Hanomoco Design Celebrates 10 Years of Residential Design
A Decade of Residential Design
Ten years ago, we started Hanomoco Design with a clear purpose: to design spaces that tell deeply personal stories. What began as a humble boutique studio—remodeling simple kitchens—soon grew into full-scale additions, basement dig-outs, and complex home transformations.
As partners, we came together with one vision: to be our clients’ strongest advocates through the remodeling process. That mission has guided us every step of the way.Since then, we’ve completed over 100 projects throughout Piedmont, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco. From day one, our focus has been consistent—take each client’s vision and elevate it through creativity, thoughtful functionality, and meaningful design.
This Piedmont traditional Arts and Crafts style home had updated kitchen cabinets, with contemporary details such as LED lighting show off the clients antique milk colored glass collection.
Rooted in the Bay Area
The Bay Area—with its diversity, rich architectural history, and forward-thinking spirit—has always been the ideal backdrop for our work. Its blend of tradition and modernity mirrors our design philosophy: honor what exists while creating space for what’s next. We’ve had the privilege of building more than just homes—we’ve built lasting relationships. Many of our clients have become friends, and we’ve been lucky to watch families grow and expand. What starts as one project often turns into two or three, sometimes across multiple properties.
Along the way, we’ve also collaborated with exceptional builders, craftspeople, and tradespeople. These partnerships have played a huge role in shaping who we are and in deepening our roots in the local design community.
What Defines Hanomoco
At the heart of Hanomoco Design is the partnership between Dan and Charlotte. Together, we bring a unique combination of talents to the table—big-picture thinking meets fine-tuned detail, and a strong understanding of both creative design and construction execution. Whether it’s refining the scale of a room, designing impactful layouts, selecting just the right tile, fabric, or finish—every project benefits from our two perspectives. We both bring a strong sense of style, and we challenge each other (and the process) in all the right ways.
Designing With Purpose
For us, design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about impact. Some of our most memorable projects weren’t necessarily the largest or most dramatic. They were the ones where we helped clients navigate tricky spaces or unexpected challenges, and together we turned them into something extraordinary.
The best part? Seeing the joy on a client’s face when their home finally feels like it truly reflects who they are.
Piedmont Kitchen: 11’ feet of Kitchen Pantry Cabinetry. Door panels : Custom painted Bay Area map with areas of significance highlighted. Artist Andreina Davila
Interested in Working With Us? Here's How to Reach Out
If our work resonates with you and you’re thinking about starting a design project—whether it’s a full home renovation, an addition, or simply refreshing a few key spaces—we’d love to hear from you.We believe the best projects start with a conversation. No pressure, no jargon—just a chance to get to know each other and explore what’s possible for your home.
Here’s how to get in touch:
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Let’s design something meaningful—together.