The Feusier Octagon House is one of the oldest houses on San Francisco’s famous Russian Hill. Built in approximately 1857, this incredible home survived the deadly 1906 earthquake and fire that ravaged most of the city. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses Rather than simply being a wacky creation, Octagon houses were all the rage in the mid-19th century. Inspired by Orson Squire Fowler, a New York Phrenologist’s book A Home for All, the eight-sided shape house was prescribed to boost wellbeing. The octagon meant that every room would receive sunlight at some time in the day, and it would help circulate fresh air. After taking a look around the Feusier Octagon House we can’t argue with Fowler’s logic. Every room in this three-level home is flooded with light thanks to its generous windows. Sadly, the Octagon house craze didn’t stick around, as this is home is one of the last in the country. There are currently around 100 Octagon shaped houses that still exist in the whole of the USA. The unique shape of the house does present a challenge in some of the rooms when styling furniture. However, this glamorous teal living room demonstrates how that challenge is easily overcome with custom-built storage solutions such as the built-in shelves. See: Living room ideas – clever ways to decorate living spaces Instead of opting for a traditional sofa, a cosy art-deco style armchair fits into one of the many corners of the room perfectly. Dark wood floors run throughout this elegant home, accented by the stunning floor to ceiling windows in most rooms of this house. The windows really are the stand-out feature in this property filling the property with light and offering beautiful views across the city. In the kitchen and bedrooms, small window seats have been carved out to really make the most of these spectacular features. The high ceilings in this property make it perfect for showcasing a chandelier or two. This dining room is the perfect example of how the homes 19th-century features have been combined with modern flourishes to create a lovely contemporary space. If you have been looking for dining room ideas, this room is the perfect inspiration. While many of us are carving out space for a home office, this property offers an alternative creative outlet with its own artist studio. Perched at the very top of the property, and surrounded by windows this has to be one of the most beautiful spots in this house and potentially the whole city. The master bedroom has been kept simple and paired back with a white color scheme and dark wood accents. Part of the wall has been boxed off to create extra storage and a contemporary fireplace. However, in a nod to one of those glorious eight corners of the house a bay window seat has been carved out. See: Bedroom ideas – designs and inspiration for beautiful bedrooms This stunning home is currently listed as a San Francisco Landmark. It is on the market with Janet Feinberg Schindler, from Sotheby’s International Realty (opens in new tab) - San Francisco Brokerage. If ever there was a case to bring back the Octagon house this has to be it.
