Santa Monica Spanish

Santa Monica, CA - Complete furnishing of a 2,200 square foot Spanish Revival home built in 1932.

Working with a growing family, the focus was on furnishing the house in a way that respected its original details — arched openings, textured walls, dark wood — while making it comfortable for everyday life. The rooms were layered gradually, mixing vintage pieces with new furnishings to create continuity throughout the home.

A few years after the initial project, I returned to design the nursery for their second child and renovate the guest bathroom as the house adapted to a new phase of family life.

“Laetitia is a such dream to work with. I’ve worked with another designer before and had interviewed many before deciding to hire her. From the very beginning, she brought beauty, creativity and thoughtfulness to every step and decision. She grounded my varying tastes and designed a cohesive concept, introducing new ideas and expanding my horizons. She instinctively knew what I would like, even when I couldn’t articulate it.

I wholeheartedly trusted her recommendations and choices. She elevated our home while keeping our personality, and we are so in love with the end product. On the business side of things, Laetitia is extremely responsive, answering my endless questions, and was always professional. She is resourceful in finding solutions, and fights for her clients with suppliers when issues inevitably come up. She steered and guided the logistics, and I never had to worry because I knew she was on top of it.

I truly enjoyed every part of working with Laetitia, and I will surely be following her work for years to come!”

Scope: Whole-home furnishing, plus second-phase nursery and bathroom design
Completed: 2021 for phase one], 2024 for phase two

A cozy living room corner featuring a white textured armchair, a small wooden side table with flowers, a fireplace with decorative black iron grate, a window with dark brown curtains, a standing lamp with a beige shade, a colorful abstract painting a
A cozy living room corner featuring a black fireplace with a decorative wrought iron screen, a small wooden side table with a black vase holding white and red flowers, a white armchair with textured fabric, a dark curtain, a book on a light-colored r
Living room scene with a beige sofa, a round wooden side table with a glass of beverage, a window with dark curtains, and sunlight streaming in.
An entryway with a dark blue door opened to a hallway. Inside, there is a console table with a vase of branches with flowers, a candle, a small tray, and books underneath. A round mirror hangs on the wall above the table.
A dining room with a dark wooden round table, woven cane back chairs, a window with white roman shade, a black and gold ceiling pendant, a framed picture on the wall, a patterned area rug, and a white marble counter with black stools in the corner.
Decorative wall sconce with two lighted candles on a white wall next to a window with a beige Roman shade.
Living room with large arched and rectangular windows, beige sofa, white armchair, fireplace with painting above, potted plant, artwork, and a dog lying on the carpet.
A dining room with a dark wooden table, beige woven chairs, a white ceramic fruit bowl with grapes and a pomegranate, a window with a beige Roman shade, and a black pendant light fixture hanging from the ceiling.
A neatly made bed with white bedding and an upholstered headboard, flanked by matching nightstands with lamps, in a bright bedroom with white curtains and a piece of abstract art on the wall.
Bedroom nightstand with a lamp, a candle, and decorative flowers, by a bed with white and beige bedding, in front of sheer curtains.
A bedroom with a partially visible bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror on the wall, and an open door leading to a bathroom.
A cozy nursery with a white crib, a light blue rocking chair with a blanket and stuffed animal, a pink ottoman, a wooden dresser with a pink changing pad and plush toy on top, and a window with mustard-colored curtains.
Book titled "At 100: A Century of Style" placed on a beige table with sunlight creating shadows.
A white, curved armchair positioned in front of a window with dark trim, with a colorful, patterned blanket draped over its back and a small stuffed toy rabbit sitting on the seat. To the left, a gold curtain and a white modern lamp are visible.
Two white outdoor lounge chairs with cushions under a large white patio umbrella in a garden with trees and green bushes.
Outdoor patio with white cushioned sofa, round woven coffee tables, wicker chairs, potted plants, hanging lanterns, and string lights under a dark wooden ceiling.
Outdoor patio with string lights and a decorative hanging lantern, beige wicker chairs around a white table, potted aloe vera plant in a green pot, brick tiled floor, lush green trees and black fencing in the background.
Outdoor patio with a white table, beige wicker chairs, potted plants, string lights, and hanging lanterns, under a black roof, with trees and a white wall in the background.
A modern office with a wooden desk, red velvet chair, round mirror, abstract art, and decorative objects.
Wooden desk with closed silver MacBook, pink notebook, and silver pen, with a gold table lamp, in front of a large round mirror reflecting modern wall art and decor.
Living room with beige sofa, green and patterned pillows, marble and wood coffee tables, plants, large windows with brown curtains, framed artwork, and a bar cart with bottles in the corner.