Cozy Up to Bedrooms and Baths at Decorator Showcase
Four-star San Francisco designers remake a high-end home for the 2012 event, offering inspiration for your own bedrooms, bathrooms and more
Vanessa Brunner
April 27, 2012
Houzz Contributor
A bed sculpted out of steel and reclaimed wood, a headboard designed to blend into walls and a bathtub filled to the brim with airport-confiscated scissors were just a few of the sights to see in the bedrooms and bathrooms of the 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, which opens April 28 and runs through May 28, 2012.
The designers stuck with simple color schemes for their rooms but livened them up with textural walls, incredible accessories and custom-made furniture. Take a peek at some of the best bedrooms and bathrooms from the 2012 showcase house and learn a few simple ways to bring the look into your own home.
More: Living Spaces Wow at Decorator Showcase
The designers stuck with simple color schemes for their rooms but livened them up with textural walls, incredible accessories and custom-made furniture. Take a peek at some of the best bedrooms and bathrooms from the 2012 showcase house and learn a few simple ways to bring the look into your own home.
More: Living Spaces Wow at Decorator Showcase
Tailor-Made Suites
By Brian Dittmar Design
Inspired by British menswear, Brian Dittmar designed a chic and sophisticated bedroom suite that felt as put together as a well-dressed Englishman. The sleek steel bed was custom designed by Paul Benson, and the foggy grey lamps are from Avrett.
Artwork: Tyrell Collins
By Brian Dittmar Design
Inspired by British menswear, Brian Dittmar designed a chic and sophisticated bedroom suite that felt as put together as a well-dressed Englishman. The sleek steel bed was custom designed by Paul Benson, and the foggy grey lamps are from Avrett.
Artwork: Tyrell Collins
Antique and modern accents pay tribute to tailoring. The globe is an 18th-century sewing table, and the framed piece above is a shirt made out of a folded map of London. Dittmar designed custom bedding and pillows to conjure the crisp look of ties and pocket squares.
Artwork: Elisabeth Lecourt
Artwork: Elisabeth Lecourt
From show house to your house: If you're stuck in a decorating rut, try playing with a theme in one of your bedrooms. It can be something bold — like a sports-theme kid's room — or something more subtle, like Dittmar's design. But by giving yourself a path to follow, you'll have less trouble deciding on what pieces to use.
Artwork: Jay Kelly, Jung Han Kim
Artwork: Jay Kelly, Jung Han Kim
Bathroom
By Ma(i)sonry
The amazing art installation in this bathroom is by artist Michele Pred, who uses airport-confiscated scissors and knives in much of her work. The design team worked with Pred to create a specific installation for this space — a bathtub full of silver scissors snagged by the Transportation Security Administration.
By Ma(i)sonry
The amazing art installation in this bathroom is by artist Michele Pred, who uses airport-confiscated scissors and knives in much of her work. The design team worked with Pred to create a specific installation for this space — a bathtub full of silver scissors snagged by the Transportation Security Administration.
From show house to your house: Repurposed finishes and fixtures lend texture to this ordinarily smooth and bland space. A bathroom is a great place to take design risks, because smaller spaces can pull off looks that often look overwhelming in larger rooms.
Master Bedroom
By Heather Hilliard
Most homeowners want their bedroom to be calm and serene. Designer Heather Hilliard stuck with this idea when designing this smooth and simple master bedroom. A subtle striped wall adds visual interest with white and off-white stripes, and an upholstered headboard matches perfectly.
By Heather Hilliard
Most homeowners want their bedroom to be calm and serene. Designer Heather Hilliard stuck with this idea when designing this smooth and simple master bedroom. A subtle striped wall adds visual interest with white and off-white stripes, and an upholstered headboard matches perfectly.
The light palette is broken up only with flashes of off-white and navy, and a bit of color over the fireplace. A sculptural fireplace screen becomes a functional piece of art.
From show house to your house: Painting stripes is harder than it looks. Take your time measuring and taping off each section — it's worth it to prevent bleeding paint and crooked lines later on. Try following the tip in this piece and paint the light base color before the dark stripes.
Upstairs Powder Room
By KCS Estates
This bathroom used the home's classic architecture as inspiration for the shape and style of the elegant mirror. The curving shape of the mirror softens the straight lines created by the vanity and bath; it cuts away to reveal detailed wall tile from Walker Zanger. Polished chrome and marbl adds a touch of traditional style.
From show house to your house: Look for different mirror shapes or a bold frame to add instant style to your bathroom without any remodeling.
By KCS Estates
This bathroom used the home's classic architecture as inspiration for the shape and style of the elegant mirror. The curving shape of the mirror softens the straight lines created by the vanity and bath; it cuts away to reveal detailed wall tile from Walker Zanger. Polished chrome and marbl adds a touch of traditional style.
From show house to your house: Look for different mirror shapes or a bold frame to add instant style to your bathroom without any remodeling.
Guest Bedroom
By Matt Murphy Studio
Designer Matt Murphy wanted to create a luxurious space that guests would never want to leave. That means a supercomfortable bed with Frette bedding, a soft chair by a warm fire, a space to write notes and letters and a window seat for lounging.
By Matt Murphy Studio
Designer Matt Murphy wanted to create a luxurious space that guests would never want to leave. That means a supercomfortable bed with Frette bedding, a soft chair by a warm fire, a space to write notes and letters and a window seat for lounging.
From show house to your house: Put a little extra thought into your guest bedroom. Don't force your guest to have to tiptoe out into the kitchen or office in the middle of the night — bottles of water, paper and pens and a few good books are thoughtful additions.
Guest Bathroom
By Tineke Triggs, Artistic Designs for Living
The lavender and gold in this bathroom reflect the color palette of the guest bedroom just outside. Designer Tineke Triggs installed artistic accessories from Arteriors, Michael Taylor and Witford in metallic hues to carry the color throughout the room.
By Tineke Triggs, Artistic Designs for Living
The lavender and gold in this bathroom reflect the color palette of the guest bedroom just outside. Designer Tineke Triggs installed artistic accessories from Arteriors, Michael Taylor and Witford in metallic hues to carry the color throughout the room.
From show house to your house: Sconces make a big difference in bathroom lighting, because overhead lighting is often harsh and unflattering. If you're redoing a bath, consider installing sconces on either side of the mirror for a softer and better-looking reflection.
Jack's Bedroom
Kathy Geissler Best
Designer Kathy Best created this room for a fictional ninth-grade boy with a thirst for adventure. The room has space to store all of his special belongings and treasures. A soft wool headboard warms up the room, and a balloonlike lamp adds a splash of playfulness.
Kathy Geissler Best
Designer Kathy Best created this room for a fictional ninth-grade boy with a thirst for adventure. The room has space to store all of his special belongings and treasures. A soft wool headboard warms up the room, and a balloonlike lamp adds a splash of playfulness.
From show house to your house: Storage is key when it comes to kids' rooms. Hooks help keep messes up and off of the floor and give kids an opportunity to show off their favorite belongings.
Event info:
The 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase runs from April 28 to May 28, 2012.
Location: 2020 Jackson St., San Francisco
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thursday, Friday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday and Memorial Day: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $30 at the door (no advance tickets)
More:
Living Spaces Wow at Decorator Showcase
Delectable Design: Inspiration from Show Houses Past
San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2011: Living Spaces
San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2011: Bedrooms and Baths
Event info:
The 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase runs from April 28 to May 28, 2012.
Location: 2020 Jackson St., San Francisco
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thursday, Friday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday and Memorial Day: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $30 at the door (no advance tickets)
More:
Living Spaces Wow at Decorator Showcase
Delectable Design: Inspiration from Show Houses Past
San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2011: Living Spaces
San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2011: Bedrooms and Baths
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