"SMW Design Premieres . . . "
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| SMW Design, San Francisco CA |
Greetings,
Well, well, well. We're just kinda pleased as punch to share a few images of one of our recently completed projects here at the office. At first glance through these images, you might not immediately realize that these are all part of an extensive commercial project that we've been working on for the last 3 years.
One of the main reasons that I was brought into the project was that after the original build-out had been completed, it still had a uniquely 'commercial' vibe to the space. Some of the textiles were a little too 'contract.' The colour story was certainly too safe. And because most of my experience had been in residential work - they needed me to bring that certain 'home' feeling to the office.
This was not going to be one of the often-spoken of high-tech offices - the ping-pong tables and a walk-by juice bar. No. We wanted something much more sophisticated. More luxurious. Reception areas that were completely free of any sense of 'lobby.' Good business is all about creating trust and friendship. And creating that 'environment' has been a delight.
Enjoy . . .
Check back in over the next few weeks . . . as we continue sharing images from this excited project.
Cheers,
Scot
Comments
thirty years ago; I did my one and only Commercial job in downtown Los Angeles! (I had done his house; he called and said he needed two offices; a conference room.....and a reception area in 3 weeks!'
He wanted a "residential feel" as he said; "I want it to look like my club in New York; ' The Brook'"!!!
I will blog post the rest! But it is amazing how often.....an office that doesn't "feel" like an office is necessary and successful!
BRAVO!!!!
Penelope
P.S. What kind of fabric was used for the drapes in the 2nd image? It's kind of breaking like silk,is it?
Absolutely wonderful. I wish my office had this level of comfort. I wouldn't have known this was an office at all, had you not told us.
Karen
Thank you for all of the kind feedback and responses. Let me answer a few questions that have been asked.
Lori - The textile on the study window treatment is a cotton/silk blend. It has a beautiful heavy hand to it - and drapes marvelously.
ER - the Louis Phillipe mirror was from one of our local antique stores here in San Francisco - Antique and Art Exchange.
For those of you who have commented about the amazing collection of rugs - they were resourced from Stark Carpet and Aga John here in SF.
Cheers,
Scot