My Houzz: Midcentury Decor Personalizes a 1902 Charmer
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After a short stint in Los Angeles, Brad and Flavia Naves were drawn to the family-friendly San Francisco neighborhood of Cole Valley, tucked next to Haight-Ashbury. “I had lived south of Market Street before and loved the vibe,” says Flavia, an attorney, “but knew it would not be the same with two kids, a dog and everything else.”
They lucked out with a home recently renovated by Joshua Mogal of Eco + Historical that had everything they needed for their family of four, including ample space, a downstairs office and an updated kitchen. “And with Brad being the Deadhead he is,” Flavia says, the proximity to music idol Jerry Garcia’s Haight Street home was irresistible. They were sold.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Flavia and Brad Naves; their daughters, Giovanna (age 11) and Isabella (5); and their Labradoodle, Maurice
Location: Cole Valley neighborhood in San Francisco
Size: 3,100 square feet (288 square meters); 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Year built: 1902
Mogal restored the original living room fireplace and painted the walls a moody charcoal to set off all the period trim. Iconic midcentury furniture completes the space.
Side table: Buenos Aires Table, Jonathan Adler; coffee table: Noguchi Table, Design Within Reach; Classic Chair and Ottoman: Blueprint; Egg Chair: Design Within Reach
The entire house was painted as part of Mogal’s renovation, and the Naveses loved the colors so much, they kept his color palette. “By using such dark and neutral colors, I am able to bring in colors in the pillows and furnishings,” says Flavia.
The throw pillows are from One Kings Lane, and the music-inspired art prints on the wall are part of Brad’s collection.
Needlepoint pillow: Europa, Jonathan Adler
“Nineteen-fifties and ’60s-inspired decor really appeals to me, and we have been making the home more our own, little by little,” says Flavia. She is a huge Jonathan Adler fan, because of his midcentury-inspired motifs and bright and bold aesthetic. “We have been adopting some of his furnishings, but also mixing it up with other designers,” she says.
The capoeira print on the wall is from Brazilian painter José Maria Ribeiro. “He is from a small town called Lagoa Santa, in the state of Minas Gerais, and he has been painting beautiful things for our family since I was 4 years old,” Flavia says.
Wallpaper: Hollywood, Jonathan Adler; dining table: Bond, Jonathan Adler; dining chairs: Camille, Jonathan Adler
The kitchen was completely renovated by Mogal using ecofriendly tile from Fireclay Tile. Brad remembers walking into the house for the first time, seeing the colorful green tile, and falling in love with it. “We didn’t change anything in the kitchen,” says Flavia.
The original hardwood floors were treated to a dark finish; the rest of the hardwood flooring is reclaimed wood that Mogal installed.
Mogal added this cozy breakfast nook during his kitchen renovation, and Flavia contributed some playful stools from Blueprint in Los Angeles. “We love them because they have a modern but also retro look,” she says.
Bar stools: Jam, Blueprint
Most of the woodwork is original to the home, like the stair rail and wainscoting.
Daughter Giovanna’s bedroom was painted a soft green, and Flavia quickly took advantage of the situation. “I love the green and how I can balance Giovanna’s obsession with pink against it, making it more a tween room than a little girl’s room,” she says.
Xhilaration Fretwork Rug: Target
The master bedroom is a quiet refuge for the couple, with cool, dark walls and ample light.
Dresser: Grove, six-drawer unit in solid walnut, Room & Board
The master bathroom has dark charcoal walls, white painted trim and a large tub.
“I love our TV room,” says Flavia, “This is where life happens in our home. We are not big cooks, but we love to gather in the TV room and play with the girls. They color, paint, build with Lego, play Twister and on cold nights curl up to a fun family movie and popcorn.”
Sofa: Lampert in Venice Peacock, Jonathan Adler
The downstairs consists of the family’s au pair living space and an office; Flavia works from home a few days a week. When not being used as an office, the space is a multifunctional room for everything from playing music to sleeping.
The exterior of the house also got a facelift during Mogal’s renovation. He replaced the worn staircase and repainted the exterior, which was previously beige with red, white and teal trim.
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