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Big things have been happening recently at SwatchRoom! We have been having exciting client meetings/presentations for new projects, and were just announced as a winner of 50 on Fire in the 'design' category! Thank you InTheCapital for such a great event. 

Our gallery is also open every Saturday in the month of December from 12-5pm, for holiday gifts, local art, & custom goods. We have loved meeting everyone that came by and we hope to see you next Saturday!

San Francisco based artist Hannah Rothstein created a new series called 'How Famous Artists Would Plate Thanksgiving Meals.' It is exactly what it sounds like.... Rothstein plates Thanksgiving foods in the typical style of various famous artists. But we love the way this idea turned out! 

[Piet Mondrian]

[René Magritte]

[Mark Rothko]

[Vincent van Gogh]

See the rest here. 

You can purchase prints here, and a portion of the proceeds goes to a local San Francisco food bank. 

Here at SwatchRoom, we like all things out-of-the-ordinary. And we see the holidays as a time to express yourself through decor. Who says decor has to be traditional?? Holiday decor can be both festive AND expressive of your personal taste. Here are some unique, unconventional, and well-dressed tablescapes to inspire.

[Black & gold Thanksgiving ideas by Camp Makery. See more of their themes here]

We love pretty much everything Justina Blakeney is involved with :) and she does not disappoint when it comes to her fall inspired tablescapes. Her suggestions are thrifty, clever, and super inspiring to do something unexpected. Here are some of her ideas:

Who says you have to use a traditional tablecloth? Blakeney suggests using scarves, dyed cloth, or craft paper to create a beautiful tablecloth. Napkins - mismatched vintage napkins add a variety of color to the scene. 

Think about layers - small plates, large plates, and glassware. 

To see more of Blakeney's brilliant Thanksgiving ideas, click here. 

We hope you enjoyed these ideas! But most importantly, we hope you enjoy your company and have a great Thanksgiving.

We love the City Series by McNabb and Co. - and especially because of his tagline on his website "making something from nothing." This is a concept we are all about, and we love to see other artists' interpretations of this. SwatchRoom makes something out of nothing through repurposing objects, and by taking materials and doing unexpected things. Such as... using PVC pipes to make a forest of trees, using a 3D printer to create a Mini Mount Rushmore wall, creating a floor out of pennies, using artist materials to create a 3D stencil, and many more. 

Photos by SwatchRoom. 

Another awesome factor of the City Series is that McNabb and Co. makes everything out of scrap wood - each piece is cut on a bandsaw. Here are some photos of the City Series: 

We just started working on some new, 100% custom samples for an exciting project. These samples involve hand-drawn designs, which led us to find artist Marilyn Rondón. Her colorful murals are super inspiring - some of them are done in sharpies. Her work is pretty amazing, take a look: 

The mantel gives an opportunity to display the things you love, and can change the mood of an entire room. This is especially true as the seasons change, so here are 4 resources for mantel styling tips: 

Whether you are inspired by the fall foliage, fall colors, cool hues, or just looking for a cozy nook - here are some fall decor ideas we love: 

[cozy nook]

[autumn mantle, design*sponge]

[design*sponge]

[photo: hgtv]

[photo: apartment therapy]

[photo: hgtv]

[photo: design*sponge, rebecca atwood pillows]

As the weather is getting colder, we start spending a little more time inside. And the cool fall weather is the perfect time to refresh your home. Have you been meaning redesign a room? Repaint a wall? Reupholster a piece of furniture? Add a pop of color with an original painting? Whether you want to go bold or neutral - cozy up and let our team of creative professionals work with you to create a space you will love spending time in.

Here are some highlights from some of our favorite residential projects: 

[Moody winter blues - designed by Hillary Thomas and Jeff Lincoln. Finished by Maggie O'Neill, Photo: Washington Post]

[Hand painted walls]

[Chinoiserie walls]

[Geometric wood floor]

[Stenciled walls]

[Stenciled backsplash]

[Hand painted chinoiserie]

[Stenciled panels]

[Chinoiserie]

[Reclaimed wood in an Aspen ski chalet. Collaboration with Kristin Peake Interiors]

[Hand painted Aspen tree mural]

[Custom map ceiling]

[Gold leaf wall]

[Repurposed bowling alley into kitchen island]

[Hand painted walls]

[Metallic walls]

[Stenciled walls]

[Hand painted walls]