ELITIS

I am in love. I came across the French delight, Elitis, today and can’t stop staring at — or touching — these awesome wall coverings and fabrics….

Design San Francisco

Yesterday was a lovely February San Francisco day (today’s not bad either!) and I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon at the San Francisco Design Center, amidst the Design San Francisco event and the winter market. First I toured the lovely Baker showroom. Then I sat in on an inspiring and very informational panel discussion regarding licensing versus manufacturing furniture and the likes. Finally, I strolled the grounds of Restoration Hardware, wine in hand…lovely event, wonderful design center! Here’s to San Francisco and good design…enjoy my humble photos.

San Francisco Design Center

Light Fixture; Baker Showroom

Baker Showroom, SFDC

Very Klismos esque! Love. Baker Showroom, SFDC

Castle cut outs on the bowl...love the pendant! @ Baker

Micahel Smith, the Interior Designer behind the Obama's Whitehouse @ Baker, SFDC

@ Restoration Hardware Entry

Restoration Hardware

Love the gray upholstered bed! @ Restoration Hardware, SFDC

Chunky Knit Throw, Restoration Hardware

Loving: Grass-cloth Walls

Via Jessica@Black.White.Yellow on Pinterest

Via Angie Helm Interiors

Metallic grass-cloth wall covering via Pinterest

Via Red River Interiors

Grass-cloth proves fit for a sophisticated look and pairs nicely with saturated hues. And it’s totally sustainably sourced–win, win.

Mark My…Book

I loved this idea because if you’re anything like me that means you, too, are reading at least 10 things at any given time… Using colored strips of a sturdy material (I think leather would work nicely), display your favorite reading material while marking your place! xo

Via Maia Then @ Pinterest.com

Interior of the Day

Great prints in frames reminiscent of oversized polaroid film and seductive textures make this my interior pick of the day. xo, co

Via Interiors Porn

Wallpaper at Home

Earlier this week we looked at how gallery frames can transform a room and add interest to otherwise big, boring walls. Now a look at wallpaper…

While it’s comeback is coming, I can still go either way with wallpaper- done right, i.e, tastefully, I love it. Done wrong, i.e, tack-ily, and those overwhelming patterns get my anxiety going in seconds.Here’s a look at some examples that work (for me). Enjoy!

VIa Elle Decor and thedeskoffannie.blogspot

The above works for me because the abundance of off-white walls surrounding the wall-papered hallway keeps the pattern from being too overwhelming or intrusive. The clean, simple decor adds to the polished look of the space.

Via Remodelista

For me, there is nothing not to love about Piet Hein Eek’s Scrapwood wallpaper. I love the feel it adds here.

Via decorpad.com

I love this clean, crisp bathroom; the wall paper really balances the room and keeps it from looking too narrow and tall.

So, as you can see, I guess my preference is understated. I prefer small doses and more neutral hues. Here is one last cute idea, from Fine Little Day:

Via Remodelista

xo, co