I wanted to share photos and resources with you from a recent installation for a San Francisco pied-a-terre. My client, a young professional, bought this bright modern apartment with views of the Bay and needed to move in within the month! She had a limited schedule and budget, but a great sense of style that made this project really fun.
Though many of the furnishings were retail pieces, (due to short lead times) we added texture and interest with flea market finds and recycled furnishings.
The result is a light-filled apartment that is modern, yet personal. Below are some of the great resources we found along the way for "Upcycled" furnishings.
Among my favorite finds were the Eames chair & ottoman and the two Mid-Century modern arm chairs we found at the Alameda Antiques Faire. We had them reupholstered locally, the chairs in a Cowtan & Tout check and the chair and ottoman in a wonderfully soft leather from S.H. Frank Leather in the Mission. I've posted Before & After shots below:
The other great piece is the large-scale art hanging above the sofa (also from the Alameda Antiques Faire). This piece is approx. 6' long x 3' tall and is comprised of repurposed wood expertly fitted together. The result is a striking abstract geometric piece with great texture.
(for additional project photos visit: www.shannonwhitedesign.com )
Before & After
Before: Arm Chairs & "Eames" Chair with Ottoman
Selecting Leather at S.H. Frank Leather & Hides in the Mission
After: The Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs Reupholstered in Cowtan & Tout fabric
After: "Eames" Chair with Ottoman
Alameda Antiques Faire:
The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is the largest antiques show in Northern California. Held on the 1st Sunday of every month, the Faire boasts over 800 Dealer booths. All items are 20 years old or older. Our faire is the ultimate place to shop for vintage and antique home decorations, clothing, furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books & collectibles.
http://www.alamedapointantiquesfaire.com/index.php
"Upcycled" & Reclaimed Furnishings via Pinterest:
Pinterest is a great resource for recycled and "upcycled" furnishings. Search for boards with a Recycled theme and you'll find many great ideas. Below is a link to a board I've started on pinterest that highlights interesting pieces I've found on etsy and elsewhere on the internet.
Upcycled & Reclaimed Furnishings
Tony Kitz Gallery:
A higher price point, and some museum quality pieces...Tony Kitz Gallery in San Francisco is a great resource for one-of-a-kind Antique and Vintage textiles and rugs:
http://www.tonykitzgallery.com/index.cfm
Additional Resources:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com
Vivaterra: http://www.vivaterra.com/
