Lynda Kennedy

Lisa Furtado Interiors

Lisa Furtado

Lisa Furtado is a San Francisco Bay Area designer who began her residential design firm following a career in clinical research and biotechnology. Her aesthetic is traditionally rooted with a modern edge, striving to balance timeless beauty with fresh, unexpected elements — governed by the design philosophy that “if everyone loves it, you played it too safe.” Lisa is known for layering pieces with historical references alongside modern, unexpected elements to create beautifully curated spaces. Lisa was named an HGTV Designer of the Year in 2020 and 2023, and her work has been featured in Domino, Apartment Therapy, Rue, and the cover of Australia’s Home Beautiful.

San Francisco, CA
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Sources of Inspiration

I love going to beautiful boutique hotels and bustling, cozy cafes. I love studying the materials, furniture arrangements, transitions, and trying to determine what makes people so drawn to these spaces.

Music to Fuel Creativity

Lately, my teenagers have been playing old-school bands from my high school and college years like Sublime, Oasis, and Weezer. I haven’t told them I’ve been digging their tunes (so uncool if your mom jams out to your music), but I am secretly loving their current playlists.

Things About Spring

There’s an energy in the air, a sense of renewal that makes everything feel possible.

Travel Destinations

Paris, Azores, Portugal, Budapest, Croatia, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Provence

New Design Trend

I’ve always loved deep, saturated hues, but I love that clients are embracing the idea of going all-in with color.

Jessica Brydson Photography

My Rowe Design

A lifelong dream of owning an apartment in Paris became the inspiration for Lisa Furtado’s My Rowe Design, which she translated into a space that showcases an effortless blend of elegance, history and modernity. “I designed this Parisian champagne lounge for friends to gather for a glass of bubbly and good conversation,” says the designer. The seating arrangements are designed around comfort and socializing, featuring a grouping of our spacious Reena Sectional and slipcovered Noel Chaise alongside a pair of Madeline Chairs and Dena Ottomans. “It’s comfortable enough for girls’-night-in,” says Lisa, “and festive enough to meet for a toast before a night out in Paris.”

Welcome to my champagne lounge in my Parisian pied-à-terre!

Jessica Brydson Photography

This chic lounge features a warm and inviting palette of rich neutrals, blending midcentury influence with old-school French glamour. Rich chocolate velvet accentuates the curves and contours of our Reena Modular Sectional, a sleek and sophisticated choice for this elegant space. Layers of lighting, from a glass globe chandelier and brass picture lights to flickering candles, create an enchanting ambiance that reflects the essence of the City of Light.

Top Five Design Rules

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Balance is everything
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Avoid too many “heroes” in a room
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Embrace contrast —a little tension is a good thing
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Design for longevity, with a timeless foundation and a sprinkle of trend
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Luxury doesn’t have to be pretentious or showy
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Lisa’s Favorite Materials