Posts tagged Interior Design
5 Interior Design Trends To Watch This Fall
Fall interior design trends in 2019: it’s all about the black! Pictured here the gorgeous Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree in a matte white cylinder ceramic.

Fall interior design trends in 2019: it’s all about the black! Pictured here the gorgeous Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree in a matte white cylinder ceramic.

There is so much to love about fall: warm days but chilly evenings, long shadows and softer light, cozy blankets making their way back into our lives. And like with any new season, there is a feeling of change in the air. Now is the perfect time to make a few minor refreshes around your home and gear up for the colder months ahead, so take some of this year’s fall interior design trends and put them to practice in refreshing your home for the new season!

Black is back

Black is making a comeback and in a big way. We’re seeing black being used less as an accent and more as a statement — think sofas, statement chairs, and kitchen cabinetry— giving interior spaces a sleek and elegant feel. Don’t be afraid to bring in the darkness with a striking black piece of furniture — the transformation will surprise you!

This fall is all about dark and moody statements, this gorgeous black sofa included! Photo by @tamaraflanagan_photo

This fall is all about dark and moody statements, this gorgeous black sofa included! Photo by @tamaraflanagan_photo

Neutral rules

Have neutral interiors ever gone out of style? Probably not, but we’re seeing them more than ever this fall. Simple, sophisticated, and elegant, this look combines and layers muted tones to create a clean, calming feel, particularly in bright spaces with plenty of natural light.

Layering various shades of whites and grays creates a serene, calming look. Photo by @thejennaogle

Layering various shades of whites and grays creates a serene, calming look. Photo by @thejennaogle

Wallpaper accenting

Remember the bold and often unsightly wallpaper designs of the 60s and 70s? Lucky for us, wallpaper is making a comeback not only with unique designs but also unique ways of displaying them, from decorating ceilings with wallpaper to using it as framed art.

Get creative with wallpaper, like creating a unique wallpapered ceiling. Photo by @kfddesigns

Get creative with wallpaper, like creating a unique wallpapered ceiling. Photo by @kfddesigns

Texture galore

Fall is all about making your indoor living spaces as welcoming and cozy as possible, and mixing up textures — from textiles to accessories — can help to this effect. Adorn your living room sofa with throws and cushions of different textures (chunky wool, smooth velvet…), or layer two or three rugs in the living room to create an ultra cozy feel.

Layered rugs make for cozy fall interiors. Photo by @kismet_house.

Layered rugs make for cozy fall interiors. Photo by @kismet_house.

Natural materials

Inspired by Scandinavian design, this season we’re seeing many nods to Mother Nature with the use of natural materials like wood, wool, and stone. These elements are particularly popular in urban settings, where our contact with nature sometimes feels a world away.

Decorating with natural materials like leather, wool, and plants (including the Monstera Deliciosa pictured!) is always in style. Photo by @friloconcept

Decorating with natural materials like leather, wool, and plants (including the Monstera Deliciosa pictured!) is always in style. Photo by @friloconcept

With shorter days and chillier temps, fall is also a great time to bring nature inside. Prepare yourself for the winter blues with indoor plants which have been proven to lift our mood and clean our air. Find the perfect plant and pot set and get it delivered straight to your door, ready to love!


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Léon & George x Usual Wines: The Rosé Garden
The Rosé Garden is a temporary installation inside Usual Wines’ new retail space on Chestnut Street.

The Rosé Garden is a temporary installation inside Usual Wines’ new retail space on Chestnut Street.

Is there anything better than a rose garden?

As it turns out, there is, and it’s San Francisco’s very first Rosé Garden, open now through Labor Day at Usual Wines’ new retail space in the Marina District.

The Usual Wines Rosé Garden San Francisco

An immersive experience to enjoy Usual’s premium, single-pour bottles of wine, it is without a doubt one of the freshest, most plant-forward wine bars in the city.

Curious? Head to The Usual to enjoy the perfect pairing: a glass of chilled, California rosé and a lush garden of indoor greenery (by yours truly, of course!).

 

Usual Wines Rosé Garden San Francisco

Get there:

The Usual

2076 Chestnut Street

Also, be sure to follow @leonandgeorge and @usualwines on Instagram to stay in the know about any upcoming events!

Art, Architecture, & Design: Charlotte Taylor's Reimagined Spaces
Images courtesy of Charlotte Taylor.

Images courtesy of Charlotte Taylor.

Take a peek through Charlotte Taylor’s Instagram and you’ll find yourself immersed in a world of dreamy geometric buildings, playful interiors, and spaces that invite the eye to wander through them.

Combining her passion for architecture, design, and photography, London-Based artist Charlotte Taylor creates intriguing digital paintings of real and fictional spaces that, with each glance, leave us longing for more.

This month, shop a selection of her limited edition prints, exclusively at our San Francisco showroom and on our website.

 
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Get This Look: West Elm Summer Inspiration

Didn’t get around to spring cleaning? It’s not too late! With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to give your home a little refresh, add some lush greenery to the scene, and prep for any summer hosting you have planned.

And for just this reason, we’ll be setting up shop at West Elm for the weekend, making your home decor needs a total breeze. Our plant stylists will be onsite and ready to help you put the finishing touches on your new style and create the plant goals of your dreams.

In the meantime, take advantage of these gorgeous plant moments straight out of West Elm’s spring and summer catalogues as inspiration. Make yourself a refreshing cocktail, have a seat in your living room, and imagine the possibilities!

A Bird of Paradise that pulls together the room’s color story. Photo: West Elm.

A Bird of Paradise that pulls together the room’s color story. Photo: West Elm.

A Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree creating visual interest against white walls and windowpanes. Photo: West Elm.

A Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree creating visual interest against white walls and windowpanes. Photo: West Elm.

An Elephant’s Ear and a staked Cascading Pothos (right) adds personality and jungle vibes to a dining room. Photo: West Elm.

An Elephant’s Ear and a staked Cascading Pothos (right) adds personality and jungle vibes to a dining room. Photo: West Elm.

A large statement plant like the Bird of Paradise instantly creates a feeling of lush oasis in the bedroom. Photo: West Elm.

A large statement plant like the Bird of Paradise instantly creates a feeling of lush oasis in the bedroom. Photo: West Elm.

Sculptural Dragon Tree and Desert Cactus… does it get anymore summer than that? Photo: West Elm.

Sculptural Dragon Tree and Desert Cactus… does it get anymore summer than that? Photo: West Elm.

Shop our Plants at Batch
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Sometimes you just want that in real life experience before buying online. Other than our Sunday shops this Spring, you can also check out our plants #IRL in the latest Spring collection at Batch! 

Photo by Batch

Photo by Batch

Batch is a thoughtfully curated selection of up-and-coming products and innovative online brands. They have a stylish, stunning showroom that allows you to browse these pieces in a beautifully crafted setting.

Now through May you can pop in and shop their pink paradise! Along with many of our gorgeous greens, you'll also find other incredibly creative brands and interior decor options. 

Photo by Batch

Photo by Batch

 

Want to check it out for yourself?

Batch is housed in an historic 1916-era firehouse, and they’ve gone to great lengths to preserve, restore, or re-use its original features.

We'll be featured in this space until May 26th, so don't miss it!

Visit 1648 Pacific Ave in SF and get your pink on!

Also, be sure to follow @leonandgeorge and @visitbatch on IG to stay in the know about any upcoming events.

 

 

LA LA Lush: How To Create Lush SoCal Vibes In Your Home
Photo cred: Patina Studios

Photo cred: Patina Studios

Capturing the pulse of LA and simplifying it down to just a few adjectives is an impossible task (which is also what makes it magical). Los Angeles is as classic as it is wild, and is a city iconic for being both timeless and trendy all in one. 

At Léon & George, we love keeping up with and getting ahead of interior styles –– especially styles that truly encapsulate the essence of our home state of California! As we head into spring, we felt it fitting to capture everything that inspires ‘Lush Living’ –– a SoCal-infused style concept that runs parallel to the interior trends of recent years. Here are our own tips for creating this ornately lavish look in your space!

The Style

Somewhere between boho and mid-century, Lush Living brings outdoor LA vibes in! Using the paradise feels of Rodeo Drive and Venice Beach as its muse, this lush look can be accomplished by mixing a gorgeous palette of contrasting colors, textures, and living elements. Extracting pale pinks from LA's cotton candy skies and the stark, saturated greens from its overarching palm trees, lush living is not only stylish, but it’s also punchy and impactful. And what’s more is it’s easy to emulate as any blush + botanical pairings in a concentrated space can truly establish this look and feel!

Photo cred: Léon & George, Large Zanzibar Gem

Photo cred: Léon & George, Large Zanzibar Gem

How to do it

Texture plays a massive role in creating this look. When choosing fabrics and furniture, consider velvet or velour (that’s right, think 90s revival!). Mid-century modern pieces also go hand-in-hand with this style, and the simple lines, stark edges, and acorn wood coloring will round out any space in a timeless and elegant manner.


Like most styles, color is extremely important. Rich green and pale pink palettes are a great place to start, adding accent items like pillows, rugs, throws, or coffee table reads to your already existing decor.

Photo cred: Léon & George, Elephant's Ear

Photo cred: Léon & George, Elephant's Ear

Even further, the best way to accomplish deep, rich, textured greens in your space is by adding beautiful botanicals. No matter what plants you choose as your statement pieces, all of them will help accomplish this look.

Our plant stylists recommend large-leafed plants like the Bird of Paradise, Monstera Deliciosa, and Fiddle Leaf Fig to create those jungle-like feels, or for a more boho look, the Desert Cactus, Snake Plant, or Zanzibar Gem. The natural greens that indoor plants provide are a vital element of lush living. Don’t be afraid to go overboard either! After all, there is no such thing as too many plants.

In love with Lush Living vibes? Share yours with us by tagging us on Instagram: @leonandgeorge

 

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Premium plants paired with stylish ceramics, plus lifetime plant care support. Order online at leonandgeorge.com