Norman Manor

Arcadia, CA - A 7,500 square foot modern Italianate home that felt overwhelming to its new owners.

The house was generous in scale, but it lacked direction. The rooms felt disconnected and underused.

We worked with the family to clarify how each space should function — where to gather, where to retreat, how to move through the house comfortably. Furnishings were chosen to soften the scale and bring the rooms into proportion.

The aim was to make a large house feel lived-in rather than formal.

Phase one is complete, with additional rooms planned as the family continues to grow into the space.

"My husband and I have zero sense of space and design and have consistently feared the idea of committing to refurnishing our home as we saw it as an incredibly daunting task. Working with Laetitia was an absolute joy. She not only made our home beautiful, but walked me through the entire process with calmness and expertise. She has turned my entire perspective from a daunting task to now being an incredibly fun and exciting journey."

Scope: Whole-home furnishing (phased approach)
Status: Phase One completed, additional phases planned
Completed: 2021

Light-filled hotel office with a curved desk, a modern table lamp, a cozy armchair with a throw blanket, and large curtains over a window letting in natural light.
A minimalist living room corner with a beige sofa, a side table with a modern lamp, an arc floor lamp with a pleated shade, and cream curtains filtering natural light.
Minimalist office or study room with a large abstract pink and pastel watercolor painting on the wall, a wooden sideboard with decorative items, a white desk with a lamp, notebooks, and a chair with a cane backrest.
A minimalist interior scene with a light wood textured sideboard, a black vase holding green leafy branches, and a gold tray, with a pastel abstract painting hanging above.
A neatly made bed with a cream-colored headboard, beige linens, and pillows, in a minimally decorated bedroom with two wall-mounted lamps, wooden nightstands with books, a black mug, and a small decorative plant.
Close-up of a bedroom corner with a beige upholstered headboard, a white pillow, a pink pillow, a wooden nightstand, a small painting, a green decorative vase with a branch, and a modern white wall-mounted lamp with gold accents.
Interior of a room viewed through an open door, featuring a modern white chair, a small round table, hardwood floors, a window with curtains, and a balcony with a decorative stone railing outside.
Dining area with a wooden round table, four white chairs, a pendant light, large windows with shades, and framed artwork on a light gray wall.
Living room with a beige curved sofa, a TV mounted on a gray wall, a small wooden table with a dog sitting on it, and children's toys on a small table. There is also a large potted plant.
Living room with two plush cream-colored armchairs, a dark brown side table, and a large potted olive tree against a light gray wall. A beige rug and hardwood floor are visible.
A cozy living room corner with a small wooden table and two matching chairs, decorated with a stuffed animal and some toys, next to a window with beige patterned curtains, a wooden sideboard, and a cream-colored rug.
A modern wooden coffee table with circular metal insets, situated on a beige shaggy rug in front of a beige sofa.
Living room with beige sectional sofa, round coffee table, and large window with patterned curtains, adjacent to dining area with wooden table and chairs, soft natural lighting.