Modern Wallpaper!
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
After today’s installation I officially love wallpaper again. The “Little Leaves” pattern above is made by Ferm Living, a Danish design company. The metallic sheen of the leaves is hard to capture in a photo, but beautiful in person. At $115 a roll, it’s also not a bad deal.
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Farley Bar at Cavallo Point Lodge
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Something about this place (besides their tasty Sidecars) keeps me crossing the bridge to Sausalito. The interior is distinct, and manages to successfully balance the elegant with the casual.
The restroom reminded me that not all public bathrooms make you want to leave ASAP.For more local design inspiration check out these Stylish San Francisco restaurants and bars!
Tags: farley bar, restaurant design, san francisco interior design inspiration
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Decor Mag Highlights: June 2009
Friday, June 19th, 2009
I thought I would share some inspiring interiors from recent decor magazines. The first two images are from the June edition of Elle Decor, and the last two are from July’s House Beautiful.
I love the textures and old world, but casual vibe. Pimms Cup anyone?
You can’t go wrong contrasting 1940′s wood chairs with a smooth, modern table.
Light blue + dark grey = Chic
Ikat prints are everywhere right now, but it seems fresh upholstered in vivid pink and lilac.
For more design inspiration visit: My San Francisco Interior Design Portfolio
Tags: Decor Magazine Highlights, elle decor july, house beautiful july, interior design images
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Picture Hanging 101
Friday, June 12th, 2009
I found these illustrations in an old House & Garden interior decoration book from the 1960′s.
The excerpt reads:
Large pictures over a fireplace, proportioned to piece of furniture, small pictures grouped to make a large unit, pairs of pictures in a symmetrical arrangement are examples of simple improvements which your eye will catch at once.
Despite the run-on sentence, I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Tags: creating compositions, how to hang artwork, tips for hanging artwork
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Red, White & Green: The Many Faces of Spray Paint!
Sunday, June 7th, 2009
As I looked around my apartment yesterday I realized how many pieces had been transformed by the wonders of spray paint. Here are a few favorites…
Two coats of vibrant red made this chair into a living room focal point.
I can hardly remember how this old hospital table looked before…I have a vague recollection of a poop brown color. Luckily, the enamel top didn’t need to be touched. Now it serves us well for additional storage in the bathroom.
A brighter shade of green blends well with the garden while adding a pop of color.Spray Painting 101:
- Clean the item prior to painting
- Use a spray primer if you are trying to cover a darker color with a lighter one
- Use multiple light coats
- Keep your distance: Don’t spray closer than 8 inches
- Look for new cans that can spray from any angle! (Even upside down)
- Clean the item prior to painting
- Use a spray primer if you are trying to cover a darker color with a lighter one
- Use multiple light coats
- Keep your distance: Don’t spray closer than 8 inches
- Look for new cans that can spray from any angle! (Even upside down)
Have fun!
Tags: affordable furniture makeovers, how to use spray paint, spray painting furniture 101
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