Our San Francisco Interior Design Studio
After many years of leasing a space in Potrero Hill we finally found our dream office space on a quiet alley in South of Market – a light-filled corner office with views of downtown San Francisco and Sutro tower. Owning our studio allowed our team of interior designers the freedom to renovate and customize the space, highlighting the work of our favorite local Bay Area fabricators, artisans and vendors in the process.
We started by refinishing the dated brown concrete floors, removing unsightly built-ins and painting the interior. White oak wall paneling was designed to add warmth to the space, while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic. A mix of vintage, mid-century lighting and contemporary fixtures add character to the space, lending a more residential feel that reflects our high-end client work. (The Noguchi floor lamp is a Niche favorite). It was important for us to integrate custom pieces from trusted vendors and local fabricators – providing clients an opportunity to see the level of quality and craftsmanship that Niche Interiors is known for in person. A bespoke velvet sofa fabricated in San Francisco sits on top of a hand-knotted wool area rug featuring a custom organic pattern. A mid-century coffee table by Bertha Schaefer, vintage armchair and a gallery wall of contemporary artwork round out the seating area in the main office.
We collaborated with Caroline Lizarraga‘s talented team of decorative painters to design a textural, abstract geometric design for the walls of the sample library. (Fun fact: This was the inspiration for a pattern in her new wallpaper collection!). The ceiling and doors were painted in a deep raspberry hue and are complimented by a mid-century Italian chandelier which draws the eye upwards. Our fabric, rug, paint and wallpaper samples are housed in a bookshelf system by Carl Hansen and a long custom cabinet that sits under the window. A Saarinen tulip table is perfectly suited for team meetings where we curate material palettes for client projects.
The conference room features 13 foot ceilings and expansive windows with views of downtown San Francisco. We collaborated with our local woodworker to design a large custom oak and brass table – the centerpiece for our main meeting area. Curved pedestal bases are sliced to reveal satin brass, adding a stately architectural piece to ground the space. Seating for 10 allows us to frequently host design review meetings with architects, contractors and clients. Vintage chairs and mid-century lighting add a collected feel and reference our modernist roots.