Business Details
Your Trusted Interior Design Partner in Oakland, CA
At STUDIO+ONE:DESIGN, we bring decades of expertise in interior architecture, color theory, and residential design to create spaces that reflect individuality and enhance quality of life. Founded by Susan Hershman, our team combines formal training from California College of the Arts with hands-on experience at renowned firms like Gensler and RMW to deliver tailored solutions for residential and hospitality projects. Our approach prioritizes functional beauty, leveraging a deep understanding of spatial dynamics, material selection, and color psychology to transform environments.With published insights on exterior color schemes in 'House Colors: Exterior Color by Style of Architecture,' we offer evidence-based design strategies that balance aesthetics with practicality. Our commitment to personalized service ensures clients receive dedicated attention from concept to completion, supported by a network of trusted artisans and suppliers.
Services
Interior Design
Interior Architecture
Interior Decorating
Interior and Exterior Color
Space Planning
Furniture Procurement
Fine Art Consultation
Architectural Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in residential and hospitality design
- Our team provides personalized color consulting backed by published research
- We implement a collaborative process combining client vision with professional expertise
- We guarantee functional solutions that maintain aesthetic integrity
- Our network includes trusted artisans and suppliers for quality execution
What people say
Exceptional design skills
Personalized service
Transformative results
Keen eye for color
Impeccable taste
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing environments tailored to client lifestyles. We handle spatial planning, material selection, and furniture specification while maintaining architectural integrity. Our approach combines formal training with practical experience to deliver spaces that enhance daily living and reflect personal style.
Interior Architecture
We specialize in structural interior modifications that optimize spatial functionality while complying with building codes. Our expertise includes creating open floor plans, bathroom and kitchen renovations, and custom built-ins that maximize space efficiency. We balance aesthetic vision with technical requirements for lasting results.
Interior and Exterior Color
Our color consulting leverages deep expertise in color theory and the authorship of 'House Colors' to create harmonious palettes. We consider natural light, architectural style, and personal preferences to develop color schemes that enhance both interior spaces and exterior facades for cohesive visual impact.
Furniture Procurement
We source high-quality furniture pieces that align with design concepts and client needs. Our process includes space measurement, style coordination, and vendor negotiation to ensure optimal fit, function, and aesthetic continuity throughout residential and hospitality environments.
Architectural Photography
We provide professional architectural photography to showcase completed projects. This service captures design details, spatial relationships, and color schemes to document transformations and create compelling visual records for residential and commercial properties.
People
Susan Hershman
Owner/Designer
Susan Hershman is a published interior design author with formal training in fine arts and interior architecture from California College of the Arts. With experience at Gensler and RMW, she specializes in residential and hospitality design, combining artistic vision with technical expertise to create functional, beautiful spaces.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide interior design, architecture, color consulting, space planning, furniture procurement, and architectural photography for residential and hospitality projects.
How does your design process work?
Our process begins with understanding your lifestyle needs, followed by spatial analysis, material selection, and iterative design development until final implementation.
Do you work outside the Oakland area?
While based in Oakland, we serve the broader Bay Area including San Francisco, Novato, and Sonoma, with select projects in Southern California.
How can you help with exterior color selection?
Our expertise in color theory and authorship of 'House Colors' enables evidence-based exterior color schemes that enhance architectural style and property value.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine formal art education, technical architectural training, and practical residential experience to create functional spaces with artistic integrity.
