All of us at Remodelista are devoted fans of Bay Area-based designer Erica Tanov, so we took note when she recently opened a Design Studio and Showroom in the heart of Berkeley showcasing her entire collection of interior goods—furniture, wallpaper, tile, bedding, textiles, as well as antiques multidisciplinary design space and venue that presents Erica’s complete vision and ethos of relaxed luxury. Housed in an 1878 Italianate Victorian building, the studio showcases the full Erica Tanov collection of interior goods – furniture, wallpaper, tile, bedding, textiles, as well as rare antiques – and serves as a gathering space that embraces arts and leisure. Reflecting a collaborative environment that supports exhibitions from emerging and contemporary creatives, the studio is a space of inspiration and resource for designers, artists, and enthusiasts alike. vision of creating environments of relaxed luxury, inspired by and with deep reverence to nature. From curated exhibitions by emerging creatives to artful displays of her home collection in residential settings, every corner exudes inspiration and creativity. Visitors can browse and purchase items from her home décor collection, by appointment only.
Photography via Erica Tanov.
Above: Housed in an 1878 Italianate Victorian house, the atelier is open by appointment only and is located at 1808 Fifth Street in Berkeley.
Above: The studio showcases Erica’s collection of interior goods, including hand-silkscreened wallpaper, furniture, architectural tiles, bedding, table linens, and rare antique finds.
Above: A glass vitrine displays vintage finds.
Above: Wares on display.
Above: A bench from Erica’s Yves Collection. Inspired by the Modernist designs of the 1920’s and 1930’s, the Yves Bench balances contemporary elegance with heritage design. This one is upholstered in Erica’s Jacobsen print.
Above: A vintage settee anchors a corner of the living area.
Above: The kitchen is tiled in Erica’s cement 1965 Tile, which is available directly from Cle Tile.
Above: A piece by Oakland-based artist Hannah Franco from her “Broken Dishes” series.
Above: The second floor includes several bedroom installations.
Above: A bedroom featuring pieces from Erica’s Yves Furniture Collection and another piece by Hannah Franco.
Above: A bedroom with Erica’s Alder Wallpaper in gold leaf/birch.
Above: And a bathroom featuring Erica’s glamorous Jacobsen Wallpaper in ebony gold.
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