The working area features knotty cherry cabinets, concrete counter top with an accent border behind the cook-top and hearth. Reclaimed terra-cotta tiles run throughout the kitchen and dining area, providing a practical and rustic quality to a country home. The custom island with a green veined marble counter top provides functionality (dishwasher and storage) and a surface space for entertaining.
Step into country elegance! Relax in an intimate and comfortable seating area, walk over to the kitchen and chat with the cooks, or step over to the antique dining table when it’s time for dinner. A blend of antiques, reclaimed and rustic materials, warm fabrics, leather and metals successfully integrates these distinct functional areas into a cohesive livable space.
A little used seating area was repurposed as a home theatre. Luscious red Venetian plaster covers the rear wall while vintage movie posters draw you into the room. Recline in stressless leather seating, dim the lights, turn up the surround sound, pass the popcorn and enjoy the show!
A San Francisco living room combines transitional furniture, antiques, and custom millwork into a striking, warm and cohesive space. The bar and display cabinets were custom pieces designed to reflect the Bierdermeier period, constructed of mahogany and wenge. The silk rug reflects a Persian garden motif incorporating a multitude of colors and providing a balance for the larger purple sofa and red club chairs.
This home office in a San Mateo residence combines functionality, elegance and eclectic. The custom organic shaped maple table-desk has natural cherry edging, a cut-out for seating comfort, and two legs on casters for ease of movement. The credenza houses file cabinets and printers out of sight, but with easy access. The suspended track lighting and Herman Miller Caper chairs are both highly functional while adding an element of whimsy. Perfect for this working family!
This bathroom remodel solved several safety and functional issues. The objectives were to increase storage and remove a hazardous sunken tub. A large stall shower increased floor space while removing the safety concern. The double vanity and side storage cabinet tripled the storage while providing access for more than one user. The granite tile, natural maple cabinets and sconce lighting created an update look.
Detail showing transitional furniture integrated with antiques and accessories.

Suzanne Wu Zurinaga, ASID

Company: Suzanne Zurinaga Design

San Francisco, CA 94127-2007
Phone: (415) 665-7359
Fax: (415) 665-7538
Email: Szurinaga@zurinaga.com
Website: zurinaga.asidcalnorth.com

Designer Profile

Good design makes life easier and more enjoyable. I believe a designer’s role is to facilitate a client in the process of discovering what she or he likes and what makes them feel good. A space should be an extension of one’s personality—a place where you feel completely yourself. It incorporates your personal style, utilizing and showcasing collections, and accommodating any physical needs or activities.
Suzanne Zurinaga developed her esthetic sensibilities while earning the Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washington University, St. Louis. As a professional photographer she continued to expand her mastery of composition, form, color and light. After maintaining a professional photography business in San Francisco she completed the Interior Design/Interior Architecture program at University of California, Berkeley Extension, and turned her creative talents to interior design.

Through her fifteen years experience in business environments, Suzanne developed her ability to listen to clients—to hear their words and help them clarify their unspoken desires and needs.

Suzanne is adept at introducing clients to the way a room’s color affects vitality and mood. From her background in photography she brings an innate understanding of and appreciation for the impact of lighting. Her experience working with antiques, contemporary furnishings, and custom furniture/millwork assures her clients access to just the right elements to suit their style and budget.

Suzanne designed a custom home office for the San Mateo-based Dicken’s Show house and a multi-use space in Canon Barcus Community House, a collaboration of Episcopal Community Services and Philanthropy By Design in San Francisco. Professional affiliations include: Member of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID); The Lighting Forum (TLF); the San Francisco American Decorative Arts Forum (ADAF).