Niche Interiors Journal
Follow along as we share art, architecture and interior design inspiration from San Francisco, California and throughout the world.
Custom Drapery Guide
Need to warm up a stark room in your home? Drapery panels are one of the easiest ways to soften a space, while adding color, pattern, and texture. Get started with our top tips below! 1. Appropriate Fabric, Correct...
Space Planning 101
Most of us in the San Francisco Bay Area have lived in a tight space at some point during our time here. Our Edwardian apartments are oh so charming, but pose a challenge when planning furniture layouts. At Niche...
Color Trend: Fabulous Fuchsia
As Bay Area interior designers we couldn’t be happier that fuchsia is an “it” color right now! However, working with pink hues can be challenging ~ the wrong shade can easily look childlike or garish. Here are a few...
Introducing Bedding by Crane & Canopy
Finding the perfect bedding can be a real pain! Most likely, you’ve already visited your go-to sources only to find the same basic offerings. Never fear, Crane & Canopy is here! Crane & Canopy is a fledgling San Francisco-based...
How to Accessorize Like a Pro
You finally finished decorating your San Francisco dining room, but that empty console table is haunting you. Sound familiar? Accessories, or lack of, can make or break a room. Here are a few tips to trick out your tabletops...
Small San Francisco Bathroom Remodeling Tips
Tiny bathrooms are one of the most common design constraints in San Francisco homes. I guess the Victorians didn’t require luxurious master suites! Even if your square footage is less than ample there are still many ways to maximize...
San Francisco Interior Design Dispatches
San Francisco is staying on top of it’s design game with a number of new and notable shop openings in the past year. Mansour Modern rugs, a manufacturer best known for antique Moroccan rugs, is the newest addition to...
Tricks of the Trade : Designing for Couples
Is your partner’s decorating style totally different from yours? Join the club! At Niche Interiors we work with lots of couples and families – not all of them see eye to eye on their home’s decor. Over the years...
Upholstery 101: Selecting the Right Fabric
If you’ve purchased a sofa recently, you are well aware of the overwhelming fabric options that are available. Here is a run down of the most common fabrics and the best ways to use them. Cotton. I’m a sucker...
Green Interior Designer Tip: Natura Paint
Finally, a line of zero VOC paints that come in a wide selection of colors. It’s music to a green interior designer‘s ears! If you aren’t already up on the lingo, VOC stands for volatile organic compounds. The United...