What goals or priorities did the client share for the project?<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project was a ground-up new build in San Carlos, Calif. From the start, the homeowner had a clear vision: she dreamed of a house with a white picket fence, something that felt more New England than\u00a0California. The result is not only their dream home, but also a welcoming gathering place where friends and family naturally come together.<\/p>\n
Furnishings include Holly Hunt\u2019s green Sheffield sofa with green fabric from Opuzen, Ipanema by Espasso lounge chairs with Zak+Fox fabric, a Thoronet coffee table and rug from Himalayan Weavers.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The home\u2019s kitchen and wet bar. Photos: Christopher Stark.<\/p>\n
The colors in the home are bold! What was your color strategy?<\/p>\n
\u201cMy approach was to let the artwork guide the palette, creating a sense of connection as you move from room to room. The entry and main stairwell are intentionally white, serving as a crisp backdrop. From there, the public and more intimate entertaining spaces open up with bold color<\/a> moments, while the bedrooms and upstairs retreat areas are kept quieter and calming for balance.\u201d<\/p>\n What\u2019s your approach to sourcing unique pieces that give a project its soul?<\/p>\n \u201cFor me, it\u2019s always about the mix. If I have something in my head that really needs to exist in the space and I can\u2019t find it anywhere, I\u2019ll design it myself and have it custom made. Those pieces often become the anchors of a room, because they\u2019re born out of the specific story we\u2019re trying to tell. At the same time, I love weaving in vintage finds. They bring history, patina and a sense of character you simply can\u2019t\u00a0manufacture. And then, of course, there are those off-the-shelf items that surprise you.\u201d<\/p>\n What strategies have helped you attract and retain clients in a competitive design market like San Francisco?<\/p>\n \u201cComing from a career in finance and tech, I approach design with both a strategic mindset and a deep empathy for my clients. I understand the pressures they\u2019re under, whether that\u2019s the demands of their careers, the intensity of family life, or the investment they\u2019re making in their homes. My role is to make the process feel manageable and even joyful, so they can focus on the excitement of creating a space that truly reflects them. I think that the combination of clear processes, strong project management, and genuine understanding has been key to attracting clients and, more importantly, building lasting relationships in such a competitive market.\u201d<\/p>\n You\u2019ve done seven San Francisco Decorator Showhouses<\/a>. What\u2019s your favorite thing about doing showhouses?<\/p>\n \u201cWhat I love about showhouses is that you\u2019re side by side with your peers, technically your competition, but given complete creative license. The experience fosters incredible camaraderie, and over the course of the project we all become so close.\u201d<\/p>\n What\u2019s your go-to design material right now?<\/p>\n \u201cRight now, I\u2019m absolutely in love with plaster \u2014 it has such a timeless quality and brings incredible depth and texture to a space, whether used on walls, ceilings or even furniture<\/a>. I\u2019m also continually drawn to tile for the way it can transform a room with pattern, color and artistry. (And shameless plug\u00a0here: my Uniek collection<\/a> with Maison Surface<\/a> has become a go-to for me, blending organic texture with versatility.)\u201d<\/p>\n Do you have a dream client \u2013 real or imaginary?<\/p>\n \u201cI think it would be a blast to design for Justin Timberlake. He has such a great spirit\u2026 funny, playful, and someone who just seems like he\u2019d be a joy to spend time with. That said, I have no idea what he\u2019d be like as a design client! In reality, my dream client is anyone who gives me the freedom to be creative, trusts the process, and has the budget to bring the vision to life.<\/p>\n If you weren\u2019t a designer, what would you be doing?<\/p>\n \u201cI always wanted to be a singer, and I can totally see myself pursuing that path. It would be such a fun, expressive way to channel creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tineke Triggs’ design for the October 2025 cover. Headshot: Kimberly Wang. Room photo: Christopher Stark. 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Tineke Triggs<\/a>\u2018 dining room design. Photo: Christopher Stark<\/p>\n