Modern living room with white sofas, a black marble fireplace with a mounted flat-screen TV, and wooden accents. There are two white armchairs, a coffee table with a flower arrangement, and decorative plants and vases. Bright windows with shades allow natural light.

Where function finds grace. 

Warm, effortless interiors, methodically planned and beautifully executed. We shape spaces that feel calm, welcoming and distinctly yours.

Salt Air Design Studio Principal Design Cain Luong stands leaning over a railing smiling wearing a black suit in Balboa Park

Salt Air Design Studio is a full-service residential design practice rooted in hospitality. From the first idea to the final install, we guide the whole process with method and care, keeping the details, and the stress, on our side of the table. You get to enjoy watching your home take shape; we handle everything that makes it happen.

Modern living room with a black and white vertical striped plant in a black pot, placed on a wooden coffee table along with a white textured vase, two stacked books, and a black speaker. In the background, there is a white cabinet with framed artwork and plants on top, a window with sheer curtains, and a standing lamp with three globe-shaped bulbs.

Our Latest Projects

Modern living room with white sofa, black coffee table, and armchair, wooden wall with large TV, green plants, and a dog lying on a pet bed, under a gold chandelier, with windows covered by white blinds.
A bedroom with a beige upholstered bed, decorative pillows, and a gray and white bedding set, next to a wooden nightstand with a white table lamp and a glass dish, situated in a room with a textured wall and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a gray marble countertop, and a matching gray marble backsplash. There is a stainless steel sink with a curved faucet on the right. On the countertop, there is a wooden tray holding two white coffee mugs, a spoon, a

  • I hired Cain to remodel my bathrooms and my master suite and some other areas of my house. She was very professional and kind and did an amazing job. She has a great eye for design. I would definitely recommend her for anybody if you're looking for a fabulous home to be designed. She will be with you the whole way. I'm in love with the work. Thank you.

    Crystal K. - Homeowner

  • "Cain is an organized, efficient and thoughtful designer. She has an instinct not only for what the client wants, but also what they need to make their life easier and more comfortable. She presents ideas that enhance the use of the space that an architect may not consider. "

    Matan C., Architect

  • "The true measure of an individual's value is how they perform when things go wrong. Cain exceeded my expectations on several occasions. I'm looking forward to working with her again!"

    Kent B., General Contractor

  • "Cain has a keen eye for design, but more importantly she has the knowledge to make that design functional. The attention to detail in her drawings/renderings is such that the clients know exactly what they are getting and contractors know what's expected of them to deliver."

    Bruce Z., Woodworker