Testimonials
“I have worked with Cathy on several projects and have referred her to many of my clients. I appreciate her willingness to accommodate my client’s, her patience and professionalism. We have worked on several projects together throughout Los Gatos, Saratoga and San Jose, including Silver Vista Estates, Monroe Court Estates and Garden Patio Estates, in Almaden Valley, as well as, numerous residential projects. I am very confident in Cathy’s abilities and in recommending her as a very talented interior designer.”
Joe Piazza
Assistant Manager Coldwell Banker Los Gatos
President’s Premier
Top 1% Realtor in Santa Clara Valley
“I wanted to say how grateful Sita and I are for the excellent quality of work you did designing the interior of our living room five years ago and the family room and kitchen area more recently. We enjoy our home much more after the redesign. The careful choice of furniture style and fabric, carpets, drapes, and your careful attention to every detail are very much appreciated. You have also been very responsive when a problem subsequently developed, and you took personal responsibility for it and fixed the problem, even though the problem was created by a supplier. Most importantly, you have a great flair for color choices and the colors in our home are wonderful. We receive many compliments from our friends when they visit our home, and you have a great deal to do with it.”
“Thanks a lot. We are happy to recommend you when anyone needs high quality interior redesign.”
Seenu Srinivasan
Los Altos, CA
“Cathy is available 24/7 via ema il or telephone for any of our needs regarding projects. She is the most committed, creative, hardworking, dependable, talented professionals we have ever worked with. She is an interior designer who listens and follows through as quickly as possible. All that and a sense of humor, and a warm delightful personality. Cathy has helped me with our last home and we know the amazing two bathrooms, two tiled fireplaces, and unique stained glass window, all of which she designed, contributed highly to the sale of our house.”
Diana Zitman
Saratoga, CA
“I have known Catherine Canfield for over 20 years. I have made many design changes in our home and have always turned to Cathy to guide me with her excellent taste and pleasant personality. Our home is a beautiful reflection of our family.”
Norma Rayl
Saratoga, CA
“Cathy has been our designer of choice for more than five years. She has the skill, experience, patience and devotion to help even the most discriminating customer, which unfortunately describes me to a tee. Over the years we have learned to trust Cathy’s advice. The selections she has made have been absolutely right and perfect for our house. we love it, it’s beautiful!!”
Debra Owen,
Los Altos, CA
“Cathy is fantastic! She helped me turn my home into exactly what I wanted at every level of detail. She is always creative and always easy to work with. I will never use anyone else.”
James Dorrian
Los Gatos, CA
“I have truly enjoyed working with Cathy for the past six years on several projects for both my home and business. Cathy is a very talented designer. She is honest, understanding, patient and easy to work with. Cathy’s enthusiasm and interest when working on a project is genuine. It was such a pleasure to see her just as excited as I when a room was painted or furniture was delivered. I appreciated her creative and personal touch. I couldn’t be happier with the end result. My home and office are both absolutely beautiful!!”
Abby Chamberlin
“Cathy’s service is very personal and attentive. She takes the time to get to know you and then matches decor choices to your personal style and budget. I would recommend her business to anyone needing the services of an interior decorator.”
Meri Maben
San Jose, CA
“Thank you Cathy for all your help. Everything looks great!”
Tracy Stone
Los Gatos, CA
“Thank you so much Catherine for all your help. You really extended yourself and I appreciate it. Everything looks great!!”
Kathy Mueller
San Francisco, CA
“Thank you Cathy for all you have done. Your class and style has made my home exceptional. It couldn’t have been done without you.”
Fred Molfino
San Francisco, CA
“Cathy has been wonderful to work with, I am looking forward to enjoying my new home.”
Rebecca Skolnik
Saratoga, CA
“Three years ago, I chose three designers, interviewed each of them and decided on Cathy. What a great choice I made! We started in the family room and worked our way through the entire house, including the backyard landscaping. I am so pleased with the end result. I constantly hear from guests, “your home is so beautiful, it belongs in House Beautiful Magazine.” Aside from being an extremely talented designer, Cathy is honest and very professional. When I made my choice I was hoping to acquire a beautiful and elegant home, which I did, but I also secured a good friend as well.”
Mary Crosby
San Jose, CA
“I have worked with Cathy for the past two years. During that time I have enjoyed her creativity and enthusiasm. I have worked with other designers in the past, which have provided a great point of reference when discussing the qualities I so appreciate in Cathy. She has a talent for listening and understanding the objectives of her clients from a creative, as well as, a budget standpoint while guiding us in the direction that will achieve those desires. There is no competing interest, only that her clients are genuinely pleased, if not excited with the final outcome. Cathy’s personal service and so many personal touches have made designing my home a fun and creative experience.”
Terry Norona
Santa Rosa, CA
“It is with great pleasure that I recommend Catherine Canfield and her interior design services company, Austin Design.”
“Catherine recently completed the interior revisions for my 6,000 square feet house from design concepts to total implementation.”
“It included wall paints, drapery, floor coverings, artifacts, and rearrangements. Catherine exercised very sound judgment in all aspects of aesthetics, coordination, and budget management. Her professionalism, politeness, and flexible attitude are also noteworthy.”
“I can be called for further discussions about customer satisfaction.”
Kailash Joshi, Ph.D.
About Us
Catherine Canfield has been creating distinctive, uniquely personal interiors since 1985. Her design philosophy involves working closely with clients to define their individual styles and tastes. She uses experience and skill to integrate clients’ treasured possessions into her designs. Her ability to listen to her client’s needs and concerns results in exceptional interiors and a loyal clientele.
Catherine’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, 25 years of experience in residential and commercial design and extensive international travel.
She stays ahead of the latest trends by reading articles and books and regularly attending design shows and furniture markets in Las Vegas, High Point and New York. A book of her designs is currently in process.
Credentials
- American Society Of Interior Designers (Asid)
- Certified Interior Designer (Cid #2467)
- Member Interior Designers Guild
- Bachelor Of Fine Arts In Interior Design, Syracuse University, NY
- Los Gatos Chamber Of Commerce
- Member of Interior Designer’s Guild
Awards & Publications
- Designer’s Illustrated
- California Home and Design
- San Jose Magazine
- Lifestyles Magazine
- Gentry Magazine
- San Jose Business Journal - Top 10 Design Firms 2006
- Home and Design Digest - Best Designers 2006

