Designer doggie supply store Osso & Co. closed its doors in August, but the location on the very visible corner of Hayes and Broderick only stood empty for a short time. Soon, brown butcher paper covered the windows and workers could be seen coming and going. A few of you inquired what was moving in, and now that the windows have cleared, we have an answer.
This October, Arthur McLaughlin and Associates will be opening its doors in the neighborhood. Founded by designer Arthur McLaughlin over 20 years ago, the firm specializes in real estate staging and high-end interior design, with an emphasis on a one-on-one client relationship and customizing each project to meet the client's needs.
(Photo: Arthur McLaughlin)
We caught up with Arthur to learn more about why he chose a spot in the neighborhood.
"We value being part of a community and we feel that exists in NoPa," he told us. "We love the vibe of the neighborhood—it is brimming with youthful energy and that is where we like to be. What we do requires creative energy, so this is a place where we can really feel like we are part of the city in all of its forms." From corner stores to fancy five-dollar-a-cup coffee shops, great food to terrible parking, Arthur says he's excited about the neighborhood, and "we look forward to getting to know the neighbors as we circle the block."
What kinds of projects get Arthur and his crew excited? Anything with a challenge, he says. San Francisco is full of what he and his team call design "problems", and small spaces, vertical living, close neighbors, and houses on hills are all attributes of city living that they enjoy tackling.
Once the new location officially opens in October, it'll be appointment-only, with plans to open a showroom sometime down the line. With the nearby presence of Liz and Cut & Sew and Joel at Joel's Upholstery, combined with the new presence of Arthur McLaughlin, NoPa seems to be coming into its own as an interior design resource for the rest of the city.
If you'd like to learn more, or if you have a design job in the works, stop by to say hello and check out the new digs.
