Each spring, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase transforms one of the city’s most celebrated homes into a canvas for artistry, design, and craftsmanship—all in support of the San Francisco University High School Financial Aid Program. Now in its 46th year, the Showcase has raised more than $19 million to date, helping make quality education accessible to deserving Bay Area students.

This year’s Showcase home was a 9,400-square-foot Tudor Revival in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood. Originally built in 1902 by architect Thomas Paterson Ross and later renovated in 2009, the five-level residence is filled with historic character and modern updates. With its grand foyer, wood-paneled living room, sweeping views, and expansive rooftop deck, the home provides an inspiring backdrop for the work of 19 Bay Area interior and landscape designers—each transforming a room into its own distinct design story.

 

 

Design Space: Way out West: A Technicolor Time-Out
Designer: John Anderson | JKA Design
Photographer: Christopher Stark
Window & Wall Covering: Faux-Roman Valance in PW101c Armenia - Cattail from the Tailored-to-Size Papyrusweave Collection with Custom Leather Fringe, and  WL415-36 Riverfront - Mooring from the Grasscloth Wallcovering Collection

In Way Out West: A Technicolor Time-Out, designer John Anderson creates a cinematic escape where bold patterns and vivid hues converge. Hartmann&Forbes wallcovering and windowcovering anchor the playful drama with handcrafted texture, balancing color with the luxury of natural materials. The result is immersive, vibrant, and alive with artistry.

 

 

 

Design Space: A Modern Library
Designer: Kathleen Navarra | Navarra Design
Photographer: Kurt Manley
Windowcovering: Old Style Roman Shades in LE4021 Jazz - Bridge from the Woven-to-Size Grassweave Collection customized with gold metallic warp threads.

With A Modern Library, Kathleen Navarra reinterprets a timeless space through a modern lens. Rich tones, layered textures, and architectural detail create a room that feels both dynamic and serene.

At the windows, Roman shades in LE4021 Jazz - Bridge—customized with gold warp threads—soften daylight and shimmer by evening, echoing the gold-leaf wallpaper lining the bookcases. The effect embodies what Navarra describes as “quiet luxury”: bold yet calm, richly textured, and refined in every detail.

Read our full Project Profile on Kathleen Navarra

 

From John Anderson’s technicolor retreat to Kathleen Navarra’s serene library, Hartmann&Forbes was honored to contribute handwoven natural designs to this year’s Showcase. Together, these rooms highlight the power of craftsmanship to shape mood and atmosphere—while supporting an enduring mission of design, community, and education.