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Crystal ChowShop Talk | page 14One of my favorite workassignments is scouting out astore or boutique for Shop Talk.Like a kid at Christmas, I lookforward to the discovery ofexciting treasures — and I’mnever disappointed. This month’sforay to Brick Monkey inRedwood City was rewarding. Themerchandise at the just-openedhome design store represents agreat alternative to mass-marketretailers, especially in the BayArea. That’s reason enough forme to stop by again … and again.

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The return of autumn beckons the return of thetailgate party, that all-American excuse to eat, drinkand be merry. But who says it has to be all aboutpaper plates and foam coolers? Here are somesuggestions to make your pre-game festivities themost stylish and delectable at the stadium.

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Tote your party supplies in a chic Reisenthel carrybag.This European favorite folds flat for easy storage andcomes in a range of colors (match your teams colors!).$40 at www.touchofeurope.net. Also available atThe Container Store and Sur la Table.

This colorful yarn-dyed striped tablecloth brings a touch of civility to even the most casualpre-game buffet. $99-$139 at www.willliams-sonoma.com.

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It’s fitting that Brick Monkey in downtown Redwood City took overthe spot where a bank once stood. The wealth in the loft-like homedesign store is now represented by sumptuous choices in handcraftedfurniture, upholstery, accessories and gifts, including exquisitecontemporary jewelry and original artwork by local artists. Opened inAugust — in a depressed economy, no less — this is the first-everbusiness for a trio of partners: friends-since-childhood Kirsten McKayand Stephanie Kolkka, and award-winning interior designer BarryJohnson. Kolkka’s eponymous custom metal furniture is a major draw.The clean-lined pieces are manufactured in Napa, so turnaround timeis swift once an order is placed. “We believe in one-of-a-kind,’’ McKaysays of the range of items in the store, many of them gleaned from hertravels abroad. The other guiding principle is that their merchandise,seen as a distinctive alternative to what’s offered by mass-marketretailers, be “affordable and stylish.’’ You can bank on being impressed.

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Together or alone, this gleaming porcelain gingerjar and vase from Williams-Sonoma Home are justthe thing to decorate a hearth or table from nowthrough January — and beyond. The vase, $175,stands 12 inches; the jar, $195, measures 13inches. Available at www.wshome.com.

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This storage unit is as cool today as it was whenlegendary designers Charles and Ray Eamesintroduced it in 1950. Made in the United States ofplywood, hardboard and zinc-coated steel, itmeasures 58.5 by 47.5 by 16 inches and isoffered by the Museum of Modern Art DesignStore. $3,350 at www.momastore.org.

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Sparkly accents? We’re all for them,especially when they look as cheerful asthis Jaipur throw pillow from Z Gallerie.20 by 20 inches. $50 atwww.zgallerie.com.

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Seems like 2 percent of Bordeaux get98 percent of the publicity. You allknow Lafitte, Margaux, Haut Brion

— with prices beginning in the mid-threefigures a bottle and skyrocketingastronomically thereafter. A f ’r-instance:Chateau Latour from the well-regarded ’05vintage brings in $1,500 to $2,000,depending where and if you can find it.And, yes, that is per bottle, not per case orper Lexus-load.

But Bordeaux bargains are to be had, ifyou just know where to look. And theFrench are now making it easier for us tofind those vino values.

On the Right Bank, in the Cotes region, awine that once was labeled “Cotes deChateau-Name-Here” with an underlying“Cotes de Region-Name-Here” will now belabeled “Chateau-Name-Here / Cotes deBordeaux.” This new nomenclature has onlybegun this year, with the 2008 vintage, andmakes it easy for us on this side of the pondto identify the wines (both red and white)as Bordeaux. You no longer have to have a

program to know the players. On the racks,you will know it is Bordeaux because,finally, it says so.

The wines of Cotes de Bordeaux will notbe mistaken for First Growths, but theseare serious and rewarding pours usuallyretailing for $15 to $30. Soils in Bordeauxare gravel, with underlying clay and chalk— and a terroir that favors merlot-basedblends and sauvignons.

A roundtable tasting recently held on thebanks of the Garonne overlooking the lightsof Bordeaux was impressive and convincing.

Highlights: Chateau La Rame’s ’05 St.Croix du Mont Reserve, a late-harvest(which is to say sweet) Semillon waselegant and balanced, especially with salador scallops. Chateau de la Meuliere’s ’06Eleve en Futs de Chene, a cab-basedpremium, had great equilibrium andbalance. And, across the board, ChateauSainte-Marie’s portfolio was illuminating.

So look for it: “Cotes de Bordeaux,”coming soon to a bottle shop near you.

New and recommended:Frank Family Vineyards Reserve

Chardonnay, Carneros, 2007 ($55):Remember when you loved Chardonnay?This is the kind of chard you were soenamored of — that graceful hazelnut,butterscotch approach with the long, stylishfinish. Grade: A

Bennett Lane Winery Turn 4 CabernetSauvignon, Napa Valley, 2007 ($20):Remember where winery owner RandyLynch’s NASCAR entry always getssmashed by the No. 2 car, dooming itschances? Right: Turn 4. But this new wineis a winner, in much the same style as thehouse’s stunning reserve Cab and Maximus,but at a fraction of the cost. Grade: B+

[Down Under] by Crane LakeChardonnay, Southeastern Australia, 2008($3): Remember Two-Buck Chuck? Well,consider this Three-Dolla Koala. Clean andcrisp, with actual varietal style. It’s thisyear’s holiday party wine. Grade: B


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Hedges have been around since ancientmarauders swept across Europe and cameupon hedge thorn barriers used to

discourage war horses. Modern gardeners don’thave to worry about war horses, but a simple hedge,with or without thorns, can still discourage friskypets and nosy neighbors. The hedge is a popularlandscape technique for outlining paths and edgingproperty lines, or to form a windbreak, fence orprivacy screen. A good garden book or nursery canrecommend a multitude of plants, ranging fromdwarf boxwood to line a path to oleander to form aliving fence.

But here is the insider’s secret: It’s possible to havehedge fun with colorful flowering plants like shrubroses, scented ones such as lavender or rosemary, orunexpected ones such as shrubby lantana.

You might even consider dwarf lemon trees.Planted close together in a straight line, then

pruned to behave in a hedge-like manner, theycreate a scented barrier — with thorns — with theadded benefit of yielding plenty of fruit.

Shrub roses planted in a tight row grow intoscented mounds, bloom heavily through spring andsummer, and need only minor pruning for nextyear’s flowers. Rhaphiolepis is a medium-heightfaithful shrub with pretty flowers, while tallbottlebrush is billowy with lovely red flowers thatattract birds and butterflies.

A hedge needs a decent watering system — drip orsoaker hose — to assure even watering. You don’twant a dead plant or two in the middle of the row.The other requirement is a good power or manualtrimmer to keep the hedge well-behaved.

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Dio Deka210 E. Main St., Los Gatos408.354.7700; www.diodeka.com

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Executive chef /partnerSalvatore CalisiAAggee:: 39

Hometown: Purchase, N.Y.

How many years have youbeen in the restaurantbusiness? “My whole life. I grew up in the restaurant my grandparentsstarted in 1963. I spent my summers in Italy, working in restaurants in Elba and Sardinia.”

Experience: Before coming to theBay Area three years ago, Calisi wasa fixture on the New York Cityrestaurant scene with stints atValbella, Osteria Stella and Osteriaal Doge, and with several of thecity’s most famous culinary players,including Rocco DiSpirito at Union

Pacific, Scott Bryan at Veritas andCharlie Palmer at Aureole.

Mentors: Chefs Scott Bryan andEric Ripert. “They’ve never sold out,and they’ve stuck to their beliefs.”

Early inspiration:“My grandfather and grandmotherused to cook in the kitchen of therestaurant they owned, notspeaking a word of English. Fivefamilies lived off this restaurant.They successfully ran the restaurant without computers orspeaking any English.”

Guilty food pleasure: “Family-style Italian food. It’s like home tome. It’s what I grew up with.”

What career achievement areyou most proud of: “I’m mostproud of being able to take Helleniccuisine and twisting to make it my

own, especially because I’m notGreek. I’m allowed to be morecreative and come up with my own versions.”

Favorite restaurant: A16 in San Francisco.

If you weren’t a chef, whatwould you be? “I’d probably be alawyer or a pilot. I took my LSATsyears ago. When I was younger, Iwanted to join the Air Forcebecause I wanted to fly.”

Culinary philosophy: “Use thebest ingredients you can; don’tworry about the price. Never sellyourself out. When you use the bestingredients, you don’t have to use alot of other things. The ingredientswill speak for themselves.”



Lamb chopsServes 3

Ingredients:

For the lamb: 1 lamb rack, cut in thirds and trimmedI teaspoon imported sun-dried Greek oregano2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced shallots1 teaspoon oregano, chopped1 teaspoon fresh thyme1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, preferably Greek1 pinch garlic powderSalt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

For the creamed spinach: 2 bunches spinach, preferably local and organic2 teaspoons salted butter1 shallot, finely chopped Pinch nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions:The lamb: Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss. Marinate for upto two days. Remove chops from marinade and grillover a very hot fire until desired doneness is reached.

The creamed spinach: • Blanch spinach for about six minutes in one gallon ofsalted, boiling water. Cook until the spinach is fallingapart. Transfer spinach to an ice bath; then strain andsqueeze out any excess water. Set aside.• Heat butter and shallots over very low heat. Addspinach and rest of the ingredients and rapidly mix untilit becomes almost creamy. For a creamier texture, add afew drops of cold water.

To plate:For each serving, place a spoonful of spinach, one ortwo spoonfuls of roasted potatoes in a bowl. Top with apiece of lamb. Drizzle with the vinaigrette made fromone part lemon juice, three parts olive oil, 1 tablespoonfresh chopped oregano, salt and pepper to taste.

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O Chamé1830 Fourth St., Berkeley510.841.8783

Photos by Ken PerkinsO CHAMÉ

Chef / ownerDavid VardyAAggee:: 52

Hometown: Born in SanFrancisco but grew up in Nevada,Palo Alto and Chicago.

Experience: Vardy has beencooking in restaurants since 1973.He’s also studied medicalanthropology at Hampshire Collegein Massachusetts; spent a yearstudying the medicinal practices ofindigenous people in Guatemala;spent a year working at a Buddhistmonastery in Taiwan; and spent five years studying (cooking andbaking) and teaching(food/beverage management) inJapan. In the Bay Area, he owned Daruma, a small tea and bento shop

in Berkeley for three years; andopened O Chamé in 1990.

Languages spoken: Japanese,Spanish and English.

Early inspiration:“Both of my grandmothers wereinvolved with food. One owned arestaurant and the other owned acatering business. So, whenever Iwas with them, I was around food.Every day, food was a big deal inmy house.”

What is your favoriterestaurant? Chihana in Kyoto,Japan. Chihana means “10,000flowers” in Japanese. “It was arestaurant that had about seven seatsat a bar, an old chef and sevenassistants helping him out. Every dishwas pristine and perfect.”

What is your biggestchallenge? “The restaurantbusiness is all about the clock.You’re always thinking about whatto do next. The biggest pressure is time.”

What is your favorite food?“Any slow-cooked braised beef or pork.”

If you weren’t a chef, whatwould you be doing? “I’dprobably be a surgeon.”

Culinary philosophy:“Everything needs to be balanced.That’s the whole trick. The mostimportant thing is how it affects thestomach; you cook for the stomachfirst, the mouth second.”



Roasted black cod with Japanese eggplant and red endive salad

Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the fish: 5 ounces white miso (Maru-Hi brand Hawaiian white miso isrecommended; it’s naturally low in sodium)2 cups water4 3-ounce pieces of fresh black cod (ask for pieces from thetop loin, near the head of the fish)

For the salad:7 ounces Daikon radish, peeled2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons natural mirin (or sweet sake, unsalted)2 tablespoons naturally fermented rice vinegar5 Japanese eggplantsCanola oil for frying2 whole red Belgium endive, cut in half and separated intoindividual leaves

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Directions:The fish: • Dissolve the miso in the water. Place the fish in a bowland cover with miso mixture. Marinate in a refrigeratorfor six to 10 hours. Remove the fish from the miso, rinsewith fresh water and pat dry. • Place the fish on an oiled sheet pan. Broil it until it isgolden brown (no need to turn the fish) and begins torelease its oils.

The salad: • Grate radish as finely as possible; it should have theconsistency of a puree. You can also grate the radish in afood processor if you don’t have a fine enough grater.Set aside.• Combine the soy sauce, mirin and rice wine vinegar tomake a dressing. Combine with grated radish. Set aside. • Quarter the eggplants lengthwise, then cut each piecein half to make eight pieces from each eggplant. Deepfry the eggplant in canola oil, heated to about 330degrees, until the white part is golden brown. Drain thepieces for about half an hour

To assemble and plate:Gently toss together the endive, eggplant and radishmixture. Serve the broiled cod with the eggplant salad.

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For an interior designer, a home is more than just a place to hang his hat or apublic advertisement for his business: it’s a statement about his lifestyle. Bay Areadesigner Robert Miller of Miller Design Company has two homes in which to

make his statements: an English cottage in Palo Alto and a modern townhouse in SanFrancisco. For the past seven years, Miller’s Castro hills townhouse, a 3,600 square-foothome spread out over three levels, has provided a comfortable urban retreat for Milleras well as an inviting space for guests and visitors. Miller appreciates each space for itsown attributes, but is especially drawn to the drama of the dining room.

“The colors are dramatic and create an intimacy that envelopes you,” he says. Thehand-finished terrazzo-colored walls – executed by artist Mark Johnson who hand-scored the red enamel crackle technique – have the look of rich leather. Two of thewalls are covered with what Miller calls “magnificent” original oil paintings, and theebony-colored dining tables and chairs are set off with a platform chandelier from HollyHunt that holds dozens of cream-colored candles. During dinner parties large andsmall, the candlelight glow achieves pure drama for someone who loves to entertain asmuch as Miller.

Miller achieves varying moods in each space with the use of color: sunny hues tobrighten up even the bleakest San Francisco summer days, with splashes of rich apricot,vibrant apple green, earthy terrazzo and camel for a finished, put-together look.

Entering the home, one of the first things a visitor sees is the incredible table console

By Tina BarseghianPhotography by Dean Birinyi

OnthetownDesigner Robert Miller finds comfort in this urban retreat


The master bedroom in Robert Miller’s townhouse reflects his use of rich, soothing colors.


built with a 22-karat white gold-leafed tree trunk by ErikaBrunson, in the manner of Thomas Johnson with egg anddart moulding on a frieze and plinth base. A sleek Art Decomirror from William Switzer, a candlestick, a lamp and afloral arrangement round out the entry vignette. Theconsole is available and customizable through Shears &Windows at the San Francisco Design Center. Miller likesBrunson’s line, which includes classics as well as exquisiteperiod pieces that work well both in traditional orcontemporary interiors. Reproductions of Louis XV chairsfrom the Charles Wrightsman collection, dramatic piecesin the style of Thomas Johnson such as the Twig chair andTwig console, a coffee table from the estate of JacquelineKennedy Onassis, and a rock crystal lamp as seen in CocoChanel's famous apartment are some of the highlights ofthe line.

Though most of the pieces in Miller’s home are from theSFDC, he also has unique antiques placed throughout,such as the coffee table in the living room, which isactually an antique Chinese day bed. Over time, Miller hascollected such furnishings and art that have moved him.

Miller uses the space as a refuge — to unwind, listen tomusic, watch television, read and tend to the garden. Hislove of music compelled him to place a player piano in theliving room to fill the house with music. “I always wanted apiano and finally had the place for one,” he says. Thoughhe’s taken a few lessons, his busy life has kept him fromdevoting more time to it. Still, friends who play the pianooften like to tickle the ivories at parties.

All over the home, unique examples of Miller’s personalitycan be found in unexpected places. A corner built-indisplays a colorful oil painting and a silver platter. Behindthe sofa in the living room is a wall of grass – a moderninterpretation of an Oriental screen Miller mounted on thewall. Fresh flowers appear all over the home, providing apop of color and earthiness to the space.

From his spacious bedroom, where soothing hues ofcreams and caramels quiet the space, Miller can walk outhis French doors onto his terrace and feast upon views ofthe rolling hills of Twin Peaks crowned by Sutro Tower, andthe quaint Noe Valley village. The master spa bath providesanother retreat with a soaring slanted ceiling where askylight ushers in bright daylight, set off against the warmcinnamon color of the walls.

Even Miller’s study seems like a getaway — it’s perchedlike a tree house over the garden with eastern views facingPac Bell Park and the Bay Bridge. Just below, the sense ofoasis is completed by a sunny, verdant garden planted withlush ferns, lilac-colored hydrangea and delicate Japanesemaple trees, with moss-covered paving stones creating apath throughout. Two bronze water sculptures titled “TheLovers,” and built by Point Richmond-based artist ArchieHeld, provide a focal point as well as soothing sounds of

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water in the garden. Though Miller’s home is within walking distance of shops andrestaurants, it might be hard to leave this sanctuary. With two guestrooms, each with its ownbath, a media room, galley kitchen and the inviting master suite with walk-in cedar closetand study, it’s hard to imagine what outdoor distraction could be worth the idea of walkingout the door. For Miller, the notion of inspiration is key, and quite obviously a running themein his home. “Surround yourself with the things that inspire you or have great meaning toyou,” he says. “Let your home reflect who you are and design it to fit your lifestyle and youwill treasure every moment you walk through your front door.”

Wise words from one who knows.


Resources:

Robert Millerwww.millerdesignco.com

San Francisco Design Centerwww.sfdesigncenter.com

Backen Gillam ArchitectsSausalito: 415.289.3860St. Helena: 707.967.1920www.bgarch.com

Splashes of vibrant apple green brighten a guest bedroom.

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Maverick dining table


Furniturewith flairBy Kristine M. Carber

Why furniture design?My parents were magicians, so I grew up in a highly

disciplined environment. Performing magic requiresconstant rehearsal, reviewing and polishing. That can beapplied to design as well, since both require flawlessexecution. Before I started designing furniture, I was adancer and an accomplished pianist. I had moved into aloft in Soho, which was one of those derelict spaces thatneeded work just to bring it to a rudimentary level. Duringthat time I realized I had a gift for understanding space andmaterials. I found it much more interesting to manipulatespace and create a sense of place. I have the same feelingwhen making things and watching the material take on alife of its own.

What was your early work?My first designs were lofts. Then I went back to magic.

Then I combined magic and furniture. That was in 1974

With designs in the London DesignMuseum, the Cooper-Hewitt NationalDesign Museum and the ChicagoAthenaeum, and clients that include YokoOno, Diane von Furstenberg and MichaelGraves, it’s no surprise that Dakota Jackson isone of the leading figures in the ArtFurniture movement. Now entering hisfourth decade as a designer, Dakota chatswith Spaces about his career, his family andhis inspiration.

Dakota Jackson shares his secrets to great design


and I got a call from Yoko Ono who saw my work and wanted agift for John’s 34th birthday. She wanted something like aChinese puzzle, something that would have differentcomponents. I spoke to her a year and a half ago and she said thepiece I designed for John was his favorite.

I also love machinery. The Saturn stool is a machine-aluminumupholstered stool with lacquered rim (automotive lacquer). Thatpiece brought me instant notoriety and became my icon. I gotcommission after commission. The stool was followed by the T-bird desk and a self-winding coffee table, both of which had avery theatrical aspect to them.

Has one style influenced you?Perhaps the Danish style, with its molded and bentwood design.

The library chair is an example, and more recently the Cascadetable, with its laminated bentwood construction. Alvar Aalto hasinfluenced my work since I’m drawn to steamed or laminatedwood. I’m also drawn to Art Deco designs.

Is there a common theme to your pieces?Perhaps a sense of movement. I usually use three or four

materials, not one, with sweeping arcs and curves. My chairs arevery elegant and graceful — like a dancer. Think Fred Astaire.

How did the Library Chair evolve?There was a Bank of England chair that came out the end of

the 19th century. Now you see the design in flea markets. Itlasted 80 years so it became my incentive to create somethingthat wasn’t just one of a kind, but part of a landscape. My goalwas to create a library chair with laminated bentwood, in theEames and Alto tradition. It took a year to develop. ArchitectJames Freed championed the chair. We made 1,000 for the San Francisco library. Now they’re in more than 75 libraries,including Stanford, Harvard and UC-Berkeley. Plus, they’re in Europe.

And you’ve designed a Steinway piano.The last time Steinway had updated its piano was in 1905.

They approached me to collaborate on the Tricentennial LimitedEdition Piano, introduced in 2000 to mark the 300th anniversaryof the invention of the piano. The 9-foot-long tricentennialedition brought the design into the 21st century. It sold out.Now we have a collaboration called Steinway-Jackson on one-of-a-kind pianos. Each takes 14 months to build (priced from$200,000 to $400,000), and typically they’re in homes ofmusicians or patrons.

Top left: Cascade consoleTop right: Maverick CEO deskBottom: Grand cocktail table

What’s in your house?Ninety-five percent of my home has my pieces so I’m

surrounded by my successes and failures. I see them as alegacy for my kids.

Do you have a favorite? Whatever my kids embrace, though my Steinway (a

tricentennial limited edition) is very important to me. And theLibrary Chair. The Saturn stool is also important because it’sprecocious; it spoke to me and told me I had talent, a gift,and the only way to uncover it was through work.

What about your latest collection?There are lots of new chairs, like the pull up and dining

chairs, and each has its own personality. The IKO is a mixed-density foam covered in leather that molds to the body; it’shighly sculpted, very dynamic and extremely comfortable. I’mvery conscious of how one sits down and the pressure pointsof the body. One learns over the years how to create propercontours for comfort.

And now?Every year I design 15-20 new pieces. Right now I want to

develop the Library Chair. I’m also designing public seatingfor a cemetery in Asia. Creating public seating for a cemeteryis fascinating. You learn how a culture views death and therituals of visiting the dead. A cemetery can be a place to visitand not just grieve.

Does anyone else in your family design?Not really. My wife is RoseLee Goldberg and she is founder

and director of the Performance Art biennial. She bringsartists from all over the world to perform at a variety ofvenues, from the Guggenheim to the Armory. My daughterZoe works at New York’s Museum of Modern Art and my sonPierce is a video artist.

And when you aren’t working? I work 12-14 hours a day so when I have free time, I play

the piano and I bike. I travel a lot. I spend time with myfamily at our summer house on Long Island.


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Top: IKO sectionalRight: IKO downs ottomanLeft: IKO downs lounge chair

Home buying guide


Home buying guide

Buying a bed is no small task. Bed frames take up a good deal of space,come in all shapes and sizes, and aren’t quickly discarded. Furthermore,your bed is the focal point of your nighttime retreat. It should be a place

that supports and sustains you — especially in today’s challenging world. “Over the last year we’ve had an unusually high number of requests to design

bedrooms,” says San Francisco designer Kathleen Navarra. “It says a lot aboutthe times we live in.” Navarra says that her most requested bed frame style is atraditional four-poster, even if it has a contemporary twist like the “Willa” bed byBerkeley-based Oly Studio. “Clients love to have it draped, to create a sanctuary— it gives a feeling of safety,” she says.

Though mattresses and linens have a great deal to do with how comfortable abed is to sleep in, Navarra points out that the frame will impact how comfortablea bed is to read in. “I always ask clients if they read in bed, and if so do theywant a number of pillows to make an open framework headboard comfortable orwould they prefer fewer pillows and an upholstered headboard,” Navarra says.

A popular upholstered bed frame available at Navarra’s retail shop Jak is the“Ingrid” bed, also by Oly Studio. “It has a little Rococo element to it, and I findthat clients are drawn to traditional elements again. Whether consciously or

Bedtime By Kathryn Loosli Pritchett

Three designers share insightsand trends inbuying a bed

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Adjacent page: The “Venetian”bed by Baker; available in paintedor upholstered styles.This page: The “Willa” bed by Oly Studio.


unconsciously, these styles are comforting.”As to the fabrics chosen for an upholstered bed, Navarra

says neutral colors are always desirable given the size andprice of the beds (the Oly Studio frames cost $3,000 to$6,000.) However, Navarra finds that the bestsellers on thefloor of the store are often the most colorful. “When weplay it safe, furniture will just sit there. But when we putwild fabrics on a piece of furniture it’s snapped right up,”she says. “So I’d say if you like color, upholster a bed in hotpink — you’ll love it forever.”

Mark Flegel, president and CEO of Flegel’s in MenloPark and San Ramon, says that as far as upholstered beds,he’s getting a lot of requests for dark wood beds withupholstered leather headboards. “Styles like the ‘Dane’upholstered bed by Laura Kirar for Baker almost have thefeeling of a wing chair that’s very enveloping,” he says.

Flegel also sees a big interest in chinoiserie-paintedheadboards. “One nice option with a painted headboardlike Baker’s ‘Venetian Bed’ is that it can be painted incustom colors,” he adds. He also recommends that

customers analyze colors in the room, such as the carpets,the window treatments and other pieces of furniture, tohelp them determine the bed frame color. “Bring us thesize of your room and photos of what (furniture) youalready own, and that can help us help you determine astyle or motif.”

An enduring style that continues to be a bestseller is the Craftsman or Mission style produced by the Stickleycompany. Originally made in Fayetteville, N. Y. in the early 1900s, this style saw a revival in the 1990s thatcontinues today.

“I think younger people appreciate the clean lines andclassic styles of Stickley furniture — it’s almost a reactionto their parents’ more transitional furniture styles,” Flegelsays. “It also works very well with the architecture of theBay Area.”

As to pricing, Flegel says bed frames range from $1,800to $8,000 depending on the designer, the manufacturerand the materials. “There are a number of manufacturersthat do a Mission-style bed, but there are people who really

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The “Dane” bed by Laura Kirar for Baker.


Resources:

Mark FlegelFlegel’swww.flegels.com

Kathleen NavarraJakwww.jak-home.com/Kathleen.html

Diane HaydonTrovewww.trovehome.com

know their furniture that want a real Stickley — they look at it as apiece of art and often know more about Mission furniture than we do.”

The other “mission” that attracts followers in today’s furniture world isfurniture created with eco-friendly materials. Diane Haydon, owner ofTrove in Berkeley, sells home accessories and furniture that has beenremaindered or that was made as a prototype.

Haydon says that bed frames made from sustainable woods are a hotticket item in today’s furniture market. “Before, you’d go to the majorfurniture shows and see just a small corner devoted to eco-friendlyfurniture but now it is taking center stage.”

At Trove, Haydon carries furniture made by One World Imports, acompany that makes beds, chairs and case goods from reclaimed woodsor highly sustainable woods like mango wood. Hayden points out thatmango wood is not only “green” but it is also very affordable ($1,475 forthe contemporary Craftsman style “Metro” bed) and versatile. “It can bestained different colors and constructed in a range of styles —contemporary, ethnic or more traditional,” Hayden says.

Other popular bed frame styles at Trove include those that showcasethe natural properties of the wood, for example a burlwood headboard.“Their warmth and beauty evoke the outdoors,” Haydon says. “There’ssomething very comforting about connecting to nature.”

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The “Venetian” bed by Baker


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