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A design studio crafting soulful, enduring spaces steeped in place and story. ✨

10/15/2026

Why hire a designer? Take one. 🎬

The time, for starters. The countless decisions you didn’t know you were going to have to make. The knowledge of which fabrics will wear beautifully, which finishes will age gracefully, and why two colors that look beautiful on their own might not work together in a room.

It’s knowing where to look, what to look for, and how to see the potential in an unexpected combination. It’s the experience to anticipate what works, the eye for the details that make a difference, and the judgment to know when to add more and when to leave well enough alone.

Good design is part knowledge, part instinct, and part knowing what to leave out.

And occasionally, knowing when to stop looking at the other 47 options. 😅

📷 Megan out in the field, Wendi selecting paint and drapery, Shiloh doing her part at the studio. 🐶🧡

08/24/2026

There’s no formula for a great room.

Just a feeling, a little curiosity, and the freedom to mix things up.

At The Strand, a crisp seaside farmhouse became a canvas for color, pattern, vintage finds, painted furniture, and a touch of whimsy at every turn. A floral here. A collected treasure there. An octopus chandelier overhead. A giant bunny discovered in Hawaii.

The formula is never quite the same twice. And that’s the fun of it.

A home should feel collected, personal, a little unexpected — entirely its own, with a story around every corner. 🤍✨

Architecture: James Robert White
Builder: New West Home
Photography: Karyn Millet

08/17/2026

Taking a moment to appreciate how wallpaper can transform a space. In our Loomis, CA project, it brings layered color, pattern, and depth from the breakfast room to the elevator and into the guest baths, office, and beyond.

Paisleys, florals, a peacock or two, and plenty of unexpected combinations give each space its own personality, while creating a thread that carries throughout the home.👌

Photography: Karyn Millet

08/10/2026

Designed to feel less “designed” and more like it had always belonged here.

A relaxed country-coastal spirit, natural textures, a few unexpected details, and an ocean view that really does all the heavy lifting. This primary bath was one of those spaces where everything just seemed to fall into place.

A little playful, a little collected, and very much at home by the sea.

Photography: Karyn Millet

08/02/2026

A few quiet moments from our Lighthouse Project.

Some homes don’t ask for more—they ask for care.

We believe the best design isn’t always the loudest. Sometimes it’s found in restraint. In honoring what was already there. In letting history, architecture, and the surrounding landscape lead the conversation.

This home reminded us that thoughtful design doesn’t have to shout to leave a lasting impression.

Sometimes the quietest moments are the ones you remember most. 🤍

Architecture: Tim Nicol
Builder: Eric Papa photography: Karyn Millet

07/27/2026

There are certain spaces you fall in love with and never quite tire of revisiting. This beloved kitchen is one of them.

French and Italian influences weave through the design, connecting hand-finished cabinetry, inset metal screens, charming patterned tile, antique-inspired hardware, a custom hood, and of course, that unforgettable range.

Each choice has its own personality, but together they give the kitchen the sense of history we wanted, as though it had evolved and been collected over time.

Architecture: Essalat Architects
Builder: Cello & Maudru Construction
Photography: Karyn Millet

07/22/2026

The view looks good from here. ✨

A few moments from projects currently taking shape.

There is something especially meaningful about this stage. It’s the point where the home begins to reveal its personality. Before the finishes, before the furnishings, before every detail finds its place, there is simply possibility. Framing the views, selecting materials, and watching every thoughtful decision shape the story of a home is one of the greatest joys of what we do. 🧡

07/17/2026

One table. Hundreds of decisions.
Refining the palette until everything feels like it belongs. ✨

07/15/2026

The most meaningful transformations aren’t just seen—they’re felt.

This primary bedroom was reimagined to create a sense of lightness, warmth, and quiet comfort while remaining true to the character of the home.

Photography: Karyn Millet

07/09/2026

Home has always been where my best ideas begin.

In this home, every space was designed to feel connected—from the garden to the living room, from quiet moments to gathering places. When architecture, interiors, and landscape speak the same language, a home begins to tell one complete story. 💛

Architecture: Daniel Beauchamp
Builder: Kyle Hayden
Photography: Karyn Millet

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4101 Birch Street , Suite 200
Newport Beach, CA
92660

Website

http://wendiyoung.com/

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