Interior Designer: 1940s Home by Angie Hranowsky

Inviting interiors with layered patterns, pops of modern and a pinch of vintage. This is what comes to mind when I think of  interior designs by Angie Hranowsky of South Carolina. The graphic designer, turned decorator overnight when images of her home graced the pages of Metropolitan Home.  Most recently, a 1940s home decorated by Angie was featured in the May/June issue of Lonny. I live in ranch home built in 1940, so I really enjoyed seeing what she created. Here are just some of the images of the stylishly eclectic, relaxed, yet sophisticated design.

{above: the living room with multiple seating areas – it’s inviting and I love that!}

{above: a cozy olive sofa by Lee Industries is tucked between built-in bookcases while wall-mounted scones frame the artwork above}

{above: yellow trellis wallpaper by Manuel Canovas for Cowtan & Tout covers the walls in the white kitchen}

{above: soft gray accents are added to the all-white bath}

{above: in the dining room Angie continues to layer bold colors and patterns}

{above: in the master bedroom Angie places the chic mirrored, Eva side table by Oly by the bed covered in Indian block-print bedding – John Robshaw perhaps?} 

{above & below: these images of the little girl’s bedroom is one of my favorite. Perhaps it’s how the pink and tangerine toile wallcovering brilliantly hides the angles in the ceiling, the pops of black accent in the playful zebra rug and drum shades on the vintage bedside lamps or the repurposed love-seat surrounded by vintage lighting.}

Angie does an amazing job of making the spaces she designs approachable and comfortable. I loved her advice in Lonny on making every room livable:

Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to drop by Lonny to see their latest issue. It's a treat.

* Photography by Patrick Cline via Lonny Magazine May/June 2011

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2011–Sneak Peek

The stately brick Italian villa estate located at 2950 Vallejo Street is the site of this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase. The 6,244 square foot mansion sits in on one of the most coveted blocks in San Francisco near the Presidio and steps from the Lyon Street steps.

{Entry Terrace by Kate Michels Landscape Design}

Originally constructed in 1927 by Gottschalk and Rist, the home provides breath-taking views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. The image above was taken from the home’s living room.

{Master bedroom closet by James Tarantino}

The estate was purchased in the 1970s by Joseph P. Tarantino and his wife Nancy. They raised four children in the house, including fashion designer James Tarantino. Some of James’ beautiful gowns he designed are on display in the showhouse in the master bedroom closet.

For the 34th Annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase, four floors of living space in home have been completely renovated with modern, high-end appliances and finishes. The kitchen and baths have also been completely remodeled and modernized. Over thirty designers from the San Francisco Bay Area have contributed to the spectacular showhouse. The details in this home are truly amazing. I was most impressed with the flow of the home. The harmonious color palette and feel from room to room is remarkable and not typical for designer showhouses.

The tour opens to the public Saturday, April 30th, but here is a sneak peak of some of the rooms:

{Entrance Hall by Willem Racke Studio and Leigh Edwards Interiors}

{Living Room by Kathleen Navarra, Navarra Design}

{Kitchen by Tish Key Interior Design}

{Dining Room by Grant K. Gibson Interior Design}

{Master bedroom by Matt Murphy Studio}

{Master bath by Val Fiscalini Designs}

{“Going to the Chapel” sitting room by Josephine Fisher Interior Design}

{Bath by Chamber + Chambers Architects and Nancy Hammonds Design}

{Penthouse bedroom by Cathleen Gouveia Design}

{Rumpus room by Jonathan Staub and Marion Philpotts-Miller}

{"Two Sides to Every Story" bedrooms by Lisa Bakamis and Jeff Schlarb - identical floor plans, with different color palettes.}

As you can see, this is an amazing designer showhouse. I plan on showing more details of the home in the upcoming weeks. But, if you are in the area or will be visiting San Francisco in the next month, I encourage you to go to this must-see design event.

SHOWCASE DETAILS:
San Francisco Decorator Showcase runs from April 30 – May 30, 2011. 

Showcase is open Tuesdays through Sundays and Memorial Day. 

Showcase is closed on Mondays except for Memorial Day.

Tickets are available at the door and are $30 for general admission; $25 for seniors.

Group rates available and must be arranged in advance by calling (415) 447-5830.

Loco for Lotus

This sink {by Odegard, found via House Beautiful} reminds me how crazy I am for lotus flower goodies.

These lotus flower pendants, from Trad Home, were a brilliant idea for this dining room.

Get 'em from Horchow!

Herringbone Love

Man, I am so exhausted I feel like I ran two marathons this weekend. And then built a house from scratch. And then ran a third marathon just for kicks. Phew. Can't wait to share my crazy story, but in the meantime while I'm recuperating, here's some GORGEOUS herringbone patterned floors via Griege Design blog ...

And while we're at it...

I'd also like this bathroom.
Thanks again.
{also house beautiful}

Catalog-a-palooza: Globe Trotters

My Sunday afternoon was spent FINALLY going through the stack of interior design catalogs that accumulated while I was traveling in Costa Rica (and I promise I will post pictures of my trip as soon as I can!) West Elm, Crate and Barrel, Grandin Road, Ballard Design, Design Within Reach, Horchow, Serena & Lily, Shades of Light, some yoga clothing catalog, PB Kids, PB Teen, Chiasso, Anthropologie... The list goes on and on.

Ever since Nicole Richie started wearing her long peasant skirts and Bohemian chic garb, I've been in love with the well-traveled eclectic vibe in home furnishings. And EVERY catalog had something in that vein.

So without further ado, here are some of my favorite globe-trotting goodies.

Flokati and Mongolian Lambs Wool always scream exotic far-away haunt. These two goodies from PB Teen would be fabulous in any home (even where there are no teens!)

I wish I could be reincarnated into a time with PB Teen - my room would be decked out.

This nightstand from Serena & Lily has me drooling. Inlay is the perfect way to say "Bohemian Traveler" in your home, but the white-on-white is perfectly subtle.


This pattern brings me back to my college study abroad days with its Spanish/Moroccan design vibe.from Ballard Designs

And so does this rug...
from Shades of Light


I have moved away from a lot of the modern goodies at Design Within Reach, but this rug pulled me back in.



I love that it matches this West Elm tumbler!

West Elm had some fantastic finds for a well traveled bathroom (because who doesn't want their bathroom to look well traveled?)

Loved these hand towels

And the bathmat.

And how they put it all together!This blog post makes me want to hop on a plane again and go somewhere fabulous? Morocco? Turkey? Where should I go next?