The problem was that even the couple themselves didn’t have exactly the same design taste: she was drawn to color, brass, and a big dose of glam. He preferred more earth-toned classic pieces. What they did immediately agree upon was that they wanted a black bedroom. “The sisal grasscloth wallpaper added a great textural element,” Stefani shared. “The wife really wanted some pale pink or nude elements, but I had to keep it to a minimum, as it felt a bit too feminine for her husband’s liking. The tape on some pillows in the bedroom allowed for little hints of these elements to shine through without feeling too overwhelming. “
A CAPE COD-STYLE HOME WITH ’70S VIBES IN LA
HOME TOURS / OCTOBER 22, 2019
The owners of this Cape Cod-style house in LA wanted a place that felt sexy, but it wasn’t exactly communicating that feeling when they purchased it. It had recently been renovated and had great potential but was slightly too classic, as it was, for the young couple’s preference for a glam ’70s vibe. They turned to designer Stefani Stein to help them bridge the gap – something like Mrs. Robinson with a little bit of rock n’ roll.