Designs by KJS | Interior & Landscape Design – Designs by KJS creates elevated interiors and inviting landscapes — certified expertise crafting warm, cohesive California Transitional spaces where indoor and outdoor living flow together.

A sunlit California Transitional living room featuring a low, tailored oatmeal-linen sectional with clean lines, accented by cognac leather pillows and a sand-colored wool throw. The sofa faces a minimalist plaster fireplace with a slim black steel mantel, flanked by white oak built-ins styled with ceramics and stacked design books. Wide-plank natural oak floors run under a flatweave jute rug. Floor-to-ceiling black-framed glass doors open to a blurred hint of lush greenery outside. Soft late-afternoon natural light pours in, creating gentle highlights on the linen and subtle shadows along the cabinetry. Photographic realism, eye-level composition with a slight angle, sharp focus on the seating area and a softly softened background, capturing a calm, elevated yet welcoming mood suited for high-end interior design.

About KJS

I am Kalpana, an interior and exterior designer with over a decade of experience. I am to create spaces that are inviting and timeless.

My passion for design began when I remodeled my family and home and garden 15 years ago. Ever since then I’ve aimed to bring that same feeling of home and comfort to my clients spaces.

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A seamless indoor-outdoor California Transitional great room where a white oak dining table with a refined, slightly live-edge top aligns perfectly with an outdoor dining terrace. The table is styled with a sculptural stone bowl and a single branch in a sand-colored ceramic vase. Inside, the backdrop includes a clean, paneled plaster wall and a built-in sideboard in warm white oak. Through expansive black-framed sliding doors, an exterior space with a light limestone patio and layered Mediterranean plantings appears slightly out of focus. Golden hour light washes through the glass, creating a warm glow on the wood grain and soft reflections on the glass. Photographic realism, wide-angle lens at eye level, balanced composition emphasizing flow between interior and landscape, evoking an effortless, sophisticated indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Services

Interiors

Full-service interior design delivering warm, layered California Transitional homes tailored to busy Bay Area families and modern lifestyles.

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Landscapes

Outdoor space planning, planting, and furnishings that extend your home’s comfort into the California sun, fog, and starry evenings.

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A serene, spa-like California Transitional primary bathroom featuring a freestanding matte white oval tub set in front of a large picture window framing a curated, private courtyard garden with olive trees and feather grass. The tub sits on honed limestone flooring in soft greige tones, with a slim ledge behind it clad in zellige-style ivory tiles. A brushed brass floor-mounted tub filler arcs elegantly beside the tub. Outside, a pale stucco privacy wall and layered drought-tolerant plantings create a tranquil vignette. Early morning diffused daylight floods the room, casting gentle, elongated shadows and subtle highlights on the tub’s curves. Photographic realism, clean and minimal composition with the tub centered and the garden softly in focus, cultivating a peaceful, elevated, spa-retreat atmosphere.

A sophisticated California Transitional kitchen with an oversized white oak island featuring a waterfall edge and a finely grained, honed Taj Mahal quartzite countertop. The island is styled with a shallow travertine bowl of lemons and a single, airy branch in a tall stoneware vase. Behind, a run of soft white shaker-style cabinetry with slim edge detailing is topped by the same quartzite, with a plaster hood floating above a sleek, stainless range. A discreet picture window above the sink reveals lush, layered landscaping with grasses and structured shrubs. Soft, bright natural daylight streams in from a nearby glass door, accentuating the warm wood and stone textures. Photographic realism, slightly elevated wide-angle shot, crisp focus throughout, with a calm, tailored atmosphere that feels both functional and luxurious.

A twilight outdoor living room designed in California Transitional style, featuring a low, deep charcoal performance-linen sectional arranged around a rectangular concrete fire table with clean edges and softly glowing flames. The seating rests on a large, neutral outdoor flatweave rug over smooth poured concrete. Surrounding the space, raised white stucco planters overflow with layered grasses, olive trees, and soft white flowering plants, subtly uplit for drama. Warm string lights are barely visible above, creating a gentle sparkle in the background. Sky is dusk blue, with the last hint of daylight silhouetting the plant forms. Photographic realism, taken from a slightly elevated perspective to show the full seating arrangement and lush planting backdrop, capturing an intimate, inviting mood that blends modern elegance with relaxed California outdoor living.

A refined California Transitional entry vignette showcasing a white oak console table with slim, tapered legs and a softly rounded edge, positioned against a smooth, warm white plaster wall. Above it hangs an oversized, abstract neutral-toned art piece with layered textures in ivory, taupe, and soft gray. On the console, a sculptural travertine bowl, a stack of linen-bound design books, and a single ceramic table lamp with a textured stone finish and a linen shade create a balanced composition. To one side, a tall, narrow window reveals a glimpse of structured, green front-yard landscaping with clipped shrubs and gravel. Soft, indirect natural light filters in, creating gentle shadows and emphasizing material textures. Photographic realism, eye-level composition using the rule of thirds, with a calm, sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

B. Bhat

“Kalpana is a dream. I never imagined I could sit out on my porch with a cup of tea and enjoy such a beautiful garden. I’m so grateful for her design experience.”

Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, illuminated mirror, wooden vanity, and gray tiles — A sleek modern bathroom featuring a freestanding tub and illuminated mirror

L. Otsukawa

“I needed help remodeling a bathroom for my father and Kalpana was the perfect designer for this. Everything went smoothly and efficiently. She created a beautiful design that my dad and I both love.”

Contact Me

I would love to hear more about your project and what you’re looking to create. Share a few details about your project and I’ll reach out to schedule a consultation.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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