Studio Plumb is a full-service interior design studio creating one-of-a-kind homes with a refined, rebellious point of view.
Based in Sacramento, we design interiors that balance bold expression with real life. The result is homes that feel layered, personal, and fully lived in.
Every element, from layout to furnishings to the final layer, is thoughtfully considered as part of a cohesive whole.
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A Home That Doesn’t Follow the Rules
Our work is defined by fearless color, layered texture, and a mix of vintage and custom pieces. A single element, whether a wall treatment, material, or piece of art, often sets the tone and informs the entire space.
The finished home is both visually striking and deeply functional, designed to support the way you actually live.
Design That Feels Right
Great design should feel intuitive, not complicated. We approach each project with a clear point of view, shaping spaces that feel natural, comfortable, and distinctly yours.
Rooted in Relationship
We manage the design from concept through installation, working closely with contractors, artisans, and trusted partners to bring each project to life.
The process is structured, collaborative, and carefully managed so you don’t have to be.
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2025 was the year I turned 50 and started listening to myself more closely. I stopped waiting and started saying yes to travel, both well-planned and last-minute trips, and yes to seeing friends and places while I can instead of saving everything for later.
Of course it wasn’t all easy. My husband and I both had demanding schedules this year, and while the travel was mostly fun, I was also juggling deadlines, big installs, and photoshoots. At the same time, I took real steps into a studio evolution, along with all the growing pains that come with expansion. Some months felt full in the best way, others felt full in the exhausting way, and often it was both at once.
Most of all, I worked on projects that genuinely restored my belief in creativity. Thoughtful clients, strong collaborators, and teams who trusted the process reminded me why this work matters and how good it can be when everyone is aligned. Seeing some of my favorite work come to life kept me optimistic, even when the world felt heavy. Between the challenges and the wins, this year was about movement, momentum, and remembering what lights me up. I’m so grateful to having an incredibly supportive family and my friends and everyone of here who believe in what I do. Here’s to a fresh start with 2026. Happy New Year, friends!! 🍸❤️
We’re tying up loose ends this week but getting final photos from the Texas beach house was the gift I needed! I’m so happy the clients get to enjoy the holidays with family in this incredible space and I can’t wait to share more images in the new year!!! 🎁
📷 @whitneydianne
That reindeer was $400. 😂 Post-lunch Home Goods run with my designer besties whilst wearing fur coats was what I needed today.
Thank you all for the love on the Texas beach house shoot (project name still TBD)! The past few projects have been pushing me creatively and getting to share what I’ve been working on is the best part. Came home to rain this week, but give me all the Northern California gloomy days, I honestly love them. The fireplace is lit, the fall leaves are so pretty against the gray sky and it’s full blown cozy time. #spsoulfulriverfrontmodern
Photo: @whitneydianne
Stylist: @emilyairoso
Construction; @luministhomes
I just got back from Texas after photographing a project I’ve been working on remotely since 2023. The house is in Matagorda, a quiet Gulf Coast fishing town a couple hours from Houston so we needed to bring everything with us since there’s nothing close by for last minute props. I was here in the spring for the furniture install, but this trip was different experiencing it fully finished. Getting to stay in a house I designed is always special, and it’s one of the perks of working on vacation homes.
I worked closely with the client to choose every finish and piece of furniture, so seeing it all settled in and ready for the camera was pretty satisfying. I’m so grateful to these clients for being so generous and trusting throughout the whole process and love that they get to enjoy this magical place with their extended family. And I’m especially grateful to Whitney, my sister-in-law and photographer, for spending days away from home at seven months pregnant and made it all possible. We styled and photographed fourteen spaces, barely left the house, and spent most of our time in pajamas chasing the sun from room to room. Having the time to get the shots but also connect was so special and I feel incredibly lucky.
It was long, tiring, and a little surreal in the best way. I can’t wait to share the photos!!
I’m back from @highpointmarket and overflowing with ideas. High Point Market takes over a small town in North Carolina twice a year when the entire design industry gathers to see what’s new in furniture, lighting, and decor. For designers, it’s like fashion week, a trade show and summer camp rolled into one. Our wholesale vendor showrooms open their doors, launch new collections, and every corner offers something inspiring. The main purpose for me going is to see, touch, feel and sit on pieces so I can guide my clients into making strong decisions in their homes.
As a co-host of the Hot Young Designers Club podcast, I also get to meet listeners, join panel discussions, and spend time with friends from across the country, along with a great group of California designers who travel (and laugh) together. It’s one of those rare times when our online design community becomes real life, and those conversations about creativity, business, and burnout happen in person instead of Instagram DMs.
This season, a few themes stood out to me. A lot of these ideas aren’t necessarily new, but it’s exciting to see them become more accessible and consistent. Patterned upholstery, sculptural furniture, and richer finishes have been designer favorites for a while, but when they start showing up across multiple showrooms, it’s a sign they’re about to go mainstream. It’s always been part of my core aesthetic, but expect to see more personality, texture, and playfulness in the years ahead!
What are your favorites? Are you open to investing in patterned pieces?
It’s all “community over competition” until you’re with your design friends sourcing vintage rugs @highpointmarket. 😂
The last stop in the Soulful Riverfront Modern tour: the Entry and Staircase.
This space sets the tone for the entire home, but it originally felt stark and cold with tall white walls and black railings. We wanted to bring in warmth, personality, and a true sense of arrival.
We repainted the front door and niche in a deep wine color to ground the entry and make it the focal point. A chunky console and brass mirror fill the angled wall perfectly, creating a sculptural moment that greets guests right away. A vintage rug, flea market candlestick holder, and glazed lamp repeat the project’s theme of adding character through collected pieces.
The two-story stairwell now features a gallery wall of large-scale vintage paintings that add color and charm, paired with a customized brass chandelier that glows beautifully from every level.
The entry now feels warm, welcoming, and fully connected to the rest of the home.
Build: @luministhomes
Photos: @whitneydianne
Styling: @emilyairoso
#spsoulfulriverfrontmodern
