1. What is restorative interior design?

Restorative interior design focuses on creating homes that support the nervous system, emotional wellbeing, and daily rhythm.

Rather than prioritizing trends or aesthetics alone, restorative design considers how a space feels in the body — using light, material, sound, layout, and ritual to create calm, balance, and ease.

It is design rooted in lived experience, not performance.

2. How is restorative design different from biophilic or wellness design?

While biophilic and wellness design often emphasize nature, air quality, or health-forward features, restorative design centers the human experience.

It integrates sensory regulation, emotional rhythm, craftsmanship, and personal narrative — not just natural elements or performance metrics.

The goal isn’t optimization.
It’s regulation, belonging, and resonance.

3. Is restorative design a style?

No. Restorative design is not a style — it is an approach.

The aesthetic outcome is personal, layered, and enduring, shaped by your needs, history, rhythms, and the architecture of your home rather than a predefined look.

Two restorative homes may look entirely different — but feel equally grounding.

4. Who is restorative interior design for?

Restorative design is ideal for individuals and families who feel overstimulated, overextended, or out of alignment with their homes.

Many of our clients are founders, creatives, professionals, and families navigating growth, transition, or change — seeking a home that supports rest, focus, connection, and meaningful living.

5. I don’t see myself reflected exactly in your portfolio. How do I know you can create something I’ll love?

That’s a thoughtful and very common question.

Our portfolio reflects the range of our work — not a single look or lifestyle. Because restorative design is an approach rather than a style, each project is shaped by the people who live there: their rhythms, needs, histories, and ways of being at home.

What remains consistent is how we work — the listening, the discernment, the calm precision, and the care taken to translate your life into form.

Clients don’t come to us for replication. They come to us because they want a home that feels deeply theirs, guided by an experienced hand they trust. The common thread across our work isn’t aesthetic sameness — it’s resonance.

6. What types of projects do you work on?

Studio Yablonska works across:

Remodels and renovations

New construction

Furnishing-focused projects

Each engagement follows the same restorative framework, tailored to the scope, phase, and needs of your home.

7. Do you work on kitchens, bathrooms, and private spaces?

Yes. We place special emphasis on the spaces where restoration happens most:

Bedrooms that support rest and regulation

Bathrooms designed as bathing retreats

Kitchens that encourage ease and gathering

Quiet zones for reflection, creativity, or recovery

These are not luxuries.
They are essential.

8. Where do you work?

Studio Yablonska is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and works with clients throughout the region, including San Francisco, Marin, the Peninsula, and Napa Valley.

Select projects may be supported remotely, depending on scope and fit.

9. Do you offer full-service interior design?

Yes — we offer multiple ways to work together, ranging from strategic design intensives to full-service projects that include design development, procurement, and project coordination.

Each option is rooted in the same restorative philosophy and tailored to the level of support you’re seeking.

10. How does your process work?

Our work follows a clear, human-centered method that balances intuition with structure.

We begin with deep listening and observation, then move through intentional design development, material and spatial refinement, and thoughtful implementation — always guided by how the space is meant to support your life.

You can explore the full process on our Method page.

11. How do I know if Studio Yablonska is the right fit?

If you value craftsmanship over trends, depth over speed, and homes that feel as good as they look — you’re likely in the right place.

Our work is collaborative, intentional, and grounded. We partner best with clients who are ready to slow down, engage thoughtfully, and design with meaning.

12. How do I get started?

The best place to begin is our CONNECT form, accessible through the header of the site. You’re also welcome to explore our Offerings page to understand which level of support may feel right.

We’ll meet you where you are and guide you forward with clarity and care.