From unique tapestries and paintings to furnishings that feel like works of art, everything about this house in California is creative
DINING AREA
One design decision that made a world of difference was sanding down and lightening all the oak floors. The flooring now chimes with the pared-back background that allows statement pieces to shine.
LIVING ROOM
A large arched mirror at one end makes this space feel larger than it already is.
Once separated into two apartments, this classically styled 1920s San Francisco house – located in the charming Pacific Heights neighbourhood, bet ween Fillmore District, with its many restaurants and boutiques, and lively Presidio Heights – was first renovated in the early 2000s. So when its new owners asked architecture and interior design firm Studio Plow to come on board for its latest revamp, those Noughties interiors were feeling quite dated.
Because the family needed to move in quickly, there was no grace period to ponder different options and instead the studio had to hit the ground running. ‘One of our biggest challenges was the timeline,’ remembers Brit Epperson, founder and chief creative officer of Studio Plow. ‘In the initial renovation, the interior finishes had to happen immediately.’ Brit and her team set to, updating key aspects of the home first. This involved the likes of sanding down and lightening the oak f loors, repainting walls from a cool blue-grey to a warmer ivory, and changing all the hardware, plumbing and so on. ‘While re-evaluating the room configurations, existing built-ins and f low would have been ideal – we just didn’t have that option,’ explains Brit. ‘We also wanted to be mindful of wastefulness so, where we could, we salvaged or reframed elements.’ Once the young family were in situ, Brit continued to evolve the project: ‘Over the following year, we added layers of furniture, curtains, wallcoverings and art.’
KITCHEN
Only small updates were needed in this space. ‘We reworked the floors, faucets, fixtures, handles and lighting to give the room new life,’ says Brit.
