SPACE #1
Entrance and Entry Court Lawn and West Ellipse
Stephen Suzman of Suzman & Cole Design Associates
251 Rhode Island Street, Suite 205, San Francisco, CA 94103
415.252.0111, scda@suzmancole.com, www.suzmancole.com
Suzman & Cole Design Associates was retained to design a historically appropriate garden. A newly designed entrance, which includes a formal entry gate opening onto the elliptical auto court, established the strong symmetrical relationship to the original structure. The classic beauty expressed by the family mansion is reinforced and com plemented by the twin palms framing the drive, sited within the lawn adjacent to the ellipse and providing a sense of graciousness. The existing trees, which include her itage live oaks, palms, locusts, and other deciduous trees, provide privacy. Evergreen shrubs augment these existing plantings. Specimen cream-flowering magnolias flank the front portico, beneath which are twin parterres. The overall emphasis of the front garden is spring flowering plants, with a predominance of white and cream blossoms to complement the white house exterior.
SPACE #2
Front Portico
James Walker, Jr., of Landsculpt
P.O. Box 1285, Menlo Park, CA 94025
650.333.2021, landsculpt@earthlink.net
Everyone’s spirits are lifted as the front portico comes alive with lush plants and care-fully selected flowers. The front portico is furnished with turn-of-the-century statuary, tables, chairs, and a chandelier that prompts everyone to celebrate their entry into this grand home.
SPACE #3
Ballroom and Entry
Dawn Williams, ASID of Design and Interiors
170 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022
650.948.7360, dawn@designandinteriors.net, www.designandinteriors.com
The ballroom/entry has been designed to be an elegant area in which to receive family and friends as well as an inviting space in which guests can try out the latest dance steps of the time. Richly upholstered furniture softens the bold architectural details of this historic home while affording comfortable seating for those less inclined to dance.
SPACE #4
Living Room
Penny Chin, CID, ASID, IIDA of Elements In Design
618 Island Place, Redwood City, CA 94065
650.595.8884, Penny@ElementsInDesign.com, www.ElementsInDesign.com
Gracious living. A style that exudes elegance and sophistication without forgetting the importance of comfort. The designer, Penny Chin, romanced this Georgian mansion by carefully blending and mixing period furnishings to create an eclectic collection. Custom designed, upholstered sofas and draperies, coordinating fabrics, and specialty trim bring zest to the space. Commissioned art pieces add to the finishing touches.
SPACE #5
Dining Room
Philip J. Meyer of Philip J. Meyer Ltd. Interior Design
1005 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
415.673.6984, philip@philipjmeyerltd.com, www.philipjmeyerltd.com
A room of serene elegance adapted for the informality of today. Exuberant architectural details are subdued with a soothing color wash. Original details such as the fireplace and the ceiling beams with gold-leaf recesses take pride of place, while the use of antique furnishings within a room of grand scale and proportion further the appropriateness of the overall scheme.
SPACE #6
Upstairs Grand Hall and Stairwell
Joseph Hittinger, ASID, CID, IIDA, Assoc. AIA
Denise Carey, Allied ASID of Joseph Hittinger Designs
379 Cambridge Avenue, Suite B, Palo Alto, CA 94306
650.322.8388, joseph@josephhittingerdesigns.com, www.josephhittingerdesigns.com
The beauty of this classic Georgian home is well reflected in the upstairs hall. Architectural details are emphasized by the bold use of color. A pair of matching console tables and mirrors are symmetrically balanced and create a formal atmosphere. An elegant settee allows visitors a chance to rest and reflect on the expansive art collections acquired by the current homeowners as well as previous generations.
SPACE #7
Master Bedroom
Renee Prudhomme and Vicky Saxton of Flegel s Home Furnishings
870 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
650.326.9661, rprudhomee@flegels.com, vsaxton@flegels.com
The beauty of this classic Georgian home is well reflected in the upstairs hall. Architectural details are emphasized by the bold use of color. A pair of matching console tables and mirrors are symmetrically balanced and create a formal atmosphere. An elegant settee allows visitors a chance to rest and reflect on the expansive art collections acquired by the current homeowners as well as previous generations.
SPACE #8
Master Bathroom
Lilley Yee, CKD, CBD, ASID, CID of Lilley Yee Interiors
269 Delmar Way, San Mateo, CA 94403
650.571.1393, lilleyengyee@aol.com
The traditional style in the master bathroom features many luxurious elements for the discriminating owner. Roman shades, made from fabric with a delicate airy pattern, softly cover the double hung windows. The marble shower stall and tub surround are enhanced by a warm color palette faux-painted on the walls. The onyx countertop on the custom-designed drawer front vanity reflects a golden glow. Built-in medicine cabinets with gold leaf framed mirrors provide storage for toiletries. Original antique towel bars with round glass finials were restored to hold thick bath towels. The hand-painted wall motif recalls a detail found in elegant homes from the turn of the century.
SPACE #8A
Gentleman’s Closet
Edward McCarthy & Agneta Turner
EJM Interiors & Antiques
3749 Market Street
San Francisco, CA. 94131
(415) 282-2297
SPACE #9
A Lady’s Closet
Larry Fox of Valet Organizers
1190 Dell Avenue, Suite J, Campbell, CA 95008 , 408.370.1041
247 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
650.344.0729 lfox@valetorganizers.com, www.valetorganizers.com
The lady’s wardrobe has been completed with Valet Organizers’ luxurious Siena Collection line of distinctive closets. It features a burnished biscuit finish with Chateau-style fronts, fluted glass door inserts, partition and crown moldings, satin nickel hang rods, and decorative knobs. The Siena’s elegance is complemented with the finest hardware available, including soft closing drawers and doors.
Tracy and Eric Hass and Stephen Da Silva of The Dressed Room
730 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025, 650.462.1600
The lady’s dressing room is accessorized with a pair of Italian chandeliers that feature lavender, green, and blue glass ornaments on antique silver frames. The room also features antique and European decorative items that complement the cabinetry and create a feeling of luxurious living.
SPACE #10
Terrace Bedroom & Rooftop Garden
Jane Antonacci, Wendy Lloyd, and James Tufts of Jane Antonacci & Associates
644 Menlo Avenue, Suite 100, Menlo Park, CA 94025
650.323.9178, info@janeantonacci.com, www.janeantonacci.com
Art Lover’s Retreat (with Wendy Lloyd)
A passionate art collector needs a private place where the growing collection of contemporary works can be researched and enjoyed. Parisian colors inspired the warm palette. The space reflects an interest in mid-century furniture, eclectically mixed and updated for today. The coffee table and the mirrored console were designed by Jane Antonacci and crafted by Luigi Rossi. The bronze sculptures are by Louis Leygue, circa 1950, courtesy of Gallerie France de Forceville, Paris.
Art Lover’s Terrace (with James Tufts)
The passion for art is enhanced when shared with another. The delightful Butterfly Chaises inspire stimulating conversation while offering relaxing comfort amid beautiful greenery. The art collection continues out of doors with original works from various artists. All is brought into focus with the striking paintings executed by James Tufts Garden Design.
SPACE #11
Corner Bedroom & Bath
Janine Regina & Denise Benson of Regina Interiors
872 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA
650.591.9172, sjreg@earthlink.net
The soft defused light of the landscape beyond inspired a room of serenity and refined elegance. Steel blue, sage, and winter whites reinforce the soothing tones of nature. Iridescent glazed walls, luxuriant fabrics, and strong ebonized antiques, with a hint of mother of pearl, round out this calming retreat.
SPACE #12
Library & Bath
Emily Taylor of Emily Taylor Interiors
270 Bridge Road, Hillsborough, CA 94010
650.401.6563, emilypope@yahoo.com
The theme of the library is equestrian with a feel of Nancy Lancaster. An orange Cowtan & Tout fabric is the basis for the room. This is used for the curtains with a Houles brown orange trim and matching tie-backs. The walls are glazed a rich brown, portraying leather. An antique chesterfield, desk, and oushak rug mix well with modern art and hunt prints. The library provides a cozy retreat from a long day in the field.
SPACE #13
Hallway
Kristen Benson & Janet Martin of The Studio Shop
244 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
650.344.1378, www.studioshop.com
The Studio Shop designed the stairway between the second and third floors. Being an art gallery and custom frame shop, we have filled the space with exceptional artwork that creates a transitional ambiance from one level to the next. Local and international artists are featured. An extensive array of talent is exhibited for your viewing pleasure.
SPACE #14
Game Room
Jeanese Rowell of Jeanese Rowell Designs, Inc.
308 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 650.323.1065
Mystic Magic
An authentic, rare 19th-century poster of famous international magicians sets the tone for this recreational space. Lacquered, high sheen walls and a large patterned area rug provide the background for the black pool table and large, colorful canvas beanbag chairs scattered about. A comfortable sofa, an entertainment unit with a plasma TV, and game table with chairs offer additional activity options. Fiber-optic lighting illuminates this fun, magical area. In collaboration with Waterworks, the bathroom is done in coordinating colors and finishes.
SPACE #15
Home Office
Mary Ann McEwan, ASID, MBA, of Reviresco Design
P.O. Box 3389, Saratoga, CA 95070 408.867.5076
Writer’s Retreat
What could be more appealing to a writer than a third floor room with a view, a desk, a chair, paper and pen (laptop optional)? The many angles, the feeling of peering out a narrow window into the tops of trees, the walls which harken back through time, simple, elegant, calming, blues/browns, books, eclectic accoutrements of a writer/dreamer/thinker, all inspire one to write the great novel.
SPACE #16
Girl’s Bedroom
Janice Olson of Just Design
9 Ashdown Place, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650.712.9410, Janicehmb@Comcast.net
Tao of Equus
A retreat for a young girl and her best friends . . . her horses. The spirituality, mystery, and accomplishments girls achieve through the way of their horse. This room is done in natural colors to represent the outdoors, love of nature, the freedom and beauty it represents. We have chosen pieces that reflect the wild, yet allow the room to be inviting for friends and horse lovers.
SPACE #17
Boy’s Bedroom
Annie Cronin of Verde Design
615 Barroilhet Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
650.344.4895, cooky2crum1@aol.com
Janet Costa of A Work of Art 941 Jackling Drive, Hillsborough, CA 94010 650.347.8801, planetjanetc@aol.com, www.aworkofart.com
The young man who bunks here dreams of the era when this gracious home was built and tall ships sailed the high seas. The designers carried out the nautical theme refin-ishing the aged wood floors with non-toxic stains and finishes and stenciled golden stars on a blue and sepia checkerboard pattern. When homework assignments call for reading, he gets comfy in his window seat. A desk is placed under the brick wall and is accented with galvanized metal bulletin boards to keep track of this young man’s busy schedule. The sailor theme is further carried out with colorful accents of red, golden ocher, and blue on child friendly sustainable fabrics.
SPACE #18
Heritage Bath
Chrital Hassun of Atherton Estate Sales
3090 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063
650.363.1316, estiqserv@aol.com
Designed in a palette of black, white, silver, and green, the art deco style bathroom features an original claw foot tub and two pedestal vanities. The accessories and furnishings take you back to the early 1900’s.
SPACE #19
Upstairs Hallway
Julie Floyd and Rúna Magowen of Classic Kids Photography 315 Lorton Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010 650.348.2100, www.classickids.net
Classic Kids Photography specializes in custom black and white children’s photography. Our photography style is designed to capture the true personality of our subjects and their families. We also work closely with clients in producing high-quality framed art pieces (of their children), which become “artwork,” not just a photo.
SPACE #20
Open Alcove
Tina Martinez of Furniture Art Studio
P.O. Box 2732, Monterey, CA 93942
831.372.3457
A place in time. A quiet time. A time to learn, a time to grow, a time to explore, a time to bond, a time out, a time for reading.
SPACE #21
Screening Room
Terry Merritt of Design Interaction
739 Vista Drive, Emerald Hills, CA 94062
650.365.0245
This room has been designed to be a state-of-the-art screening room. All of the equipment (speakers, projector, electronics) is hidden from view, yet performs perfectly. The system has been tuned for the room using the finest test equipment. Design Interaction has been designing and installing high-end home theaters since 1982.
John Castle of John Castle Productions
1117 Waterton Lane, San Jose, CA 95131
johncastel@sbcglobal.net
The new theater design is a stage-set design using the “savana motifs” of the late 1890’s that goes so well with the Georgian Mansion. The full color murals create mood and drama and add depth to an otherwise small windowless room. The use of trompe l’oeil murals can be used in any room to increase both beauty and depth of space as demonstrated in this savanna stage set from the past.
Tom McClellan and Don Erwin of Bella Luci
2400 Chanticleer Avenue, Suite F, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831.477.0901
SPACE #22
Lower Hallway
Roberta Salama of Roberta Salama Studios
1375 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
650.342.2531, robertasalama@excite.com
SPACE #23
Wine Cellar
Lara Pai, Barbara Ashfield, David Hansen, Colette O’Brian, and Ann van Thielen
Cañada College ASID Student Chapter
4200 Farm Hill Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
650.996.8909, larapai@netgate.net, lilleyengyee@aol.com
Candace Troy and Pam Grable of Candace Troy Studios
1012 Banyan Way, Pacifica, CA 94044
650.355.1708, candace@candacetroystudios.com, candacetroystudios.com
Special assistance: Lilley Yee, CKD, CBD, ASID, CID
“Réflexion du Vigne”
A decidedly modern, sophisticated and highly stylized spin on the traditional concept of the “wine cellar.” Designers, highly skilled artisans, and fine artists have successfully synthesized a play on “Réflexion” where floors reflect ceilings, mirrors reflect moods, crystals reflect images and, ultimately, Narcissus reflects himself. Could there be a more sumptuous cocoon in which to ponder?
SPACE #24
Kitchen, Family Room, & Breakfast Room
David Kensington of Kensington & Associates Interior Architecture & Design
3364 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
415.409.3064, davidk@kensington-associates.com, www.kensington-associates.com
These three rooms have been designed for a modern intelligent family where comfort and convenience are essential. My design celebrates the architecture by respecting the scale and proportion of each of the spaces, making sure they complement one another while allowing each to maintain its own distinct character. With that in mind, it was my intention to create spaces emphasizing antiques, contemporary art, and a sophisticated color palette.
SPACE #25
Powder Room and Hall
Shirley Robinson of Shirley Robinson Decorative Finishes
1000 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
415.291.9035, shirleyr@tuksearch.com
FOYER: Rich French chocolate, deep walnut brown faux bois marquetry floors, and faux bois casings. Blanc-de-chine Venetian plaster walls with waxed and burnished finishes to the ceiling. A circa 1780 Italian and classical console with a pair of bold 1940’s handblown lights. POWDER ROOM: Neo-classical detail and intricately applied black and white faux mosaic flooring set off the subtle texture of the Venetian plaster walls and ceiling. A gilt-decorated mirror and a pair of sconces support the grandeur of this stately residence.
SPACE #26
The Luncheon Terrace
David Harris & Richard Kaston of Harris & Kasten, Inc. 485 Miramar Drive, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 650.726.3406, HKLynne@harriskasten.com, www.harriskasten.com
A comfortable outdoor seating group, surrounded by Ionic columns and hand painted drapery, encloses an outdoor living space in neo-classical style. The ceiling features an original mural, depicting the sky framed by trellised greenery, centering on an impressive gilt bronze lantern. A central inlaid marble table defines the color palette of earthen tones with copper, gold, and green. The custom iron table base evokes Roman Design.
SPACE #27
Breakfast Garden
Corrine Gearhart of Art & Nature Design
1948 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472
707.337.2399, cgdesigns@artpoppy.com, www.artpoppy.com
The garden has three elements. The first enhances the experience of dining al fresco. The second has pear trees as focal points showing seasonal changes in the life of the garden . . . blossom to fruit. And last, the spiral pattern of the gravel, which adds visual dynamics to the symmetry of the garden’s design.
SPACE #28
Sculpture Garden
Peter Shaw
638 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
650.322.7698
A Sculptor Heart by James Stoval
www.jamesstoval.com