San Francisco is known for many things: the Golden Gate Bridge, Haight-Ashbury, the fun loving Castro neighborhood, a plethora of cute shops in the Ferry Building (like Sweets Collection and La Cocina) and, of course, everyone’s favorite summertime companion, Karl the Fog.

 

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San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge as Seen on a Fog Free Day From Chrissy Field

 

While visitors eagerly buzz around fun tourist spots like San Francisco’s Chinatown (the largest Chinatown outside of Asia by the way) and San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, there are plenty of other lesser known ‘hoods that are worthy of a wander. One such place is San Francisco’s Design District. Nestled between 7th Street and 16th Street, SF’s Design District is frequented by designers and interior decorators who know where to go. One example of a design district gem, located on Townsend Street in San Francisco, is Studio 695.

 

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Curl Up with a Good Book – Studio 695’s Mini Library Area in San Francisco

 

Studio 695’s concept store features unconventional furniture as well as a lovely little library space with covetable books from the likes of Assouline and Taschen. Inside the store beautifully hued urban commuter bikes from Martone Cycling Co. dangle from the wall alongside carefully curated rare art objects.

 

 

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Obsessed – Palo de Yucca‘s Gorgeous Mexican Hats on Display at Studio 695

 

In addition to home goods from high profile European design houses, you’ll also uncover an array of accessories, gifts and jewelry. At Studio 695 there are chic bad hair day defenders (okay, some of us call them hats) from Palo de Yucca and even stunning warrior chain chokers from Bex Rox London.

 

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By Design – An Iconic Italian Gufram Cactus Hangs Out with Animal Skull Art by Marakame at Studio 695 in San Francisco

 

Studio 695 is conveniently attached to another San Francisco Design District favorite, Roche Bobois Paris, making it easy for you to knock two fun design hot spots off your list. Whether you happen to be on the hunt for the perfect psychedelic colored Gufram cactus for your home or just ambling around San Francisco’s Design District, you won’t regret popping in for a peek at Studio 695. Just prepare to be inspired.

 

 

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Studio 695 in San Francisco, California

 

Studio 695
695 Townsend Street
San Francisco, California
Hours: Monday Through Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Phone: (415) 626-8613
Email: studio695@europeandesigns.net