The original building, designed by renowned local architect Albert Pissis, was built in 1909 and sits it the mid-city market district, a bustling neighbourhood, which was a fantastic source of inspiration for Kelly. “The interior design reflects the building’s rich history and San Francisco’s culture today,” she says.
The hero feature of the hotel’s design is Kelly’ stunning take on gallery hangs, which appear most spectacularly in the lobby as well as in other spaces in the hotel.
“I wanted to incorporate local artwork from extremely talented artists and artisans into the property to bring an authenticity into the spaces,” says Kelly of her eclectic hangs. “For the lobby, I curated a selection of vintage and modern pieces created by San Francisco artists or representing the city and arranged in a wall gallery.”
For tips on creating the perfect gallery hang (and more), listen to Home Beautiful’s podcast The Daily Home Edit.
