72 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM Peppy Patterns cranstondesigngroup.com {home & design} original powder room fixtures, including the candelabra wall sconces, light switches and door handles, creating a lively fusion of classic forms with bright, whimsical wallpaper. Respect for old homes and their contents came straight from her grandma, a keen antiques collector. “I always loved going over to see all her wonderful pieces. I think that is why I integrate antiques into new designs,” Jeannine explains. In a recent project, she incorporated the client’s heirloom dining room set, including table, buffet and china cabinet. No vintage furniture? No problem, says Jeannine. Even with contemporary furnishings, personal paradise close to her San Mateo Park home. There, clients and other designers could explore a collection of materials and hard-to-find accessories as well as get inspired to envision new looks for their spaces. In the meantime, Jeannine continues to infuse clients’ Peninsula homes with buoyant patterns, colors and textures. She encourages those who prefer starting small as they consider making big changes to try “a crazy powder room.” Her sense of play has serious intent. With a record of delighted clients, she says, “I love to push people out of the box a little bit and not be so safe.” visual gems like antique silver tea sets and candelabras can shine as timeless accents. Jeannine revamps her own home as her family life changes. With the oldest off at college, the designer transformed her daughter’s old bedroom into a tropical guest room. Palm branches climb up the wallpaper, while the green-painted bookcases and ceiling add to the vibrant ambience. Contrasting orange Hermès boxes enliven the dreamy decor. Jeannine herself dreams of opening a brick-and-mortar design store, creating a sort of
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