As we neared the top of the winding, picturesque road to shoot Lauren Conrad's house in the hills, the first thought to strike us was the breathtaking views over the Pacific Palisades. The air is definitely different up there. It's fresh, clean, and slightly salty thanks to that ocean breeze direct from the shores of Malibu. When she needs to seek sanctuary from her very public life, this idyllic setting is the perfect retreat, an oasis of sorts, for the television personality, designer, and author to share with her husband, William Tell. “I think when you’re in L.A., it’s nice to sort of step away to a place that’s a little quieter at the end of the day,” she told MyDomaine. “So that was a major draw for us.”
Naturally, the born and raised California girl’s home is a master class in swoon-worthy, texture-rich bohemia, with that timeless glamor and modern femininity we’ve all come to know and love from her. In collaboration with interior designer Katherine Carter, Conrad struck a stylish balance between her West Coast sensibility and that traditional, almost colonial aesthetic for a clean and polished look with major Cali-cool vibes.
Aesthetics aside, the home’s abundance of natural light (which pours in from every angle) is what really had us swooning. Conrad made sure to maximize this design feature by keeping the palette neutral, only mixing in soft, washed-out colors to keep the overall feeling fresh and airy. “I like my living space to feel clean but welcoming,” she said. “I feel like your home should be a representation of your style so, I like to include personal items throughout.” Ahead, Conrad shares her favorite room in the house, the danger of baking at home, her morning routine, and career advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
A Martha Stewart of the millennial generation, Conrad had to have a stylish yet practical space to entertain (and bake!). So as soon as she moved in, she completely redid the kitchen, which included repainting the cabinets, adding white subway tile, and installing Mystery White marble countertops. “Mystery White is much more stain-resistant stone than Carrera, and I’m a hurricane in the kitchen, so it’s a must,“ she said.
For someone who loves to entertain, the La Cornue range was essential, as was the giant island. “When you have people over, everyone just ends up in the kitchen … so I thought that [this space] was great not only for entertaining but also for food preparation,” she said. “It’s so great to spread everything out. It’s a nice way to prepare a meal. I really love how open and spacious it is—and the storage in this kitchen is incredible.”
For this reason, the kitchen is one of Conrad’s favorite rooms in the house. Her morning routine starts here, with a hot green tea or coffee with agave, cinnamon, and almond milk, but it’s also where she loves to bake. “I love baking,” she said. “I try to only do it when we have a special occasion, and it can be served to guests because it can be dangerous having too many sweets in the house.”
Original article and pictures take www.mydomaine.com site
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