Livable Luxury

Custom wood bar cabinetry with wine storage, marble backsplash and brass details

Quietly Luxurious, Deeply Livable
Holt Design House is a full-service residential interior design firm serving Los Gatos, Silicon Valley, and the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in new construction, large-scale renovations, and furnishings.

Each project is a personal response shaped by architecture, context, and the way our clients live. Rather than applying a signature look, we refine a point of view, creating spaces that feel intentional, cohesive, and enduring.

Our work is grounded in restraint, materiality, and thoughtful proportion resulting in homes that feel elevated yet effortless.

A Design-Led Approach

We guide residential projects from early planning through final installation, bringing clarity to each phase of the process.

By aligning architecture, materials, and furnishings from the outset, we create homes that feel cohesive and considered, where every decision supports the whole.

How We Add Value

Our role extends beyond aesthetics. We bring clarity to complex decisions, helping clients navigate the process with confidence.

Through a thoughtful, material-driven approach, we create homes that feel aligned from the inside out while avoiding unnecessary revisions and ensuring a result that endures.

If you’re seeking a home that feels calm, intentional, and deeply personal, we’d love to hear from you.

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Moody powder room with dark walls, marble vanity, brass details and pendant lighting

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Mediterranean Revival

Mediterranean Revival is a whole-home renovation that transforms a dated Tuscan-style residence into a fresh, refined take on Mediterranean design. Warm natural materials, custom millwork, graceful arches, layered interiors, and reimagined indoor-outdoor spaces create a timeless California home designed for modern family living.

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Hidden Estate

A private, estate-like retreat tucked seamlessly into its surroundings. Designed to feel expansive yet intimate, the property offers a sense of escape within the fabric of daily life.

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Refined Neutral

This Los Gatos project was a new custom home for a growing family. The client approached Holt Design House seeking a space that felt warm, natural, and timeless—something serene yet grounded in refined simplicity. Their priority was to create a cohesive open-concept home that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living while prioritizing comfort, functionality, and a sophisticated aesthetic for a family friendly home. This was a ground up, new construction project where we specified all materials and furnished and styled the home.

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Modern Depth

This ground up, new construction home is three stories of modern sophistication in Los Gatos, California. Minimalist silhouettes, textured finishes, and sculptural accents bring a curated elegance, while brushed brass hardware and lighting provide a subtle touch of luxury. Across all rooms, the goal was to maintain cohesion through a palette of neutral tones, clean lines, and refined materials, offering both visual impact and everyday comfort.

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A bathroom with a marble Moody burgundy powder room with dramatic marble vanity, fluted wood cabinetry and sculptural mirror, a mirror, and wall-mounted light fixtures on either side of the mirror.

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A Consistent Point of View, Never a Formula

While our work is united by warmth and restraint, no two homes are ever the same.

We approach each project as unique, honoring the architecture, the setting, and the people who live within it. The result is a body of work that feels cohesive in sensibility, yet varied in expression.

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Mediterranean primary bathroom with custom wood vanity, marble countertop, brass sconces and arched mirrors

For those beginning the process of building a home, we provide full-service design from the earliest stages.
We shape the flow, materials, and overall direction then layering finishes, furnishings, and textiles in a way that feels natural and cohesive.
Working alongside your architect and builder, we help bring clarity to the process, resulting in a home that feels both personal and lasting.
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We guide the remodel process from the foundation through the final details, bringing a sense of clarity and ease to each step.
The goal is a home that feels both beautiful and livable. One that is personal, functional, and designed to evolve with you over time.
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For homes in need of refinement rather than renovation, we approach furnishings with the same level of intention as a full-scale project.
Beginning with a careful assessment of the existing space, we layer furnishings, materials, and styling to create a result that feels balanced, personal, and complete.
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