Sometimes keeping things simple creates the biggest impact. As witnessed in ‘Botanicae’ - the stairwell and landing designed by DZINE at this year’s SF Decorator’s Showcase. A singular vision executed beautifully.
First off, that black wall. I love it with the dynamic botanical photography. The botanicals appear to be in motion - like a graceful contemporary ballet - moving across the wall. Really pretty photography by artist Elina Frumerman.
The botanicals are all from the San Francisco area, isolated against black drops and photographed in morning light. I think painting the wall an inky-black to reinforce that, was genius! It create such a stunning impact as you move through the space. The story continues onto the landing. A visual of an expansive apple tree, right as you hit the landing. I also really like the softness of the window treatments - relaxed European shades done in white linen - a balance to all the drama around.
I’ve always been drawn to botanical art (watercolors or oil paintings), but usually with a more traditional bent to it. I love the contemporary way it’s been executed here!
I will be sharing 2 more rooms (very different from this one, but with one thing in common - each is a cohesive, unified space that tells a great story) over the next two days. Stay tuned!
You can catch a virtual tour of Showcase here. It’s open until Sept 27th and it is beautiful. A great use of lockdown time. Nothing beats being able to explore beauty from the comfort of your home.
Photograph by Christopher Stark
Photograph by Christopher Stark
Photograph by Christopher Stark
A close up of the artist’s image (titled “Malus” - the Latin name for the apple tree) by Elina Frumerman
‘Malus’ by Elina Frumerman (from the series ‘Botanicae’)
Photograph by Christopher Stark
Paying attention to the details! - the antique-y white door trim and baseboard contrasting with the black walls is gorgeous.
Photograph by Christopher Stark
