San Francisco Interior Design Newsletter: Local Inspiration
As an interior designer in San Francisco I appreciate the diverse and eclectic inspiration that our town’s restaurants and bars provide. An easy and fun way to get inspiration for your dining room makeover, or for the overall feel of your home is to pay attention to the spaces that you love to linger in. Chances are you can learn a few things about your design preferences just by paying attention. Read on to find your restaurant style soul mate…
High gloss red panels and glowing wine bottle sconces set the mood at Amelie, a local wine bar.
Sexy, European Eclectic: Amelie, 1754 Polk Street. Vintage movie theatre seats and moody lighting encourage cozying up to your date.
Gentleman’s Club Chic: The Big Four, 1075 California Street. This bar and restaurant inside the Huntington Hotel is a cozy, refined escape from city life.
The Classy Traditionalist: Bix, 435 Pacific Avenue. Old world charm at its finest: coffered ceilings, Corinthian columns and live jazz.
Warm Industrial: Beretta, 1199 Valencia Street. Bronze ceiling panels mix with bare industrial lights. Be sure to check out the wire curtain!
Sleek Modern: Slanted Door, 1 Ferry Building #3. The spare interior brings focus to the amazing food and views.
Now, you ask “How can I use this in the decoration of my home?” Start with diluting the elements of the interior space you most admire. You can use the color palette, the combination of textures or prints, the style of light fixtures, or the material choices as starting points. Try focusing on incorporating one or two major elements that you admire into your scheme. If you love the wallpaper design, start by mimicking that motif. If it’s the reclaimed wood dining tables, try looking for a similar toned wood.
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