Recognition
Television
HGTV’s Sensible Chic, featured inspiration room for “Modern Living Room”, February 18 & 19, 2005.
“I would never have the creativity to put something together like this. I’m pretty excited. It’s perfect. I like it. It’s exactly what I had in mind. It’s nice and cool, simple…”
– Jasha Fay, homeowner of make-over room, Sensible Chic
“Shimmering fabrics, metallic accents, and ethereal artwork help make that bold statement…”
– Brooke Channon, host of Sensible Chic
“…shiny, beautiful, I think it works for a hip couple like Jasha and his girlfriend.”
– Pete Jordan, show craftsman
“…very unusual, very ethereal.”
– Jen Jordan, show stylist
HGTV’s Sensible Chic, featured inspiration room for “Tranquil Bedroom”, October 31 & November 1, 2003:
“…a striking designer style… more than just a bedroom: it’s almost like a work of art…”
“…a tranquil and absolutely unique bedroom, filled with luxurious fabrics and unique works of art…”
“…extraordinary style…”
“…the angels were a true vision of artistic style…”
– Brooke Channon, host, Sensible Chic
“I’m really impressed with [Elizabeth’s] “inspiration room” – it’s something new…”
– Kim Tran, homeowner of “makeover room”, Sensible Chic
“[Elizabeth’s room] is so fresh, and it takes risks, and that’s what a designer should do – I always say a designer should set the trends and not follow them and that’s what’s happening here. It’s great!”
Stuart Piontek, interior designer, guest designer/judge, Sensible Chic
Publications
Asian-Influenced Architecture and Design, ©2010, by E. Ashley Rooney. Photo and description, p. 156.
Country Alamanac, “Small Room Decorating,” winter 2010. Cover and article, p. 143.
San Francisco Magazine, November, 2004, p. 58, photo and write-up, for a woman’s sitting room:
“The woman’s sitting room is an elegant, peaceful retreat. Elizabeth Brownrigg used a soft pastel palette and metallics, including a custom silk sofa… and an aluminum-leaf table. …The shogi-style window treatments and raw silk sheers allow full or filtered light…”
– Kristine Carber, “Showcasing Design”
San Francisco Magazine, November, 2003, p. 112, photo and write-up, for a teenage girl’s bedroom:
“Elizabeth Brownrigg designed this sleek, funky bedroom to express a teenage girl’s unbridled independence. Brownrigg, an artist and former set designer, painted the whimsical mask that hangs above the large platform bed which is dressed with a brilliantly-colored custom bedspread. The leather shag rug adds texture and a sense of fun. The innovative custom-made window treatment, painted wooden panels covered with sheer fabric that slide over a woven metal curtain, allows for either full light, filtered light, or complete privacy.”
– Kimberly Olson, “Extreme Design Makeover”
California Home and Design, March, 2003, p. 72, photo, for a guest bedroom.
Press
Taos News “Tempo,” July 2009. Featured art and show announcement, “Creative Edge.”
Press Democrat, September 25, 2004, “Home & Garden”, front page photo and write-up for a woman’s sitting room.
Contra Costa Times, September 23, 2004, “A Rose on Parade”, photo and write-up for her woman’s sitting room.
Marinscope, September 28, 2004, “Designer Showcase Home…”, photo and write-up for her woman’s sitting room.
Commuter Times, September 23, 2004, “A Dominican Rose”, front page photo and write-up for her woman’s sitting room.
San Francisco Chronicle, September 17, 2003, “Home & Garden”, write-up, one of three out of twenty showcase designers for a teenage girl’s bedroom.
Marin Independent Journal, September 13 & 20, 2003 “Home & Garden”, photo and write-up for a teenage girl’s bedroom.
Contra Costa Times, September 27, 2003 “Showcase”, photo and write-up for a teenage girl’s bedroom.
Mill Valley Herald, October 1-7, 2002, write-up for a guest bedroom.
Contra Costa Times, September 24, 2002, write-up for a guest bedroom.
Client Testimonials
We trusted Elizabeth’s ideas completely for our bathroom remodel, and we especially appreciated her level of organization throughout the project.
– Homeowner, Marin Designers Showcase 2003
Elizabeth is the type of designer who sees the completion of a job before beginning it. I would definitely refer her- she made my job a lot easier because of her attention to detail.
– Marty Beaudry, Project Manager, Landmark Builders, Inc.
I love waking up in the morning and seeing all of my wonderful collections- what Elizabeth did with our master bedroom, and especially with the built-in shelving unit, is truly a work of art and architecture.
– Elayne Blair, homeowner, Tiburon
Elizabeth was somehow able to get into my head and create the dining room I knew I wanted but couldn’t explain.
– Jane Newman, homeowner, San Rafael
Elizabeth knows how to choose the right color that gives a certain feeling I want in my house.
– Michael Sorantino, homeowner, San Francisco
I get so many compliments! Usually people are just speechless!
– Jody Alexiou, homeowner, Santa Rosa
People always ask me about the paintings in the house, so of course, I’m happy to refer Elizabeth.
– Carter Bradshaw, homeowner, San Rafael
What Elizabeth did with our fireplace entirely transformed our whole family room.
– Bill Worthington, homeowner, Sausalito
Elizabeth is a professional who really knows her colors. She is talented and has a great business sense, too.
– Karin Hoehne Diana, Ca’ Bianca Restaurant, Santa Rosa
Elizabeth had such great ideas for redoing my bedroom and closet- I can’t believe I lived so long with the way it was before!
– Michael Sorantino, homeowner, San Francisco
Thanks to Elizabeth, my office is both comfortable and dynamic!
– Pat Worthington, Halloweenskins, Sausalito
Our powder room is just fabulous! just fabulous!
– Debbie Dean, homewoner, Larkspur