Lauren Howell is a master of creativity when it comes to interior style. She pairs old and new, sensual and simple to create rooms that feel fresh yet indefinable. With an affinity for mixing objects of different styles and eras, she draws upon her extensive travels and a passion for old buildings, interiors everywhere, and art. Her inviting designs feature indelible colors, clean lines and rich textures that easily harmonize with other pieces. From a townhouse to a farmhouse her style is based on comfort and beauty as much as spare streamlining and the unique blend of eye-catching detail that is the soul of her design philosophy.

MY UNIQUE APPROACH........intuition. I can feel the emotion in a room. That's how I tap into its essence.

I LOVE SHOPPING FOR INSPIRATION........in all places. It could be an old building or a museum or lunch with my family on a farm in Napa. I find beauty in even the smallest things and every day is a constant visual stimulus.

A COLOR SHOULD HAVE........its own voice. When your eye travels around a room it should be captivated by every view.

I NEVER SAY........never. I tend to lean to a neutral palette to highlight the breath of a room, but sometimes you have to be bold and take a risk.

A HOME SHOULD FEEL LIKE........you. Every environment affects people universally, so creating a space that reflects your life, style and interests is so important.

MY KEY INGREDIENT........a holistic approach.  I am not a fan of overly done or themed rooms. Life is a mixture of textures, periods and treasured pieces, and your home should capture that too.

EXPERIENCE HAS TAUGHT ME........to listen carefully to the clients. Every space has a story to tell and I am just the channel for them to find it.

THE BEST INTERIORS........tell a story. When you know what that story is and what kind of mood you want to create, choosing everything to fit within it becomes easy.