ELLE DECOR Showhouse San Francisco: Living Room Design by Gary Spain

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Don’t delay! This weekend is the last to visit ELLE DECOR’s first-ever Designer Showhouse in San Francisco. The stately 5,000 square-foot Mediterranean style home in the heart of the historic St. Francis Wood neighborhood was taken down to the studs and beautifully renovated. The interior was transformed by eleven of the San Francisco’s most talented interior designers – all of which were handpicked by ELLE DECOR. 

Today I will be showing images of the living room created by interior designer, Gary Spain. Gary’s vast portfolio speaks for itself. His use of color, texture and edgy artwork are well noted. However, in the ELLE DECOR Design Showhouse, Gary keeps the living room’s color palette neutral and muted, but stays true to form with bold artwork and brilliant mix of textures.

The tufted linen sofa by Restoration Hardware is gracious and inviting. On the sofa, Gary mixes a pair of oversized white French linen pillows from Erin Martin with a plaid pillow from ABC Carpet and Home.

For the coffee table, Gary selected a pair of distressed ionic capital coffee tables from Restoration Hardware. This reproduction was derived from one of the three orders of classical Greek architectural dating to the 5th century BC. 

Under a window sits a vintage Indian trunk found at 1st Dibs. The studded detailing is spectacular and I love the contrast with the soft floor length drapes.

Dark wooden blinds by Hunter Douglas shade a large window directly behind a small seating area. To define the space, a round pendant hangs by Circa Lighting hangs just above and echos the round side table. Perfect spot for a card game or cup of tea.

The custom display cabinetry is painted a dramatic black and features eclectic artwork and treasures. An African carved stool adds another chic edgy vibe to the space.

Photography by Santa Barbara’s Brian Hodges is hung above a marble and steel console table from Lost Antiques in Dallas, TX. At first glance, I didn’t appreciate Hodges’ large photo of this New Guinea tribe, but now find it’s raw nature beautiful. 

Just in case you missed it, here are tours of the ELLE DECOR Showhouse’s Teen Girl’s Bedroom by Grant Gibson and Master Bedroom and Bath by Jay Jeffers.

What do you like most about Gary Spain’s living room design?

 

* all photos by Cristin Priest for Simplified Bee unless stated.