A Victorian-Era Rental in San Fran Mixes Target With Vintage Finds

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Blocks away from the famous Victorian- and Edwardian-style Painted Ladies houses in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood, a 100-year-old apartment still boasting original architectural details got a modern update by Field Theory Design. Headed by the studio's founder, Bay Area native Leah Harmatz, the goal of the redesign was to balance the century-old details with modern furnishings for the ideal present-day abode.

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Since the client is renting the two-bedroom apartment, a complete overhaul was out of the question. Instead, the design team incorporated existing fixtures and finishings into their own design. The team also curated elements from the client's own extensive collections of textiles and art — many from her travels abroad. "We kept the color palette neutral, and grouped collections of similar items together. We also brought in some more modern furniture to balance the vintage finishes," Harmatz said.

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Benjamin Moore's Gray Owl adds dimension to a living room clad in white wood panels. Colors are mixed in with natural elements.

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The home's fireplace becomes a backdrop for a cozy reading spot.

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A classic built-in unit shows off the client's own accessories and books. The chair and plant stand are vintage.

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The client, who's a travel junkie, wanted to incorporate items from her trips into the design. Even new pieces, like the Junction low dresser from CB2 made from mango wood and clad with bleached acacia wood, bring a worldly charm to the apartment.

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In the dining room, there's also a nice balance of new-meets-old. Vintage chairs surround the modern table from Blu Dot. The bench is handcrafted.

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CB2's Dondra bed is outfitted in bedding that the client sourced from her travels. The quirky angles of the home could make furniture positioning and storage tricky, but luckily, the team found a leaning bookcase that's the perfect size for this odd, angled wall.

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They scored the side table at an estate sale and topped it with a Target lamp.


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