Yesterday marked the final day of ELLE DECOR’s first-ever Designer Showhouse in San Francisco. The stately 5,000 square-foot Mediterranean mansion in the heart of the historic St. Francis Wood neighborhood was renovated from top to bottom. In addition, 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 serene bedroom & bathroom created by interior design icon, Suzanne Tucker. Suzanne’s award winning design firm, Tucker & Marks is one of the most recognized in the United States. Architectural Digest honored Suzanne Tucker as one of the AD100 Top Designers of the World, the Robb Report named her “The Best of the Best in Interior Design” and the list continues. In addition to designing beautiful spaces, in 2009 Suzanne authored a book, Rooms to Remember - The Classic Interiors of Suzanne Tucker and earlier this year she launched a luxurious textile line, Suzanne Tucker Home.
In the ELLE DECOR Designer Showhouse, Suzanne selected a tranquil aqua palette with crisp whites, greens and yellows for the guest room retreat. The bedroom, bath and terrace are set back in the quietest upper corner of the house. “My design speaks to today's mix in decorating – a stylish blend of casual chic, a dash of traditional, a dose of contemporary, all creating a transitional, timeless livability” said Suzanne.
The vintage beds hold special meaning to Suzanne. Originally Michael Taylor made them for San Franciscan fashion icon, Nan Kempner in 1951 because it was between graduating from College and marrying Tommy Kempner in 1952. Nan's "step-mother" felt Suzanne should have them given her connection with Michael Taylor and that Suzanne knew Nan. So she graciously gave them to Suzanne a few months ago, right before the ELLE DECOR Showhouse opened.
Between the twin beds Suzanne placed a contemporary lacquered white bedside table by Bungalow 5. The three drawer table is topped with crisp white roses, a collection of sweet glass bottles and a ceramic table lap with scale detailing by Sue Fisher King. A small Tiffany’s blue box welcomes guests in style.
A crisp white 1940’s Parzinger dresser is positioned opposite the beds. A feminine ruffled mirror is hung center over the dresser and flanked by a pair of vintage Murano glass table lamps from DWM Maloos.
Romantic pale yellow roses in a silver mint julep cup pick up the yellow hue in the vintage Murano glass table lamp and wallpaper – “Hatley” in aqua from Suzanne Tucker Home.
Luxurious crisp white, green and yellow bedding by Scheuer Linens are fresh and inviting. Suzanne tops the bed with Madeline Weinrib’s chic decorative pillows – “Celery Luce” and “Green Sunder.”
This early craftsman turned wood chair is delightful and brings more natural wood tones into the space. Suzanne pairs the chair with a fun , clear Murano glass drinks table. A series of Citrus Cotton Woven area rug runners by Dash & Albert were combined to cover the dark hardwood flooring.
In the bathroom Suzanne covers the walls in a cheery yellow and white Chou-Chou wallpaper by Sister Parish Design. Bath fixtures and tile are kept contemporary and sleek. Two half cylinder sconces - Calliope in polished nickel by Circa Lighting - flank the simple mirror. The sink is softened with a custom pleated skirt. The rich, dark corner shelves are an antique and made of bamboo.
Just off of the bedroom sits a lovely private terrace. The half round faux bois table by Oly Studio is placed just behind a pair of outdoor lounge chairs and ottoman by Michael Taylor Designs. The bamboo style and bronze finish contrasts beautifully with the Perrine in Leaf outdoor fabrics by Duralee. It is surrounded by white marble garden stool, hand-carved old stone Balinese basin and Chiang Mai Palace planter all from Living Green. Hmmm… I think all that is missing is a lovely cup of green tea and a book.
And just in case you missed it, here are tours of the ELLE DECOR Showhouse’s Living Room by Gary Spain, Teen Girl’s Bedroom by Grant Gibson and Master Bedroom and Bath by Jay Jeffers.
What do you like most about Suzanne Tucker’s guest room retreat?
*all photos by Cristin Priest for Simplified Bee
