How Emilie Munroe Designed a Maximalist Dream Residence in San Francisco
When designing a maximalist oasis in San Francisco, Emilie Munroe says the design process “started the old-fashioned way, with a package of torn magazine inspiration images”. The designer and her clients communicated by email and by exchanging links and online portfolios. “Also, since the project was carried out entirely while on-site protection, when face-to-face interactions and time on site were scarce, it seemed like the perfect old-fashioned way to start a successful customer relationship.”
The end product resulted in spaces that exuded warmth, color and personality as Munroe knew immediately that the design of this home would “revolve around pieces and ideas that exude joy, arouse curiosity and have a strong aesthetic voice”. She adds that wallflowers (that is, the type of people, not the decor) are definitely not welcome here!
Explore the fabulous lively house below.
living room
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“We wanted the house to have a wow factor, an impression the moment you walk in, and then reveal its vibrant mix of unique, layered elements as guests spend time in each room,” explains Munroe. “Happiness was the overarching feeling the rooms wanted to convey, but happiness where you can still find a cozy place to read a book and relax and unwind.”
The end product is a room with velvet upholstered sofas from Egg Collective and custom-made ottomans, all of which “exude elegance yet remain soft and inviting”.
Matching sofas: Egg Collective. Carpet: Christopher Farr. Ottoman, room dividers and shelves: Custom designed by SM. Chandelier: NIDO Living. Lounge Chair: Future Perfect. Coffee table: Williams Sonoma Home. Sofa and side tables: A plus R. Shades: Hartman and Forbes.
dining room
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“The inspiration pictures [for the dining room] Provided by our client, showed warm, collected, vibrant homes that weren’t afraid to share a certain personality, ”explains Munroe. “We knew straight away that our design had to be about pieces and ideas that exude joy, arouse curiosity and have a strong aesthetic voice. The tufted, flowered lead dining chairs are a great example of this spirit. ”
Chairs: A. Rudin. Chair fabric: Christopher Farr fabric. Side chairs and carpet: anthropology. Sideboard: Future Perfect. Chandelier: NIDO Living. Shades: Hartman and Forbes.
Guest toilet
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“We love the moment in a jewelry store,” reveals Munroe – “and this playful pink jungle scene is one of our favorite examples.” The designer adds that this particular wallpaper “was one of our last selections and we found almost every room in the house has an animal or print that creates an unexpected and happy line in the house. ”
In addition, Munroe advises that “when applying a wallpaper mural, the key to how the mural is read as a whole is how the ceiling is treated.” so that the ceiling is read as a continuation of heaven. “
Background image: Bois Paradis Bourgeon by Christian Lacroix. Plumbing fixtures: watermarks. Wash basin: Duarvit. Spiegel: anthropology.
Guest room
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This rustic-glamorous bedroom features an antique gold bed frame, neutral wallpaper from HEWN, and bohemian throw pillows from Well Made Home and DWR.
Bank: Jonathan Adler. Bedside tables: anthropology. Carpet: floor design. Chandelier: DWR. Panel fabric: Zoffany drapery. Wallpaper: SECRET. Throw pillow: Well done home and DWR.
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