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House Tour: Kim's Beaux Arts Beauty

March 3, 2010 by Home

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I've been reading the cheeky blog Thank You For Asking, written by the very glamorous Kim, for a few months now, and after seeing a few extremely chic sneak peeks into her home, I asked if she'd be interested in giving us a house tour. Thankfully, she agreed! Kim lives in a 1920s Beaux Arts home in San Francisco's posh Pacific Heights neighborhood with her husband and three sons. It is no doubt one of the most gorgeous houses I've ever seen. More impressively, she decorated it herself!

Before moving to SF, Kim lived in London for seven years, where she sharpened her stylistic skills taking Christie's Fine Arts course. She says she picked up a lot of her furniture and artwork there, and on subsequent trips back. She also scours San Francisco's vintage furniture shops for a lot of her furnishings. She says they renovated their home with the help of architect Ken Linsteadt when they moved to SF in 1997. Their goal was to keep the beauty of the original architecture while upgrading some of the renovations done in the '70s, and they have no doubt done just that. Come take the tour, and prepare to swoon!

I love the mix of styles on this tabletop; it's definitely prepared for a fancy fête! And don't her cranberry colored glasses remind you of the ones Eddie Ross used in his Big Window Challenge? You can pick up similar turquoise goblets at Eden and Eden, and Kim Seybert sells similar chargers.

Can you say glamorous? Kim's done a great job of decorating in tune with the style of the original architecture. Her French sidechairs and crystal chandelier fit right in with that gorgeous ornate crown molding.

Kim's cheerful topiaries and a regal Buddha bust pair beautifully with her well-worn console table.

I love how Kim paired an adorable pigeon drawing with her chic bird and branch wallpaper. What a lovely little vignette!

I love the composition of this space, and how Kim's accessories bring out the rich hues in the rug.

One of the things that struck me about the house is Kim's bold paint choices. Her fantastic sense of color gives the old bones of her home a modern edge.

Upholstering her midcentury chairs in maroon damask was a risky move, but I think she pulled it off!

Though she has flirted with bold paint colors, she also knows when to tone it down. In this dining and sitting area, neutral walls and seating allow her colorful accessories to pop!

One of the many perks of living in Pacific Heights is a fantastic view of the city. I imagine she must spend a lot of time on this delightful deck.

They hired landscape architect Andrea Cochran to redesign their garden. How dreamy are her mosaic mirrors?

This gorgeous wooden staircase with its scrollwork banister is one of many amazing architectural details you'll spot throughout.

This room is Kim's husband's office. He started the online wine company Vinfolio. I love how subtle the painted stripes in this room are, and his built-in shelving is dashing!

Meanwhile, this pink room is Kim's office. Her Art Deco mirrored desk would put any lady to work!

Sea fans bring shape, texture, and a bit of coastal cool to this arrangement of artwork in Kim's office.

Two of Kim's sons, who are 6 and 9, share this green and blue bedroom. Of course they'll outgrow the bunk beds, but it's great how the other furnishings will really last them a lifetime.

This red and white bedroom belongs to Kim's 16-year-old son.

How fun is this stone hand chair? Kim's got such a great sense of style! The needlepoint Union Jack pillow is a cool tribute to her former abode.

When it comes to bedside essentials — books, candle, flowers, and a classic clock — Kim's got it down.

Acres of sisal are a nice juxtaposition to the still-life paintings and formal chandelier in this room.

I love how she mixes contemporary artwork with antiques.

Monogrammed shades give this white bathroom a quiet embellishment.

There's nothing I love more than a white kitchen! The graphic, architectural quality of her dried plants really livens up the room.
Want to see more? Be sure to read Kim's blog, Thank You For Asking!

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