Installation Day 2: Not your Grandma’s Wallpaper
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Wallpaper is back…without the small florals and pastel colors. Thankfully there are loads of graphic, bold prints to choose from these days. My favorite source is Osborne & Little, a British company carrying stylish patterns in papers and fabrics.
Installation day 2 tackled the powder room and a teenage girl’s bedroom.
Osborne & Little's Pompadour "Du Barry" livens up this powder room
The subtle metallic sheen makes for a sophisticated statement.
Kravet Pattern #3013 adds a girly touch with a hint of rock and roll.
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San Francisco Interior Design Newsletter: Bring on the Color!
Monday, February 1st, 2010
As an interior designer in San Francisco, selecting paint colors is one of the biggest challenges I face. The tone of a wall will change with every hour of the day, making it virtually impossible to show a client what a room will look like before it’s actually painted. While I can’t select the perfect paint color for you in a newsletter, I can offer some inspiring color combinations for various rooms in the home. Bust out those rollers and bring some color into your home! Also, check out our Paint & Wallcoverings blog posts for more ideas from a San Francisco color consultant.
Guest bedroom designed by Niche Interiors. Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Wales Green #2028-50
ENTRYWAY. More often than not, entryways are cluttered, overlooked and poorly lit. After installing good lighting (or adding a table lamp to your console), consider painting an accent wall in a bold hue. It will add some life to a small space, making you smile every time you come and go. Here are some great options:
Teal
Fuchsia
Bold stripes . Tape off wide vertical stripes with painters tape for a cheap alternative to wallpaper!
KITCHEN. Dining rooms and kitchens require a little more thought than other rooms of the house. Color theories suggest that certain hues are more appetizing than others, blue being the color least expected to inspire eating. Here are some surefire winners:
Yellow. A cheery and fun color. Best when tempered with white moldings and wood tones.
White. Classic, clean, crisp.
Soft green. Look for subtle tones similar to jade.
A yellow kitchen doesn’t have to be stuck in the 1950’s!
BEDROOM. Tone it down a bit in the bedroom. Restful, calming colors in soft hues are safe bets. My favorites are:
Dove grey
Taupe
Light blue
Ivory
Tip: Keep your home healthy – use low or zero VOC paints. You will notice the difference! Almost all paint lines offer this option.
NEED PROFESSIONAL HELP? Start 2010 off right with a more functional and beautiful home. From color consultations to remodeling, Niche Interiors will help turn your vision into reality. See our San Francisco Interior Design Services for more information. Call today for a free in-home consultation!
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Wallpaper Installation Day 1: Osborne & Little
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
The wallpaper installation process always fascinates me. I think in my next life I want to hang paper! This lovely pattern is “Marienlyst” from Osborne & Little’s Amalienborg Collection. On deck for installation Day 2: Kravet paper!
Tags: modern wallpaper, Osborne & Little wallpaper, Wallpaper installation
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Niche Interiors is thankful for…
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
All our wonderful clients, hard working craftsmen and contractors and dedicated assistants! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving.
Painting contractors with an eye for detail and cleanliness!
Our seamless wallpaper installers
Contractors with attention to detail & good eye for proportion.
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Eco-friendly wallcoverings by Innovations
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
As a Green Interior Designer in San Francisco, I am always looking for innovative and sustainable products. I recently used this eco-friendly grasscloth wallcovering made by Innovations USA in a project. Offered in their Innvironments line, this wallcovering is made from 100% cellulose and is certified by the Green Building Council. Best of all, it brings great texture to the room in a subtle way.
Niwa - Tsuru, From Innovations eco-friendly line of wallcoverings
Check out a more comprehensive list of San Francisco green furniture and material sources!
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