Been telling myself for weeks: Must tout wonders of Scot Meacham Wood‘s divine San Francisco apartment, even though it’s been out a while, as in the Dec/Jan issue of House Beautiful, written by moi. In case you missed, it is here at HouseBeautiful.com.
Some stories write themselves, and his was one. A Ralph Lauren protege-turned-interior designer, Wood’s work bespeaks the chic-aristo-style of Ralph but also bears the indelible stamp of a Renaissance man who follows his heart. Might we all be so exuberantly all-over-the-place and so dang good at it.
Wood also plays the piano and the organ, and his first job out of school was running a chair-lift at a ski resort. Which his parents were thrilled about. I don’t know about you, but this is definitely the guy I want to sit next to at dinner.
Look at the layering of art, architecture, fabrics and objects. His apartment is incredibly inspiring but at the same time accessible. He is not someone with an unlimited budget; he’s someone with an unlimited sense of style–and of what’s possible. I love that.
Look at all he has going on in this hall. It’s a destination in itself, and it takes you somewhere new and yet familiar. FAB.
The kitchen ain’t big enough to swing a cat in, but he makes it work. The black cabinets and woodwork are chic as anything.
The bedroom might be my favorite. That bed is very curl-up-in-able, and yet handsome and masculine. And don’t you love all the Tartan. It’s kind of his thing in case you hadn’t noticed. I’m hoping by the time this posts, he will tell us when to look for his own line of custom Tartans…
See more photos and my interview with Wood here at HouseBeautiful.com
I’m pretty sure I’ve said it before, but I always fall a little bit in love with what I’m writing about, perhaps like a painter with her subject. True with Wood and also true with Texas designer Jan Showers and her fabulous clients Cecily and Robert Bradshaw. Their luminous, art-filled Toronto house done by Showers is the polar opposite of Wood’s but just as intriguing. It was in the Dec/Jan issue of Veranda, here on Veranda.com.
I tol’ you I was bizzy… See you soon. Til then, come see me on Instagram. I am crazy about Instagram. Oh, and be careful and stay warm in this crazy weather. xox
Another PS: Am MORTIFIED that earlier version of this post contained misspelling of Scot’s name with two t’s instead of one. It is Scot, not Scott. Mortified. So sorry.
Frances,
What joy you are bringing to the cabin dwellers in Atlanta. Guess you saw us on the NATIONAL NEWS. It is hard to muster southern sprezzatura
when the school children are overnighting in their yellow buses in the 13′. Just think what Atlanta does to kill next seasons mosquitos! The local weather news did state STAY IN,IT WILL START AT NOON TOMORROW. Weather girl (local) had the clue.
Thanks for cozy indoor ideas…comforting
xo
LOVE this ! That bed & the kitchen & the hallway….ahhhhh.
Xxx
Frances. Just following you is a full time job.
But well worth it.
Whit
Frances, love this apartment. I am crazy about the pictures in bedroom of the tiny squares of tartan. Have missed you but hoped we would have exciting reads on your return. You do not disappoint.
XO Becky
If I could find just a tiny bit of that tiger print velvet!!! I just sat and studied that article in HB; loved everything about his apartment.
Frances –
I was SO delighted when I found out that you were going to be writing my House Beautiful article. And that delight continues every time I re-read the spread.
XOXO!
Scot
Love Scott’s home! His style and panache are wonderful!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Frances: Beautiful, one-of-a-kind spaces—and elegant and intelligent prose to accompany such spaces. Also, appreciate seeing another less than expansive abode–gives ideas to those of us also challenged by smaller spaces. Best, Amy
Thank you Amy, so glad you liked it!
Frances, I loved this article. It’s a cozy, feel good living space, beautiful, too.
XO, Linda
I devoured every word and every image and have been meaning to come by and tell you how much I enjoyed your article. It’s an amazing home full of such wonderful treasures and the black cabinets in the kitchen…wonderful!
High praise from you Design Chic, and you too Mrs Dabney. Thank you on behalf of the mcfabulous Scot.
“The kitchen ain’t big enough to swing a cat in, but he makes it work.” That phrase will be in my head for years to come…..love it and all your upbeat/offbeat analogies. Thanks for the smiles!