Inside Renowned Interior Designer Sarah Solis’s Serene Malibu Home

Sarah Solis's Design Philosophy

• 💡 Sarah Solis's design approach centers on warmth, texture, calm, and comfort, deeply inspired by nature and art.
• 🎨 She emphasizes restraint and the use of highly curated materials to create livable spaces that connect interiors with exteriors.
• ✨ A signature element is the integration of reclaimed pieces and antiques, valuing their story and patina over pristine newness.

Distinctive Interior Features

• 🏡 The entryway features reclaimed Belgian blue stone flooring and a primitive Welsh bench, creating layers of warmth and texture.
• 🛋️ The living room showcases pieces from her Gallery Solis furniture collection, complemented by a salvaged French limestone fireplace.
• 🍽️ The dining room balances luxury with livability, incorporating collected antique chairs by Pierre Jeanneret and a Charles Dudouyt buffet.
• 🧑‍🍳 The kitchen is a "jewel box" with stunning Calacatta Viola marble counters and backsplash, highlighted by plaster walls and custom French hardware.
• 📚 The library is drenched in white oak, creating a warm, analog, and meditative space with a built-in bed and extensive book collections.

Primary Suite Sanctuary

• 🛏️ The primary bedroom is a sanctuary of calm, featuring a neutral color palette of whites, creams, and linen tones, accented with chocolate.
• 🖼️ A monochromatic mural by James Moy depicts the Malibu hillside, subtly integrating the natural environment into the room's design.
• ☁️ Luxurious textures include a silk rug and Italian Mohair on the bed, alongside analog accessories like a Cartier clock and fresh florals.
• 🛁 The primary bathroom boasts a unique double vanity with Italian stone and marble finished with a leather texture, and natural white Zellige tiles.

Expansive Outdoor Living

• 🌳 The outdoor spaces were a four-and-a-half-year renovation project, designed to create magic and whimsy.
• 🧺 The outdoor dining area features wicker furniture, evoking a sense of timeless nostalgia.
• 🍕 The property includes a pizza oven, a BBQ smoker, and edible gardens with pomegranates, blueberries, lemons, and oranges.
• 🏊 The pool area was updated with a Roman shelf and replaced concrete decking with native, no-mow fescue grass.
• 🐔 The one-acre property also features a chicken coop, a versatile tennis court, and a bocce court for entertainment.

Designer's Journey

• 🎓 Sarah Solis pursued degrees in interior design, fine arts, and art history.
• 👗 She spent several years in fashion styling before establishing her design firm after the birth of her daughter.
• 🏡 Her home reflects her journey and expertise, blending her artistic background with practical, comfortable living in Malibu.