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
** Click here for an in-depth look at the principles of green design! **
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San Francisco Interior Designer Go-To List
Monday, June 1st, 2009
As an interior designer in San Francisco, I am often asked by clients “Where can I find…?” This presents a good opportunity to rave about some of my favorite stores and sources, both local to the San Francisco Bay Area and online.
Mid-century modern: Past Perfect. 2230 Union St and 2246 Lombard St. The spot for Bertoia chairs, Danish desks, vintage lighting, and pottery.
A sampling of offerings at X21 Modern in San Francisco. Be sure to check out the downstairs!
Antique Armoires: McCarney’s Furniture. 333 9th Street. Good quality European antiques at prices that won’t make you gasp.
Objet D’Art & Oddities: X21 Modern. 890 Valencia Street. From wax heads to vintage lockers, this place is sure to surprise you.
Eco Accessories: VivaTerra: www.vivaterra.com. Tabletop accessories for the urban hippie. Carved wood bowls, handmade baskets, and recycled glass vases.
The Perfect Paint Color: Benjamin Moore. Fregosi Paints, 1090 Folsom Street. Benjamin Moore’s wide selection of colors and new zero VOC Natura line can’t be beat.
Affordable Modern Lighting: CB2. 34 Ellis Street. Sleek designs and surprising quality that won’t break the budget.
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Need Design Inspiration?
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
It’s rare that a retail store or showroom will make me stop and think. I’m usually too busy trying to find the perfect piece for a client to take a moment and appreciate the juxtaposition of furniture and accessories. But, recently I wandered into Swallowtail, a furniture store on Polk Street which carries a mix of antiques and modern accessories. Head to this gem of a store for quirky animal themed accessories, one of a kind antiques or a little old fashioned inspiration.
Swallowtail 2217 Polk St., San Francisco.
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San Francisco Interior Design Newsletter: Find Art!
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO INTERIOR DESIGN NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2009: ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR ALL
Bravo’s Top Design winner Nathan Thomas features his winning design in the February edition of Elle Décor.
You’ve finally made it through Escrow, all the boxes are unpacked, but something is nagging at you–the blank walls. Choosing artwork for your new home can be an overwhelming and expensive task.
To help find your style, try focusing on pieces that really speak to you, that make you smile every time you look at them. If you shop with this principal in mind, you will end up with a house adorned with a collection that enriches your life and never ends up in the garage. To get inspired, start by taking a trip to the SF MOMA or the De Young and see what you gravitate towards. Take notes.
Armed with your new style preferences, you are ready to start buying. Fortunately, nowadays almost everyone can afford original artwork. The abundant local art scene and the emergence of websites such as www.Etsy.com, which feature a variety of affordable artwork from emerging artists, make today a good time to buy.
The following list is just a sampling of the galleries in San Francisco offering local and vintage art. Hit the streets, and get ready for some real life signatures to grace your walls. Happy Hunting!
LOCAL ARTISTS
Shooting Gallery: 839 Larkin Street. 415.931.8035
Space Gallery: 1141 Polk Street. 415.377.3325
Hang Art: 556 Sutter Street. 415.434.4264
VINTAGE ARTWORK
Lost Art Salon: 245 South Van Ness, Suite 303. 415.861.1530
Past Perfect: 2230 Union Street. 415.929.7651
The Apartment: 3469 18th Street. 415.255.1100
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Bay Area Salvage Resources
Monday, October 13th, 2008
I received a few inquiries about where to find salvage and reclaimed wood so I decided to share a few of my favorite sources in the Bay Area. The wood used in the reclaimed wood bookcases I designed was from Heritage Salvage (www.heritagesalvage.com) a great source for all kinds of reclaimed wood species. They also have a showroom with furniture made from their wood. I particularly liked these quirky coat racks:
If you are looking for more than reclaimed wood you can head over to Urban Ore (http://urbanore.ypguides.net/) in Berkeley. They have everything from vintage sinks, doors, fireplaces, windows, and even some appliances and used furniture.
The Re-use People of America (http://www.thereusepeople.org/RetailSales/) in Oakland have a large selection of building materials, and their proactive mission of helping to save the environment with their own deconstruction efforts (which provide 90% of their stock) is commendable.
That’s just a short list to get you started. Click here for my overview of sources from a Green San Francisco Interior Designer!
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