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Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House :: Chinoiserie Foyer

May 17, 2013 · Comments { 2 }

Interior Designer, Mary Linn Coldiron of Coldiron Interiors creates a stunning entry for the Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House in Woodside, California. The two-story foyer features beautiful quarter-saw wood paneling, a wall of French doors and a grand staircase. Under layers of paint and paper the original French wallpaper with Chinoiserie bamboo motif was discovered and restored. The wallpaper’s blue hue was repeated in the rug, accessories and wall leading to the second floor. Bamboo furnishings and blue and white Chinese pottery add to the room’s chic Chinoiserie style. In the room’s center, an elegant settee in tangerine velvet is paired with a resting dog statue and charming hoofed side tables.

Not only do I love the Chinoiserie elements in this space, it has a wonderful curated feel. Perhaps it’s because the design is closely aligned with my own aesthetic.

Hopefully you get the opportunity (if in the San Francisco Bay Area) to tour this gorgeous Woodside estate. It’s only open one more week until May 24th, so don’t delay!

And in case you missed it, here’s a tour of the Show House’s Guest Bedroom , Mother-in-Law Suite and Card Room.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Cristin

*all images by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplfied Bee

Read full story By Cristin on May 17, 2013 in antiques, chinoiserie, curated look, foyers, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, Uncategorized, vintage, wallpaper, window treatments

Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House :: The Card Room

May 8, 2013 · Comments { 4 }

Inspired by the preppy, glamorous style of 1960’s Palm Beach, San Francisco-based interior designer, Scot Meacham Wood of SMW Design has transformed a corner room for the Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House into a delightful Card Room. With stunning views of the pool, waterfall and magnificent Woodside hills, it’s the perfect spot for an afternoon bridge match, refreshing drink and good old fashion girl talk.

Using nearly 100 yards of fabric, the room is tented from ceiling to floor in Lilly Pulitzer’s “Tail Lights” in emerald green (available at Lee Jofa). Each of the four card tables are covered in “Happy Plaid” also by Lilly Pulitzer, topped with darling polished chrome lamps by Circa Lighting and circled with varied antique chairs. The grand chinoiserie secretary (love!) from Baker Furniture was placed opposite the French doors. It balances the r

A cheery yellow custom designed bar cart from the Gilded Stag is stocked with summertime drinks. I love that this piece was a bit over-sized. It’s the right scale for the space.

Scot incorporates wonderful artwork throughout the space including photography by famed photographer Slim Aarons and several works from local photographer James Scott Geras.

I love everything about this preppy, playful room. I hope you have a chance to tour it yourself.

Cheers to Scot!

And in case you missed it, here’s the Guest Bedroom for the show house.

Cristin

*all images by Nicolas Smith Photography

Read full story By Cristin on May 8, 2013 in antiques, bar carts, furniture, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, Parties, tables, textiles, throw pillows, vintage, window treatments

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2013 :: The Maker’s Mark Retreat

May 2, 2013 · Comments { 2 }

Kelly Hohla, Design Principal at Jeffers Design Group, designed “The Maker’s Mark Retreat” for this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase. An homage to the urban artisan, the light filled corner room retreat is on the 2nd floor. It’s an elegant space that could be used as a home office during the day and then a cozy place to unwind in the evening by the fireplace with a cocktail.

Hohla selects a soothing dusky grey-blue palette which is articulated by the stunning custom hair-on-hide wallcovering by Kyle Bunting. It provides such wonderful texture, pattern and movement in the space.

An earthy hand-crafted walnut “Crosswinds” credenza by New York artist Michael Coffey, is placed just behind the desk and topped with a pair of gorgeous brass lamps by Milan-based Roberto Giulio Rida. A large-scale abstract oil painting (artist unknown to me) hangs just above the credenza.
brass table lamp - San Francisco Decorator Showcase - Jeffers Design Group

Hohla’s inspired custom designs and passion for antiques and vintage elements bring warmth and personality into each space she creates. – Jeffers Design Group

The beautiful chandelier with exposed bulbs by Apparatus is one of my favorite pieces in the space. It caught my eye instantly.

bar vignette - San Francisco Decorator Showcase - Jeffers Design Group

Don’t you love this space?

*photo credit: Cristin Priest of Simplified Bee

Read full story By Cristin on May 2, 2013 in contemporary decor, furniture, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, lighting, office/study, original artwork, upholstery, vintage, wallpaper, window treatments

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2013 :: The Living Room

April 30, 2013 · Comments { 5 }

San Francisco based interior designer, Catherine Kwong designed an elegant, yet edgy living room for the 2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. While researching for a client, Kwong came across photos of Mick and Bianca Jagger in the 1970’s – they were young and wild. The iconic rock royalty couple inspired the living room’s design for the Showcase.

Staying with tradition, Kwong kept the elaborate gilded ceiling and crown molding. She painted the walls a crisp white to complement the clean modern lines of the furnishings.

However, it’s the hand-painted floor takes center stage. Created by Stancil Studios, the free-spirited pattern was inspired by the paintings of Cy Twombly. It’s quite the juxtaposition to the ornate ceiling, marble fireplace and traditional architecture.

A pair of vintage fringe light fixtures grace the floors and flanked the stately marble fireplace. They added a wonder soft, feminine touch.
The vintage lucite candle stick stood out because I recently saw a similar pair at an estate sale.