Decorating with...Sunshine!(4)

High-gloss paint applied to the paneling in the stairwell creates shine as sunlight pours through a skylight. A tiny table that tucks into the stairwell niche pops with a variety of colorful flowers placed on it throughout the year.

Sources:
Table: Kendall Wilkinson Design, 415/409-1966, kendallwilkinsondesign.com.
Vase ("Aalto Vase"): MOMA store, 800/851-4509, momastore.com.
Flooring (white oak with limed finish): Larry Klosowski, Rode Bros., 415/431-0457, rodebros.com.