Sneak Peak at the 2026 San Francisco Decorator Showcase
Author:Anh-Minh LeThe design community is once again showing up and showing out for a beloved annual tradition. The 2026 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, which runs April 25 through May 25, is a celebration of creativity as well as a fundraiser for University High School’s financial aid program. For its 47th edition, a 10,000-square-foot 1897 Queen Anne-style Victorian has been transformed, as designers collaborated with artists, craftspeople and builders to bring their singular visions to life. Prepare to be awestruck and inspired.
Ishara by Peruri Design Company
East meets West in the living room, where Sindhu Peruri accentuated the space’s high ceiling, classic mouldings and curved bay window with artistic flourishes. In addition to Caroline Lizarraga’s handpainted frescoes and Linda Fahey’s mirrored tiles, a hanging bench was customized with an ingenious adjustable backrest that allows its occupant to face the room or the view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
A Gated Space by Marsh & Clark
Stephanie Marsh Fillbrandt reimagined a basic white box of a room, imbuing it with architectural interest—most notably, changing the shape of the dining space to an octagon, complete with wood-paneled walls, and introducing iron gates by Lust Design Fabricate at entry points. Among the details: a jib door that hides a cashmere-lined silverware closet and a dining chair with a message (“F*ck Cancer”) that poignantly nods to a friend.
The Pheasantry and The Bakehouse by Tineke Triggs Design
Tineke Triggs channeled the English countryside with a family room that invites lounging and next to it, a kitchen designed for cooking and gathering. The former wows with Fromental’s “Faisans” hand-finished gilded paper featuring pheasants, while custom cabinetry by UK-based Bakehouse Kitchens anchors the latter. And don’t miss the pantry, where a botanical mural by Caroline Lizarraga covers the walls and ceiling and the custom hood designed in collaboration with BlueStar Cooking.
The Rear Garden by Martinelli Design
Taking inspiration from the Year of the Fire Horse, Russell Martinelli and Sami Burton conjured an alfresco oasis with a palette of earthy hues, punctuated by red foliage. From the sculptural waterfall fountain, limestone pavers lead to a boulder-shaped fire table surrounded by Poliform seating. Steps away, a dining table and chairs from De Sousa Hughes occupy a corner of the garden, along with a modular Poliform outdoor kitchen.
La Salle de Sérénité by Lizette Marie Interior Design
On the home’s second floor, the primary bathroom by Lizette Marie Bruckstein is at once an elegant retreat and a place where everyday rituals transpire. The space is awash in exquisite finishes and materials, like dark wood paneled walls, mirrored shower tiles from Ann Sacks, vintage brass plumbing, Color Atelier limewash paint and striking stone slabs from Da Vinci Marble. The serenity room indeed.
The Chapel and The Station by AubreyMaxwell
Ascend to the top floor for a den and bathroom designed by AubreyMaxwell’s Robbie McMillan, Marcus Keller and Caleb Morris, in conjunction with Everson Perez of Perez Construction. An ample tufted sectional from Coup D’Etat encourages reading, napping and simply hanging out, while a custom dining table by Michael Finizio Fine Woodworking adds to the room’s functionality. Down the art-lined hallway, the designers succeeded in manifesting a cool bathroom that includes lantern-like RBW sconces, wood cabinetry by Snake Craft and tiles by McIntyre Tile.
A New York Minute and A Bay View Retreat by Studio Alexander
Alexander Nikban’s decidedly moody concept brings a Manhattan vibe to the top-floor en suite bedroom, where the designer also layered art deco elements. (The stained-glass transom by Angie OKO Designs feels very turn-of-the-century San Francisco, too.) Softening the roofline’s sharp angles are rounded silhouettes such as the custom double-platform bed upholstered in velvet. From the high-gloss ceilings to the plaster fireplace to the stone-clad millwork, there’s plenty to marvel at.
–To see the home in entirety, purchase tickets before May 25 on the official website.
