Established in 1996 and NCIDQ certified, Vera Za'arour is a full service boutique design firm specializing in four and five star hotels, resorts, restaurants and other unique custom spaces. With over 17 years of experience in designing worldwide projects, Vera's style is considered unique with cultural and thematic influences.

Aesthetic and functional excellence is a personal commitment bringing richness and originality to every project. By assembling a team of quality designers and consultants specifically suited to the individual needs of each project, costs are likely to be less because the team is compact and focused; producing the most appropriate solutions. Equal consideration is taken for budgets, time schedules, and product durability.
Vera Za'arour provides a full range of design services including:

  • All Phases of Interior Design and ADA Renovation
  • Conceptual Development
  • Budget Planning
  • Space Planning
  • Color Coordination
  • Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Specifications
  • Custom Furniture Design
  • Custom Carpet/Textile Design
  • Artwork and Accessories
  • Purchasing and Installation Coordination
  • Tabletop, Uniform and Menu Design

Please contact us to discuss your project or to request an interior design brochure.


Below are some of the past projects completed:

10 MILLER PLACE, Condo Lobby Design, San Francisco, CA
EBISU SUSHI BAR, San Francisco International Airport, New International Teminal
DELI UP GOURMET DELI, San Francisco International Airport, New International Teminal
BURLINGAME OPTICAL SHOP, Burlingame, CA
RENDA ZA'AROUR SALON, Burlingame, CA
  PRIVATE RESINDENCE, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, CA
  PRIVATE RESINDENCE, Tiburon, CA
  PRIVATE RESINDENCE, Redwood Shores, CA
  MWA CREATIVE, Advertising Offices, San Francisco, CA
  OASIS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL, San Francisco, CA
TAVOLINO RESTAURANT San Francisco, CA
YOYO TSUMAMI BISTRO Miyako Hotel; San Francisco, CA
  ENRICO'S RESTAURANT San Francisco, CA
  MALKA MAKAI RESTAURANT Kea Lani Hotel; Wailea,Maui, HI
  JENKINS JOHNSON ART GALLERY San Francisco, CA
  RADISSON WILSHIRE PLAZA (Lobby & Cafe Renovation) Los Angeles, CA
  MIYAKO HOTEL (Various Public Area Renovations) San Francisco, CA
  SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT HILTON (Restaurant Renovation) CA
  SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT HILTON (Carpet Design & Misc. Public Area Renovation) CA
  SHANGHAI KEEPGRAND HOTEL (Public Areas) Shanghai, China (consultant to KEH Designs)
  CALIF. CULINARY ACADEMY (Restaurant Renovation) San Francisco, CA (consultant to L. Doane Architect)
  CENTURY PARK SHERATON (Preliminary Design) Manila, Phillipines (consultant to Hirsh Bedner Assoc.)
  MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL (Preliminary Design) Mexico City (consultant to J. Marzo Design)
  DEL WEBB-SUMMERLIN (Public Areas & Health Club) Las Vegas, NV (consultant to Sazevich + Faulkner)
  MGM GRAND HOTEL (1200 Employee Cafeteria) Las Vegas, NV (consultant to KMA Architects)
  CAFE ESPRESSO, SFO (Preliminary Design) San Francisco Airport, CA
  DOWN UNDER NIGHTCLUB (Preliminary Design) Menlo Park, CA
  PRIVATE RESIDENCE Wailea, Maui, HI
  DESIGNER VIGNETTE OF KYOYA RESTAURANT March of Dimes 1996 Gourmet Gala Event

  WITH LAWRENCE DOANE ARCHITECT, DBBC & W
  CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA @ GREYSTONE St. Helena, CA
  MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL (ADA Renovations) San Francisco, CA
  ANDERSEN CONSULTING HEADQUARTERS (Lobby Design) Palo Alto, CA

  WITH BENT SEVERIN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN
1001 NOB HILL RESTAURANT San Francisco, CA
WESTIN HOTEL (Entire Hotel & Restaurants); Tokyo, Japan
WESTIN ST. FRANCIS HOTEL (1st Floor Lobby Renovation); San Francisco, CA
  WESTIN HOTEL (Japanese Restaurant) Seattle, WA
  NUSA INDAH HOTEL (Entire Hotel & Restaurants) Bali, Indonesia
  SHERATON HOTEL (Entire Hotel & Restaurants) Lahore, Pakistan
  SHERATON HOTEL (Entire Hotel & Restaurants) St. Maarten, Caribbean
  PAN PACIFIC HOTEL (Entire Hotel & Restaurants) San Francisco, CA
  RADISON VICTORIA HOTEL (Entire Hotel & Restaurants) Sydney, Australia
  HILTON HOTEL (Entire Hotel & Restaurants) Concord, CA

  WITH BLAIR SPANGLER INTERIOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN
HYATT FISHERMAN'S WHARF San Francisco, CA
  SAN FRANCISCO 49'ers TRAINING FACILITY Santa Clara, CA
  HAWAII PRINCE HOTEL Honolulu, Hawaii
  WEST COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER Martinez, CA
  FOUR SEASON'S CLIFT HOTEL (Guest Bathrooms) San Francisco, CA
  HYATT MONTEREY (Hotel Renovation) Monterey, CA
  HYATT INDIANAPOLIS (Restaurant Renovation) Indianapolis, MI








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