San Francisco Real Estate - Janice Lee

There’s no doubt about it: the sixties have made the ultimate comeback and design-lovers couldn’t be happier about it. As Mad Men reminds us with its rousing return this Sunday, that decade was the perfect combination of sexy and chic—and don’t we all wish we could magically transform every piece of furniture into an Eames, Jacobsen, or Bertoia original. In reality though, there’s no need for a total do-over. You can still have a retro-cool feel to your home style with just a few choice pieces to spice it up. Check out four easy additions to your home décor that would make Don Draper feel right at home. 1. Pick Up a Signature Chair You don’t need a room full of vintage furniture to make a statement. One signature piece can add real flare to a room. You can either splurge on an iconic original like the Eames Lounge or choose a comfortable 60s-inspired chair like the Anson in spa-blue. 2. Tell Time with Style Telling time was never as hip as it was in the...

When the term “Man Cave” first came to pass, the meaning was clear and basic: A garage with a foldaway poker table, a dartboard, and a maybe a mini-fridge tucked away by the door. But now, the term brings a whole different vision to mind: Media rooms with theatre seating and full bars, game rooms with state-of-the-art equipment, and modern outdoor cooking stations with built-in fire places—Man Caves have officially entered the dimension of cool. If you desperately want a Man Cave of your very own for Father’s Day, you can either make a few moderate changes to your home or drastically reinvent one of your rooms—whatever route you choose, a manctuary is within your grasp. According to a recent New York Times post , New York Interior Designer, Marshall Watson, suggests three basics when converting a room into your own personal Man Cave: 1. Soundproofing: When men get together, the volume inevitably increases to a minor ruckus. Consider upholstering the walls and hidi...