Élan Design House

08/21/2026

The things we get excited about.

A really good slab is definitely one of them.

Currently obsessing over this one for an upcoming project. Slab template ✔️

08/20/2026

Kadie Chiera had art for dinner last night at Roam Homeware and it was a the culture we need in San Diego. jolenecruz_ and DAUCHÉ were both amazing to listen to while enjoying the taste of STARLITE bites

08/19/2026

We’re in House Beautiful talking about one of those details that can completely change a kitchen: hardware.

Alison and Kilian shared what we’re seeing more of, what makes a kitchen feel more custom, and one trend we might be ready to retire. 👀

Thank you House Beautiful for including us!

Read the full article at the link in our bio. Photos: Charlotte Lea Bailey

08/17/2026

A few of our favorite details from this bathroom.

Clean lines, warm materials, and a palette that will feel just as good years from now.

Design: Élan Design House
Photos: Charlotte Lea Bailey

08/14/2026

This is what we do.

We source the options, narrow them down, and present the ones that actually fit your home, your lifestyle, and the way you want to live.

Less searching. Less second-guessing. Better decisions.

Design: Élan Design House

08/12/2026

A little Élan in Livingetc

Alison recently shared one of our entryway must-haves: a mirror with good lighting for that last look before heading out the door.

It’s a small detail, but exactly the kind we think about when designing a home—not just how a space looks, but how it works in everyday life.

Thank you Livingetc for including us!

Design: Élan Design House
Photo: Charlotte Lea Bailey

08/10/2026

A little progress update from one of our projects currently under construction.

Right now, it’s a lot of open walls, exposed framing and spaces that don’t look like much yet but this is where so many of the details start coming together.

We’re excited to see the plans come to life alongside Novos Construction, who’s handling the remodel. More to come as this one takes shape.

08/07/2026

AI is an incredible tool.

But a beautiful rendering isn’t the same as a well-designed home. AI can create an image. It can’t understand how your family lives, how natural light changes a room, or why everyone ends up gathered around the kitchen island.

Making a room look beautiful is easy.

Designing one that feels effortless to live in is the real challenge.

Real photos, Design: Élan Design House
Real Photos by: Charlotte Lea Bailey

08/05/2026

We recently toured the Jacobs Music Center, and it made us appreciate just how much thought goes into creating a memorable space.

One of our favorite details? The chandelier was inspired by dancers moving across the stage. And those beautiful wavy screens surrounding the concert hall aren’t just there to look good, they’re acoustic panels that help shape the sound throughout the room.

It’s details like these that remind us the best design isn’t just beautiful. It has a purpose.

What’s your favorite architectural gem in San Diego?

08/04/2026