When designing a home that's fit for the whole family, striking the perfect balance between stylish and durable is no simple task. But for model Sarah Stage, mom to two little boys, it was a non-negotiable. Though she had some aesthetic ideas for the space going into her Los Angeles-area home renovation, first and foremost, the space had to be comfort-forward and meant to last.
That's why she turned to Tanya Stone. Tanya, founder and lead designer of LA-based Tanya Stone Interiors, had transformed one of Sarah's previous homes years before. And when she heard a bit more about the model's vision for a 'warm and earthy' design scheme, she was immediately on board.
With a combination of vintage pieces, performance fabrics, and open minds all around, Tanya transformed this LA-area tract home into a cohesive, 'grandpa chic' home that the entire family loves. In recent interviews with , Tanya and Sarah shared what went into , and how the final product feels. Here's a closer look inside the luxurious space.
The home's design style blends lush with a deep, inviting color palette across a largely . Each area, whether the formal living room or the family dining table, has a character of its own, but the color story carries throughout with ease. When first embarking on the design process, Sarah told Tanya she was looking for 'more warmth and earthy elements' – above all, she wanted to .
But while designing the space, the two agreed: no single design style seemed to match the aesthetic.