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Yorkshire Pine - European Interior Design
 
We hand select pedigreed Antique Pine Furniture from the United Kingdom and various exclusive quality English reproductions. Our decorative accessories are carefully sought and chosen from across Europe. Our prestigious upholstered furnishings are provided by LEE Industries, Somerset Bay Home and other distinguished lines.
 
Founder Kara Zylstra is an exclusive in-demand turnkey, showhouse, residential and commercial Interior Designer and ASID member. Kara waves her decorative hand with grand English Pine and European flare creating memorable and exquisite images that have made her a preeminent expert and much in-demand interior decorator for the client with a penchant for perfection, collectibles and classic European taste. Kara personally selects rare and dramatic styles of the UK and other parts of Europe and brings them to America.

Kara's Yorkshire Pine relocated from its previous San Diego, CA warehouse dwelling in 1998 to a stunning San Diego 7000 sq. ft. showroom where she also features upholstered furniture from LEE Industries, Somerset Bay Home and other prestigious lines, UK reproductions and one-of-a-kind accessories from Europe. As an ASID member, Kara is an exclusive in-demand turnkey, showhouse, residential and commercial Interior Designer.

Kara Zylstra, Founder Born in Washington, DC, Kara Zylstra was greatly influenced by her mother Shirley Zylstra who adorned their home with unique and highly sought antiques. While studying Interior Design at Marymount University, she apprenticed in her hometown of Washington, DC where high-end antique English Pine clients included newsman David Brinkley and then Secretary of State James Baker.

With her BA in Interior Design, she went on to establish a US connection which led to her first sight unseen container from the UK. With no direct UK relationships, she launched out into the deep traveling to England and over twenty years grew her company to a network of UK premier dealers.