Decor Mag Highlights: November 2009
Friday, October 9th, 2009
Here are some of my favorites from the November issues. Enjoy!
Kelly Wearstler never plays it safe: Strong concept, lots of impact. Courtesy of Metropolitan Home.
Love this guest bedroom from House Beautiful!
Chic country courtesy of Elle Decor
Thom Felicia show house design for House Beautiful
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Leftovers consignment shop: New location!
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
If you haven’t heard of Leftovers yet, it’s an adorable new consignment shop in lower Nob Hill. They carry a range of items, from antiques to retro vintage pieces, and all at reasonable prices. Major bonus. Their new store just opened on Sutter Street and is MUCH bigger than their other location. Check it out!
1259 Polk street • Corner of Polk & Bush • 415-404-6540
1243 Sutter street • Between Polk & Van Ness • 415-409-0088
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Interior Designer San Francisco: Favorite Etsy shops!
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Etsy has become a household name, and with the holidays approaching this is a perfect time to share some of my favorite artists. While I have many favorite sellers, I’ll start by sharing a few from the top of my list. Happy shopping!
One Girl One Boy. Wonderful block printed textiles, pillows, and clothing.
Block printed linen "Typography" pillow cover, $38
Element Clay Studio. Lovely, handmade ceramics with interesting natural forms.
Small scallop bowl by Element Clay Studio, $89
Sharon Montrose. Her delicate photographic prints of animals are inspiring.
Owl fine art print, $25
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Bay Area Interior Design Newsletter: Principles of Design
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL ROOMS. Do you ever look at a room in a design magazine and immediately love it but don’t know why? A big part of my job is figuring out what my clients are drawn to. Beneath all the details lie the principles of good design. Read on as I reveal four of the key elements used to create successful interiors.
Proportion/Scale. As far as design rules, this one will get you the biggest bang for your buck. Paying attention to the scale of your room is vital. Most people don’t think about how high their ceilings are when they are looking for a new bookcase or armoire. Consider the following factors when purchasing furniture: Width, depth, and height. A feeling of balance will be created if the pieces relate well to each other and are in correct proportion to size of the room.
Smaller scaled upholstery pieces are proportional to the space.
Balance. Balance can be achieved in many ways. It’s more traditional to use symmetrical balance, but it can be more fun to create balance using asymmetry. Grouping smaller pieces of artwork together to balance a larger piece is one trick. Pay attention to the furniture placement, as well as the location of splashes of color and pattern in a room.
Harmony. This is a little harder to define, but harmony is achieved when all the elements in a room work well together. Focus on repeating patterns, shapes, tones or textures throughout a room. According to the gestalt theory of visual psychology, “viewers are actually looking for some sort of organization, something to relate the various elements” within a space.
Harmony is achieved by repeating the use of dark woods, natural textures, and pops of color.
Emphasis. Creating a focal point in a space will attract the viewer’s eye and provide contrast and visual emphasis. Be aware of your current focal point. You may not be too pleased to find that 1970’s fireplace tile is attracting the most visual attention in your living room. Try to highlight the room’s best attributes or your favorite pieces.
NICHE NEWS: I’m proud to announce my status as a Certified Green Building Professional! This knowledge will help create healthier homes for you and our planet.
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Interior Designer in San Francisco: Green Furniture Guide
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Read on for sources from a Green interior designer in San Francisco on where to find furniture and remodeling materials that are easy on the environment.
PaperStone countertop made from recycled paper
FURNITURE
San Francisco Antique Mall: Save waste and energy and buy antique or vintage furniture instead of new. 701 Bayshore Blvd, San Francisco. 415.656.3530
Verellen Upholstery: Organic cottons and linen fabrics and sustainable wood frames. Ruby Living, 180 Townsend St, San Francisco. 415.541.9206
The Wooden Duck: Furniture made from reclaimed wood. 2919 Seventh Street, Berkeley. 510.848.3575
FLOORING, REMODELING & BUILDING MATERIALS
Ohmega Salvage: Reclaimed building materials. 2407 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. 510.843.7368
Heritage Salvage: Reclaimed building materials. 1473 Petaluma Blvd So, Petaluma. 707.762.6277
The Green Home Center: 1812 Polk Street, San Francisco. 415.567.3700
FLOR: Recyclable carpet tiles
PaperStone: Countertops made from recycled paper
Plyboo: World’s only formadelhyde-free FSC-certified bamboo flooring
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