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# Vivian Soliemani Design

proven, passionate, professional

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## Posts

- [Blog](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/terior-design-ideas-and-advice)
- [Five Steps to a Successful Mudroom](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/five-steps-to-a-successful-mudroom) - As we muddle through the winter season we often must deal with less than ideal weather conditions. If there is one place in our home where the ramifications of poor weather affects us most, it is in the mudroom. Working out of Los Gatos, Ca, we don't see too many cold weather months, but we do
- [Resilient Flooring Material: Stone, Tile, & Concrete](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/flooring-material-stone-tile-concrete-resilient-flooring) - In addition to carpeting and wood flooring as discussed in Part 1 of our flooring in interior design , there are a variety of natural and man made hard surface options that may fit your residential flooring needs. ... which material works for you? Natural stone materials such as marble, granite, limestone and slate are
- [Creating a Captivating Dining Space](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/creating-a-captivating-dining-space-selecting-a-dining-set) - There are various elements that contribute to a captivating and comfortable dining space, however, the item that you and your guests will directly interact with on a regular basis is your furniture. How can we select dining furniture that fosters great meals and lingering conversations? A table that is too small or too big for
- [Breaking Down Grout Selection](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/breaking-down-grout-selection) - When remodeling, many people devote a great amount of time to selecting materials, including tile, for their home. While pouring over tile samples be sure to consider an often overlooked detail that can have a huge aesthetic impact on the final outcome: The grout. We will be breaking down your grout selection into three categories:
- [Interior Design Fundamentals: Paint](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/interior-design-fundamentals-interior-paint) - Interior Paint - Every project is unique and so is the process of selecting paint colors. A house with an open plan and a minimal aesthetic may have only one or two different paint colors throughout, while another home may have a different color in each room. Regardless of which category you fall in, there
- [Interior Design - Area Rug Construction](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/interior-design-area-rug-construction) - In the market for a new area rug? Enriching your interior design scheme with a rug requires some research and planning. Aside from size and material content, the main determining factor of a rugs cost, quality and durability is the construction. We will discuss four common rug types of rugs: hand-knotted, hand-tufted, hand-loomed and machine-made.
- [Flooring Material: Carpeting & Hardwood Floors](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/flooring-materials-carpeting-hardwood-floors) - Learn about the important factors involved with choosing flooring. Deciding between carpeting or hardwood flooring has as much to do with wood or carpet aesthetic appeal or material cost, as it does with functional usage & durability overtime. We will discuss two common flooring types: Carpeted Floors and Hardwood Floors. ... in Need of Flooring
- [Establishing the Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/establishing-ultimate-outdoor-kitchen) - Summer is here and grills are firing up across the country. Over the last few years we have noticed that many of our clients are interested in doing more than setting up a grill in their backyard, they want a designated outdoor kitchen that caters to the needs of the serious entertainer. We have put
- [Making the Most Out of Your Closet](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/making-the-most-out-of-your-closet) - Whether outfitting a closet with custom millwork or using an off the shelf system, here are a few basic steps to maximize storage space. Here in Los Gatos, as interior designers, we see closets of all shapes and sizes, but no matter what, the goal is always the same: Utilize every square inch. While many
- [Selecting Furniture: A Basic Overview](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/selecting-furniture-basic-overview) - Selecting furniture for your home is an exciting venture, but too often people become overwhelmed by the task. Taking the time to do basic planning will streamline the process, keep you organized and insure that the end result meets your expectations. Begin by developing a furniture plan.
- [Shaping Silicon Valley: Founder Interview](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/shaping-silicon-valley-design) - Vivian Soliemani Design Inc.: See a informative Q&A session with Vsol Design Inc. founder, Vivian Soliemani. Most important design influencers? I was educated in England, so I take a lot of influence from European contemporary design. I enjoy clean lines, not too much moulding. I am inspired by the San Jose airport. It has very
- [Successful Interior Finish Palettes](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/successful-interior-design-finish-palettes) - The development of a successful material palette is an exercise that is at the core of the design process. If you are remodeling take cues from existing materials and surfaces, if you are building from the ground up collaborate with the architect so that the interior and exterior design relate to one another. Selecting Materials:
- [Celebrating Vsol Design Awards](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/a-design-philosophy) - We're proud to present a short list of our company and teams awards from the past 15 years. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS: Platinum, 2013 ASID- Single Family Residence, soft Contemporary -Judges Choice Award Gold, 2013 ASID- Single Family Residence, soft Contemporary, Under 3000 sq feet Gold Award, 2011 ASID - Single Family Residence, Over 3000 sq
- [Dynamic Living Spaces](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/dynamic-living-spaces) - Gone are the days of a formal receiving room or a parlor. It’s now more likely that you have a family room, sitting room, great room or playroom. Depending on the size and layout of your home, you may have a common area that serves a myriad of purposes or multiple living spaces each with
- [Creating Interior-Exterior Design Space](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/creating-interior-exterior-design-spaces) - In order to get them most out of your home interior design, it is important to utilize every livable area, including the exterior space design. The best way to do this is to create dynamic and inviting interior-exterior areas. One of the easiest ways to encourage an indoor­-outdoor lifestyle is to create a sense of
- [Powder Room Design](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/powder-room-design) - The powder room is a great design opportunity where bold decisions have maximum impact. It is also an important room to get right. A large percentage of your guests, whether they are visiting for a cocktail or staying for a few nights, will frequent your powder room. Consider taking some design risks in this intimate
- [The Luxury of Home](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/the-luxury-of-home) - We're proud to announce recent publication of our work in The Luxury of Home architectural and interior design book, published in 2016 and also available in electronic format here: The Luxury of Home - VSOL Design. Stay tuned for more publications to come, check out our full web portfolio here - Active & Past
- [A Decadent Experience for Your Home](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/a-decadent-experience-for-your-home) - The Bay Area Interior Design scene is one saturated with construction, remodeling, and design firms alike. Amongst the wave of options, Vivian Soliemani Design Inc. has nestled itself into a lavish and niche position. Vivian Soliemani and team, with over 30 years of Bay Area interior design experience behind them, have been featured in many
- [Kitchen Design Planning & Production](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/kitchen-design-planning-production) - With regards to your homes interior design, it is important for your kitchen to look beautiful and to be highly functional. When imperative for the users needs to be the driving force behind every decision. Many variables are taken into consideration in achieving the best kitchen design for your needs. For instance, if you entertain
- [Designing with Wallcovering](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/designing-with-wallcovering) - Interior design options sometimes include wallcoverings over traditional paint & texture. Most people are aware that wallcovering went through a bit of a rough patch. The 1990’s saw an influx of coordinated wallcovering collections which made it easy for homeowners to clad every powder room wall in a sea of green ivy and slap a
- [Beach Chic: Los Altos Meets Cape Cod Style](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/beach-chic-los-altos-meets-cape-cod) - A publication from the Los Altos Town Crier on one of our client projects, the home of Michelle and Peter Detkin in Los Altos Hills, Ca. The article captures the beach-like, connected vibe of their VSOL designed home. Here's an excerpt: Michelle and Peter Detkin’s Los Altos Hills home is comfortable, close to downtown

## Pages

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- [Active & Past Projects](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/local-interior-design-project-portfolio) - Projects On the Board Pebble Beach, CA Contemporary 5,871 sq.ft Architect: Kohlsaat&Associates New Build 2027 Cabo, Mexico Contemporary 10,308.48 sq.ft Architect: Nu Studio, Jorge Ramirez Perez | Contractor: Nu Studio, Javier Nunez New Build 2026 Carmel, CA Transitional 7,416.1 sq.ft Contractor: Stocker & Allaire Remodel 2026 Pacific Palisades, CA Traditional 8,600 sq.ft
- [Why Us?](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/why-choose-v-sol-design)
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- [Extensive Design Plan](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/services/extensive-design-plan)
- [Bathroom Designs](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/bathroom-interior-designs-los-gatos)
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- [CAD Drafter Job Posting - Now Hiring](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/designer-cad-drafter-job-posting-hiring) - CAD Drafter Job - Los Gatos, Ca We are currently (2019-2020) hiring a AutoCAD drafter to join our team on a contract basis. Become a core contributor at a small design firm where we are constantly seeking out unique contemporary projects and developing innovative design solutions. We are happy to consider candidates who wish
- [Bedroom Designs](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/bedroom-designs)
- [Color Consulting](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/color-and-furnishings-los-gatos)
- [Great Room Designs](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/great-room-interior-designs-los-gatos)
- [Exterior Designs](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/exterior-designs-los-gatos)
- [Lighting Designs](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/lighting-interior-designs-los-gatos)
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- [Design IQ](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/terior-design-ideas-and-advice/design-iq)
- [Atherton - Spec Home: New Build Preview](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/atherton-spec-home-new-build-preview) - Location: Atherton Description: Spec Home (for sale) 13,205 sq ft credit: Builder. Project Type: New Build Estimated Completion: 4.30.17
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## Projects

- [Los Altos Hills: Residence](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/los-altos-hills-residence)
- [Mtn. View: New Build](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/mountain-view-new-construction-interior-design-project) - This project can have an excerpt description placed in this area. This will be a good opportunity to introduce the project concept and utilize some SEO keyword opportunities.
- [Los Gatos: Remodel](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/los-gatos-remodel)
- [Los Altos: New Build](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/los-altos-new-build)
- [Lake Tahoe II](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/lake-tahoe-new-build-interior-design-experts) - VSOL Design embraced the opportunity to work with this client who wanted a transitional mountain home that could accommodate their five grown children and foster indoor-outdoor living. The resulting lake house comfortably sleeps twelve and features clean lines, warm tones and rich materials. VSOL Design creatively utilized a variety of natural materials such as live edge wood, stone vessel sinks, butcher block counters, birch wallcovering and walnut doors to draw a parallel between the built environment and the beauty of its natural surroundings.
- [Atherton Residence](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/atherton-residence-new-build-modern-home-los-gatos)
- [Saratoga: New Build](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/saratoga-new-build)
- [Lake Tahoe: Martis Camp II](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/lake-tahoe-martis-camp-ii)
- [Vallejo: Meyer Corp](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/meyer-showroom-vallejo)
- [Lake Tahoe I](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/crystal-bay-lake-tahoe) - VSOL Design was hired to add the “wow factor” to this dramatic Crystal Bay remodel. The existing home was stripped to the studs and reconstructed to showcase a variety of luxurious and unique forms and materials. A clean modern approach was applied to each space and was then punctuated with distinctive materials and custom features.
- [Atherton: Home Gym](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/atherton-new-build-custom-home-gym-interior-design-los-gatos)
- [Lake Tahoe: Martis Camp I](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/martis-camp-lake-tahoe-interior-design)
- [Atherton: New Build](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/projects/atherton-interior-design)

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- [Bedroom Designs](http://viviansoliemanidesign.com/bedroom-designs) - Master Bedroom Designs
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