“Nori is a rich green named after dried seaweed, but for me it brings to mind visions of camellia leaves in a shady garden. It brings such depth to this dining room.”
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“I really enjoy turning textiles that I've discovered during my travels into great decor items such as pillows, throws, and even table linens. It’s a great way to incorporate travel mementos into your home, and regardless of where in the world you are visiting, there are often local textile and weaving traditions.”
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INDUSTRIAL BULB
Subtle yet packed with personality, this kitchen by Stefani Stein Inc. features an industrial-style bulb pendant that makes the case for understated design.
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Décor Tricks: You Might Have More House Than You Think
How interior designers gave under-utilized square footage a makeover—ingeniously finding space for a nursery, a bar and more
By Catherine Romano
Nov. 29, 2019
Off Duty | WSJ
SOME FATE-BLESSED homeowners enjoy expansive interiors with skate-boardable hallways and book shelves devoted solely to objets. Most of us, however, need to exploit every soupçon of real estate in our more modest living quarters, something at which interior designers excel. Their ingenuity helps them spot fallow or problematic spaces and turn them into much-needed nurseries, convenient bars and more. In prewar New York apartments, for example, prime territory below windows—where you might put furniture—is often monopolized by hideous radiators that can’t be blocked. Brooklyn designer Laurie Blumenfeld-Russo found a way...
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Makeover of the Week: A Lackluster Laundry Room Gets a Sleek, Stylish Refresh
by COLLEEN SULLIVAN
UPDATED 11/22/19
“The room was small, closed-off, and all-together not very functional. It got a lot of use with two children, a cat, and a dog living in the house, so I wanted to make the space more polished but still very utilitarian,” explains designer Stefani Stein.
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“I wanted to provide the family with the space and tools they needed to make a dreaded chore more enjoyable,” notes Stein. “They loved mid-century modern design, so I incorporated bits and pieces of that aesthetic into the space while still honoring the home’s Spanish farmhouse architecture.”
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From Persimmon To Navy, Interior Designers Share This Year’s Trendiest Fall Colors
by OLIVIA HARRISON
Refinery29
Rust
"This fall, think about incorporating accents of earthy rust, which is lovely as both a wallpaper or accent fabric. For example, a velvet or mohair pillow, in this hue, adds both the colors and textures we crave in the fall months. I especially love how it works in an otherwise neutral room, particularly when paired with moody elements like a dark accent wall or rich marble. As a focal point, try wallpapering a dining room or powder room." — Stefani Stein of Stefani Stein Inc and August Abode
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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.
Rue Daily
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.
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Nurseries Are Notoriously Cramped, But This Hack Saves Space Every Time
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Almost every nursery has a past life. Before becoming bona fide babyland, it may have been a spare guest bedroom or an occasional office. Babies are tiny, so it would seem they don’t need that much space, but when you start counting all the things that come with a kid (a cradle, diapers, play mats, bouncers), you lose square footage fast. Incredibly, rather than too big, the room ends up feeling small. But what other choice do you have?
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Stefani Stein, one of CA Home & Design’s “Rising Stars” of 2019, embraces her childhood calling to design amazing spaces. By Lindsay Shook
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Roman Clay Is Having a Moment — And This Stunning L.A. Home Is Proof
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For interior designer Stefani Stein, this recently renovated Los Angeles abode — a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom house originally built in 1939 — posed a welcome challenge. With freshly painted white walls and gleaming hardwood floors, the home was essentially a 2400-square-foot blank slate just begging to be imbued with texture-rich details.
“Architecturally, everything was so new and crisp, the space was longing for a little imperfection,” says Stein, who was tasked with transforming the space by the home’s new owners, a young couple who recently relocated to L.A. from the Bay Area. "My challenge was to impart soul, add depth, and create an inviting atmosphere while working with the rather austere architectural foundation.”
The result is exactly what we'd expect from the accomplished interior designer: Vintage finds abound, natural textures impart a relaxed yet refined vibe, and works of art add welcome pops of color. But the standout feature, without a doubt, is a hand-troweled Roman clay accent wall that adds some much-needed depth to the living room.
Cookie-Cutter Condo Becomes a Custom Masterpiece
Designer Stefani Stein transformed this condo into a chic, contemporary space with touches of blue throughout. See how she added custom touches to this cookie-cutter space by incorporating custom molding and a kitchen tailored to the homeowners needs.
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What were the main items on your client’s wish list for the redesign of their home?
This was one of those projects that started as a kitchen renovation and each time I met with the clients, they added more to the scope of work. Eventually we had plans for gutting and renovating the entire space.
The primary focus was tailoring the limited space to maximize functionality surrounding how they lived. This included a lot of customizations and specificity within the cabinetry design. Drawers were designed to store paper towels and we even added a slot to feed the towels through for easy access. Cabinets were made specific to the size of their cookware and dinnerware. One of the client’s was an avid chef and had a preferred set of knives he used in each of their homes. We measured his knives and then created custom slots in the butcher block for storage and easy access.
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15 BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRY ROOM DESIGNS FOR SMALL SPACES
Washing clothes wouldn't feel like a chore in any of these rooms.
APR 24, 2019
Out of every space in a home, the laundry room tends to be overlooked. And if you're working with a limited amount of square footage, it's even more likely that dreaming up a visually appealing design for your laundry room isn't at the top of your to-do list. But don't fret. Opting for elements like bold colors, patterned wallpaper or flooring, and smart storage solutions can transform your laundry room into an eye-catching space you'll actually enjoy using. Want proof? Consider this collection of small laundry room ideas from top designers
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“Incorporating a patterned accent wall is a brilliant way to make a small laundry room feel more open. Here, Stefani Stein Inc. chose a cement tile mosaic to cover a wall above a blue cabinet. An antique hat rack with copper hardware completes the look.”
Hands Down: The 15 Best Blue Paint Colors for Kitchen Cabinets
Featuring our favorite kitchens.
BY LYDIA GEISEL
From matte sapphire to midnight, we’ve seen just about every shade work wonders for kitchens. So how do you know which swatch is right for you? We asked the owners and designers behind 15 of our favorite blue kitchen cabinets to find out. Read on for the exact paint colors to try for the same looks.
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The Background Blue
Tending toward traditional, this balanced hue can go coastal cool or inland sophisticate, depending on the materials, fixtures, and other design details you incorporate into the space. In the case of this beachside retreat in Marina del Rey, Stefani Stein invoked the classic laid-back aesthetic of a California rancher by matching the color with a quartzite countertop, a farmhouse sink, and oak floors.
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Are Gallery Walls Over? Here’s Why Interior Designers Are Ditching the Trend
Here’s Why Interior Designers Are Ditching the Trend
And what to try instead.
BY MEGAN BEAUCHAMP
FEB 14, 2019
House Beautiful
Pick a Pair
Photo by TESSA NEUSTADT
L.A. designer Stefani Stein advocates giving equal importance to both positive and negative space when arranging art and recommends a more edited approach to displaying wall art. "A single work or diptych imparts a more open feeling [in a space],” she explains. “This more edited approach lends itself well to environments ranging from tailored traditional to modern and even eclectic."
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MUDROOM MARVEL
Make the chore of laundry more enjoyable with a chic and organized laundry room.
by Caitlin Ragan
American Farmhouse Style
NEUTRAL TERRITORY
A bungalow goes through a floor-to-ceiling overhaul, taking it from all-over-the place to black, white and hip all over.
Modern Farmhouse Home & Living
STYLISH BABY ROOMS EVEN ADULTS WOULD ADORE
The perfect blend of style and playfulness.
BY ELLE DECOR EDITORS OCT 26, 2018
Designing a baby room calls for tons of style and the perfect dose of playfulness. See how these interior designers used the right combination of colors and patterns to craft stylish nurseries even adults would love.
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A Dark and Dated Condo Gets a Bright, Coastal Makeover
Designer Stefani Stein revamps a Marina Del Rey beachside retreat.
By: Anna Kocharian
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It didn’t take Stefani Stein much more than one step into her clients’ condo to know that it would need a head-to-toe makeover. “It was so dark and so dated,” the designer says. “The colors were intense throughout. It was just too much.”
And though her clients had reached out to her primarily to renovate the kitchen of the 1,430-square-foot condo, located in Marina Del Rey, California, Stein was soon enlisted to overhaul the entire home. The result was a complete transformation from an ultra-traditional, heavy color palette, and ornate everything to one that embodied a simplified, modern, and classic take.
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20 GORGEOUS KITCHENS WITH GLOSSY & REFLECTIVE TILES
Get creative with your backsplash. BY BRITTANY COST
Elle Decor
TRANQUIL PARADISE
A minimalist kitchen by Stefani Stein Inc.lets the materials—marble, tile, and oak—speak for themselves.
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