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My role on this project was limited, but I was del My role on this project was limited, but I was delighted to see this colorful chair story unfold. The homeowners had acquired 8 vintage Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Chairs over the years and selected a bright palette of wool textiles from Maharam to have them re-upholstered.  Fast-forward a few years, and the completed home was in need of a few special area rugs to pull things together. So, one year at the school auction, they bid on an interior design consultation that I had donated, and we set off together to design a few custom rugs that would complement the saturated textiles.⁠
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To see more photos of this cheerful home - and for more chair stories - follow the link in our bio to our substack.⁠
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photographer: Caroline Johnson⁠
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For the end chairs in the dining room of our #Berk For the end chairs in the dining room of our #BerkeleyHillsResidence project, we chose vintage Danish chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and had them reupholstered in an orange tweed fabric that matches the smaller-scale side chairs (featured in Chair Story No 20 and Chair Story No 15). These chairs are lightweight, timeless, and quite comfortable.  Since the dining room flows right into the living room of this home, one of the easiest dual-purpose moves was to choose armchairs for the dining room that also work in the living room when more seating is needed.⁠
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Photo by David Tsay and styled by Cat Dash, featured in HGTV Magazine.⁠
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This is no formal dining room, and the chairs need This is no formal dining room, and the chairs needed to offer a versatility that would match the way the homeowners use the room.⁠
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It’s a place for projects, puzzles, casual dining, work, and occasional large gatherings. It called for chairs that are comfortable, easy to move, look good from the living room, and could withstand regular use by an active family of 5, plus a steady stream of friends and extended family.⁠
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To see more photos of this inviting space and the vibrant orange wallpaper with gold starbursts on the ceiling, visit the link in bio.⁠
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photographer: @lizdaly_photographer⁠
stylist: @allegrahsiaostylist⁠
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From my days in design school, I recall that the a From my days in design school, I recall that the allure of the window seat was documented in academic terms by the human-centered architect, Christopher Alexander. What it boils down to is that people are drawn to the light, the view, and a cozy place that allows them to be connected to the room, and a little bit separate.⁠
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The window seat from our #BerkeleyHillsResidence project has a bonus feature of providing storage for our client’s record collection. The coziness factor is elevated by ceiling-height bookshelves that flank the window and house the record player, books, and personal memorabilia.⁠
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To see more photos of this cheerful home and the view from this window seat, visit the link in bio.⁠
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photographer: @lizdaly_photographer⁠
stylist: @allegrahsiaostylist⁠
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Magenta swivel chairs! It sounds like a bold move Magenta swivel chairs!  It sounds like a bold move, but in the context of our #NorthBeachResidence project, the saturated color is a welcome part of the composition.  Perched in front of a bay window - often against the backdrop of San Francisco fog - this pair of chairs creates an especially dramatic contrast between the cheerful chairs and the colors (or lack there of) outside. ⁠
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photographer: @daviddlivingston⁠
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The tiniest details can go a long way in making so The tiniest details can go a long way in making something special. These dining chairs from our #WestClayResidence project have two rows of buttons up the back, a whimsical touch that is reminiscent of dressmaker detailing, as if these chairs are dressed to join a fancy dinner party.⁠
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Read more on our substack (link in bio) for design details and a behind the scenes peak into the styling and photography of this dining space.⁠
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photographer: @lizdaly_photographer⁠
stylist: @melaniogomez_propstylist⁠
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To celebrate the 17-year anniversary of Nystrom De To celebrate the 17-year anniversary of Nystrom Design, I'm highlighting the vintage hoop chair I bought for my first dedicated office space. Previously an unfinished storage room in the back of our garage, the office was full of hacks, but I was ecstatic to move Nystrom Design out of our bedroom!⁠
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It was the early years of Pinterest, and I developed a crush on the mid-century hoop chair. It looks great from every direction, is made from lightweight natural materials, and feels at home in so many different spaces. In the context of my little office, it was the perfect place to flip through design books, take a call, or just step away from my screen and look out the window. ⁠
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photographer: Carolyn Johnson⁠
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For the breakfast nook at our #BerkeleyHillsReside For the breakfast nook at our #BerkeleyHillsResidence project, we leaned into warm, earthy materials, enhanced by morning sun and heated floors under those terracotta tiles.  We chose mid-century inspired chairs with a comfy seat cushion, upholstered in a durable tweed textile. They are small scale, easy to move, and work in the dining room when the dining table is fully extended for holidays.⁠
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To see more photos of this cheerful kitchen and read more about this space, visit the link in bio.⁠
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photographer: @lizdaly_photographer⁠
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