Step Inside The Refreshed Interiors Of An Iconic Cocktail Bar

Thanks to interior designer Alice Crumeyrolle, Starlite—the cocktail bar atop San Francisco’s Beacon Grand hotel—shines once more. “This was a great opportunity to reinvent an icon and also create a timeless destination,” says the Maison A founder. The furnishings and artwork crisscross eras, yielding a venue that feels “comfortable, collected and personal,” Crumeyrolle adds.

A mural by Deborah Phillips, inspired by Monterey cypress, greets guests. Deep greens—including velvet drapes, pine-colored walls and Verde Alpi marble-topped cocktail tables—appear alongside brass and gold-leaf elements. A central bar is illuminated by amber-hued Venini-style chandeliers, while various seating options beckon with sumptuous fabrics and details (think: florals, animal prints, leather, tassels and fringe).

“I really love the idea of creating diversity in the furniture layout,” Crumeyrolle notes. “Every time you come to the space you can have a different experience, enjoy every corner and take in those amazing 180-degree views.”

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