San Francisco Interior Design Finds: Splurge-Worthy Mid-Century Classics
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Are you a San Francisco dweller obsessed with mid-century modern furniture? Monument’s newest, larger store at 573 Valencia Street is just the spot for you. No fixer uppers, no knock-offs, and no doubt that this is the cream of the vintage crop in San Francisco. Check out a few of my favorite classics available now!
A sample of offerings currently at Monument
Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair and ottoman, $14,000
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen chairs, $2,200
Bertoia designed bench for Knoll, $2,800
You can see more items at Monument’s online shop care of 1stDibs!
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Bun in the Oven? Best Online Sources for Modern Babies
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Many of my clients are welcoming babies into the world shortly…Exciting! As a result, I thought I would share some of my favorite online sources for modern and sustainable baby furniture and accessories for those who are expecting. Luckily, there are a lot more options for design-savvy parents nowadays.
I’ve been a fan of Petit Collage since spotting their booth at the Renegade Craft Fair. How cute is that mobile??
Jungle Friends Mobile, $68. Made from sustainable bamboo.
Zac & Zoe offer a great selection of modern baby accessories, from furniture to creative toys and decor. Best of all, many of their products are made from sustainable materials. Go green babies!
Cariboo Classic Bassinet, $425. Made from sustainable wood. Shown in Teak finish.
2Modern carries tons of modern baby lines such as Offi, Oeuf, and Boodalee. They also carry Argington — a Green line of kid’s furniture made of Baltic Birch that is finished with a non-toxic, ecologically friendly clear coat.
Oeuf Robin Crib, $565. Sustainable wood and painted in 100% natural, water-based paint.
Oilo Penelope Glider, $1,299. Faux-leather is easily cleaned. Finally, a stylish glider!
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Unexpected Furniture Deals: Sundance Catalog
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
As an interior designer I receive TONS of catalogs. Today I actually flipped through the new Sundance catalog and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. Vintage-inspired stools, reclaimed wood tables, industrial chic pendant lights…the list goes on. Here are my three favorite new products.
Scrivener's Stool, $295. Iron & wood.
Belden kitchen island, $895. Functional and made of reclaimed pine.
Meridian pendant light, $175.
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Cocktail Tables with Curves
Monday, January 11th, 2010
Time for a new table in your living room? I’m a big fan of round coffee tables. They are a nice addition to a room full of hard edges and angles. The following options are sure to bring style to any space, from modest to generous budgets.
Jayson Home & Garden George cocktail table, $2,595
Room & Board Slim 30" cocktail table, $229
Crate & Barrel Braiden Coffee Table, $399
Artecnica TaTu coffee table, $500
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San Francisco Interior Design Newsletter: Looking Ahead
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Trends come and go, and my philosophy as an interior designer in San Francisco corresponds with my fashion philosophy: Wear what you love. Interiors follow suit: Invest in high quality basics and opt for low-cost accessories that can be easily changed with passing trends. Read on for tips on dressing a home that will always be in style.
Grey acts as a great neutral for upholstery.
Invest in timeless pieces. While there may be the occasional instance when I would approve a pink sofa, typically investing in high-quality upholstery in neutral fabrics is the way to go. Think of your sofa as a little black dress; you don’t want anything too trendy that would make it feel dated in 2 years. Look for clean-lined pieces from reputable manufacturers such as Lee furniture or Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Quality is worth paying for, and that additional $500 may prevent you from having to purchase a new sofa in 3 years.
Accessorize with trends. Accessories such as accent pillows, throw blankets, and vases will add just the right dose of color or pattern and can be easily changed when the mood strikes you. If you aren’t sure you will love fuchsia in 5 years, opt for throw pillows rather than wallpaper.
Current trends: Purple and violet, Moroccan poufs (above is from Tazi Designs in SF), metallics, shag, houndstooth, grasscloth, black and white. For the full scoop on emerging trends, check out my Houzz article on Interior Design Trends 2010!
Stick to your concept. This is one of the hardest things to remember when decorating your home. While there will be many sofas, accessories, rugs, tables, and lamps that you love, not all of them will be right for your space. Consider the concept and look you want to achieve for the room and write it down. Keep this little blurb with you while shopping for furniture and ask yourself if the item in question fits with the scheme. If it doesn’t, then put it down and walk away. Impulse purchases rarely pay off.
Mix it up. Mix up your furniture pieces rather than sticking to one time period or theme, which can feel dated. Consider what feelings and emotions you want to invoke in each room of your home. If you want a soothing, relaxing, and airy master bedroom retreat choose muted cool paint colors, natural materials, and glass. You can easily mix high-end and low-end pieces to achieve the desired effect. Stodgy design rules and period decorating is so 1900’s. Happy New Year everyone!
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