As the founder and design visionary behind Emerson Grace Design, Stefanie Cannizzo brings a personal, elevated, and artful take on interiors. After receiving a degree in business finance, Stefanie's interior design journey began in commercial design, where she specialized in working with technology companies. Following her time off to start a family, Stefanie's passion for design remained strong, leading her to create Emerson Grace Design in 2015.
Stefanie's approach to design is deeply personal, with the principal focus of listening and understanding her clients' lifestyles, thus creating spaces that improve their quality of life. Her style is personalized, adapting to each project's unique site, architecture, and client preferences. Stefanie believes in the transformative power of good design and is dedicated to making an impact by crafting cohesive, thoughtful, and fun spaces.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for art, Stefanie’s signature talent is helping clients find artwork that tells their story and makes their house feel like home. Stefanie's creative spirit shines through in her work, as she is constantly seeking out fresh and innovative design solutions.
Stefanie and her team are committed to giving back to the community through various local causes, including Make-A-Wish, Shelter, Inc., and Make it Home Bay Area, Stefanie currently resides in Lafayette with her kids and two energetic dogs.
Taber Reiner
Grace Dixon
Luzbella Ovalle
Alicia Fates
What Are Our Strengths?
We thought you’d never ask…
Selecting Meaningful Art
Oprah-Level Listening
Customizing Every Detail
This is our #1 - Our listening skills are top-notch, like having a heart-to-heart with your best friend — it’s important to us that your story is heard, understood, and properly conveyed.
We're all about creating a home that is uniquely yours - from curating the perfect configuration of kitchen cabinets to selecting *just* the right paint color for your laundry room, we’ll ensure every element reflects your style and personality.
With various connections to Bay Area artists, selecting meaningful art is our not-so-guilty pleasure that we happen to thrive in. We'll help you find connective pieces that look stunning, tell your story, making your space truly yours.
our clients say the nicest things
“Stefanie, at Emerson Grace Design, helped me refurbish my formal dining room and select artwork for my family room. She has such great, classy taste and her ideas were exactly what I needed. Stefanie really listened to what I envisioned. She helped me choose fabric, paint color and added decorating details. It turned out beautifully and it makes me smile every time I walk past the room. She made the process fun and everything went smoothly. Stefanie was flexible with meeting times, professional and knowledgeable with current trends, and really listened to what I was wanting. She made the decision much easier. I recently hired her to help me re-do a bathroom and I am so excited to work with her again!”