Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Interior Design Partner in Oakland, CA
Bleu Leman Design is a residential interior design firm dedicated to creating personalized, functional, and timeless living spaces. Founded in 2010, we specialize in high-end home renovations, custom interiors, and full-service design, serving homeowners in Oakland and the broader Northern California East Bay region. Our team combines over 25 years of collective experience with a passion for blending aesthetics, culture, and practicality. We prioritize sustainable materials and local craftsmanship, ensuring each project reflects the client's unique lifestyle and values.Our process begins with understanding your vision, followed by meticulous planning, material selection, and implementation, all while maintaining transparency and collaboration. We hold certifications in wellness-focused design, emphasizing healthy living environments. With a client-centric approach, we transform spaces into sanctuaries that inspire comfort and joy, fostering deep personal connections through design.
Services
Interior Design
Space Planning
Custom Cabinetry
Material Selection
Window Treatments
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined experience in residential interior design.
- Our personalized approach ensures spaces reflect your unique lifestyle and culture.
- We prioritize sustainable materials and local craftsmanship for every project.
- Our certified designers specialize in wellness-focused, healthy living environments.
- We serve Oakland, Berkeley, and the broader East Bay region with local expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Wellness Between Your Walls
What people say
Love to be home
On vacation in my home
Transformed our living room
Pay tribute to old bones
Exceptional interior designer
Services
Interior Design
Bleu Leman Design creates personalized interior spaces that blend aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Our team collaborates closely with clients to understand their lifestyle and preferences, ensuring each project reflects their unique identity. We specialize in high-end renovations and full-service design, from concept to completion.
Space Planning
Our space planning service optimizes room layouts for comfort and efficiency. We analyze how you use your home to create functional flow, balancing practicality with visual appeal. This includes furniture arrangement, storage solutions, and architectural adjustments to enhance livability.
Custom Cabinetry
We design and source custom cabinetry tailored to your home's style and your needs. Our solutions combine craftsmanship with modern materials, offering durability and aesthetic appeal. This service includes kitchen renovations, bathroom vanities, and built-in storage units.
Material Selection
Our material selection service guides clients through choosing paints, flooring, textiles, and finishes that align with their vision. We prioritize sustainable, high-quality materials that enhance durability and style, ensuring cohesive and timeless design outcomes.
Window Treatments
We create custom window treatments that complement your interior design while offering practical benefits like light control and insulation. Our offerings include drapes, shades, and shutters, crafted from premium fabrics to elevate your home's ambiance.
People
Diane Cherix
Principal Designer & Founder
Diane Cherix founded Bleu Leman Design in 2010 after a career in fashion design. With over 25 years in California, she blends global influences with local trends to create personalized interiors. Certified in wellness-focused design, she prioritizes sustainable practices.
Lara Jealous
Lead Designer
Lara Jealous brings two decades of design experience to Bleu Leman, specializing in color theory and textile design. A UC Berkeley graduate, she joined the team in 2021, focusing on holistic well-being through spaces that harmonize with architectural styles and client needs.
Gillian Atchley
Junior Designer
Gillian Atchley contributes expertise in art direction and visual merchandising. A CCSF graduate, she assists with floor plans and sourcing, drawing from experience in fashion retail and personal renovation projects to support the team's creative vision.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Orinda, Lafayette, Alameda, Walnut Creek, and Kensington in the Northern California East Bay region.
What services do you offer?
We offer interior design, space planning, custom cabinetry, material selection, and window treatments for residential projects.
How does your design process work?
Our process includes an initial consultation, vision development, design concept creation, and implementation, ensuring alignment with your lifestyle and preferences.
Are you licensed architects?
We are not a licensed architectural firm but collaborate with contractors to handle permitting and detailed structural plans.
Do you offer consultations?
Yes, we provide a 30-minute complimentary on-site consultation to discuss your project scope, budget, and timeline.
What certifications do you hold?
Our team holds the Wellness Between Your Walls certification, focusing on sustainable and health-conscious design practices.
