Casual luxury

A Lifestyle

Bina is widely known for her classically tailored, elegant and effortlessly sophisticated interiors. Her designs are featured in the homes of several of LA’s most familiar household names as well as up and down the Western Coastline. With an affinity for color, an eye for detail, and a belief in personal expression, Bina brings a unique twist to California style; transforming her clients’ homes into one of a kind sanctuaries for casual and elegant coastal living.

“I work with my clients to tell their story; through fabrics, furniture and architectural elements.”

— BINA

Recent Blog Posts:

Jul 8, 2022

Perfecting Your Powder

Jul 8, 2022

Putting the “POW” in Powder

The powder room: a toilet room for your guests. How bland does that sound? Do you want your guests to walk into a room with a toilet and only notice the toilet? Or do you want them to be able to admire what’s around them and truly feel like they are a guest in your house?

Jul 8, 2022

Jun 24, 2022

Bridal Looks

Jun 24, 2022

HERE COMES THE BRIDE, all dressed in white…and blue and METALLIC AND PINK

A beautiful white gown, a twinkling diamond ring, a tall dark and handsome, and an unbelievable vacation; the expectations you have as a little girl when you think of your wedding day - or at least the expectations I had for myself. Were these exceeded? Absolutely, and in every category. I am blessed to say I had my fairytale beginning.

Jun 24, 2022

Jun 14, 2022

Feeling Fine For Summertime

Jun 14, 2022

Let’s go to the beach - each let’s go get a wave

Summer. We love her. The only season we refer to as vacation. The nights are warm, the beaches are full, the skies are clear of all but our gorgeous smog... it truly is the best time of the year.

Jun 14, 2022

Jun 3, 2022

How To Make An Entrance

Jun 3, 2022

Creating the First and Last Impression

The entryway is the threshold to the home. Its presence immediately sets the tone for what can be expected as you make your way through the halls and rooms that follow. It can be a large, commanding space with high ceilings and stunning chandeliers, or it can be a quaint corner with a single chair and a few framed photos. Either are just as significant to each other in making a statement that lasts.

Jun 3, 2022

Aug 10, 2021

Rule #22

Aug 10, 2021

UNIQUE PLACES TO ADD PAINT COLOR

Nothing refreshes a room quite like a fresh coat of paint. And although your walls get the most attention when painting a room, there are many overlooked areas in your home that can be brightened up with a splash of color. Whether you’re looking to paint an entire wall or add subtle hints of color to perk up your living space, we’ve got you covered.

Aug 10, 2021

Jan 14, 2021

Favorite Trend of 2021: Color is In!

Jan 14, 2021

“I prefer to live life in color”

There is nothing more impactful on our emotions than color. We all know how a rainy day affects us, we are immersed in shades of grey, clouds, darkness…the world feels dull and bleak. Everything changes when the skies clear, the sun comes out, and the flowers bloom; we feel calm and lively. After a year spent indoors, I think it’s safe to speak on behalf of everyone when I say never have we appreciated the outside world more than we do now.

Jan 14, 2021

Jan 11, 2021

Beige is Back

Jan 11, 2021

Beige is back, back again. Beige is back, tell a friend

Out with the old, and in with the… old! We really thought we saw the last of our friend, Beige, but after a seemingly unpredictable, unexpected, and somber year, we are ready to say good riddance to the cold shades of grey and bring back some warmth into our lives. Beige is the neutral that keeps on giving. It can be a clean backdrop, a timeless furnishing, or a natural aura added to a space to stay classy, soft, and grounded.

Jan 11, 2021

Jan 4, 2021

Color of the Year: Soothing Blue-Green

Jan 4, 2021

“…Invites us to take a moment to reflect and reset.”

Tranquility, elegance, and comfort; three things we crave as we enter the new year and three words that come to mind when we gaze upon Benjamin Moore’s 2021 color of the year, Aegean Teal. What might first be seen as a cool shade, actually is a sense of warmth without needing the often-used hues of red, orange, and yellow.

Jan 4, 2021

Dec 28, 2020

2020 Essentials That Are Here To Stay

Dec 28, 2020

You used to live without them, now you can’t

We are all excited to leave 2020 in the rear-view mirror. With that being said, there are a few things I’ve become so dependent on this year I truly can’t imagine life without them.

Dec 28, 2020

Dec 22, 2020

My 8 Road Trip Necessities

Dec 22, 2020

“Why aren’t we flying? ‘Cause getting there is half the fun!” -Clark Griswold

Ah yes, the love-hate relationship we will never get out of; road-tripping. The holidays are meant for traveling to see loved ones but due to the germs, some of us may bite the bullet and hop in the car to avoid flying.

Dec 22, 2020

Spotlight | Spaces & Desitinations We Love

Jul 5, 2022

HGTV | Memphis Abode

Jul 5, 2022

Contemporary meets Southern tradition

How interior designer, Leslie Murphy, integrated custom design and elemental luxury to create an elegant and sophisticated Memphis family home.

Jul 5, 2022

Jun 6, 2022

Architectural Digest | Connecticut Estate

Jun 6, 2022

The perfect balance between a child-proof abode and a residence that would truly wow.

A 19 room Connecticut Estate for a family of six.

Jun 6, 2022

Apr 23, 2019

Caruso | The Miramar

Apr 23, 2019

Designed with style, grace and glamour, preserving a rich heritage and remaining forever timeless.

Both intimate and grand entertaining resides in the convivial and residential Manor House. Gather at The Manor Bar for pre-and post-dinner libations, relax at the indoor and terrace restaurant for relaxed dining with panoramic ocean views.

Apr 23, 2019

Mar 28, 2019

C Magazine | The Draycott

Mar 28, 2019

A Little Bit of London, A Little Bit of California

A place to hang out, meet girlfriends for brunch alfresco or have a great cocktail while the kids run around and play.

Mar 28, 2019

Mar 11, 2019

Domino | Garance Dore

Mar 11, 2019

Inside Garance Doré’s L.A. Home Where Terra Cotta Hues Steal the Show

Interior Designer Sarah Samuel drew from her signature palette of colors and materials, using soft white and pale peach paint, blond wood, fireclay subway tile, and loads of muted pink and earthy neutrals.

Mar 11, 2019

Feb 25, 2019

My Domaine | Lauren Conrad

Feb 25, 2019

Inside Lauren Conrad's Elegant, Light-Filled Home in the Pacific Palisades

In collaboration with interior designer, 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

Feb 25, 2019

Jan 21, 2019

Fodor's Travel | Calamigos Guest Ranch

Jan 21, 2019

Malibu’s Well-kept Secret

If you want to get out of the city and enjoy nature, the beach, the woods and be pampered at the same time, you can’t go wrong with a visit to this mountainous oasis.

Jan 21, 2019

Nov 1, 2018

The Manual | Caldera House

Nov 1, 2018

Jackson Hole’s Latest Luxury Hotel Does Ski Lodge Style Right

Nestled at the base of the southernmost flank of The Teton Mountain Range, is the newest luxury ski lodge to open at Teton Village in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Caldera House is destined to be Jackson Hole’s most sought after ski-in-ski-out, luxury ski lodge accommodation.

Nov 1, 2018

Oct 17, 2018

The New York Times | La Mercerie

Oct 17, 2018

A restaurant where you can order a dish, literally

After enjoying dishes like vegetables cooked in saffron broth beneath a puff pastry dome or buckwheat crepes with seafood in a sauce Nantua, diners can order something to go: the plates, the napkins, the tableware, the candlesticks and even the tables.

Oct 17, 2018