San Francisco, CA May 18, 2010 Marsh & Clark Design transforms a third-floor attic bedroom into a tranquil nursery for triplets at the 2010 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. With work ranging in scale and scope, from hotels to historically-significant homes, the award-winning interior design firm brings its signature sustainable elegance and careful attention to detail to create a modern nursery for a modern family.
The crowning glory on the third floor of a magnificent 1930's French Normandy-style mansion, the nursery is perfectly appointed for the new babies' home coming. Color, scale and subtle repetition of form conspire to create a cozy cocoon for relaxing and bonding with babies.
"A baby's room ought to be the happiest place in the house doubly (triply so) when it's a room for triplets," said Chiya Ewald, Marsh & Clark. "We wanted to go beyond the deluge of duckies and primary colors to create a beautiful and innovative room that that appeals to modern parents' aesthetics and sensibilities."
The nursery showcases three matching, hand-crafted cribs. Created by local craftsman Rob Taboada, the cribs were specially designed to keep babies happy and healthy with toxin-free materials safe for even the most active teethers. Hewn in Machiche, a beautiful FSC-certified sustainably-harvested hardwood, the crib bases are family and planet friendly. The main crib structure, built from Medite, a sustainable, formaldehyde-free, FSC-certified recycled fiberboard, evokes sophisticated, modern architectural forms. Zero-VOC water-based white lacquer elevates the design with a brilliant sheen.
A trio of custom chandeliers float above the cribs, washing the powder-blue room in a warm glow, doubling as sophisticated mobiles. The fixtures' mesmerizing sparkle is echoed in the room's beaded glass walls and ceilings and illuminated dormer window seats.
While the room may be large by any standard, three's a crowd so space-saving is tantamount. Multi-use elements throughout the room make good on this objective. Changing tables do double duty as wall mirrors, reflecting space and light. Hidden benches in the dormers provide additional storage. Lit from within, the perforated constellation design on the front of each bench panel turns these ingenious perches into seriously-sophisticated nightlights.
Additional design elements include Thomas Pedersen's sculptural, eye-catching Stringray rocking chair, 100% wool, un-dyed carpet and non-voc paint, to leave the room free of any off-gassing fumes. Each crib is outfitted with unique bedding, made from sumptuous cotton, linen and, cashmere, including Sferra blankets and Holland and Sherry cashmere throws.
Marsh & Clark first debuted at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase in 2009, with a petite powder room that went on to win two prestigious awards the Cifial USA Uncharted Waters Design Competition and a Best of 2009 K+BB Design Merit Award.
"The nature of an interior designer's work allows creativity, passion and dedication to improve the well-being of others, so it stands to reason that interior designers' skills are called upon to raise awareness and funds for a good cause," said Stephanie Marsh Fillbrandt, founder, Marsh & Clark Design. "Marsh & Clark is honored to participate in the Showcase for the second year in a row."
About Marsh & Clark Design Located in San Francisco California, Marsh & Clark provides award-winning residential and commercial design services, including: interior, architectural and furniture design. Ranging in scale and scope, from hotels to historically-significant homes, Marsh & Clark is dedicated to creating exquisite environments that are distinctive and livable. For more information, please visit: www.marshandclark.com.
About the Decorator's Showcase Since 1977, the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase has benefited San Francisco University High School's financial aid program, widely considered to be the West Coast's premiere design showhouse event, renowned for featuring the work of the region's top interior designers.
The canvas for this year's event is a magnificent 1930's French Normandy-style Presidio Heights mansion, designed by Albert Farr and partner Joseph Francis Ward. Once the home of San Francisco Mayor Roger Lapham, the 8,368 sq sq-foot property features a grand floor plan including: soaring ceilings, a grand staircase, terrace and sparkling views of the Presidio, Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. For more information, visit: www.decoratorshowcase.org.
The crowning glory on the third floor of a magnificent 1930's French Normandy-style mansion, the nursery is perfectly appointed for the new babies' home coming. Color, scale and subtle repetition of form conspire to create a cozy cocoon for relaxing and bonding with babies.
"A baby's room ought to be the happiest place in the house doubly (triply so) when it's a room for triplets," said Chiya Ewald, Marsh & Clark. "We wanted to go beyond the deluge of duckies and primary colors to create a beautiful and innovative room that that appeals to modern parents' aesthetics and sensibilities."
The nursery showcases three matching, hand-crafted cribs. Created by local craftsman Rob Taboada, the cribs were specially designed to keep babies happy and healthy with toxin-free materials safe for even the most active teethers. Hewn in Machiche, a beautiful FSC-certified sustainably-harvested hardwood, the crib bases are family and planet friendly. The main crib structure, built from Medite, a sustainable, formaldehyde-free, FSC-certified recycled fiberboard, evokes sophisticated, modern architectural forms. Zero-VOC water-based white lacquer elevates the design with a brilliant sheen.
A trio of custom chandeliers float above the cribs, washing the powder-blue room in a warm glow, doubling as sophisticated mobiles. The fixtures' mesmerizing sparkle is echoed in the room's beaded glass walls and ceilings and illuminated dormer window seats.
While the room may be large by any standard, three's a crowd so space-saving is tantamount. Multi-use elements throughout the room make good on this objective. Changing tables do double duty as wall mirrors, reflecting space and light. Hidden benches in the dormers provide additional storage. Lit from within, the perforated constellation design on the front of each bench panel turns these ingenious perches into seriously-sophisticated nightlights.
Additional design elements include Thomas Pedersen's sculptural, eye-catching Stringray rocking chair, 100% wool, un-dyed carpet and non-voc paint, to leave the room free of any off-gassing fumes. Each crib is outfitted with unique bedding, made from sumptuous cotton, linen and, cashmere, including Sferra blankets and Holland and Sherry cashmere throws.
Marsh & Clark first debuted at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase in 2009, with a petite powder room that went on to win two prestigious awards the Cifial USA Uncharted Waters Design Competition and a Best of 2009 K+BB Design Merit Award.
"The nature of an interior designer's work allows creativity, passion and dedication to improve the well-being of others, so it stands to reason that interior designers' skills are called upon to raise awareness and funds for a good cause," said Stephanie Marsh Fillbrandt, founder, Marsh & Clark Design. "Marsh & Clark is honored to participate in the Showcase for the second year in a row."
About Marsh & Clark Design Located in San Francisco California, Marsh & Clark provides award-winning residential and commercial design services, including: interior, architectural and furniture design. Ranging in scale and scope, from hotels to historically-significant homes, Marsh & Clark is dedicated to creating exquisite environments that are distinctive and livable. For more information, please visit: www.marshandclark.com.
About the Decorator's Showcase Since 1977, the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase has benefited San Francisco University High School's financial aid program, widely considered to be the West Coast's premiere design showhouse event, renowned for featuring the work of the region's top interior designers.
The canvas for this year's event is a magnificent 1930's French Normandy-style Presidio Heights mansion, designed by Albert Farr and partner Joseph Francis Ward. Once the home of San Francisco Mayor Roger Lapham, the 8,368 sq sq-foot property features a grand floor plan including: soaring ceilings, a grand staircase, terrace and sparkling views of the Presidio, Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. For more information, visit: www.decoratorshowcase.org.
