Antonio Martins Participates in the 2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase Featuring a Master Bedroom That Tells a …

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2014

San Francisco-based interior designer Antonio Martins, of Antonio Martins Interior Design, is pleased to be participating in his second San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Antonio Martins has turned an unimaginative master bedroom into a captivating space that takes a modern approach on historical elements.

Staying true to honoring heritage, an antique Portuguese Bilros bed, carefully preserved by Antonios family since the 18th century, commands attention and is the primary inspiration for the space. Made of Pau-Santo, an exotic rosewood, the design of the bed adheres to the strict guidelines of the period. I have always loved this bed, which incorporates our family crest, and the Showcase was the perfect excuse to bring it to San Francisco, says Antonio Martins.

As a celebration of Portuguese culture, the walls are covered by blue and white tiles (Portuguese Azulejos), faithful copies of 18th century patterns and designs. Offering a 21st century twist on traditional form and pattern, Antonio has expanded the tile size and shuffled the images to become a modern piece of art. I love the use of traditional designs and techniques in a whole new way.

A total of 243 oversized tiles were hand-painted by master decorative painters Linda Horning and Katherine Jacobus, working together for the first time on this incredible task.

The 2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase is open from April 26 through May 26, 2014 at 3660 Jackson Street in San Francisco. The house is open Tuesdays through Sundays and Monday, Memorial Day. The hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday: 10:00a.m. 3:00 p.m. (last entry), Friday: 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. (last entry), Sunday and Memorial Day: 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (last entry), CLOSED MONDAY (except Memorial Day).

Tickets are $35 for general admission, seniors $30. More information on this annual charitable event benefitting the University High School scholarship fund, can be found at decoratorshowcase.org.

About Antonio Martins:

Antonio Martins studied hotel management in Switzerland, and worked for 11 years building a successful hotel career in Asia. From Hotel operations to Hotel design, he puts his marks in some of the finest venues in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Argentina and most recently Chicago.

His residential career began in San Francisco, while obtaining a Masters of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture and Design. An artist at heart, Antonio brings an eclectic approach to interior design, with an interesting mix of antiques, modern artwork and contemporary furniture.

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