Mary Jo Bowling

Like many of the people she covers, Mary Jo Bowling has had a passion for interior design and architecture from a young age. She grew up to become a design writer and editor and a serial remodeler. Mary Jo has written about beautiful homes around the country for magazines like Sunset, Better Homes & Gardens, San Francisco and California Home + Design; as well as websites such as Houzz and Curbed. For the last several years, she’s focused on homes in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest in her role as homes editor for LUXE Interiors + Design. She lives in the Bay Area with her family where she just finished restoring a 106-year-old farmhouse and is busy remodeling a condo constructed in 1978.

A cozy library with wooden bookshelves full of books lines both sides. A round table with chairs sits under a large pendant lamp next to a window with curtains.

New England Farmhouse Meets Portland Style In This Revamped Abode

When Lisa Staton reimagines a Portland, Oregon home, she proves design lightning can strike twice. Explore the Scandinavian-inspired abode here.
A luxurious living room with large windows, sheer curtains, and a city view. Features plush sofas, elegant armchairs, and a decorative vase on a table.

Explore A Tailored Abode With Prime Chicago Views

CI Design + Build crafts a tailored residence with a prime view to all Chicago has to offer. Take a look at the elegant dwelling here.
Elegant room with blue patterned walls and ceiling, a wooden chair, a black floor lamp, a textured rug, and decor shelves. A blue wall hanging adds a serene touch.

Inside The San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2026

The San Francisco Decorator Showcase opens April 25, 2026. Get a sneak peek at all of the showstopping rooms here. | LUXE Interiors + Design
Two-story farmhouse with a front porch and balcony, surrounded by lush greenery. Cozy chairs encircle a fire pit on a stone patio, inviting relaxation.

Inside A California Dwelling Alive With Old-School Charm

To create a Healdsburg, California home that embodies the charm of days gone by, the owner enlists her sister, architect Monica Ream, and designer Lauren Nelson.
Sophisticated living room with a marble fireplace, flanked by wooden bookshelves. Beige furniture, a red ottoman, and a gold mirror create a cozy, modern vibe.

Explore A Transitional, Light-Filled Seattle-Area Residence

When a family relocates to Washington state, Ore Studios and Silk Cavassa Marchetti collaborate to make them feel at home. Tour the abode here.
A large, two-story brick house with three dormer windows and a porch

A Classic Chicago-Area Home Recalls An Iconic Holiday Movie

When a large family moves into a cinematic Chicago dwelling refreshed by Rebel House Interior Design, happy days (and holidays) are practically guaranteed.
luxurious modern living room in a San Francisco high-rise

Inside A Sleek High-Rise On San Francisco's Waterfront

When designer David Oldroyd and his team are given free rein in a sleek high-rise building on the San Francisco waterfront, they deliver art-like results.
White couches and armchairs set around a light-colored wood coffee table with blue ottomans nearby.

Blue-Chip Art Sets The Stage For A Sleek Chicago Condo

Interior designer Bruce Fox helps a pair of empty nesters write their next chapter in a home on Lake Michigan. Tour the sleek condo here.