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We\u2019re honored to share that our Modern Victorian project in San Francisco has been included in Pastel Interiors: Designing Serene Spaces in Soft Hues and Gentle Light<\/em>, a newly released, curated publication from Loft Publications. The book brings together residential interiors from across the globe that are defined by soft materiality, contemporary shapes and restrained sophistication \u00a0\u2014 we\u2019re proud to see this home, a true collaboration between Niche Interiors and William Duff Architects<\/a>, recognized among them.<\/p>\n

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A Victorian Reimagined for Modern Family Life<\/h3>\n

Our clients came to us with a historic San Francisco Victorian whose original architectural character had been largely stripped away over the years. Working alongside William Duff Architects on a whole-home renovation, the goal was to reintroduce a sense of light, calm and spatial clarity \u2014 while still honoring the home\u2019s Victorian bones. WDA expanded the top floor to enhance natural light and flow, and in their own feature on the project, aptly titled \u201cHouse of Light and Shadow,\u201d<\/a> they describe the result simply: \u201cWhere light becomes the primary material, this reimagined Victorian unfolds as a calm, sculpted interior that frames both the city and everyday life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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A Warm, Modern Approach to the Interiors<\/h3>\n

Niche Interiors was brought in to carry that same sense of restraint and quiet precision through every furnishing, finish and detail inside the home. The foyer sets the tone for this dialogue between old and new. Period details \u2014 Victorian trim, ceiling medallions, herringbone wood floors and traditional paneling \u2014 remain intact, linking the entry directly back to the home\u2019s historical facade. Against that classical backdrop, we introduced a modern console table and a luxe contemporary light fixture, while a custom, oversized paneled mirror echoes the room\u2019s traditional architectural language rather than working against it. Just beyond, a staircase framed in blackened steel and glass creates a visual thread that carries the home\u2019s modern sensibility up through every floor.<\/p>\n

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Rather than compete with the architecture\u2019s clean lines and dramatic sightlines, we designed interiors that would work in quiet conversation with them. A black and white palette runs throughout the home, most strikingly in the kitchen, where flat-panel cabinetry and white marble surfaces are softened by Scandinavian-inspired oak and leather barstools. In the dining area, an oval Saarinen tulip table topped in Arabescato marble is paired with taupe leather chairs \u2014 a study in contrast and warmth. The living room centers on a low-slung wool sectional facing sweeping views of downtown San Francisco, grounded by a tonal geometric rug and anchored by a classic Eames lounge chair in the corner.<\/p>\n

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Upstairs, the primary bedroom softens further: a luxurious hand-knotted silk and wool rug in an abstract motif adds movement underfoot, while a bespoke oak and mohair settee \u2014 designed in-house by our team \u2014 provides an additional, considered place to sit and take in the incredible views of downtown San Francisco. The bathrooms maintain a warm, neutral palette with custom oak vanities and creamy hues punctuated with modern matte black fixtures. Oversized hexagon tile adds a playful touch in the kids bathroom. While no pastels can be found in this home, the spirit of the book\u2019s premise is very much present: tightly curated and composed spaces with elevated design choices and a warm modern aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Recognition<\/h3>\n

This project also received a LUXE RED Award for Residential Design Excellence in 2025<\/a>, and was previously featured in Maison Et Jardin<\/em>. Photography throughout is by Matthew Millman.<\/p>\n

Project Details<\/h3>\n