Jewelbox on
the Bay
“A Tudor Revival in San Francisco gets a kaleidoscopic remake from maximalism’s reigning queen, Summer Thornton.”
ELLE DECOROverlooking Presidio Park in San Francisco, this 1912 Tudor Revival home was renovated in collaboration with Sutro Architects to reflect the art-loving client’s bold taste and extensive collection.
A standout in the San Francisco interior design landscape, the project layers classical architectural details with vibrant color, intricate wallcoverings, and statement-making materials—from a malachite-slabbed bathroom to a hand-painted foyer and a tented game room in deep indigo.
“It starts in the entry, where a cove ceiling shimmers in aluminum leaf accented by hand-painted ribbon details."
ELLE DECOREvery space was tailored to feel both glamorous and personal, creating a home that is as much a work of art as the pieces it displays.
Featured in ELLE Decor, September 2025.
“The 1912 Tudor Revival house appears traditional, but inside it is a kaleidoscope of jewel tones, chinoiserie, contemporary art, metallic surfaces, and high-gloss finishes.”
ELLE DECOR“Around the bend is one of Annie Morris’s iconic Stack sculptures, eight candy-colored spheres arranged in a column. A pale pink lacquered stairwell amplifies the drama, catching and reflecting light at the heart of the home.”
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San Francisco“A kaleidoscopic remake from maximalism’s reigning queen, Summer Thornton”
“Since founding her firm in 2007, the Chicago-based Elle Decor A-List designer has become the go-to for clients who don’t care what the neighbors think. This project, her first in San Francisco, reveals its exuberance the moment you step inside.”
ELLE DECOR“In the living room, mauve lacquer walls meet cinnamon trim in a calculated clash. A moss-green sofa snakes through the space, designed for salon-style gatherings.”
ELLE DECOR“I’m not afraid to go too far.”
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“Green is a Thornton signature; its most opulent expression here is in the primary bathroom, which is wrapped in dark green Italian stone that reminds Sanner of her grandmother’s malachite boxes.”
ELLE DECOR“Meanwhile, the fantastical game room—with tiger prints and midnight-blue forest murals—was prompted by a request from the couple’s 10-year-old son: ‘Make it more fun, please!’”
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