The home at 2898 Broadway in San Francisco was the site of this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase. From April 27th through May 27th, hundreds of people attended and enjoyed the “makeovers” of the home’s rooms which were performed by top interior designers of the city.
Here we have the highlighted designers and the rooms they transformed…
Chroma SF
The Fortuna Salon and Fortuna Solarium
Led by Alexis Tompkins and Leann Conquer, Chroma is an interior design studio and arts consultancy based in San Francisco. Their experimental ethos manifests in beautifully decorated spaces charged with sublime curation.
Alexis Tompkins (Creative Partner) appreciates the romance and responsibilities of a home’s deep roots. She is fascinated by the architectural intimacy and humanity of houses. Tompkins is a scholar of art history and a design connoisseur, having studied thousands of artists, movements, and masterworks.
Leann Conquer (Managing Partner) is the daughter of a mechanical engineer and has a talent for choreographing complex renovations and newly built interiors. She liaises with homeowners, architects, contractors, and artisans, developing methodical processes that start with intelligent forecasting and end with impeccable execution.
“Chroma” refers to the purity and intensity of color. Vibrant, textured, and intelligently layered, the designers’ work gives habitable expression to their clients’ joys and aspirations.
In 2021, Chroma was included in Architectural Digest’s New American Voices 2021.
Suzanne Tucker
Tucker and Marks
Dining Room – Then and Now
San Francisco interior design icon Suzanne Tucker believes that by surrounding ourselves with what is beautiful, we enrich and enhance the quality of our lives.
Tucker is recognized today as one of the country’s leading interior designers. She and partner Timothy F. Marks founded Tucker & Marks in 1986, and the firm has long been considered one of the most respected and successful interior design firms in the U.S. Architectural Digest has repeatedly honored Tucker as one of the AD100 Top Designers of the World, and her work has been featured in international magazines and numerous books including her own books Rooms to Remember: The Classic Interiors of Suzanne Tucker and Suzanne Tucker Interiors – The Romance of Design.
From the design of an apartment located in a converted office tower in New York’s Flatiron District to a project incorporating beautiful local Spanish architecture as the inspiration of a “California Coastal” waterfront property, Tucker and Marks is lauded for their work
In addition, Tucker launched an array of beautiful home furnishings, starting with an exquisite fabric collection that is sold in showrooms across the world, a collection of dinnerware called San Marco for Royal Limoges, outdoor furniture and textiles for Michael Taylor Designs, mantel pieces for Chesney’s and bed linens for Julia B. Future Suzanne Tucker Home collections will include wallpaper, lighting, and furniture.
Tucker is often asked to lecture on her work incorporating antiques, textiles and the decorative arts, a beloved subject matter. She is passionate about architecture and design and strives to “create beauty and serenity” for every client. She finds that travel and the diversity of cultures enhance her passion and knowledge and inspire her in the creation of unforgettable rooms.
In 2010, Tucker launched Suzanne Tucker Home premiering her premiere fabric collection which encompasses interesting and diverse weave structures and luxurious colorways. Her approach is the compilation of a fabric collection from the point of view of what designers would desire and seek out for decorating a home.
Jon de la Cruz
de la Cruz Interior Design
The Observatory
Jon de la Cruz founded de la Cruz Interior Design in 2015 which quickly became an award-winning residential and hospitality design firm. Based in San Francisco, de la Cruz brings his singular vision, flair, and fresh approach to each of his projects, from a bustling Italian restaurant in NoPa to a private home in Hillsborough.
Rooted in the classics, de la Cruz’s aesthetic marries modern design punctuated with distinctive vintage pieces and bespoke furnishings. His recent hospitality work, described by The San Francisco Chronicle as “Dinner as Theater” has propelled Jon’s firm into the national spotlight.
From the Castro Hotel to the Michelin-starred restaurant Protege in Palo Alto and beloved San Francisco destinations such as Che Fico and Che Fico Alimentari, Jon demonstrates that whether it’s industrial chic or restrained elegance, his spaces are vibrant and welcoming with an intricate attention to detail.
Building on success, de la Cruz has several upcoming restaurant spaces in California, New York, Hawaii, and Palm Springs to design. Before launching his own firm, the Filipino American designer and proud San Francisco native served as Design Director for Ken Fulk for six years.
de la Cruz is a James Beard Award nominee and winner of the 2017 House Beautiful ‘Kitchen of the Year’. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest online, House Beautiful, and Luxe Interiors + Design.
Chantal Lamberto
Chantal Lamberto Interior Design
Main Kitchen – Culinary Calm
Chantal Lamberto creates personalized and timeless interiors by creating a composition that is a unique, inspiring and nurturing backdrop. Her process often begins during the construction phase, allowing for a holistic approach to functionality, craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Lamberto values collaboration with clients, architects, builders, and her design team believing that multiple perspectives lead to a particularly unique and customized outcome. Their projects are located from coast-to-coast including the San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Boston, New York, and Nantucket.
Participating in the San Francisco Decorator Showcase (2023), Lamberto envisioned and created “Montana’s Monarchs”. An imaginative retreat among the fluttering butterflies, this little girl’s bedroom created an inspiring environment for a child to grow and allow her tastes to evolve. Tucked away under the arch was a custom reading nook, an enchanted place to hide and curl up with a good book. Antiques, objects of curiosity and hints of whimsy were incorporated throughout the room, while the bed and study area relied on modern practicality and aesthetics.
Chantal Lamberto earned degrees from UCSD for Urbans Studies & Planning with a focus on historic preservation and UC Berkeley for Interior Design & Interior Architecture. A native San Franciscan, she proudly calls the city home along with her husband, their two daughters, and their two cats. A creative to the core, Lamberto has nurtured a lifelong passion for needlework and painting.
Jay Jeffers
JayJeffers Inc.
The Study by Jay Jeffers, with Willem Racké
Jay Jeffers is the founder of JayJeffers Inc., designer and co-owner of the boutique hotel, The Madrona, and a celebrated interior designer known for creating luxurious, livable spaces with soul. Jeffers and his team offer a full range of concept-to-installation services including interior architecture, custom furniture design, art and antiques acquisitions, and decoration. Jeffers has expertly curated homes throughout California, New York, Texas, Florida and beyond.
The author of two books, Collected Cool and Be Bold, Jeffers has received numerous honors including being named to Elle Décor’s A-list. He is regularly featured in notable shelter magazines, national newspapers, and showhouses. Jeffers has also designed a line of architectural hardware for Accurate Lock & Hardware along with three collections with Arteriors.
From a 1000-square-foot apartment in San Francisco’s The Pacific Building to a 6,000-square-foot Fifth Avenue pre-war apartment in Manhattan to a 25,000-square-foot estate in Silicon Valley, Jeffers has offered a full range of concept-to-installation services. He personally oversees each project with the support of a dedicated 15-person team – a staff with over 50 years of combined professional experience.
Jay Jeffers lives in San Francisco and wine country with his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Olive and Royal.
