San Mateo’s Kanika Design Voted Bay Area’s Best Interior Designer

SAN MATEO, CA – July 23, 2025 – Kanika Design, based in San Mateo, has been named "Best Interior Designer" in the Bay Area by SFGate, marking a powerful endorsement from the community. This prestigious award honors founder Kanika Bakshi Khurana's 18-year journey since establishing her firm in 2008. During this time, she has built a distinguished reputation for high-end residential transformations with bold designs and exceptional client service.

The SFGate "Best of the Bay Area" award represents a major milestone for the firm, as winners are determined by readers' votes—making it a genuine "people's choice" honor. This recognition serves as a powerful endorsement from the clients and community members Kanika Design has served for over a decade, highlighting the firm's deep local roots and proven ability to excel in one of the nation's most competitive design markets.

"Building a design firm from the ground up in the competitive Bay Area market has been both challenging and profoundly rewarding," said Kanika Bakshi Khurana, Founder and Principal Designer. "This recognition feels especially meaningful because it celebrates our entire journey. Beyond beautiful interiors, this award acknowledges the deep trust we've fostered throughout our community. We are a San Mateo firm through and through, and we are incredibly proud to bring this honor home."

Since its founding, this woman-led firm has navigated market shifts by remaining faithful to its core mission: creating beautiful and bold livable spaces that tell personal stories. This latest recognition underscores the success of a local business making a significant impact on the Bay Area's design landscape.

About Kanika Design:

Founded in 2008, Kanika Design is an award-winning interior design firm specializing in design and remodeling solutions to create stunning high-end homes from concept to completion. Through the years, Kanika Design has earned a reputation for its daring and distinctive designs and unwavering commitment to exceptional service.

About Kanika Bakshi Khurana:

Kanika Bakshi Khurana is the Founder and Principal Designer of Kanika Design, transforming interiors through a blend of global influences and bold creativity. Born in India, raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and holding a degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University, Kanika draws inspiration from her vibrant heritage and travels to over 64 countries. This unique background informs her ability to create distinctive, multi-stylistic designs that marry fearless color choices with thoughtful functionality. Kanika’s work focuses on creating an emotional connection between people and their spaces—spaces that are not just beautiful, but also feel warm, personal, and inviting. Her work has earned her firm multiple awards and mentions in national media.

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