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ELLE DECOR Showhouse San Francisco: Glamorous Master Bedroom and Bath by Jay Jeffers

November 12, 2010 · Comments { 9 }

ELLE DECOR’s first-ever Designer Showhouse is going on now in San Francisco. For months, the 5,000 square-foot Mediterranean style home in the heart of the historic St. Francis Wood neighborhood was taken down to the studs and renovated. The interior was transformed by eleven of the San Francisco’s most talented interior designers – all of which were handpicked by ELLE DECOR.

Today I will be showing glimpses of the Master Bedroom and Bath created by A-list interior designer, Jay Jeffers. Founded in 1999 by Jay, Jeffers Design Group designs a wide range of projects from studios in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Principal Jay Jeffers leads the design of every project, supported by Senior Designer Kelly Hohla and an experienced team of designers, architects and project managers.

Jay and his team designed a glamorous master suite that is tranquil, sophisticated and inviting. It’s one of my favorite rooms in the showhouse. The gorgeous bed takes center stage and is flanked by bedside scones from Urban Electric and Marc du Plantier gilt finished tables from Therien 20th. A geometric fabric from Holland & Sherry was used for the custom bed coverlet. The custom bed headboard and base fabrication by Thomas Sellars Furniture is Jay’s favorite element in the room.

The suite’s neutral color palette might be a surprise for those who have seen some of Jay’s more colorful designs. In this instance he uses a soothing color palette is dominated by hues of gray, creams and sand. Pops of teal are introduced in small doses on the bed’s shams and throw pillows {above} and on a pair of benches at the base of the bed {below}. This is indeed a space both genders would feel at home in. Jay also mentioned that the design reflects his personal design sensibilities and tastes. Mine too!

The benches from Svenska Mobler were reupholstered a jewel toned Jim Thompson fabric. The geometric design is echoed in the hand-painted ceiling by Willem Racke Studio {below}.

Opposite the bed is a simple, yet stunning marble fireplace and an inviting seating area. A chandelier from Habite is hung in the center of the room and adds just the right romantic touch. A stunning ottoman with custom embroidery & applique of fabric from Holland & Sherry is flanked by a pair of arm chairs by Franco Albini from Eccola.

Here is a better look of the custom upholstered ottoman. Can you see the hints of teal embroidery and applique in the mosaic pattern? It is an exquisite piece of furniture.

In the back corner of the room, Jay placed a chic custom-designed metal bar cart by Paul Benson. It’s just the right proportions for the space.

A modern Samuel Marx Parchment Secretaire Cabinet from Modern One provides glamorous vertical storage.

The thorny branches in the mirror by Blackman Cruz mimic the softer branches in the stone console table below. The walls are covered in a gorgeous woven metallic grasscloth by Phillip Jeffries – it has beautiful silver undertones that give it such depth and elegance.

The master bath features a generous shower, bath and dual sinks. The raised glass sinks and wall mounted bath fixtures are by Kohler. Typically I am not a fan of the raised sink, but in this case the sink’s low profile and generous bowl won me over. The modern white vanity is topped with a warm Silestone.

Here is a closer look at the beautiful mosaic stone tile by Ann Sacks. Do you recognize the mosaic pattern? It echos the one on the ottoman in the bedroom’s seating area.

Basic Ann Sacks tiles cover the floor, shower and bath surround and create a beautiful textured pattern. The more refined, simpler pattern is a nice juxtaposition to bold mosaic. The walls in the bathroom as seen behind the tub are plaster that was hand-painted by Willem Racke Studio. The application is stunning.

Isn’t this a spectacular master suite? I love the repeated patterns, harmonious color palette and mixture of materials & period styles. What do you like?

PS – And in case you missed it, here is a tour of Grant Gibson’s teen bedroom design in the ELLE DECOR Showhouse…

* all photos by Cristin Priest for Simplified Bee

Read full story By Cristin on November 12, 2010 in bathrooms, bedrooms, interior design, tile, wallpaper

Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge 2010: Design Trends and My Favorite

January 22, 2010 · Comments { 13 }

The Big Window Challenge at the Bloomingdale’s on 59th street in New York City is underway! Three very talented designers – Eddie Ross, Eileen Joyce and Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan – have created some inspirational and trend-setting model studio vignettes. Here’s a look at each designer window:

Eileen Joyce, Interior Designer and Bloomingdale’s Operating Vice President creates a sophisticated NYC apartment-inspired space for a travel magazine editor. Joyce states, “The room has an early 1960’s sensibility, combining modern furnishings with a grass cloth wall covering and appliqué fabric as the window treatment. It’s a mix of primitive, Asian, folk art and photography in an urban environment—all anchored by a custom-patterned area rug.”

I love and appreciate the room’s furniture arrangement {perfect scale & rhythm} and uncluttered look {perhaps the homeowner is traveling again?}. But, my favorite element without hesitation is the grass cloth covering.

Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, designer and founder of apartmenttherapy.com {love this site!} created a beautiful writer’s library for a dear friend, Amor. It’s a dark den set for a romantic dinner, filled with books and showcases treasures from worldly travels. The room has a great mix of masculine and feminine decor elements including a leather Ralph Lauren chair and ottoman, floral wallpaper by Neisha Crosland and glass top Excel Cocktail Table by Allan Copley. I love the relaxed feel of this room and would love to have seen a fireplace mantel added to the design.

Eddie Ross’ room for Elle Decor was designed for a media mogul and mother of two boys {this woman knows what she wants and gets it!}. Ross says, “The signature space shimmers with a mix of classic and modern, new and old, together with a balance of bold patterns and vibrant colors. A spatter-paint print, like stars in an endless sky, reflects the owner’s love of travel to wide-open spaces, and her passion for sparkling evenings at home entertaining friends and family.”

There are several interior design trends that are repeated in each room:

First, wall coverings. Joyce covers her room’s walls in a dramatic, textured grass cloth. Gillingham-Ryan selects a romantic wallpaper called Birdtree {above} by Neisha Crosland. And Ross incorporates a splatter-paint print inspired by Harry Hinson design from the 1970s.

Second, shades of orange. Soft, warm oranges are picked up in Joyce’s upholstered chair and wall covering {sketch above}. In Gillingham-Ryan’s room, the wallpaper’s burnt orange floral motif stands out. Ross uses a vibrant Hermes’ orange in the wall art and throw pillows.

And third, mixing design styles. Ethnic art and modern furniture mingle perfectly in Joyce’s design. Gillingham-Ryan completes his look by combining a retro shag rug, antique books and a classic club chair. Ross brilliantly mixes modern art, contemporary furniture {i.e. Allan Copley Snowmass Bookcase}, vintage Italian brass flowers and a collection of antique Chinoiserie plates, vases and ginger jars {image above}.

My favorite window design is by Eddie Ross. Ross takes risks and hits it out of the park. The room’s mix of color, texture, pattern and old & new is brilliant. The well balanced, split complementary color scheme of tonal blues, layered with hints of turquoise, orange, hot pink and gilded bronze is simply stunning. The throw pillows Ross selects pulls the color palette together beautifully. Love that ikat print pillow above, although I think Ross switches it out for an even better one in the window’s finished look.

Even though the room is a bit cluttered for my taste, Ross’ attention to the personal details and accessories is delightful. If you ask me, this stylish, media mama homeowner is busy enough and could use a little organizational help. Call me!

Now it’s time to vote! You can vote for your favorite two ways {online & text} everyday. Here’s how:

Online: Visit this page to cast a vote for your favorite design using the radio buttons that will appear at the top of the page.

SMS Text*: Please send a SMS text to the number 89800. Enter the number of the window you are voting for (1, 2, or 3) into the message body and send to cast a vote for your favorite design. *Standard text messaging rates may apply.
Please Send a Text to 89800-Enter Only 1, 2, or 3:
1-ELLE DECOR (Eddie Ross)
2-Apartment Therapy (Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan)
3-Bloomingdale’s (Eileen Joyce)

Voting will run from January 20th through 28th. Dont’ delay!

And now the big question: Which window design is your favorite?

*images courtesy of Apartment Therapy, La Dolfina, Neisha Crosland, Eddie Ross

Read full story By Cristin on January 22, 2010 in color, interior design, wallpaper

Wallpaper Design Trends for Your Home and Anna French

September 26, 2009 · Comments { 15 }

Wallpaper has been a trend for some time, but I had to share with you some gorgeous wallpaper by Anna French – thanks Erin at House of Turquoise for this fantastic find! It was Anna’s vivid colors and dramatic patterns that caught my eye. Here’s a sampling of my favorites.