Step Inside the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase
A 6,119-square-foot Telegraph Hill home with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay plays host to the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase featuring the Bay Area's top interior designers.
By:
Beth Rucker
Italianate Home Located on San Francisco's Telegraph Hill
Villa de Martini, a 6,119-square-foot Italianate home located on Telegraph Hill, plays host to the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase featuring the Bay Area's top interior designers. The home features four floors and unobstructed views of Alcatraz, Treasure Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marina District.
Natural Materials, Earthy Palette Create Serene Study for Work, Relaxation
Designer Stephan Jones sought a balance of old and new with a mix of Baroque antiques and chic, contemporary art in the study at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. The space embraces natural materials such and an earthy palette to create a calm, soothing space for work, reflection and relaxation.
Intimate Powder Room Plays With Limited Light, Space
Designer Beth Martin sought to evoke thoughts about light and space in the powder room at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. The mirror on the back wall bounces light throughout the intimate space while reflecting the "watchful eye" painted on the ceiling.
Sleek, Modern Kitchen Incorporates State-of-the-Art Materials
Resin cabinetry designed to mimic the look and feel of real wood adorns the kitchen at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Designer Martin Kobus selected the resin material used in the cabinetry and island's lower countertop both for its beauty and its resistance to wear and tear.
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Martin Kobus
Halo Pendant Light Crowns Inviting Space to Gather for Meal
The Halo Pendant light crowns the dining room at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, which projects an easy, elegant comfort wrapped in luxury. A custom white oak table designed by Martin Kobus is surrounded by West Elm chairs upholstered in canvas sourced from Army tents. The floral artwork is screen printed on nylon mesh
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Martin Kobus
Sculptural Sofas Complement Artwork in Modern Living Room
A pair of sculptural sofas create visual movement in the art-filled modern living room at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Simple white walls keep the focus on the impeccable art collection and stunning views of the San Francisco Bay.
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Antonio Martins
Velvet Walls Evoke Texture, Color of the Sea in Windowless Hallway
A windowless hallway need not be overlooked when it comes to good design. Cynthia Spence sought to bring in the textures of the ocean with Holly Hunt cotton velvet wallcoverings and a faux bois textured tin ceiling in the main floor vestibule at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. An Art Deco architectural grill conceals an electrical panel.
Charred Wood Sculpture Conjures Thoughts of California's Fire-Scarred Forests
A ring of charred wood pieces on the upper terrace of the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase call to mind fire-scarred tree trunks in the old-growth forests in California. Landscape architects Branden Adams and Jennifer Ivanovich simple, sculptural element complements the graceful olive trees and Italianate railing.
Garden Terrace Envisions the Sea Rising With Fire Sticks and Mer-Horses
Landscape architect Davis Dalbok's inspiration for the front terrace at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase was of the sea rising and a rogue wave overtaking the garden, leaving behind flotsam and jetsam. Firestick plants mimic the look of coral, and a pair of "mer-horses" and Indonesian clam shells with chromed "pearls" represent the sea creatures.
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Living Green Design
Retro Orange and Pink Palette Made Fresh in Joyful Bedroom
Designer Annie Lowengart created a modern homage to her sister's orange and pink childhood room in "Smoll's Room Redux" at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. The punchy, graphic wallpaper on the ceiling by Flavor Paper is tempered by the more traditional stylings of the headboards and armchair chair from Chairish.
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Ann Lowengart
Hot Pink Wardrobe, Marbled Wallpaper Add Sophistication to Dressing Room
Closet doors open to reveal an unexpected hot pink wardrobe with lucite shelves in the dressing room and bath at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Designer Katie Raffetto selected marbled paper for the space's wallcovering to evoke the look of a colorful jewel box.
Study Draws Inspiration From Stevie Nicks' "White Witch" Persona
Designer Ian Stallings channeled Stevie Nicks and her "White Witch" persona when creating the upstairs study at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. A crystal ball and crow skulls rest upon the desk, while the colorful ceiling harkens to lyrics from Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy" ..."To a room with some lace and paper flowers."
Lacquered Cabinetry, Graphic Wallpaper Transforms Once Closet Into Inviting Wine Bar
Once a storage closet, the loft bar at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase is now fit to provide homeowners or their guests an easy spot to mix a cocktail. Designer Linda Sullivan shows how good design can happen in unexpected places by paring a blue, lacquered cabinetry with Timorous Beasties' Colonnade Blotch wallpaper and brass hardware.
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Sullivan Design Studio
Master Bedroom Inspired by David Bowie and Iman
Designer Tineke Triggs drew inspiration from David Bowie and Iman in the master bedroom at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. She selected a sophisticated palette of gunmetal, gold and cream to reflect the fashion model's timeless glamour and introduced modern furnishings and geometric designs inspired by the musician's Ziggy Stardust persona.
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Tineke Triggs
Color Palette, Geometric Designs Bring Drama to Master Bathroom
Designer Tineke Triggs drew inspiration from David Bowie and Iman in the master bathroom at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. She selected a sophisticated palette of gunmetal, silver and white to reflect the fashion model's timeless glamour and introduced geometric designs inspired by the musician's Ziggy Stardust persona.
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Tineke Triggs
Pollinator-Friendly Terrace Has San Francisco Landmark Views
The Cloud Terrace at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase offers a nearly 180-degree view of San Francisco's top sights, including San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Landscape architect Chih-Wei G.V. Chang added purple walls lined by pollinator friendly flowers to invite hummingbirds and bees to share in the otherwise private view.
Moody Color Palette, Lively Accents Create Lounge-Like Atmosphere
A moody palette of charcoal and kelly green create a lounge-like atmosphere in the sitting room at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Nancy Evars and Dimitra Anderson added a multicolored cowhide rug and YES artwork for liveliness and touches of fun.
Cabinetry, Sink Transform Former Hallway Closet Into Multifunctional Nook
What was once a double wall closet in the mezzanine hallway at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase is now a multifunctional nook for the adjacent bedroom and. Designer Lois Vinsel added maple cabinetry and a handy sink for filling the coffeepot for the morning cup of joe.
Modern Lines Meet Traditional Finishes in 1920s-Inspired Bathroom
Modern lines meet traditional finishes in the mezzanine bath at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Designers Shelley Cahan and Dina Bandman selected a gold-trimmed mirror to add 1920s glam and balanced it with a modern marble trough sink.
Bunk Room Includes Ample Storage for Two Kids and Their Stuff
The "Two Bedheads are Better Than One" bedroom by Heather Brock and Jennifer Wundrow at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase includes ample storage and space for two children to comfortably enjoy. The centered headboard offers a touch of privacy for each kid.
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Nest Design Co.
Glam Wallpaper, Furnishings Turn Walk-In Closet Into Cozy Mom Cave
Every mom needs a quiet place to call her own, and Nanette Gordon created a Mom Cave at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase out of a walk-in closet. Located near the kids' room, mom can relax with a book surrounded by Osborne and Little dragonfly wallpaper while still being nearby her little ones.
Garden Room Designed to be Multipurpose Entertaining Space
Designers Heather Hilliard and Fleur Keyes envisioned the garden room at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase as a multipurpose entertaining space. The wood-burning fireplace offers a spot for open-flame cooking, while the tabletop creates the perfect spot for casual dinner parties or kids' crafting.
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Heather Hilliard
Materials, Palette Evoke Look of Stone in Powder Room Located Near Outside Terrace
Steps away from the doorway to the outdoors, the lower level powder room at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase continues the look of the outside stone terrace with a Walker Zanger porcelain tile floor in a honeycomb pattern. The palette continues the look of stone, while hardware and lighting adds a luxe twist to the otherwise bohemian vibe.
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Gloria Marth
Contemporary Art Meets Italianate Architecture in Venice Biennale Inspired Courtyard
In the courtyard gallery garden at the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, landscape designer Megan Van Linda pays homage to the Venice Biennale, the biennial, internationally acclaimed exhibition of contemporary art in Italy. A custom mural by San Francisco artist The Apexer and a modern lounger add contemporary flair to the Italianate architecture of the home.
