WHAT OUR DIFFERENCE
Great design is the easy part; what makes us different is how we get there. Our team-based approach gives clients more one-on-one time with their designer and dedicated staff to ensure a smooth and transparent design process. Efficiency and cost-effectiveness are central to our operations, so you know your money will be well-spent. We also offer services that vary in commitment level and price in addition to green design options and time-savers like online payment and online access to project details. In short, it’s “design done right.”

There are a lot of great designers out there, but not many great design firms. Let us introduce you to the best of both worlds.

MEET OUR TEAM
Kassin Laverty Founder & Executive Director
After working in design and management for several top Bay Area designers, Kassin founded Interior Design Fair in an effort to give clients and employees the ultimate in creative, efficient design firms. With projects ranging from tiny, one-room studios to cabins in Montana, mansions in Pacific Heights, and boutique hotels, Kassin knows what it takes to ensure beautiful work and seamless implementation. As the firm’s chief problem-solver and visionary, she works tirelessly to enhance IDF’s systems and service offering, ensure high-quality and timely deliverables, and promote the exceptional talent of IDF’s creative team.

Kassin learned interior design at U.C. Berkeley's Interior Design and Interior Architecture program and has a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She is a member of the San Francisco Planning & Urban Research Association (SPUR) and the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). In her previous life, she conducted research for the national nonprofits WestEd and the Center for the Child Care Workforce. She resides in San Francisco.

Anthony Laurino Art Director
A creative in the fullest sense of the word, Anthony brings artistic insight, raw talent, and over twelve years of project development and design experience to the IDF team. His consistently innovative thinking and uncanny ability to connect with clients have been highly sought after by lifestyle and hospitality-based businesses alike. In addition to managing all stages of design, Anthony works with clients to develop identity and branding systems; oversees creative teams and print/web production; and collaborates with architects, photographers, stylists, purchasing agents, fabricators, and contractors to fulfill each client’s vision.

Anthony’s past clients include Joie de Vivre Hospitality, Broughton Hospitality, The Truckee Hotel, The Public Restaurant, Planet Magazine, SF Camerawork, Analog Folk, and Martis Camp. He was recently awarded AIGI 360 / Design 30 / Experiential Design honors for San Francisco’s Good Hotel. He resides in San Francisco.

Doug Burch Designer
The collaborative design process and exchange between clients, consultants, contractors and designers is a strong force behind Doug’s passion for design. With over ten years of experience as the right-hand man to a number of well-respected Bay Area designers and architects, Doug brings experience, patience, and established industry relationships to every project. He also acts as a visionary leader, using practical knowledge and creative enthusiasm to help tap in to each client’s wish list. Doug’s extensive track record in all phases of interior design, interior architecture, building, and furniture design has been showcased via collaborations on several Decorator Showcase houses; residential remodels including numerous kitchens, baths, and home offices; and complete hospitality and commercial interiors.

Doug retains a BFA in Painting from the California College of the Arts and studied Architecture while at the University of Cincinnati. He is an expert in fabric and finish selection; cabinetry, furniture, and soft goods design and details; and high-end art and accessories selection. He resides in San Francisco.

Katherine Phelps Designer
Over nearly a decade in the field, Katherine has been recognized for her spirited personality and keen sense of style. She has managed projects of all sizes, from decorating for special events to complete office renovations and six-figure new construction homes, often building lifetime relationships in the process. With a background in Fine Arts and a passion for architectural details, she enjoys bringing life and personal touches to each unique space. In her words, “All styles can look good - as long as you pay attention to a space’s architectural bones and incorporate the client’s favorite pieces and memories.”

Katherine was recently named one of the Bay Area's Top Designers by Dwell Magazine and Gentry Magazine, and has been featured in over 20 publications. She holds a BFA in Interior Architecture and Design and is a member of the Belmont Arts Council, Peninsula Arts Council, and Artsopolis. She is also a Floral Arranger Volunteer at The Filoli Estate and Gardens, part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She resides on the Peninsula with her family.

Colleen Silva Designer
A multi-disciplinary designer with diverse creative interests, Colleen draws upon her broad experience to respond artistically and pragmatically to her clients’ needs. She has worked on hospitality and residential projects both large and small, in addition to a number of personal creative projects including designing catalog covers for Neiman Marcus. Comfortable moving between styles, Colleen has the ability to seamlessly layer color, texture, materials, proportion and light to produce spaces and objects that not only function well but also have depth, emotion, and energy. Her greatest strength is her ability to hone in on the specific needs of a project and gently push stylistic boundaries, resulting in unmatched, trendsetting design.

Colleen has a degree in Interior Design from California College of the Arts (CCA) and a degree in Economics and Political Science from U.C. Berkeley. She refined her design skills and aesthetic at design firms in Paris and San Francisco, and continues to be inspired by the years she spent working in the fashion industry as well as her extensive travels. Her home is in Berkeley.

Jennifer Petray Designer
Drawing from her experiences in hospitality, commercial, and residential design, Jennifer works with clients to incorporate functionality and ease into memorable experiences that affect mood and evoke emotion.  She greets each project with spontaneity and an open mind, providing clients and team members with boundless creative energy and resourceful ambition.  Her thorough approach to concept development - marked by beautiful project renderings and insightful materials choices - are clearly influenced by a strong appreciation of hearty craftsmanship and fine detail.  For Jennifer, successful designs utilize classic elements and convey modern refinement, ultimately transcending time and fashion.

While studying Art History and Interior Design at California State University Chico, Jennifer developed a passion for environmental issues that prompted conservation and preservation studies in Australia. Today, Jennifer is working to obtain a certificate in Sustainable Design at U.C. Berkeley and is preparing to become a LEED Accredited Professional. She also contributes her time as an Event Coordinator with San Francisco’s Network of the Hospitality Industry (NEWH) and volunteers with Philanthropy By Design (PBD). She resides in Mill Valley.

 
Michelle Padro Design Intern
Interior Design Fair welcomes applications at any time for lead designers, design assistants, and paid and unpaid interns. Please email us your resume and cover letter, and mention how you found us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Staff portraits by Eric Rorer Photography