Interior Design FAQs

Isolina Mallon Interiors is a full-service residential interior design studio specializing in remodels, new construction, furnishing, lighting design, and custom interior detailing. We create refined, contemporary homes tailored to each client’s lifestyle, with a thoughtful approach to materials, architecture, and functionality.

We specialize in refined residential interiors, including contemporary remodels, custom homes, and thoughtfully curated living spaces throughout the Bay Area.

Yes. We work on both large-scale renovations and new construction homes throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We enjoy being involved early in the process to help create cohesive, well-resolved interiors that integrate seamlessly with the architecture of the home.

Yes. In addition to remodels and new construction, we also work on select furnishing and styling projects.

Yes. We incorporate decorative, architectural, and integrated lighting design to create layered and cohesive interiors.

Yes. We design custom millwork, cabinetry, built-ins, and architectural detailing tailored to each project and home.

Our work blends contemporary European influences with a warm, architectural approach focused on thoughtful materials, lighting, and timeless design.

Every project begins with an initial consultation where we discuss your goals, lifestyle, aesthetic direction, timeline, and scope of work. From there, we develop a tailored design proposal and guide the project through concept development, selections, drawings, procurement, and installation.

Our full-service interior design process can include space planning, finish and material selections, custom millwork design, lighting design, furniture sourcing, procurement, styling, construction drawings, and coordination with contractors, architects, and vendors throughout the project.

Our process is collaborative, thoughtful, and highly detail-oriented. We focus on creating homes that feel refined, functional, and deeply personal while guiding clients through the many decisions involved in a renovation or furnishing project with clarity and care.

Ideally, an interior designer should be involved as early as possible, especially for remodels and new construction projects. Early collaboration helps ensure that architectural decisions, lighting, layouts, materials, and custom details are considered holistically from the beginning.

Yes, and we highly recommend it. Early collaboration allows us to thoughtfully integrate layouts, lighting, materials, and architectural details from the start.

Absolutely. Collaboration is an important part of our process. We work closely with architects, builders, contractors, fabricators, and trades to ensure the design vision is carried through thoughtfully and cohesively during construction and installation.

Absolutely. We enjoy incorporating meaningful existing pieces, artwork, and furnishings whenever they align with the overall design vision.

Yes. We manage furniture sourcing, purchasing, tracking, delivery coordination, and installation as part of our full-service approach. This allows us to ensure each space is executed cohesively and with attention to every detail.

Timelines vary depending on the scope of the project, but we work closely with clients and contractors to establish realistic schedules from the beginning.

Our projects are typically billed hourly based on the scope and level of involvement required. During the initial consultation, we discuss the anticipated scope, design needs, and project goals in order to recommend the most appropriate approach for your project.

Isolina Mallon Interiors is based in Redwood City and works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including Hillsborough, Atherton, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Woodside, San Francisco, and surrounding areas.

While most of our projects are based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are open to select remote and out-of-area projects depending on scope and location.