This Stunning San Francisco Apartment Dials Up The Glamour |

last updated 18 February 2021

THE PROPERTY

Situated in a traditional Co-Op style building, this chic San Francisco apartment maintains the iconic period elements of high ceilings and detailed moulding seen in “old” San Francisco buildings – while opening up the floor plan to add light and give it a younger, fresher feeling of a modern home.

Designed by interior designer Alison Pickart, the new floor-plan eliminates the threshold between the living and dining rooms, creating a beautiful, cohesive space for the owner and her family.

ENTRANCE

The foyer walls are pewter metal gilded linen by De Gournay, and gilded paper covers the ceiling too.

Wall lights from Urban Electric light up the space, and the owner’s artwork adds a pop of colour to the room.

LIVING ROOM

Designed for entertaining, the living room features three separate seating areas.

A massive light sculpture by Scottish artist Niamh Berry hang over the living room. Composed of brass loops with channels clad in opal glass, the sculpture is both modern and innovative, giving the classical apartment a new edge.

Antique mirrors on the back of the living room bookcases provide a nod to the old while also reflecting the view and adding light to the space. Meanwhile a silk cut pile rug by The Rug Company adds silky soft luxury underfoot.

Traditional upholstered and case pieces from Rose Tarlow and Gregorius Pineo upholstered in metallic linen and mohair contrast with modern pieces.

DINING ROOM

A matching sculpture by Niamh Berry makes for striking statement dining room lighting.

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BREAKFAST ROOM

Antique mirrors in the breakfast room bounce light around this bijou space.

MEDIA ROOM

The media room uses the lack of natural light to its advantage, creating a snug and cosy atmosphere. St. Laurent, on navy metallic silk by De Gournay, covers the walls, giving the room a luxe, warm feeling.

Custom Holland & Sherry embroidered pillows sit atop a custom corner sofa with peacock blue silk mohair by Corragio textiles. A banana silk Moroccan rug and pink lavender ice resin Scala luxury side tables add pops of colour to the space.

KITCHEN

The white kitchen is painted in Penoir from Farrow & Ball, a bright white that brightens the room. Calcutta Royals countertops with purple veining line the kitchen, giving it a pop of colour and texture.

MASTER BEDROOM

The master bedroom, bold but also deeply luxurious, feels like a haven. Designer’s Guild dark grey silk velvet covers the walls, muffling city sound and giving the room privacy. Doors and windows are finished with an elegant Samuel and Son trim. A Cloud XL chandelier from Apparatus hangs overhead a Dmitry & Co bed upholstered in navy.

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A geometric silk rug from Stark adds further luxe to the room.

Sandra Jordan cashmere drapery are balanced by metallic netting Larson sheers. A chair and ottoman also from Dmitry & Co stand opposite a vintage secretary, once again blending new and old.

Lotte is the Digital Editor for Livingetc, and has been with the website since its launch. She has a background in online journalism and writing for SEO, with previous editor roles at Good Living, Good Housekeeping, Country & Townhouse, and BBC Good Food among others, as well as her own successful interiors blog. When she's not busy writing or tracking analytics, she's doing up houses, two of which have features in interior design magazines. She's just finished doing up her house in Wimbledon, and is eyeing up Bath for her next project.