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FLOWER POWER THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE HOTEL in Nevada City recently got a swank makeover, complete with lush, nature-inspired wallpapers that feel at once time honored and trend conscious. Out of respect for the hotel’s origins (it was constructed in 1856), Palm Springsbased designer Anne L’Esperance of An Ellipsis Design took cues from the classic Victorian-era patterns of aesthete William Morris in selecting the wallcoverings. “The overall design concept was to give a nod to the opulence of the Victorians but do it in a more timeless fashion so that it will still look good in another 50 to 100 years.”

—catherine warmerdam In this room: Ava Blue wallpaper by Sandberg

Above: Kat Alves

plants on wheels

WHAT DO TACOS, ice cream cones and California native plants have in common? They can all be purchased from a truck that rolls into your neighborhood spreading good vibes.

Miridae, a West Sacramento-based landscape design-build firm, first launched its mobile nursery as a way to support do-ityourself landscapers, says founder Billy Krimmel. He soon recognized that the plants-on-wheels concept had the capacity to grow community connections, too.

“It’s very joyful” to bring plants to the people, says Krimmel.

“There was a time when people were starved for community during the dark days of the pandemic. We also did events around the social

justice protests. It was beautiful to see the impact of the mobile nursery beyond just providing plants.”

It works like this: Miridae connects with someone in a neighborhood or organization who wants to host the truck, then provides them with materials to publicize the event.

They recruit friends and neighbors to stop by and shop. The truck is staffed with a landscape designer or ecologist (sometimes both) who can provide site-specific advice regarding that day’s plant selection. Hosting is free, says Krimmel, “and it’s a great way to get to know your neighbors.”

All proceeds from the mobile nursery benefit Miridae Living Labs, a nonprofit that uses gardens to engage students in STEM education.—catherine warmerdam Spring/Summer 2022 SAC DESIGN

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Color Me Fun

This El Dorado Hills remodeling project doesn’t take itself too seriously.

By Catherine Warmerdam

The living room has a playful, lighthearted vibe, thanks to a navy leather sofa and nesting coffee tables.

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Design: KRISTEN ELIZABETH DESIGN

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hen Kristen Fiore of Kristen Elizabeth Design was approached by a young family to design the interiors for their four-bedroom home in El Dorado Hills, she noted two things about her clients: “They love color and they like to have fun.”

Translating those qualities into a newly built residence that, in the wrong hands, could have felt stark and cold called for creativity. “Thankfully, the homeowners, who had come from a house with a more bohemian look, were super open to exploring different avenues of design,” says Fiore. “My job was to be thoughtful about how to integrate what they love but still achieve a contemporary look.” She also had to ensure that none of the finishes or furnishings were too precious for an active family with school-age children and indoor pets.

The designer was “adamant about making sure there was an element of warmth” in every space. In the living room, for example, the wood floors, flat-weave rug and woven poufs are textural counterpoints to a towering fireplace clad in large-format oxidized metal tiles.

The kitchen cabinetry doubles as a showcase for woven baskets and hand-painted glazed ceramics—a clever method for introducing color and pattern into the space. The island is a mix of materials: a walnut waterfall section on one end, blue azure quartzite on the other. “When your eye moves through the space, it all feels very tranquil, which was my goal,” says Fiore.

Colorful surprises abound in the bathrooms: a deep-blue wall in the spalike principal bath; a smudgy blue-and-green wallpaper in the powder room; an ombre wave of lagoon-blue tile in the pool bath. The result is a striking home where fun and sophisticated design go hand in hand.

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TOP: Designer Kristen Fiore introduced subtle pattern and color through baskets and ceramics showcased in the upper cabinets and the prominent veining in the azure quartzite island. The alder cabinets were first bleached then stained a warm white. In the breakfast nook, a delicate pendant light makes an ethereal statement.

LEFT: A cloudlike Eurofase chandelier hovering over the dining table pairs perfectly with the soft-blue performance velvet chairs and hand-knotted rug.

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RIGHT: In the pool bathroom, mosaic tile with an ombre wave design is right at home.

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“My job was to be thoughtful about how to integrate what they love but still achieve a contemporary look.”

—Kristen Fiore LEFT: In the powder room, the watercolorlike mural wallpaper from Feathr and the plaster teardrop pendants from Norris Green Design give the room its organic feel.

BOTTOM: Behind the Farrow & Ball Hague Blue wall in the main bathroom sits a shower on one side and a steam room on the other.

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A house gets a fun, flirty, feminine redo.

by catherine warmerdam photography by kat alves

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In the principal bedroom, feminine detailing—from the pretty patterned curtains to the curved settee and floral throw pillows—reflects the homeowner’s personal style.

Interior Design: Rebecca Ward

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t takes vision and a little moxie to purchase a home with a style the polar opposite of your own and transform it into your dream house. In the case of this 5,800-square-foot Granite Bay residence, the homeowner saw through the dated wallpaper, funky light fixtures and faux-Venetian detailing, believing a thorough makeover could redeem its good bones.

Interior designer Rebecca Ward was called in to give the home a fresh start, which began with selecting a cheerful, feminine color palette dominated by blues and greens with touches of salmon. “The owner wanted a style that matched her own, a place that was calming and beautiful and a retreat from her busy professional life,” says Ward.

Geometric patterns—in upholstery, wall moldings, tile layouts and more—are a unifying theme throughout the five-bedroom home. “It’s classic but modern at the same time,” Ward explains. “The shapes add texture to a room, and it’s a pleasant experience seeing all that subtle pattern.”

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OPPOSITE PAGE, ABOVE: Geometric patterns abound on the walls, upholstery and carpet.

OPPOSITE PAGE, BELOW: Designer Rebecca Ward kept the shape of things traditional but introduced a look-at-me factor with a blue animal-print armchair.

“The owner wanted a style that matched her own, a place that was calming and beautiful and a retreat from her busy professional life.”

Designer Rebecca Ward

ABOVE: A gray-white stain on the wood cabinets and white grout on the marble mosaic backsplash keep the kitchen light and bright.

BELOW: Blush chairs sport a classic rounded-back silhouette.

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vestiges of the former kitchen. The polished marble mosaic backsplash is the perfect complement to the cabinets, which were done in two tones to break up the expansive space.

The living room is rife with traditional touches, including a classically shaped mirror flanked by dainty sconces over the fireplace. Daybed-style seating, which is situated at the room’s entry point, “allows the room to speak to the rest of the house” by keeping the view open and fluid, Ward says. The room’s boldest stroke—an animal-print armchair—“makes a bit of a statement.”

The principal bedroom is intended as an oasis, complete with a canopy bed, loveseat and plenty of stylish cushions, a sure invitation to kick one’s feet up. “The homeowner wanted a space where she could close the door and have a retreat,” says Ward. The salmon walls in the adjoining bathroom are feminine without being frilly.

The attention to detail in each room—through inviting colors, tailored yet comfortable furniture and classic finishes—breathed new life into a house that sorely needed it.

ABOVE: A centered table lends the home a sense of grandeur, while the orange bench and patterned curtains introduce elements of fun.

BELOW: The green used in one of the bathrooms “functions as a neutral,” says Ward, “because it’s found so much in nature.”

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