Business Details
11 Years
experience
Bespoke Interior Design Services in San Francisco
Heather Hilliard Design is a full-service boutique interior design firm based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2015, our firm specializes in creating personalized interiors that harmoniously blend classic detailing with modern restraint. With over a decade of experience, we have served high-end residential clients across the United States, including San Francisco, New York City, Jackson Hole, Hawaii, Boston, and throughout the Bay Area and wine country. Our work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Elle Decor, Luxe Interiors + Design, The Wall Street Journal, and House Beautiful. Heather Hilliard, the firm's founder, has won nine juried competitions at the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase and maintains active memberships with ASID, AIA, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.Our team cultivates global relationships with artisans and craftsmen, including furniture makers, upholsterers, and antique dealers, to execute custom designs tailored to each client's unique style. We approach every project with meticulous attention to architectural context, landscape integration, and functional elegance, collaborating closely with architects, contractors, and specialists to deliver fully realized spaces. From contemporary Silicon Valley estates to historic San Francisco renovations, our portfolio demonstrates a commitment to quality craftsmanship and timeless design principles grounded in Heather's formal training in art history and interior architecture.
Services
Interior Design
Custom Millwork
Space Renovation
Decoration
Project Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Founder Heather Hilliard has won nine San Francisco Decorator Showcase awards
- Allied Member of ASID and Associate Member of AIA
- Established global network of trusted artisans and craftsmen
- Recognized in Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and The Wall Street Journal
- Specializes in context-sensitive designs integrating architecture and landscape
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates personalized environments blending classic detailing with modern minimalism. We develop fully customized solutions for residential properties nationwide, considering architectural context, client lifestyle, and material quality. Each project receives dedicated attention from concept through completion.
Custom Millwork
We design bespoke millwork solutions including cabinetry, moldings, and built-in furniture. Our team collaborates with master woodworkers to create unique architectural elements that enhance spatial functionality while maintaining aesthetic coherence with the overall design scheme.
Space Renovation
Our renovation services transform existing spaces while preserving architectural integrity. We handle complete interior/exterior overhauls, updating layouts, finishes, and systems to meet modern standards while respecting historical context in heritage properties.
Decoration
We provide comprehensive decoration services selecting furnishings, textiles, and artwork that reflect client personality. Our approach ensures cohesive styling across all elements, from lighting fixtures to wall treatments, creating harmonious living environments.
Project Collaboration
We coordinate with architects, contractors, and landscape designers to ensure unified project execution. Our collaborative approach maintains design integrity across all disciplines, managing details from initial concept through final installation of custom elements.
People
Heather Hilliard
Founder & Lead Designer
Heather Hilliard is an award-winning interior designer with over 15 years of experience in residential design. She holds an MFA in Interior Architecture from Academy of Art University and BA in Art History from LaSalle University.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We work with clients nationwide including San Francisco, New York City, Jackson Hole, Hawaii, Boston, and throughout the Bay Area and wine country regions.
What design style do you specialize in?
Our approach combines classic detailing with modern minimalism, creating timeless interiors tailored to each client's personal style and property context.
How do you handle large-scale projects?
We manage comprehensive renovations and new constructions through coordinated teams of architects, contractors, and specialists, maintaining design continuity from concept to final installation.
What makes your firm unique?
Our global artisan network, formal design training in art history, and nine-time San Francisco Decorator Showcase award-winning expertise create distinctive, high-quality interior solutions.
Can you work with existing architectural elements?
Yes, we specialize in sensitive renovations that preserve historical integrity while updating spaces for modern living standards and functional requirements.
