So you have a new home, a new idea, new space—it doesn’t matter; you want to make this space yours, in look and feel. There is a style you like or maybe you have questions, but you definitely want a change. One can easily fall back on trends in luxury interior design. If home follows fashion, the major couture shows have already provided direction. Classic elegance is of the moment, a phrase imbued with textures familiar to a day and age—lacquered walls, understated neutrals and the warmth lent by woods and heritage pieces. Some refer to this as “latte decorating,” a hallmark of quiet luxury. This is design that flows from vintage investment furnishings, such as armoires, china pantries and floor lighting. Once relegated to the grandparents’ living room, such pieces are now considered timeless. As with every trend, however, there are contradictory ideas. Bold swipes of color, eye-popping appliances, statements that say local and sustainable are also in vogue. So as things change, design remains the same at its core. It is the personalization of a home. A design project isn’t all sunshine and roses—there is a road to happiness but the road itself isn’t always happy. Local designer Kierstyn Berlin of Berlin Holistic Design says, “One contractor I work with actually hands out a pamphlet explaining the emotional roller coaster.” From the time a homeowner starts the project through the end result, there are logistical obstacles—things like unexpected price hikes, supply chain back-ups or vendor mistakes—so it’s best to brace up for what’s to come. But more broadly, there’s the transformation of a vision to actionable details that can be hard to articulate or execute. “There is always a point in the pro28 The Best of Monterey Bay ® Haven 2024-2025 Hitting the Walls Interior projects are often about what’s in vogue. But it’s always a challenging process. By Marvin Green IV The current interior look calls for quiet luxury, like this setting by Jana Magginetti Interior Design. But as tastes and lives change, so do projects. Brad Knipstein for Jana Magginetti Interior Design
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