ballonSTUDIO Featured in California Home+Design: A New Beginning in San Francisco's Marina District
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San Francisco interior design firm ballonSTUDIO was featured in California Home+Design in an article titled "A New Beginning," written by Lindsey Shook and photographed by Aubrie Pick.
The feature highlights founder and principal designer Sabra Ballon's transformation of a 6,000-square-foot, four-story residence in San Francisco's Marina District into a warm, sophisticated home designed for a newly married couple.
A Personalized Approach to Luxury Interior Design
For Sabra, the project began with understanding how the couple wanted to live together in their first home.
The homeowners envisioned a welcoming, comfortable environment that reflected both their personalities while accommodating entertaining, everyday living, and future family life.
The renovation transformed the home's existing modern interiors through a softer material palette of natural oak, limestone, leather, warm neutrals, and carefully selected furnishings.
Bringing Warmth, Light, and Function to a Modern Home
Working with Cook Construction and the project's architect, DPA, ballonSTUDIO helped create a more open, connected living environment.
Removing a wall between the kitchen and former dining room increased natural light and improved the flow between the main gathering spaces. Blonde wood cabinetry, custom furnishings, and durable materials introduced warmth while maintaining the home's contemporary character.
Throughout the residence, Sabra balanced refined aesthetics with practical living. A glass-enclosed wine cellar, custom home office, inviting lounge spaces, and thoughtfully selected furniture reflect the couple's lifestyle and love of entertaining.
The result is a sophisticated yet livable San Francisco home that balances California modernism, personal expression, and lasting comfort.
Read the California Home+Design Feature
Discover the full home tour, including photography by Aubrie Pick and Sabra Ballon's insights into the design process.