San Francisco interior designer and green living writer, Sophie Azouaou, recently lead a seminar at the Las Vegas Summer Market on trends in high rise design.

Kathy Garver, the actress best known for her role as Cissie in the 1960s sitcom “Family Affair,” recently signed copies of her new book at the Ochi and Company showroom in San Francisco.

A San Francisco design showcase held at SOMA Grand to benefit the San Francisco homeless.

Ochi and Company recently unveiled the new look of its showroom at the San Francisco Design Pavilion, designed by SophiSticate Interiors.

Sophie Azouaou, owner of Sophisticate Interiors, recently attended the annual Holiday party thrown by Ann and Gordon Getty. Here are a few exclusive photos from the event.

Design contributor Sophie Azouaou offers this advice on preparing your home for the Holiday season.

Sophie Azouaou reports from the 2010 Color Forecast seminar at the Las Vegas Market & Design Convention.

This month we salute Edgewood center for families: The oldest children’s charity in the western U.S.

Read about Sophisticate Interiors’ special offer for readers of ResideSF.com

Colors today seem to be categorized in eight specific groups, based on consumer needs and desires in both style and color. Our design contributor, Sophie Azouaou, gives us a rundown of the major categories.

Decorating your home without the help of a professional can be overwhelming. Our design contributor, Sophie Azouaou, offers these tips on what to consider when you start your next project.