Custom Furniture Design: When to Splurge
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
If you live in San Francisco you are well aware of our tight spaces and awkward floor plans. Sometimes you just need an inspired solution to your design dilemma. When this is the case designers often turn to custom furniture, whether it be a unique sofa, hand-made table or built-in cabinets.
A custom sofa designed by Niche Interiors
Designing a piece of furniture from start to finish provides an endless amount of options to the client and designer and a level of quality and craftsmanship that is rarely achieved with retail furniture. Read on for advice on when to splurge!
Tight Spaces. If you have a tiny bathroom or kitchen and need to maximize every last inch, custom cabinetry is the way to go. Stock vanities and cabinets come in limited sizes, and can be hard to tailor to your specific needs. Do you have an eat-in kitchen nook that barely fits a table and chairs? Built-in banquette seating can be a great option to make unusable spaces more functional.
Custom cabinets designed by Niche Interiors
Oddly Shaped Spaces. A long narrow living room or an oddly positioned fireplace are two instances when custom furniture will enhance the function of your space. A designer’s job is to provide a floor plan solution that maximizes function and beauty. Designing the proportions, selecting the type of construction and fill, and selecting the perfect fabrics can make all the difference in a room.
Uniquely Yours. Have you searched high and low for just the right armchair, mirror, or accent pillow with no luck? This can be a very frustrating experience. If the perfect furniture piece is eluding you or just doesn’t exist, then have it made! You will end up with a one of a kind piece that will inspire you for years to come.
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Clever Design Trick from San Francisco Dining by Design: Modernize Old Chairs with Plastic Seats
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
I just came across this photo I snapped at DIFFA’s (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) Dining by Design event in November. I loved this room as a whole, but especially the clever idea of updating antique dining chairs with plastic seats and chair backs instead of the standard of reupholstering. The curves of the chair really stand out…So smart!
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San Francisco Interior Design Newsletter: Get Organized!
Friday, January 1st, 2010
It’s a new year and the perfect time to address what has been nagging at you in your home. Is it that pile of clutter in the corner? Here are some tools to get you started on the path to an organized and comfortable home.
Storage baskets tucked under a bench help maintain an uncluttered feel.
ORGANIZE YOUR SPACE. We all have that friend whose living room is always pulled together – not a piece of clutter in sight. The secret to a clutter-free space is: every item in your home should belong somewhere, whether it’s a specific drawer, shelf, or cabinet. If you find that there just aren’t enough homes for your things, you should re-evaluate and pare down your possessions. If you can’t let go, then it’s time to introduce more storage solutions! The following pack the most punch.
Drawer organizers. Easy and affordable, these will prevent your drawers from becoming chaotic junk collectors.
Expandable acrylic drawer organize.The Container Store, $19.99 each.
Coat hooks. Often overlooked, these are great for narrow entryways to hang coats, or in your bedroom to keep handbags, belts, or anything off the floor.
Anthropologie Wild Kingdom Deer hook, $20 each.
Attractive boxes to hide clutter. With technology comes cords, remotes, and clutter. Use boxes on your coffee table, desk, and bookshelves to hide unsightly gadgets when they are not in use.
West Elm wood boxes with lacquered lids, $16-29 each.
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Before & After: Russian Hill residence
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
New window treatments, a fresh coat of paint, and modern furniture make a world of difference!
Before
After
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Decor Mag Highlights!
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
The September shelter magazines have all arrived and I’m sharing my favorite rooms. Read on for some inspiring images for Fall, courtesy of Elle Decor and House Beautiful…
The contrasting textures and colors are grounded by light, neutral walls and sofa. Love it!
Risky move to paint the walls and built-ins with a rich, bold blue. It paid off!
The lilac color palette is soothing without being too matchy. The modern glass coffee table keeps the room light and airy.
For more design inspiration: Visit my San Francisco Interior Design Portfolio
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