"Ursula is the EPITOME of what an interior designer should be. I started the planning stages of the remodel of my San Francisco loft last year. I went to several design showrooms and was quickly overwhelmed with the multitude of choices. Ursula of Square One Interiors was recommended to me and when I met her, I was instantly impressed with her professionalism, organization and design sense. One of the many things that I liked about Ursula is how she listened and interpreted what I wanted into reality. The master bath and kitchen were two areas that we instantly collaborated on: she educated me on fixtures, tile and cabinetry that would work best and was spot on, with the results being spectacular. The guest bath was a bit more difficult: I had a vision of "modern" but didn't know quite what I wanted. I showed her a picture of what I liked and she told my why that particular design wouldn't work. She then found a patterned tile that was marvelous and then came up with 6 different designs and custom cabinetry that worked out better than what I originally wanted. Not all remodels go smoothly and there were a few hitches in my case but Ursula dealt with each one and was able to resolve things in a timely manner with a resolution that was perfect. Ursula was always on my side, looking after my best interest, delivering beyond my expectations and with the UTMOST OF PROFESSIONALISM. With the remodel complete, I look around and cannot believe how beautiful everything turned out... it is so beautiful that I can't believe it is really my place... Thank you Ursula for making the process enjoyable and for making my dream loft a reality."
Alma Gaoaen - San Francisco
"Managing an interior design project from a bare shell, with the owners always traveling and taking care of every detail (budgeting, proposals, tradesmen, follow up and even receiving your purchases) is a task that not many people are willing and able to do. Ursula of Square One Interiors, San Francisco, can make that happen. Ursula is extremely mindful of your pre-defined budget, always up to date with paperwork and the status of your orders and pending decisions, open to discuss suggestions from you but also able to tactfully advise you about your possible mistakes: these are just a few examples of the skills Ursula brought to our project. Her sense of humor, down to earth attitude, great taste, extensive inventory of providers and the capacity to really understand what we wanted and needed, resulted in a final product that exceeded our expectations and has consistently received praise from others. Her transparent work style makes easy a project that can be nightmare if it is not well managed. We are not just happy with the final result, but also would have no hesitation recommending her to others and of course, working with her again on a future project.
Many thanks, Ursula, for creating a stylish, comfortable and functional home!!!"
Dr. Bruce Cooper - San Francisco
"Ursula, our friends love what you have done to our new loft in Santa Monica. The office and entry are a show stopper. We get so many compliments on our new place. Once again, you have done it. We love this one as much as we did our other houses in Hawaii, Atlanta and San Francisco".
Ines + Allan Wilson - Santa Monica, Honolulu, Atlanta, San Francisco
"We are pleased to have this opportunity to recommend Ursula Kloeters of Square One Interiors in San Francisco to you.
Ursula helped us redesign our entire condo. We, she did the work, but we always felt that we were making the ultimate design decisions. The final product reflects our style. When our wishes exceeded our budget and forced a design change, Ursula reacted with flexibility and creatively reworked the design to our satisfaction. She keeps up on the latest products and trends, but she is practical. She was always conscious of our budget and her accounting was scrupulously efficient and accurate.
Ursula was our top choice among several designers we researched. We were intrigued by Ursula’s originality and creativity, but equally impressed with her professionalism and efficiency. Ursula possesses all the skills you need in a good designer, not just some of them. And she demonstrated these skills throughout the project, from our first meeting to our last. Everyone involved in our project, from out contractor to our cabinet manufacturer to the tile purveyor, praise Ursula and said they enjoyed working with her. She treats everyone with respect, and she knows what she’s talking about, so people respect her. In addition to being an experienced, skillful, innovative designer, Ursula is also knowledgeable about architecture and construction, so she was able to articulate the design to our contractor. She does her job and lets them do theirs.
You would be hard-pressed to find another designer as skilled as Ursula Kloeters.
We heartily recommend her."
Sandra + James Wulff, San Francisco
"We hired Ursula of Square One Interiors, San Francisco, first for our Honolulu property and then for our residence in Atherton. Ursula accurately guessed what I couldn't articulate well. Her organizational skills are well above average - in fact, probably the BEST I'VE SEEN in the remodeling/building/design field. We are very happy with the result, particularly given our tight budget. And best of all her response time and turn around was very fast".
Christopher Ireland - Atherton + Honolulu
"Ursula translated my dreams into a beautiful vacation condo in Honolulu. Her organizational skills in regards to logistics and budget are THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN. She was excellent at listening to my ideas and guiding me through the process of finding what I loved. I would have absolutely been lost without her. "
Kelly Ireland - Honolulu
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Ursula Kloeters, Square One Interiors San Francisco, since the mid-Eighties, when she first arrived here from Dusseldorf. What is most impressive about Ursula is her energy. She truly loves what she does, which she does with a contagious enthusiasm. Her work is meticulous, thorough, extremely well organized. She works well with contractors, giving good direction and making the process of building much easier for everyone. Ursula has evolved a clean, contemporary, International style very much her own. And at the same time, she is able to clearly reflect the personalities and tastes of her clients. She enjoys applying her refined sensibility along with her wisdom, to ensure satisfaction with every project she completes.
I would recommend Ursula to anyone who is appreciative of a high level of service, great ideas, respect for a budget and sure-fire delivery."
Kimball Diamond - Alameda
"Ursula Kloeters is a MIRACLE WORKER! She transformed a difficult space into a unique media/library room. It has become the favorite room in our home. MAGNIFICENT! I am so glad our friend Bill Gunn referred us to you."
Sandi + Tom Kirby - San Francisco
"Thank you so much for the excellent work on our home. Picking you as our designer was the key to a successful remodeling project of our residence in San Francisco".
Bill Gunn - San Francisco
“I highly recommend Ursula of Square One Interiors, San Francisco, to everyone. I love what she has done with my home. Ursula is VERY EFFICIENT and has guided me with a sure hand always keeping my taste and priorities in mind. I stayed within budget, stayed sane and got a beautiful result.”
Joselle Chao - San Francisco
"We have worked with Ursula on several large projects and we are always happy when she is the designer. She paves the road for us with her excellent organizational skills, her attention to detail and her ability to find solutions to complex problems. Her response time is outstanding and it is very clear that she has the client’s best interest at heart in regards to budget, timing and execution. We would absolutely, with 100% certainty recommend SQUARE ONE INTERIORS to any of our clients or friends.
Rudy Do Canto of Spark Construction – San Francisco
"Ursula, thank you so much. It has been a pleasure working with you and you have done a GREAT JOB with my home in San Francisco. All the best".
Jonathan Solomon - San Francisco
"We continue to enjoy your wonderful contributions to our home. TO THIS DAY, we still have people amazed at our kitchen. If you EVER need a reference ... or would like anybody to see what one of your designs looks like years down the road, I'd be happy to provide assistance. Your recommendations paid off over and over. Good luck in all your endeavors. It would be our ultimate fantasy to have you help us plan a retirement home in Hawaii someday!"
Greg + Sarah Pearce + Kids - San Francisco
"We just wanted to compliment you on your EXCELLENT website and PORTFOLIO OF WORK. Kathy and I thought it was terrific. Congratulations. We still love the house in Pacifica and we get great comments from all who visit. We always give due credit for your wonderful work here. Please feel free to stop in anytime".
Kathy + Greg Hirsch - Pacifica
"With Ursula's help I was able to clarify my thoughts and ideas quickly. The result: A wonderful home office. She is an EXCELLENT SPACE PLANNER and very organized."
Stephanie Brown - Mill Valley
"Whether for complete re-design or just a tweak of an existing design, Ursula offers practical as well as imaginative solutions."
Bonnie Manning - San Francisco
“We love our new kitchen! It has changed the whole feeling of our San Francisco house. It is truly a pleasure to cook in, everything is at hand and the layout is very functional. The back splash design is gorgeous. We are convinced that the “showcase kitchen” that we now have would not have been possible without your guidance.”
Douglas Daugherty - San Francisco
"We love showing off our apartment, thanks to Ursula of Square One Interiors in San Francisco. It turned out BETTER THAN WE COULD HAVE IMAGINED. I felt like her ideas really added that extra something unique - such as the window treatments. She helped us transform our place from a blank space to a warm contemporary home. Our friends comment was: Your place looks amazing! How did you do all of this with your busy schedules? I love the warm feel it has. This is the nicest place I have ever seen in San Francisco! “
Downey Hebbel – San Francisco
“Ursula from Square One Interiors in San Francisco, did a TERRIFIC JOB for us and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a designer. She worked with us to integrate new furniture purchases in with existing pieces. She is a very good listener and developed a good sense of our likes & dislikes. Ursula helped us find unique and special pieces of furniture, carpets and lighting, including custom made items. She has an excellent sense of proportion and color - new additions really fit into the rooms and pre-existing decor. She understood our budget and worked within our budgetary guidelines. And very importantly, Ursula was fun to work with and shop with. She is VERY PROFESSIONAL AND VERY SPECIAL!”
Sue Vican – San Francisco
