About The Modern Vic
At The Modern Vic, we hold firm to the belief in the potential for remarkable transformation, appreciation for architectural heritage, and the passion for giving clients the support they need to realize their own beautiful spaces.
We give clients the ability to gracefully incorporate their own design voice into their spaces while honoring the design elements of the house.
We believe trust and transparency are crucial to executing a project successfully because your home is not only your domain - it’s also your most important investment.
The Modern Vic is committed to doing whatever it takes to make your project go smoothly so that at the end of our work together, you’ll have a home you love to share with family and friends.
We create beautiful spaces, where every detail of the design is thoughtfully curated to tell the story of the home and the people who live in it.
Sarah Stern-Benoit
Founder & Principal Designer
The Modern Vic took root in Sarah’s own childhood homes. Growing up with parents who actively lived in and restored Bay Area fixer-uppers, she saw for herself the power of transformation.
After working in politics and communications for over 20 years, Sarah returned to her first and most enduring love: interior design. Both careers helped her develop the skills that make The Modern Vic so successful: careful attention to detail, extraordinary project management, and a deadline-driven focus.
Sarah is a thoughtful creative partner and problem-solver who’s obsessive about making sure every detail gets executed beautifully. She’s also an extraordinary communicator who’s exceptionally easy to work with. With Sarah, you’ll love living in and sharing your newly designed home.
Maggie Vizcarra
Designer
Maggie's affinity for design is rooted in the romance and responsibility of home as a place of self-expression and sanctuary. Her approach to design focuses on the marriage of art and systems, form and function, with an endless curiosity about design across cultures and histories. She is a champion of local artisans, trades and craftspeople, and an expert choreographer of renovations from concept to execution. Maggie's background in multidisciplinary, collaborative design and project operations shows up in all stages of TMV projects, ensuring the creation of beautiful spaces and an exceptional experience for all.
Design Assistant
Rosalind Lee
Rosalind is a recent graduate with degrees in architecture and history and brings a thoughtful blend of design knowledge and historical insight into our projects. With a passion for spaces that tell a story, Rosalind approaches design with a balance of creativity, functionality, and respect for context. Her fresh perspective, strong design principles, and collaborative spirit enhance every project, and she helps shape spaces that are both timeless and personal.