ACC E SSO R IE S G A LO RE
B UD D HA B UD DHA O N T HE WA LL
The beauty of SAN FRANCISCO
A TA S T E O F M A R IN A glimpse inside of Kentfield
SEPTEMBER 2012
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS Top Accessories Stores
in San Francisco
It’s a Steal...
H.D. Buttercup SF
What They Do
Niche Interiors Blog
A Glimpse into
The Beauty of The Bay
A Taste of Marin
A Sneak Peak into Kent Woodlands
Become a
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Designer at Large
Caroline Qvale
Art Director
Samantha Troy
Associate Art Director Producer
H Hughes FIDM Mac Laboratory
Contributors
Scotty Weber Jeff and Kimberly Qvale www.casualsugar.com nicheinteriors.com
Photography Courtesy of
Caroline Qvale www.sfarmls.com www.nicheinteriors.com www.yelp.com
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A note from the editor
CAROLINE QVALE I have always believed that the environment in which you surround yourself has a profound impact from your day-to-day mood to the way you live you life. Growing up in The San Francisco Bay Area, I was spoiled with beautiful landscapes. My surroundings have had a great impact on my creativity and inspiration throughout my life. As I went through high school and college with a passion for painting and printmaking, I always found myself looking back to the colors, shapes, and feelings of the Bay Area for inspiration. In my artwork, my goal was to bring the emotion and feelings of my environment into the painting for others to enjoy. I wanted peopel to feel how I felt while standing on the Golden Gate Bridge as the wind blew by with the fog rolling in. They are feelings and
sensations only met by experiencing them. I attempted to share these indescribable scenes through my artwork. Through my artwork, I began to really enjoy the idea of bringing the outside in. Why not make the beautiful outdoors something you can enjoy while inside? Then, I started seeing environmental influences within the designs of my friends’ houses. How the blue water in the bay reflected ever so elagent through the fabric selections or how the grand redwood trees reflected a choice in a green and brown facade in a dining room Once I made this connection, I formed a whole new appreciation for interior design. Interior designers have a knack at letting the environment be the inspiration for an empty room. Once you understand the limitless inspiration that comes from your surroundings, homes and gardens come to life. You view them on a whole different level. I have created this magazine in hopes of sharing the delicious, unique, bold, modern yet traditional transformations of homes around the Bay Area with those who appreciate natural beauty, fine taste, and a great magazine.
Sincerely,
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Top Accessories Stores in San Francisco Dandelion
Bae
55 Potrero Avenue San Francisco
3103 Sacramento St. San Francisco
Ma Maison
Nest
592 Third St. San Francisco
2300 Fillmore St. San Francisco
Zinc Details
Propeller
1905 Fillmore St. San Francisco
555 Hayes St. San Francisco
it ’s a steal...
H.D. BUTTERCUP, SAN FRANCISCO “ Shopping for that special piece of furniture should be an experience. A
chance to get up-close and personal. Flop on a bed. Fluff a pillow. Thump your fist on a reclimed oak table should the mood take you. At H.D. Buttercup you’ll find a treasure trove of one-of-a kind home furnishings for every floor, wall, ceiling, style, and budget. We never push you towards a certain look, so let your imagination lead. And wen one of those pieces tugs at your heart strings, you can take it home that very day. But to explore the myriad of possibilities you’ll have to come by. ” - www.hdbuttercup.com
290 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
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what they do...
NICHE INTERIORS Niche Interiors offers interior design services in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in contemporary, eco-friendly design. They have a knack at creating distinctive and welcoming homes that reflect the inhabitants’ distinct personalities. They make sure that the design process is an enjoyable one. It’s guaranteed by their professional design team and preferred contractors that are on your side. Make sure to check out
nicheinteriors.
com/blog for great tips to spruce up your
TOP R E N G I S DE ! T R E L A
North Beach
Rincon Tower
San Francisco Image by Niche Interiors
San Francisco Image by Niche Interiors
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a glimpse into...
T HE BE AU T Y OF T HE B AY The beauty of San Francisco brought inside
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HOW TO GET IT . . .
Chinatown Chic
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“ The vibrancy of this city is undeniable.� - Caroline Qvale
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MAKE YOUR SPACE A GETAWAY . . .
Sunset Serenity
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photo credits: top: sfarmls.com
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BREAKING THE RULES
MIXING METALS Mixing metal hardware and accents was once considered a design faux pas, but those days are long gone. We’ve seen some of our favorite jewelry designers pair yellow and white gold, so why not carry this into our homes? With intentional mixing and matching of complementary metals, any room can shine brightly.
Photo and article Credit: http://www.nicheinteriors.com/blog/
Here are some tips for you! 1. Mix metals in the same color family. Above a copper side table blends beautifully with antiqued gold accents. 2. A little goes a long way: Throw in small touches of various metals. This glass table lamp with subtle chrome accents doesn’t outshine the focal point of the vignette, a brushed gold starburst mirror. 3. You should choose a dominant metal. The stainless steel hood and brushed nickel fixtures read as neutrals, allowing the brass pendant lights to take center stage. 12
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BRING THE GLITZ INSIDE . . .
photo credits: top: sfarmls.com
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Golden Gate Glam . . . . . . . 13
A TA S TE OF M ARIN A sneek peek into the hills of Kent Woodlands
Top Left: front entry Top Right: pool and lawn located in front of home Bottom: secret garden hideaway off the back patio
Buddha,
Buddha,
on the wall...
Top Right: front entry (inside) Bottom: office and study
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Simplicity is
timeless. Pillows are
a great way to
spice it up!
Remember, a living room is a place to live. Piano and drum duets are the highlihght of family gatherings!
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BECOME A...
COLOR CONNOISSEUR!
Footprints
New Old School
Out of the Ordinary
Extracts
Connoisseur
Ruggend Individuals
PANTONE’S PRETTY PALETTES FOR 2013 http://www.casasugar.com/Pantone-Color-Design-Trends-2013-22202458
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