layered lighting in the room, and a fresh coat of white paint + new hardware gave them a fresh look.⁣
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Larkspur Creek project⁣
Interior design: @california.daydreams⁣
After photos: @jessicabrydsonphotography⁣
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#homestyling⁣
#organizedhome⁣
#marincountyliving⁣
#bayareamom⁣
#californiadesign⁣
#designinspiration⁣
#californiacasual⁣
#marindesigner⁣
#marininteriordesign ⁣
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Where we ended —> where we started. The guest bathroom at our Sonora project got a complete refresh earlier this year.

Our client’s vision was neutral transitional with some sage green and muted green and we love how it turned out!

Originally the bathroom had a very tight entry as the vanity was large and the door to the space is angled. We couldn’t move any walls, so we sourced a smaller vanity (that still has ample storage) and had it installed centered in the space instead of the corner in order create better flow around the bathroom door.

Considering a furnishing or remodel project for next year? We’re accepting new projects starting in Feb + March. DM or reach out via link in bio.

Sonora project
Interior design: @california.daydreams
After photos: @jessicabrydsonphotography

Next up on the tour of our favorite before + afters from photoshoots this year: the dining room of our Larkspur Creek project! We sourced a long white oak table for hosting family and friends and a linear glass light fixture that defines the dining space without disrupting the sight lines from the kitchen to the living room (gotta be able to see the TV from the kitchen when the big games are on!).⁣
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The bulky built-in hutch was removed to improve the flow of the space (don't worry, they have a lot of storage!). Swipe to see the before - which to be clear was taken right before demo with temporary furniture so the construction team could meet and eat lunch.⁣
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We're accepting new furnishing and remodel projects for Feb + March, DM us or get in touch via the link in our bio.⁣
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Larkspur Creek project, as seen in Marin Magazine⁣
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Interior design: @california.daydreams⁣
After photos: @jessicabrydsonphotography⁣
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#homedecorinspo⁣
#homedecorinspo⁣
dining room⁣
#familyhome⁣
#californialiving⁣
#designinspo⁣
#bhghome⁣
#familyfriendly⁣
#californiainteriordesign⁣
#marincountyrealestate⁣
#marininteriordesigner⁣
#marininteriordesign ⁣
marin homes

We're closing out the year with a look back at our favorite before + afters from projects completed this year! Up first, this primary bathroom in San Rafael which was completely reconfigured to better use the space. Now there's a much bigger shower with a bench + a separate hamper and linen cabinet!⁣
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Riviera project⁣
design: @california.daydreams⁣
after photos: @jessicbrydsonphotography

Snaps from a busy November! Our project feature in the November issue of Marin magazine is definitely at the top of the highlight reel. ✨

Now onto a packed December to close out the year.

#marininteriordesign #marininteriordesigner #marincounty #marinhomes #californiacasual

Filled with so much gratitude today. For our clients trusting us with their homes, our partners that make the design plans a reality, my team that makes it all possible, and my family + friends who's unwavering support means the world. Happy Thanksgiving!⁣
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Larkspur Creek project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

As we inch closer to the holidays, and with Thanksgiving this week, I get excited about our clients hosting family + friends in their refreshed homes!
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design @california.daydreams⁣
photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

We're photographing the boys' rooms at our Greenbrook project today and can't wait to show you how fun they are! We incorporated their favorite things (basketball, spiderman) into spaces that will grow with them.⁣
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Greenbrook project⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Now booking February + March 2025! If you have a remodel/new build or furnishing project on the horizon for next year, get in touch via the link in our bio. Limited spots available.⁣
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design @california.daydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

Our client had her heart on white oak cabinetry in the kitchen of their new home, but with the tight project timeline and the goal of stretching the budget, I knew we had to get creative. While the original cherry cabinetry was not the vibe (swipe for before), it was in great condition and the layout of the kitchen worked well.⁣
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Instead of ripping it all out, we had the perimeter cabinetry painted a creamy white, and then worked with our cabinet team on a custom stain to tone down the cherry island. A matching hood vent cover was crafted from cherry to make a statement and hide the existing stainless hood. It may have taken three rounds of stain samples to get it just right, but the end result is *so* worth it. Plus it was a good decision for the budget, and the planet.⁣
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Larkspur Creek project (see in the November issue of Marin Magazine)⁣
design @california.daydreams⁣
after photos @jessicabrydsonphotography

The most rewarding part about our work is seeing our clients' reaction when the transformation of their home is complete. Construction is done, new furniture is in its place, shelves are styled, pillows fluffed. ⁣
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I'm so so grateful that clients trust us with their most sacred spaces, and thinking about the core family memories that they'll make in their new home makes everything worth it!⁣
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We're now accepting limited projects for the start of next year, get in touch via link in bio to discuss your home!⁣
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Larkspur Creek project (as seen in this month's Marin Magazine!)⁣
design @californiadaydreams⁣
photo @jessicabrydsonphotography

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CALIFORNIA CASUAL INTERIORS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING

MARIN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO CREATING BEAUTIFUL + FUNCTIONAL FAMILY HOMES

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CALIFORNIA CASUAL INTERIORS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING

MARIN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO CREATING BEAUTIFUL + FUNCTIONAL FAMILY HOMES

ABOUT CALIFORNIA DAYDREAMS

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