Crescent Nob Hill

Interior Design
Written By french CALIFORNIA
Open-concept dining room featuring a black table, wooden chairs, and city views through sliding glass doors.

Crescent Nob Hill

SAN FRANCISCO

A two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence where Parisian refinement meets California ease. Set atop a Robert A.M. Stern-designed building in San Francisco, this penthouse – known as The Robert Residence – was conceived by frenchCALIFORNIA as an exercise in quiet sophistication and natural flow.

Modern living room featuring a curved grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and large circular woven wall hanging.
 

A SENSE OF PEACE

Founder and Creative Director Guillaume Coutheillas envisioned a calm, luminous home built around architectural details such as bespoke millwork and delicate crown moldings. A custom off-white tone – Crescent White, developed exclusively for residents of the building – anchors the palette and reflects soft Northern California light throughout the space.

 
White curved outdoor sofa and marble coffee table on a city terrace with potted plants.

What We Did

Interior Design 
FF&E Selection 
Art Curation 

Moody bedroom design with teal lime-wash walls, black bed frame, and dark grey bedding.
Modern bedroom with grey textured walls and large abstract floral wall art.
 
 
 
 

NATURAL FLOW

The design invites movement from the formal entry to the living area and outward toward the terraces. “​​We wanted the flow to feel natural and open – like a Parisian home in the heart of San Francisco,” Coutheillas explains. From the lower level, the urban skyline recalls Paris; ascend the stair and glimpses of the ocean hint at the south of France.

 
 
Minimalist stone desk and black chair positioned by a large window overlooking a city terrace.
Contemporary dining space with a black minimalist table, orb pendant lighting, and abstract framed art.
 
 
View through floor-to-ceiling windows of a lush rooftop patio with white furniture and city skyline.
 
 
White bouclé upholstered headboard with a round glass bedside lamp and chrome side table.
 

A LAYERED, BREATHTAKING HOME

The penthouse captures an effortless Parisian aesthetic that complements the building’s art-deco inspiration – formal foyers, graceful moldings, and pre-war proportions interpreted through a modern lens. Each room balances architectural structure with warmth and comfort, combining custom pieces and vintage finds to create a collected, enduring atmosphere.

 
Modern white kitchen island with marble countertop and chrome faucet.
 
 
Large wooden outdoor dining table on a sunlit terrace with a lush green privacy hedge.
 

WELCOMING AND ENGAGING

Furnishings by Christophe Delcourt, B&B Italia, and CC-Tapis mix with contemporary artworks and sculptural accents to form an environment that feels both elevated and livable. Natural wood, plaster, and stone lend texture and a tactile sense of calm, while layered lighting creates softness and intimacy from day to night.

 
Luxury penthouse exterior featuring private terraces and views of the Transamerica Pyramid.
 
 

WARMTH, HAPPINESS, CALM

Throughout the residence, muted hues highlight the art-deco geometry of the architecture. Organic materials – terracotta, oak, linen, and marble – contribute to a feeling of grounded serenity.

 
 
Sleek black home office desk against a sage green wall with a mosaic art piece.
Modern globe pendant lights hanging over a dark wood dining table with a center vase.
 
 
Urban rooftop terrace with wooden slat lounge chairs and high-rise city views.
 
 
Contemporary living room featuring a curved bouclé sofa and large woven wall tapestry.
 

A SOPHISTICATED POINT OF VIEW

Art plays a central role, ranging from photography and works on paper to bold abstract paintings and small-scale sculptures. Together, they express the sensibility of a well-traveled collector and reinforce the dialogue between Paris and California.

 
Bright, open-concept modern living room with designer furniture and city views.
 

ECLECTIC EASE

In the open living and dining areas, curved lines and layered textures define each space without disrupting sightlines to the skyline beyond. Contrasting tones – light woods against dark metal accents – add rhythm and depth while maintaining an effortless sense of comfort.

 
 
 
 
 
Modern entryway with a minimalist blue console table and large mirror.
Minimalist black wood dining table near a large glass door leading to a city terrace.
 
 
Luxury rooftop dining area with a black table, potted plants, and San Francisco skyline.
 

PRIVATE SANCTUARY

The primary bedroom features a sculptural double headboard and a geometric stone desk oriented toward panoramic downtown views. Walls in textured jade plaster evoke the intimacy of a boutique hotel suite.

 
 
 
 
 
Modern bedroom with a leather headboard, floral art, and a minimalist side table.
Bright primary bathroom with white marble tile, a soaking tub, and a vanity.
 

A playful second bedroom introduces color and scale through large contemporary artworks and light-toned furnishings that invite relaxation.

 
Minimalist bathroom featuring a grey linen towel, walk-in glass shower, and wooden sculpture.
 

HAVEN FOR RESPITE

Bathrooms are wrapped in Bianco Dolomite marble, their sculpted vanities and book-matched slabs creating a luminous, spa-like retreat. Soft linens, terracotta accents, and ambient lighting complete the sense of refuge.

 
Modern globe pendant lights hanging over a dark wood dining table with a center vase.
 

THE ULTIMATE CITY ESCAPE

The expansive terrace extends the home’s aesthetic outdoors with lush plantings, terracotta planters, and tailored lounge pieces, offering a quiet vantage point over the city – a Paris apartment in the sky, reimagined for San Francisco.

 
Rooftop patio with wicker lounge chairs, a marble table, and skyscraper views.
 
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