What We Offer

At Maison Barbara, I specialize in the finishing layers that turn a house into a home.

Sometimes the layout works and the furniture is already there, but a space still feels unfinished. Through thoughtful styling, curated pieces, and attention to detail, I help create homes that feel calm, refined, and beautifully balanced. My work focuses on the elements that elevate a space without requiring a full renovation

  • A focused design session for homeowners who need professional guidance. During the consultation we review your space together and discuss furniture placement, color palette, lighting, artwork, and opportunities to elevate the overall atmosphere of your home. You leave the session with clear direction and practical ideas you can implement immediately.

  • A comprehensive styling service that transforms a space through carefully curated furniture, lighting, textiles, and decorative elements.

    I focus on the finishing layers that bring warmth, balance, and personality to a home — creating interiors that feel calm, refined, and effortlessly beautiful.

    Ideal for:

    • living rooms

    • bedrooms

    • dining areas

    • entryways

  • Thoughtful styling that prepares a property for listing photography and showings.

    Through furniture adjustments, styling details, and curated accessories, I help create interiors that photograph beautifully and attract buyers.

    Perfect for:

    • preparing homes for sale

    • enhancing listing photography

    • creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere

    Serving Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming. I help expatriates quickly transform a new house or apartment into a comfortable and welcoming home.

    From furniture selection and layout to styling details, I create interiors that feel settled, functional, and beautiful from the very beginning.

    Available for clients relocating to the Zurich region and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Expat Home Setup

Moving to a new country is exciting but creating a home from scratch can feel overwhelming. I help you settle in with ease, designing a space that feels calm, beautiful and truly yours from the very beginning.

Dining area in a modern home along the lake of Zurich.

Styling for Realtors

Before listing photography, I refine and style your space to create a stronger first impression. Thoughtful details, balanced compositions, and a clean, elevated look help your property stand out and sell faster.

  • “If you are searching for professional home styling in the Bay Area, Barbara is amazing. She took our nearly finished home and added the final touches that made it feel complete and beautifully designed.”

    — Emily W., Sausalito

  • "Barbara provided exceptional home styling for our house in Mill Valley, Marin County. Her eye for detail and sense of balance completely transformed our living spaces. She helped us choose art, lighting, and furniture that made the entire home feel warm, curated, and elegant.”

    — Sarah L., Mill Valley

  • “We were looking for a home styling expert in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Barbara exceeded every expectation. Within a few hours she elevated our space with thoughtful furniture placement, beautiful accessories, and artwork that tied everything together.”

    — Michael R., San Francisco

  • "Working with Barbara for our home styling near Lake Zurich was a wonderful experience. She immediately understood our taste and helped us create a sophisticated yet comfortable home.”

    — Clara S., Thalwil

  • “Barbara offers truly exceptional interior styling in the Zurich region. Her sense of color, texture, and proportion brought harmony and beauty to every room.”

    — Sophie H., Küsnacht

Maison Barbara serves private clients in Marin County, San Francisco and throughout the Zurich region including Kilchberg, Thalwil, Horgen and Zug.