Vibrant Victorian: Designer Noz Nozawa Transforms San Francisco Home

Nozawa's bold color palette and eclectic mix of furnishings breathe new life into a historic Haight-Ashbury residence.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Interior designer Noz Nozawa was tasked with decorating a Victorian home in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood for a young couple. Embracing the home's historic charm, Nozawa incorporated a vibrant color palette, bold patterns, and a mix of new and vintage furnishings to create a space that feels both timeless and fresh.

Why it matters

This project showcases how a skilled designer can breathe new life into a historic home by blending the old and the new. Nozawa's approach demonstrates that bold, colorful design can work seamlessly in a traditional Victorian setting, appealing to modern homeowners while still honoring the property's architectural heritage.

The details

Nozawa's design features exuberant colors and lively patterns throughout, including rosy-pink walls in the open living and dining areas and a vibrant botanical wallpaper on the ceiling. In the dining room, she designed a pair of shapely built-in cabinets inspired by the wardrobe character from Beauty and the Beast, painting them in complementary shades of blue. Upstairs, a sage green line-art mural by local artist Caroline Lizarraga connects the primary bedroom and adjoining reading nook, while the office features fantastical floral wallpaper. The nursery, which was originally the wife's office, is wrapped in a periwinkle forest mural. In the attic media room, a rainbow-patterned rug electrifies the aubergine walls.

  • Nozawa completed the project shortly before the homeowners welcomed a baby.

The players

Noz Nozawa

The principal of local design firm Noz Design, who was tasked with decorating the Victorian home.

Caroline Lizarraga

A local decorative artist who painted the sage green line-art mural in the primary bedroom and reading nook.

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What they’re saying

“I could tell this was a special place right away. The house had clearly been well-loved and cared for, but there were a few changes that needed to be made in order to make it work for a young couple.”

— Noz Nozawa, Principal, Noz Design (Veranda)

“This house truly feels like them. It was a thrill to use the full color spectrum to bring it to life.”

— Noz Nozawa, Principal, Noz Design (Veranda)

What’s next

The homeowners are expected to continue enjoying their vibrant, historic home as they settle into life with their new baby.

The takeaway

Nozawa's design for this Victorian home in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood demonstrates that bold, colorful decor can breathe new life into a historic property, appealing to modern homeowners while still honoring the building's architectural heritage.