THOUGHTFUL INTERIOR DESIGN FOR THE MODERN FAMILY HOME

Sara Ho Design is an interior design studio focused on e-design and residential design, for the contemporary, livable home. Sara’s background in the luxury hospitality design field has allowed her to work both locally and globally, giving her a broad and nuanced perspective on luxury living from many cultural viewpoints. Leveraging this experience, Sara has turned her focus to the contemporary home. Her design philosophy is ‘livable luxury’ and she is passionate about creating a home that works for her clients— creating a space to rest and relax in, clearing out the chaos, and the joy of finding a place for everything— without sacrificing design quality.

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WHAT'S YOUR MODERN DECOR STYLE?

Do you love Modern design? Not that stark white stuff, but a more refined and less frilly room? Want to find out what YOUR modern design style is? Take my quiz (by clicking on the button below) to find out!

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E-Design

Do you need help re-designing your room quickly, easily and affordably? Check out Sara's e-design packages. These packages are offered for a flat fee and not an hourly rate. E-design allows Sara to work with clients anywhere in the US and Canada.

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Room Refresh

Need help to update your room, but maybe you don't need everything offered in Sara's e-design packages? Sara offers a variety of room refresh packages to suit your needs. Still can't find what you're looking for? Reach out to Sara for a custom estimate.

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Residential Design

For those of you who live in the Portland area. Do you have a home that needs to be renovated, or at the very least updated? Sara can help. She specializes in fixing up older homes but can help anyone who would like a beautiful, functional home design that fits their lifestyle. Click on the title above for more information.

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Vacation Rental Re-design

Do you have an Air B&B room or an entire apartment or home that needs a makeover? If you live in Los Angeles, Sara is your designer. She has over 9 years of experience designing 4 & 5-star hotels and she can bring that expertise to your home. Allowing you to charge more and stand out in your area for vacation rentals.

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Design Consultation

Don't need a full-blown room design, but just want some advice from a designer? That’s what our design consult is for. Ask Sara anything!

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ON THE BLOG

16 Tips on how to design a home office that is kid friendly
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Sara

16 Tips on how to design a home office that is kid friendly

As a mom that works from home and has worked from home since I became a momma, I know the struggle is real trying to juggle both. Some days are easier than others, but mom guilt is REAL even when you work from home. You want to do a really good job for your clients or employer, but you don’t want to ignore your kid or plop them in front of a screen (momma’s with young babies- you’re lucky if you can get three hours of work done a day).

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June 8, 2020 133 Comments
6 Tips to finding Modern home furniture and decor on a budget
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Sara

6 Tips for finding modern furniture and decor on a budget (part 2 of 2)

Let’s be real, most of us are on some sort of budget. Especially when it comes to shopping for home goods. With this blog post, I’ve pulled together some of my best tips for furnishing your modern home on a budget. Because there is a LOT of information on this topic, I have broken up this blog post into two parts.

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October 9, 2019 3,945 Comments
Modern Boho Bathroom Design
Get the look
Sara

Get the look: Modern Boho Bathroom

If you love Modern Boho interior design, and you’re looking for a change in your bathroom than consider this Get the look furniture board. I’ve incorporated the Boho style by using a fun eclectic floor tile, modern abstract art with Boho influence, some fun cabinet pulls, and a pop of color with the bathroom vanity choice. I’ve also mixed the metal finishes so that this bathroom design will stay timeless.

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July 24, 2019 132 Comments
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Get the look- Modern Boho Living Room

Do you want to make your living room more Boho-Modern, but you don’t know where to start? Use this Get the Look furniture board as inspiration, or you can purchase everything on this board if you LOVE it and gotta have it. Just make sure the sofa and coffee table fit in your room.

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July 18, 2019 9,257 Comments
Christmas decor furniture board
Christmas
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Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor

I know, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet and I’m already writing a blog post about Christmas decor. Every year this Christmas stuff comes out earlier and earlier. But, you know what? Every year I get more and more excited to get the house decorated for Christmas. Now that I’m a mamma, I love seeing the excitement of my little girl when we get our Christmas tree and decorate the house. She loves to help me with everything (she’s almost three years old, so everything feels brand new to her) and I love including her in the process. So I thought, I may as well get this blog post out now so that you (and I) could plan our decor for this season!

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November 8, 2018 132 Comments

Clients say what

Sara was not only resourceful but she really has a terrific creative eye. We used her for our home, inside and out. Her ideas were completely original but also classic. She’s awesome and we highly recommend her.
Jennifer J.
Los Angeles, CA
Sara was wonderful to work with! She helped me figure out what my style was and worked with my budget. I had her redesign all my bedrooms, a bathroom and the foyer. She went above and beyond to ensure I was happy with the outcome. Unlike other designers, she didn't push for expensive items where she can receive higher commissions. I highly recommend Sara and would use her services again in a heartbeat!
Amy T.
Los Angeles, CA
My experience with Sara was outstanding. I wasn't going to hire a designer because I thought I could do it on my own. I bought a few different pieces, and it didn't go together. I realized I'd be spending more by buying the wrong pieces that didn't fit an overarching theme, and I turned to Sara for guidance. She's an incredibly talented designer, but more importantly, she's patient AND she's an amazing adviser. She taught me the words to describe the vision I had in my mind. She turned it into a reality. I highly encourage anyone wandering down the aisles, picking a hodge podge of items, to speak with Sara. She's more than a designer, she's a trusted adviser.
Nicole D.
Los Angeles, CA
"I had been following Sara’s blog for nearly 2 years and after witnessing how she transformed her home from a plain, lifeless, and ordinary home to an extraordinary home with a crisp, clean, and bright feeling, there was no question that we had to use Sara’s services in creating a home we have always dreamed of! Her ability to pair colors, select fabric, trims, furniture, fixtures, art, and provide furniture layouts, all while staying within budget has made the designing process so easy and extremely fun! In addition to her skills, Sara is highly responsive, provides plenty of options, and is truly in tune with our needs. Thank you Sara!!!”
Lin B.
Long Beach, CA
Sara was a fantastic designer who helped us with our oversized living room and dining room. We waited until everything was purchased and installed before writing our review. I have to say that she picked absolutely perfect furniture for our needs (which included having 2 toddlers and 2 cats). The dining table she picked was wonderful, too. It’s the perfect size, look, and function for a relatively small space. I can’t tell you how many hours we spent looking for a dining table before turning to Sara. Then, the first one she suggested was the ONE. Thank you for your help, Sara. You provided great value for us.
James G.
West Los Angeles, CA
“I had so much fun working with Sara Ho on my home office! She is so talented. Sara quickly understood my needs and style, and took it to another level. She was constantly sending me tips and new ideas. She did a great job working with my existing constraints, and flexible enough to adapt the ideas to meet my local retail’s offer. I am well beyond satisfied. In fact I’ve just launched a second project with Sara and I’m excited to work with her again."
Vera P.
Brazil
"Sara is a great listener and isn’t afraid to hear ‘no.’ She worked with us to find a layout and pieces for our room and made thoughtful suggestions based on our needs. She was mindful of not only how we would use our living room, but how much we wanted to spend on it. She even included our pet rabbit in her design."
Liane L.
Los Angeles, CA
Sara really helped us when we remodeled our home. It’s such an overwhelming experience and she was instrumental in helping us pick tile and paint colors. My husband and I were so grateful for her input!
Isabelle S.
Los Angeles, CA