Noe Valley Home

Anna came to LOCZIdesign in search of a home that reflects her vibrant, warm, and open personality. She wanted a space that would welcome friends and family, but she also wanted a sanctuary all her own.

Our unifying color palette ensures a smooth transition from floor to floor. Anna’s private entrance from the garage on the ground floor is pale yellow and the arched vestibule is red, inviting prosperity. Here, her private wine cellar grounds the house. On the next level, which we designed as a space for Anna’s community, warmer hues set the tone. Moving up to the family floor, blues and greens create a soothing place for guests while Anna’s office and library offer city and Bay views. As you ascend the stairs to Anna’s private sanctuary on the top floor, she is greeted with wide open space, natural light, and the cool tones of plum and mocha crème.

The welcoming tone is established in the community floor entry by the rich wall colors, an elegant mirrored console, and a dramatic pair of mirrors, which maximize the natural light in the space by reflecting the windows on the opposite wall.

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The open floor plan suits Anna’s open, generous nature and encourages her friends and family to gather here comfortably for hours on end. The environment created by the warm yellow, brown, and rust tones fosters that sense of community that Anna so prizes.

All of the elements of the dining area unite to evoke an abstract forest: from the bed of leaves on the area rug, to the custom reclaimed walnut and bronze table—a collaboration between LOCZIdesign and local artisans—to the chandelier, which creates a dappled play of light on the ceiling that calls to mind the delicate effect of sunlight as it pierces the forest canopy.

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When her community isn’t gathered in the kitchen or dining room, they can relax in the living room on Anna’s spacious sectional. The rust and ochre color palette extends the warmth that permeates the rest of this floor. The wall colors highlight her collection of original art.

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The warm greens and organic patterns of the guest room reflect ease and nature and permeate the other rooms on this floor.

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On the third-floor deck, organic fabrics in the same colors as the interior spaces echo the natural surroundings where guests can lounge under a custom awning designed by a local artist.

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As you enter the sanctuary of the top floor, the refracted light of a bejeweled skylight dances off the convex mirror and custom gold-leafed console table. This light pattern changes throughout the day based on the position of sun in the sky, reminding us of the dynamic nature of life. The cooler palette of violets, plums, and mocha is warmed by the play of light. Framed photos of Anna’s friends and relatives remind her that she is never alone, even in her inner sanctum.

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The open, airy, ethereal feel of the master bedroom is established by the luxurious wallpaper behind the bed, which we brought in as a modern interpretation of a dream-catcher. The airiness is grounded by a pair of warm chocolate ottomans at the foot of the bed and mocha-colored linens.

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Opposite the bed is an EcoSmart fireplace flanked by a pair of suede chairs and a sustainably sourced Alpaca area rug. Large bay windows reveal magnificent views of the city and Bay far below.

Russian Hill Flat

Justin gave me a few themes to work with: worldly, vintage and unique

Justin has a great sense of style and is a true gentleman with a profound understanding of the world around him. Since his style is both elegant and playful, his space is both refined and unexpected. His artwork provided the palette and inspiration for the entire flat. Justin wanted his living room to have an eclectic modern feel with a Moroccan flair. We decided to take advantage of the cubby and turned it into a lounge where Justin could entertain casually. The aluminum candle chandelier gives an air of mystique all aglow when lounging on the suede pillows. Most of the pieces we chose for the flat are antiques. We layered many styles, blending shapes and melding furniture from many different eras. You'll find a Brutalist-inspired coffee table, a Chinese chest, hand-beaded Vietnamese lights and a Moroccan gate framing the mirror over his couch.

Russian Hill Flat

We painted each color in the pallette and ribboned them on the ceiling, widening the narrow entrance. The pictures are signed lithographs from an old hunting lodge.

Russian Hill Flat

We raised the eye in the bathroom by hanging the curtains from the ceiling. The towel racks are old Victorian locker cabinets, and the ladder is from a farm in the south.

Russian Hill Flat

His bedroom has turn-of-the-century Austrian crystal and marble lamps flanking a steel-framed bed. A 1950's tweed reading chair completes the room.

Russian Hill Flat

Since we were limited in the kitchen and couldn't change the countertops or cabinets, we simply worked around them! We painted the walls to allow the cabinets to blend. We found an old machine table, added steel plumbing pipes as legs, old stools as chairs and lifted the focus to the artwork and Depression Era hand-painted poster high on the wall.

Fillmore Penthouse

Barry and Josh gave me three themes to work with: Vegas, a mountain lodge and an after-party... what more would you want as men in their late twenties living the high-life?

We started with vintage glassware and light fixtures, harkening back to the Brat-Pack age. We added mirrors and a crystal bar to give a peak-a-boo view of the cityscape below. We applied a layered-stone finish to the fireplace, darkened the ceiling beams and added a travertine and maple coffee table to complete the living room. To bring the outside in, we took the roots and sand from each plant on the deck and added them to the fireplace finish. Barry and Josh loved the idea of having the energy in the garden soil embedded in the fireplace finish. Lastly, the large glowing red light fixture in the dining room creates just the right atmosphere late in the evening.

Fillmore Penthouse

Barry has very regal, almost opulent taste. He loves rich color and texture. He wanted his bedroom to feel like a modern-day kingly lair. We added layers of gold and bronze paint to the walls, and lush plants on either side of the bed. Barry already had his hand-carved bed, and really loved it. So, we took the bed-posts down to allow for more vertical room and added modern linen. Barry enjoyed his new space and that he didn't have to change who he was or what he liked. Lastly, as a surprise, I found some old photographs of Barry as a boy. We blew them up, framed them in linen and wood and hung them in his room. I will never forget his reaction when he realized that the 'cool new prints' in his bedroom were of him as a small boy!

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Josh's style is relaxed. He wanted his bedroom to feel more like a log-cabin. He wanted to feel like he was surrounded by suede. We had a shoe-string budget, so focused on great linens and a comfy chair overlooking his private balcony. He used his dual-purpose desk as a recording studio and the cityscape as inspiration. Outside his bedroom, we created a meditation space with rocks, a chair and jasmine.

Fillmore Penthouse

For the garden, we wanted to capture New England with the city's roughness. We found these old steel tables and let them rust in the rain. We used simple slatted teak tiles to level the ground, and add an element of nature to the pre-existing concrete floor. We wanted it to feel like they were on vacation whilst out on their deck over looking the city.