Summer 2026

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”

– Harvey Milk

Color is our visual perception of light. 
 
Our eyes absorb a range of frequencies—from red to violet, low to high vibration—with each hue of the rainbow associated with progressively more elevated energy. 
 
In our summer issue, we celebrate everyone striving to bring their higher selves to the world through positive and prismatic work. We showcase projects from designers and printers to painters and illustrators like Berlin-based illustrator Olaf Hajek, who brings a vibrant natural realm to life in his debut collaboration for Christopher Farr Cloth.

Writer and scholar Maile Pingel takes us on a delicious dive into the history of dominotiers, uncovering the fascinating history of wallpaper and the work of contemporary artists ensuring it thrives. San Francisco’s own color queen Chloe Redmond Warner shares an excerpt from her debut book, This Must be the Place, and we of course bring you the juiciest new collections of the season. 

Our summer issue always coincides with San Francisco Pride, and the SFDC invites you to celebrate with us – read more in Giving Back.

We hope you’ll bring your radiant self!

Above Image: A chromatic living room by interior designer Chloe Redmond Warner from her new book, This Must be the Place. Photo by Laure Joliet.
Color is our visual perception of light. 
 
Our eyes absorb a range of frequencies—from red to violet, low to high vibration—with each hue of the rainbow associated with progressively more elevated energy. 
 
In our summer issue, we celebrate everyone striving to bring their higher selves to the world through positive and prismatic work. We showcase projects from designers and printers to painters and illustrators like Berlin-based illustrator Olaf Hajek, who brings a vibrant natural realm to life in his debut collaboration for Christopher Farr Cloth.

Writer and scholar Maile Pingel takes us on a delicious dive into the history of dominotiers, uncovering the fascinating history of wallpaper and the work of contemporary artists ensuring it thrives. San Francisco’s own color queen Chloe Redmond Warner shares an excerpt from her debut book, This Must be the Place, and we of course bring you the juiciest new collections of the season. 

Our summer issue always coincides with San Francisco Pride, and the SFDC invites you to celebrate with us – read more in Giving Back.

We hope you’ll bring your radiant self!

Above Image: A chromatic living room by interior designer Chloe Redmond Warner from her new book, This Must be the Place. Photo by Laure Joliet.
Henry 2026 in Print

We are delighted to share our 2026 print addition, A Passion for Preservation. Inside you’ll find stories on next generation designers devotedly shepherding design and architectural heritage into the 21st century. We invite you to discover our glossy print edition at the SFDC and at design events throughout the city from the Decorator Showcase to the Fall Show. You can also dive into the latest from the San Francisco Design Center online in our quarterly digital issues. However you enjoy Henry, we hope you find inspiration inside. 

The Domino Effect

Papiers dominotés occupy a fascinating niche in wallpaper’s history. And with playful twists by contemporary creators, the look is more in vogue than ever.

Sorbet Season

Refresh the palette with luscious hues from raspberry to rose

Summer Books

Channel the energy of the landscape with new books on home and garden 

A Dash of Daring

Christopher Farr Cloth’s new collection with German artist Olaf Hajek is imbued with a lively, optimistic spirt. Maile Pingel talks with Hajek about the story behind its creation.

Into the Woods

Carlisle celebrates a 60-year journey of heritage, sustainability, and craft

Designer Labs

SFDC Launches Summer Educational Series

Aesthetic Intelligence

San Francisco interior designer Chloe Redmond Warner’s wonderful and witty debut book, This Must be the Place, showcases her singular voice through both place and prose. Here we share an excerpt that exudes the character of her vibrant work.

Giving Back

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