About

PREVALENT PROJECTS 

We founded Prevalent Projects, a modern home store in Mill Valley, CA, in 2018. We specialize in a Japanese/Scandinavian aesthetic with a focus on quality, craftsmanship and sustainability.

OUR LINE

We have recently released our own line of furniture: Prevalent Projects Originals. Each piece is handmade, sustainably sourced, and non-toxic. We work with local artisans, who create durable, custom pieces from FSC-certified, rift-sawn white oak. Browse the site to view our existing designs or contact us for a custom order.

FLOYD ALBEE

Floyd studied Interior Design at CSULB and then attended the Southern California Institute of Architecture in Los Angeles. He went on to work at Frank Gehry and Associates on the Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. During that time Floyd met a film director who hired him to remodel his Venice bungalow. The director explained how similar Production Design is to Interior Design and Architecture. This introduced him to a 25 year career in the film industry. Floyd has done projects for TV, film and commercials worldwide with many Academy Award winning directors. As a fourth generation Californian born in Carmel with many relatives in the Bay Area, Floyd felt a strong connection with Northern California. He recently moved his family to Mill Valley from Los Angeles.

JULIA ALBEE

Julia was born in the UK and raised throughout the US. After studying Photography, she was hired as a photo assistant for celebrity photographer Joseph Viles working on advertising for TV shows. Julia found a passion for shooting interiors and the people that inhabit them. Her work has been feature in Vogue, InStyle and Shape Magazines. She has photographed various campaigns for T-Mobile, Coca-Cola and Tanqueray.

While her children were attending Mt Washington Elementary, Julia along with 2 other parents came up with the concept of an event that brought together artists and makers for a fundraiser to benefit the school. This event called Mt Washington Made went on to become one of the most popular fundraising events in LA with thousands in attendance each year. She is the Principal Buyer for Prevalent Projects.

 

IN THE NEWS

We are proud to have been featured in a number of publications. Browse the list below for more information.

Redfin - Prevalent Projects was named an expert in Scandinavian design: 16 Tips on Creating a Scandinavian Home Design.

San Francisco Chronicle - A Mill Valley Shop Where Hygge Meets Rock 'n' Roll

Marin Independent Journal - Former Hollywood Set Designer Brings Style to Mill Valley Store

Marin Living Magazine - Prevalent Projects Promises Furniture That’s Sustainable, Eco-friendly and Beautiful

Punch Magazine - Exploring Mill Valley

Marin Magazine - 2022–2023 Enjoy Mill Valley Guide

C Magazine - Where the Design World Cognoscenti is Shopping Right Now

Enjoy Mill Valley - Loving Mill Valley: Couple Falls for the 94941, Opens Prevalent Projects

Lonny - We Could Live In This Gorgeous Minimalist Design Store

DuJour Magazine - For Art's Sake: Lasting Impression

C California Style & Culture - Statements Design Guide

Marin Magazine - Shop Local This Fall: Pumpkin Spice Delights to Eat, Drink or Decorate Your Home With

Apartment 34 - Retail Therapy: Prevalent Projects

Cosmetics Design - Prevalent Projects: Buying Beauty for a Furniture and Design Concept Shop