Founder & Design Visionary | The Sanctuary Blueprint
Creating sancturies where design, art, and spirit converge.
Kathleen is known for her timeless, sustainable, and art-driven design, blending architectural expertise with intuitive insight to create spaces that are both exquisite and deeply aligned with her client's aspirations.
An accomplished interior designer, project leader, and artist with over 25 years of experience shaping extraordinary environments for luxury residential, hospitality, and corporate clients. Known for her timeless, sustainable, and art-driven design, she blends architectural expertise with intuitive insight to create spaces that are both exquisite and deeply aligned with her client’s aspirations.
Meet the Founder
Kathleen’s work is grounded in the belief that our environments shape how we live, feel, and connect — with ourselves and with others. Through The Sanctuary Blueprint, she brings forth a deeply personal dimension of her design practice: helping clients create homes and workplaces that support growth, clarity, belonging, and a more beautiful way of living.
Clients often share that working with Kathleen brings a sense of relief and possibility — a feeling of finally being at home in their home.
Philosophy
Kathleen views every environment not only for its beauty and function, but for the way it supports the rhythms, aspirations, and well-being of those who inhabit it. Art, culture, and personal meaning are woven through each project, ensuring the space reflects the client’s story in an authentic and elevated way.
Over decades of practice, she has cultivated an intuitive sensitivity to the subtle, energetic qualities of space — the elements that bring calm, clarity, and resonance. Informed by contemplative and earth-based wisdom traditions, her designs carry a quiet depth that transforms spaces into environments of harmony and enduring beauty.
If you’re curious whether this work could support your next chapter, I invite you to reach out.
Education & Credentials
- BFA in Fine Art & BA in Art History/Design (Honors in Conservation) – UC Berkeley
- MFA & Graduate Studies – San Francisco Art Institute Stanford University
- LEED AP C+ID Certification – Corporate and hospitality sustainability expertise
- Former Lecturer in Art & Design, San Francisco Art Institute, UC Berkeley, San Francisco Art Academy
Known For
- Award-winning interiors for luxury residential, corporate, and hospitality clients
- Full-service project leadership from concept to completion
- Sustainable solutions with in tub LEED-accredited practices
- Design narratives that elevate brands, lifestyles, and investment value
Recognition & Press
Featured in Interior Design Magazine Elle Décor Architectural Record Travel + Leisure California Design Los Angeles Times San Francisco Chronicle
Kerze (Candle) Oil on canvas by Gerhard Richter, 1983
Love From Clients
Working with Kathleen was a revelation. She doesn't just design spaces — she helps you remember what truly nourishes your soul. My home now feels like a sanctuary and I feel so enlivened by the changes.
S.B., San Francisco
