| 2. Implement luxurious textiles on every surface. Investing in new upholstery for furniture truly works miracles. Coddington frequently uses silks, velvets, leathers and linens to add a decidedly extravagant feel to what might otherwise come across as plain. This technique can be seen in her Potrero Hill home's living room, where the couch is vintage but was recovered in a decadent and plush gold velvet. Both the wing chair and the swivel chair are also vintage finds that were reupholstered.
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Don't ignore wall space either! Coddington covered one of her living room walls in an exquisitely beaded wallpaper from DeSousa Hughes. |
| 3. Choose a simple and beautiful color palette. The client of this same Nob Hill home has a high profile position with one of the "big four" clubs in San Francisco, so he wanted a sophisticated place where he could entertain. A neutral color palette of ivory, camel, and black accents was chosen for the space, and Coddington blended the colors together to create an environment that allows the simplicity of each piece to shine through. The swivel arm chairs are custom and upholstered in fabrics from from Pindler & Pindler and Nancy Corzine. The area rug is from Stark Carpet, the coffee table is vintage, and the twig side table is from Global Views. Private Comment
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| Coddington chose a bolder palette for the living room in this Hillsborough, California Home. However, by sticking to more understated greens, punctuating with pops of emerald, and refraining from using too many patterns, the design is soothing and welcoming. "A well-designed room will just invite you in," says Coddington. Private Comment
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| Coddington is all about structured headboards. This custom upholstered headboard in the same bedroom as the previous photo makes such a difference in this room — it's just that extra added something for a bit of feminine flair. "To me, this home is very elegant. It's luxurious, but not pristine," she says. "You walk in, and you want to sit down right away." There are a lot of chic upholstered headboards that can be purchased separately from a bed. Remember these can always be reupholstered if you happen to find that perfect piece of fabric! Private Comment
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