2011 San Francisco Decorator Showcase April 30, 2011

A Mansion Transformed


The 2011 San Francisco Decorator Showcase Opens to the Public, 
April 30 to May 30



Elegant Pacific Heights Mansion Features 
West Coast’s Top Designers

Special

The 2011 San Francisco Decorator Showcase opens its doors to the public for a sneak peek inside one of San Francisco’s elegant Pacific Heights mansions. Located at 2950 Vallejo Street (near Lyon), the 2011 Showcase takes place from April 30 through May 30.

The lovely brick Italian villa estate is located on one of the most coveted blocks in San Francisco near the Presidio with unmatched views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and beyond. The grand home was originally constructed in 1927 by Gottschalkand Rist, the noted architects of Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. 



The four floors of living space in this classic mansion have been completely renovated and remade into a stunning showhouse with modern, high-end appliances and finishes. The kitchen and baths have been completely remodeled and modernized; a beautiful library features richwood paneling; elegant dining and living rooms offer lovely Bay and sweeping views of the Golden Gate. The upper two floors feature a penthouse bedroom; sitting room, master bedroom and bath; a rumpus room; with the lower level featuring a champagne cellar, crafts room and ultimate nanny’s suite, and more.



The San Francisco Decorator Showcase will also host “Friday Evenings at Showcase” events – a month-long series of weekly events at the Showcase home that highlight design, art and food trends. Please check out DecoratorShowcase.com for details and updates.



Since 1977, the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase has benefited San Francisco University High School's financial aid program, raising over $11 million in its 33 years. The San Francisco Decorator Showcase is widely considered to be the West Coast's premiere design showhouse event, renowned for featuring the work of the region's top interior and landscape designers. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, the participation of hundreds of accomplished designers, the school's trustees, parents, faculty, alumni, students, friends, and the thousands of Showcase visitors each year; the San Francisco Decorator Showcase allows San Francisco University High School to offer financial aid to its students. It is through the community's continued support that quality education has been made available over the past three decades to hundreds of deserving Bay Area students. The 2010 Decorator Showcase raised over $590,000.

 Special thanks to Electrolux ICON, who provided all of the appliances in the kitchen; and Benjamin Moore, who provided the interior paint for the home. Thank you, also, to our media sponsors Traditional Home, San Francisco magazine and ABC7.




SHOWCASE DETAILS:
San Francisco Decorator Showcase runs from April 30 – May 30, 2011. 
Showcase is open Tuesdays through Sundays and Memorial Day. Showcase is closed on Mondays except for Memorial Day. Tickets are available at the door and are $30 for general admission; $25 for seniors. Group rates available and must be arranged in advance by calling (415) 447-5830.
 
For further information about the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, visit www.DecoratorShowcase.com.



HOURS:
Tuesdays through Sundays and Monday, Memorial Day
 
Tuesday, Wednesday,

Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (last entry)

Thursday & Friday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (last entry)

Sunday and Memorial Day: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (last entry)

Monday: Closed (except Memorial Day)

Friday Nights at Showcase: 5pm – 7pm (last entry)


WHERE:

The San Francisco Decorator Showcase is located at 2950 Vallejo Street (near Lyon) 

San Francisco Decorator Showcase is a benefit for San Francisco University High School’s financial aid program. Over the past 33 years, Showcase has raised over $11 million and benefited hundreds of Bay Area students.

2011 Participating Designers:

Brian Dittmar

Brian Dittmar Design, Inc.

http://www.briandittmardesign.com
The Cookbook Nook 



Cathleen Gouveia

Cathleen Gouveia Design

http://www.gouveiadesign.com

Penthouse Bedroom



Barbara Chambers and 
Nancy Hammonds

Chambers + Chambers Architects and Nancy Hammonds Design

http://www.chambersandchambers.com

Bath



Christopher Yates

Christopher Yates Design Landscape Architecture

http://www.christopheryatesdesign.com
Entry Garden



Emily Taylor

Emily Taylor Interiors
http://www.emilytaylorinteriors.com

Nanny's Suite 



Mark Manning & 
Sonya Jacobs-Burkin

Farallon Construction

http://www.farallonconstruction.com

Sonya Jacobs-Burkin
Artistic Designs for Living

www.ArtisticDesignsForLiving.com
The Loo



Fraenkel Gallery

http://www.fraenkelgallery.com
Upper Landing



Grant K. Gibson

Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

http://www.grantkgibson.com

Dining Room



Gale Jesi, Jenifer Kent, Matthew Scheatzle

Design space: Lower Level Gallery



Jeff Schlarb and Lisa Bakamis 

Green Couch Interior Design
http://www.greencouch.com
Two Sides to Every Story



Heather Hilliard

Heather Hilliard Design LLC

http://www.heatherhilliard.com

Library



Jo Ann Hartley

Jo Ann Hartley Interior Design

http://www.joannhartley.com
Moire Powder Room & Alcove
 


Josephine Fisher

Josephine Fisher Interior Design

http://www.jfidesign.com
Going to the Chapel
 


Alison Davin

Jute Interior Design

http://www.jutehome.com
Champagne Cellar
 


Kate Michels

Kate Michels Landscape Design

http://www.katemichelsdesign.com

Entry Terrace
 


Rob Delameter and Gaétan Caron

Lost Art Salon

www.lostartsalon.com

Hallway Gallery
 


Jeannie Fraise

Lotus Bleu Home Décor & Interior Design

http://www.lotusbleudesign.com

Studio Craft Room
 


Mark Newman

Mark Newman Design

http://www.marknewmandesign.com

En Suite Bath
 


Matt Murphy
Matt Murphy Studio

http://www.mattmurphystudio.com

Master Bedroom
 


Kathleen Navarra

Navarra Design, Inc.

www.navarradesign.com

The Living Room
 


Marion Philpotts Miller, Jonathan Staub and Lowell Tom

Philpotts Interiors

http://www.philpotts.net
Rumpus Room
 


Stephen Rice and 
Lynn De Tienne 
Rice and De Tienne Designs

www.riceanddetienne
Guest Bathroom




Robin H. Reynolds

Robin H. Reynolds Photography

www.robinreynolds.com

Stairwell
 


Elan Evans and Charlotte Meyn

Sonoma Decorative Arts

http://www.sonomadecorativearts.com
Wrap Room

Powder Room (Public) 



James Tarantino

James Tarantino, Inc.

http://www.jamestarantino.com

Master Bedroom Closet



Tinsley Hutson-Wiley

Tinsley Hutson-Wiley Interior Design

http://www.thwinteriordesign.com
“In Her Shoes” Closet 



Tish Key

Tish Key Interior Design

http://www.tishkey.com

Kitchen



Val Fiscalini

Val Fiscalini Designs

http://www.valfiscalinidesigns.com

"Shangri-La" Master Bath



Willem Racké

Willem Racké Studio, Inc.

http://www.willemrackestudio.com
Leigh Edwards

Leigh Edwards Interiors

Entrance Hall



ABOUT OUR SPONSORS:



About Benjamin Moore 

Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, was founded in 1883. One of the country’s leading manufacturers of premium quality residential, commercial and industrial maintenance coatings, its products are distributed via a network of independent paint and decorating retailers throughout North America. Benjamin Moore has been a longstanding steward of the environment with a relentless commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices plus the ongoing development of the most eco-responsible formulations possible. Its portfolio of Green Promise® products continues to grow and includes Aura, über-performance low-VOC paint; Natura, the true zero-VOC interior paint, remaining zero after tinting in any color, any sheen; and EcoSpec zero-VOC paint for commercial interiors. What’s more, the Benjamin Moore color offering of 3,300 hues is unrivaled, but any custom color choice can be matched, as was recently done for the White House Oval Office ceiling and trims. The only assurance of getting an authentic Benjamin Moore color is using Benjamin Moore paint, since the colorants and resins are proprietary and formulated with the company’s own patented waterborne technologies. And, authentic Benjamin Moore colors are available exclusively from Benjamin Moore retailers.
 


About The Electrolux Group

Electrolux has a rich heritage of developing kitchen appliances in Europe, which have been used throughout homes and restaurants for more than 80 years. Among these products is the prestigious Molteni brand, a name chosen by the world's greatest chefs who expect the ultimate in cooking performance. Design centers around the world are focused on understanding consumer needs and developing innovative designs that fit with how consumers live. For more information, visit http://www.electroluxappliances.com.

Official Website: http://www.decoratorshowcase.org