A STAR IS BORN
Actress Samira Wiley's LA home has stepped out of the shadows and into the limelight with chic schemes that have understated drama.
Written By Vivienne Ayers
Photography by Sam Frost
Styling by Lisa Rowe
No white walls’ was the key request when Stefani Stein was brought on board to transform the Los Angeles home of Orange is the New Black and The Handmaid’s Tale actress Samira Wiley and producer and director Lauren Morelli.
Read MoreNew England Cozy Meets L.A. Chic in a Charming California Home
A young family yearned to blend their fondness for the homey interior design of Vermont and the refinement of their life in Los Angeles. Here’s the elegant but livable result.
Written By Antonia van der Meer
Photography by Sam Frost
Styling by Lisa Rowe
When Jack Donaldson and Julia Bredrup bought a 1920s house in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, it came with a lot of sunlight but not much warmth. In searching for an emotional back story to inform its new décor, Mr. Donaldson, a screenwriter, and his wife, an attorney, couldn’t help but draw from their meet-cute at Middlebury College in Vermont. When they hired local interior designer Stefani Stein, the shared goal was to inject understated New England style into the more refined L.A. life they live now. “It was a great fit,” said Ms. Stein, who happily brought this mashup-design script to life: “I love the juxtaposition of raw and relaxed with elegance.”
Read MoreUNA CASA LLENA DE PERSONALIDAD DECORADA CON UNA POTENTE MEZCLA DE COLORES
Esta vivienda, con un precioso patio con piscina, es el hogar de la actriz Samira Wiley, un rincón de inspiración ecléctica y mucho carácter.
Photography by Sam Frost
Styling by Lisa Rowe
Read MoreRICHLY LAYERED
Designer Stefani Stein creates an earthy, laid-back home with nods to tradition and the East Coast for clients Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley.
Written By Laura Eckstein Jones
Photography by Sam Frost
Styling by Lisa Rowe
Read MoreCREATING SPACE
Designer Stefani Stein creates an earthy, laid-back home with nods to tradition and the East Coast for clients Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley.
Written By Laura Eckstein Jones
Photography by Sam Frost
Styling by Lisa Rowe
Read MoreCREATING SPACE
Designer Stefani Stein creates an earthy, laid-back home with nods to tradition and the East Coast for clients Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley.
Written By Laura Eckstein Jones
Photography by Sam Frost
Styling by Lisa Rowe
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Stefani Stein is an interior designer based in Los Angeles, California, with over a decade of experience in design and construction projects. Dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind yet livable spaces, she customizes the design direction for each client.
Her projects are infused with her signature relaxed and refined aesthetic, while still allowing her clients’ personalities to shine. Most recently, Stein launched a bespoke furnishings and wallpaper brand, August Abode, a collection that speaks volumes to her signature style and celebrates her love of travel as well as the relaxed California lifestyle.
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An L.A.-based Designer Who Found Her Calling Thanks to George Clooney and Anna Kendrick
After a stint in the business world, Stefani Stein now designs homes and furniture for an A-list clientele.
By LAURA HINE
Do you remember the 2009 movie Up in the Air, in which GEORGE CLOONEY and Anna Kendrick play “career transition specialists,” basically meaning they fire people for a living? Designer STEFANI STEIN not only remembers it, she switched careers because of it.
I have an intake process where I ask clients a lot of questions. Some of them might seem weird and not relevant, like “If your home were to have a theme song, what would it be?” I’m trying to find out how people want to feel in a space, whether it’s energized, calm or dramatic. The materials and furnishings vary project to project based on the unique attributes of each client.
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