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San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2015 :: Sneak Peek

April 22, 2015 · Comments { 5 }

This year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase is a beautiful Elizabethan-style home designed by iconic architect Julia Morgan (notable works include the legendary Hearst Castle and became the first woman to be awarded the American Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal). The residence located on Jackson street in the prestigious Presidio Heights neighborhood, was completed in 1917 for $20,000 for Abraham Rosenberg, the “Dried Fruit King” and his wife, Alice.

In the last few months, thirty-eight Bay Area interior designers have transformed the six bedroom, eight bath home for the San Francisco University High School’s 38th annual Decorator Showcase. Gorgeous light fixtures, exquisite furnishings and extraordinary wallcoverings had me visiting spaces more than once on my tour. Here’s a sneak peek of the showcase:

Grand Entry // Candace Barnes Design Studio // Christopher Stark Photography

Living Room // Phillip Silver // Photo by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

Kitchen // Navarra Design // David Duncan Livingston Photography

Dining Room// Cecilie Starin // Margot Hartford

Powder Room // Julie Rootes Interiors // Christopher Stark Photography

His Office // Brittany Haines of Authenticity B. Designs // Photo by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

Gentleman’s Bathroom// Evars + Anderson // Christopher Stark Photography

Laundry Room // Evars + Anderson Interiors // Christopher Stark Photography

Boy’s Bedroom // Willem Racke and Susan Lind Chastain // Photo by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

Girl’s Bathroom // Nest Design // Christopher Stark Photography

Kids’ Playroom // Allison Caccoma // Photo by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

Dressing Room // Heather Hilliard

Billiard Room // Green Couch Interior Design // David Duncan Livingston Photography

Do you love what you see? The home will be open to tour April 25 – May 25. Please visit www.decoratorsshowcase.org for tickets and more information.

happy decorating,

cristin

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Dining Room

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Kitchen and Family Room

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Powder Room

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Living Room

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Laundry Room

Read full story By Cristin on April 22, 2015 in baby and children, Bathroom, bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, Boy, boy's bedroom, dining rooms, foyers, Girl, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, laundry room, laundry rooms, Living Room, office/study, Uncategorized, wallpaper

Laundry Room Decor :: Wallpaper

December 17, 2014 · Comments { 5 }

You all know how much I love wallpaper. It can transform a ho-hum space instantly. One of my favorite spots for wallpaper too is in the laundry room. Who wouldn’t want to cheer up the typically industrial space with a pop of color and beautiful pattern? So today I’ve rounded up a few chic laundry rooms featuring fabulous wallpaper.

laundry room with gray wallpaper

image sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5

Notice a pattern here? I really like the colors blue and gray in laundry rooms! How about you?

happy decorating,

cristin

Read full story By Cristin on December 17, 2014 in household cleaning, interior design, Interiors, laundry room, laundry rooms, wallpaper

Spring Cleaning Checklist & Essentials

March 20, 2013 · Comments { 3 }

It’s here! Spring has sprung and warmer weather is on its way. This also means that it’s time to start deep cleaning our homes. I know, it’s a drag for many, but schedule the time and complete the project task by task. If you don’t know where to start, Martha Stewart has created a comprehensive spring cleaning checklist for you to download. The task list can be easily tailored to your home.

Before you start cleaning, you’ll need the essentials. I love that so many cleaning products are eco-friendly, help reduce clutter and are made in cheery colors and patterns… just makes the task more fun, don’t you think?

hoover carpet cleaner| step stool | iPhone cablekeeper

I’m totally getting that iPhone cablekeeper!

Happy spring & happy cleaning!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on March 20, 2013 in cleaning, home improvement, home organization, laundry room, Organization, organization tips, Tips/Tricks, Uncategorized

Beautiful Efficient Laundry Rooms

June 20, 2012 · Comments { 4 }

Laundry. There is no getting around the task, but it can be tackled many ways. Popular approaches include one load per day, one day for all or separate loads for each person in your household. My family likes to have “folding parties” where the kids fold their own clothing. In any case, test out the different approaches and see what works best for your family. For more ideas Circle of Moms just published tips for an efficient laundry routine that you may find helpful.

beautiful-closet-laundry-room-silver-tile

Photo via Décor Pad

Laundry rooms of course need to be functional first and foremost, but there is no reason why they can’t be beautiful too. Personally I gravitate toward all white laundry rooms with a hint of color, pattern and texture that can be played out in tile backsplash, flooring or window treatment. Here are some beautiful laundry rooms that would make the task more fun!