Antonio Martins

This 1891 house located in San Francisco’s historical Dogpatch district was in very poor condition and required a total renovation. As I bought it to be my home, I decided to maintain the Victorian detailing while giving the interiors a contemporary feeling. I first restored all the woodwork and ceiling medallions, all the while matching the original. The original fireplace tile was removed, cleaned and reinstalled. A new steel custom fireplace surround replaced the original wood one. The overall décor is eclectic and reveals my story: I was born in Portugal, raised in Brazil and lived in Asia for more than 10 years. The house contains a mix of family pieces, furniture and artwork collected over the years. The living room tends towards a classic aesthetic, using a family steamer trunk as a coffee table. The second parlor is modern, featuring a pair of Papa Bear chairs by Hans Wagner in front of a black-and-white canvas by Howie Keck. On the opposite wall, seven Han Dynasty stickmen peer down from their perches. In the kitchen, the original 1948 O’Keefe & Merritt stove was kept as the focal point and steel industrial shelving was added for storage. A new nine foot steel table, centered in the room, is used as an island counter as well as a dining table. The guest bedroom, with twin beds and walls covered in linen, has a collection of prints by Alexander Calder, creating a neutral palate. On the other hand, the master bedroom is bold and dramatic, painted with a custom red. Above the bed hangs a painting, “Casal Textura” by Rubens Gerchman. The garden was transformed into a tropical oasis with king palms and a large sitting area with deep banquettes. Cobblestones and granite pieces originally used on Dogpatch streets add a local feel to the design.

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This 1891 house located in San Francisco’s historical Dogpatch district was in very poor condition and required a total renovation. As I bought it to be my home, I decided to maintain the Victorian detailing while giving the interiors a contemporary feeling. I first restored all the woodwork and ceiling medallions, all the while matching the original. The original fireplace tile was removed, cleaned and reinstalled. A new steel custom fireplace surround replaced the original wood one. The overall décor is eclectic and reveals my story: I was born in Portugal, raised in Brazil and lived in Asia for more than 10 years. The house contains a mix of family pieces, furniture and artwork collected over the years. The living room tends towards a classic aesthetic, using a family steamer trunk as a coffee table. The second parlor is modern, featuring a pair of Papa Bear chairs by Hans Wagner in front of a black-and-white canvas by Howie Keck. On the opposite wall, seven Han Dynasty stickmen peer down from their perches. In the kitchen, the original 1948 O’Keefe & Merritt stove was kept as the focal point and steel industrial shelving was added for storage. A new nine foot steel table, centered in the room, is used as an island counter as well as a dining table. The guest bedroom, with twin beds and walls covered in linen, has a collection of prints by Alexander Calder, creating a neutral palate. On the other hand, the master bedroom is bold and dramatic, painted with a custom red. Above the bed hangs a painting, “Casal Textura” by Rubens Gerchman. The garden was transformed into a tropical oasis with king palms and a large sitting area with deep banquettes. Cobblestones and granite pieces originally used on Dogpatch streets add a local feel to the design.

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This 1891 house located in San Francisco’s historical Dogpatch district was in very poor condition and required a total renovation. As I bought it to be my home, I decided to maintain the Victorian detailing while giving the interiors a contemporary feeling. I first restored all the woodwork and ceiling medallions, all the while matching the original. The original fireplace tile was removed, cleaned and reinstalled. A new steel custom fireplace surround replaced the original wood one. The overall décor is eclectic and reveals my story: I was born in Portugal, raised in Brazil and lived in Asia for more than 10 years. The house contains a mix of family pieces, furniture and artwork collected over the years. The living room tends towards a classic aesthetic, using a family steamer trunk as a coffee table. The second parlor is modern, featuring a pair of Papa Bear chairs by Hans Wagner in front of a black-and-white canvas by Howie Keck. On the opposite wall, seven Han Dynasty stickmen peer down from their perches. In the kitchen, the original 1948 O’Keefe & Merritt stove was kept as the focal point and steel industrial shelving was added for storage. A new nine foot steel table, centered in the room, is used as an island counter as well as a dining table. The guest bedroom, with twin beds and walls covered in linen, has a collection of prints by Alexander Calder, creating a neutral palate. On the other hand, the master bedroom is bold and dramatic, painted with a custom red. Above the bed hangs a painting, “Casal Textura” by Rubens Gerchman. The garden was transformed into a tropical oasis with king palms and a large sitting area with deep banquettes. Cobblestones and granite pieces originally used on Dogpatch streets add a local feel to the design.

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The Sausalito clients, a retired couple who enjoy cooking and entertaining, were tired of their dated kitchen. Given their extended family (his, hers and lots of grandchildren), they were ready for an update and I was hired to create something visually elegant while being completely practical. The challenge was to create an exciting space considering the small footprint and the architecture constraints. We began our design keeping in mind the sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the first step was to open the kitchen into the view. High cabinets were removed and the space opened into the dining room. The theme was set by a hand carved stone backsplash by Artistic Tile that reminded the clients of the waves of the bay. The custom cabinetry, fastidiously designed to meet all the clients’ wishes, was first bleached, then stained and finally glazed to create a fine furniture finish. A cream color Caesarstone was chosen for the counter tops and waterfall sides of the center island. Hand crafted Rocky Mountain hardware was used throughout. A handsome hand-hammered chandelier by Gregorius Pineo hangs over the island for task light and is also a great visual element from the dining table. An additional high counter was constructed as the owner’s working desk/station. For seating, we chose a gazelle stool by Dan Johnson adding a modern edgy touch.

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The Sausalito clients, a retired couple who enjoy cooking and entertaining, were tired of their dated kitchen. Given their extended family (his, hers and lots of grandchildren), they were ready for an update and I was hired to create something visually elegant while being completely practical. The challenge was to create an exciting space considering the small footprint and the architecture constraints. We began our design keeping in mind the sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the first step was to open the kitchen into the view. High cabinets were removed and the space opened into the dining room. The theme was set by a hand carved stone backsplash by Artistic Tile that reminded the clients of the waves of the bay. The custom cabinetry, fastidiously designed to meet all the clients’ wishes, was first bleached, then stained and finally glazed to create a fine furniture finish. A cream color Caesarstone was chosen for the counter tops and waterfall sides of the center island. Hand crafted Rocky Mountain hardware was used throughout. A handsome hand-hammered chandelier by Gregorius Pineo hangs over the island for task light and is also a great visual element from the dining table. An additional high counter was constructed as the owner’s working desk/station. For seating, we chose a gazelle stool by Dan Johnson adding a modern edgy touch.

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The Sausalito clients, a retired couple who enjoy cooking and entertaining, were tired of their dated kitchen. Given their extended family (his, hers and lots of grandchildren), they were ready for an update and I was hired to create something visually elegant while being completely practical. The challenge was to create an exciting space considering the small footprint and the architecture constraints. We began our design keeping in mind the sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the first step was to open the kitchen into the view. High cabinets were removed and the space opened into the dining room. The theme was set by a hand carved stone backsplash by Artistic Tile that reminded the clients of the waves of the bay. The custom cabinetry, fastidiously designed to meet all the clients’ wishes, was first bleached, then stained and finally glazed to create a fine furniture finish. A cream color Caesarstone was chosen for the counter tops and waterfall sides of the center island. Hand crafted Rocky Mountain hardware was used throughout. A handsome hand-hammered chandelier by Gregorius Pineo hangs over the island for task light and is also a great visual element from the dining table. An additional high counter was constructed as the owner’s working desk/station. For seating, we chose a gazelle stool by Dan Johnson adding a modern edgy touch.

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The Sausalito clients, a retired couple who enjoy cooking and entertaining, were tired of their dated kitchen. Given their extended family (his, hers and lots of grandchildren), they were ready for an update and I was hired to create something visually elegant while being completely practical. The challenge was to create an exciting space considering the small footprint and the architecture constraints. We began our design keeping in mind the sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the first step was to open the kitchen into the view. High cabinets were removed and the space opened into the dining room. The theme was set by a hand carved stone backsplash by Artistic Tile that reminded the clients of the waves of the bay. The custom cabinetry, fastidiously designed to meet all the clients’ wishes, was first bleached, then stained and finally glazed to create a fine furniture finish. A cream color Caesarstone was chosen for the counter tops and waterfall sides of the center island. Hand crafted Rocky Mountain hardware was used throughout. A handsome hand-hammered chandelier by Gregorius Pineo hangs over the island for task light and is also a great visual element from the dining table. An additional high counter was constructed as the owner’s working desk/station. For seating, we chose a gazelle stool by Dan Johnson adding a modern edgy touch.

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The Sausalito clients, a retired couple who enjoy cooking and entertaining, were tired of their dated kitchen. Given their extended family (his, hers and lots of grandchildren), they were ready for an update and I was hired to create something visually elegant while being completely practical. The challenge was to create an exciting space considering the small footprint and the architecture constraints. We began our design keeping in mind the sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the first step was to open the kitchen into the view. High cabinets were removed and the space opened into the dining room. The theme was set by a hand carved stone backsplash by Artistic Tile that reminded the clients of the waves of the bay. The custom cabinetry, fastidiously designed to meet all the clients’ wishes, was first bleached, then stained and finally glazed to create a fine furniture finish. A cream color Caesarstone was chosen for the counter tops and waterfall sides of the center island. Hand crafted Rocky Mountain hardware was used throughout. A handsome hand-hammered chandelier by Gregorius Pineo hangs over the island for task light and is also a great visual element from the dining table. An additional high counter was constructed as the owner’s working desk/station. For seating, we chose a gazelle stool by Dan Johnson adding a modern edgy touch.

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The Sausalito clients, a retired couple who enjoy cooking and entertaining, were tired of their dated kitchen. Given their extended family (his, hers and lots of grandchildren), they were ready for an update and I was hired to create something visually elegant while being completely practical. The challenge was to create an exciting space considering the small footprint and the architecture constraints. We began our design keeping in mind the sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the first step was to open the kitchen into the view. High cabinets were removed and the space opened into the dining room. The theme was set by a hand carved stone backsplash by Artistic Tile that reminded the clients of the waves of the bay. The custom cabinetry, fastidiously designed to meet all the clients’ wishes, was first bleached, then stained and finally glazed to create a fine furniture finish. A cream color Caesarstone was chosen for the counter tops and waterfall sides of the center island. Hand crafted Rocky Mountain hardware was used throughout. A handsome hand-hammered chandelier by Gregorius Pineo hangs over the island for task light and is also a great visual element from the dining table. An additional high counter was constructed as the owner’s working desk/station. For seating, we chose a gazelle stool by Dan Johnson adding a modern edgy touch.

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