Mary Jo Bowling

Like many of the people she covers, Mary Jo Bowling has had a passion for interior design and architecture from a young age. She grew up to become a design writer and editor and a serial remodeler. Mary Jo has written about beautiful homes around the country for magazines like Sunset, Better Homes & Gardens, San Francisco and California Home + Design; as well as websites such as Houzz and Curbed. For the last several years, she’s focused on homes in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest in her role as homes editor for LUXE Interiors + Design. She lives in the Bay Area with her family and is busy at work restoring a 106-year-old farmhouse and a condo constructed in 1978. 

sycamore trees and boxwoods line the pathway of a California garden

2 California Gardens And Their Modernist And Mediterranean Roots

A pair of California landscapes, one inspired by Modernism, the other by classic Mediterranean style, are both studies in serenity. See them here.
leafy brown wallpaper in a classic cottage dining room

How A Classic Seattle Home Adopted English Cottage Vibes

This Seattle abode by Heidi Caillier earns its classic good looks through a character-boosting remodel. Explore the charming cottage here.
slatted walls line a staircase in an art gallery

A Bay Area Gallery Looks To The Mountains For Its Interior Palette

KTGY principal Gina Deary took inspiration from nearby Toro Peak for the color palette of Cura Contemporary, a Bay Area gallery featuring emerging artists.
textured benches and side tables by Haus of Hommeboys

Hommeboys Share The Scoop On Their Textural Furniture Drop

In December, Hommeboys debuted a new showroom and their furniture collections. Here, the pair shares details on the textural pieces.
traditional living area with a black ottoman and doors opening to waterfront views

The Rugged Beauty Of Bainbridge Island Inspires This Abode

When creating a new home for an idyllic Bainbridge Island site, the design team at Hoedemaker Pfeiffer tapped into the location’s wild side.
Cosentino countertop and backsplash with gold, grey and copper veining

Discover A Trio Of Noteworthy Kitchen + Bath Launches

From Kohler to Cosentino and more, behold new and noteworthy launches from the top brands across the kitchen and bath industry. Learn more.
classic kitchen with a brick surrounded pizza oven and an island made of dark wood and marble

Behind A Classic Kitchen + Bath That Channels Old-World Charm

Designer Lisa Staton uses classic style and European-inspired charm to turn back the clock in this Washington kitchen, bath and laundry.
modern living room with purple built-ins and a vibrant artwork

Explore A Bold Bay Area Town House With Dramatic Interiors

Bold, plummy colors and large, curvaceous forms make a Bay Area town house extraordinary. See how April Sheldon Design carefully crafted the artful abode.