MAKING IT IN AMERICA

Interior designer Brigette Romanek’s intuitive and playful approach made for an eclectic and timeless home

- EDWAIN STEENKAMP

There is no lack of showstoppers in Hollywood. Houses on these famed hills are among the most celebrated in interior design. So creating a home that is not only striking but unique as well, requires a considered and personal touch, with a distinct design perspective. That’s mean feat in Los Angeles.

But that is what Brigette Romanek does best. The interior designer, who hails from Chicago, uses equal parts inspiration and intuition in her design approach. ‘I listen to what the homeowner wants,’ Brigette says. ‘What they need, and also what makes them feel best, and I mix all of that, and try to make an incredible dish. I feel like that’s the best way to give longevity to a project.’

In this case, that project would be a Spanish-style house on Queen’s Road in Hollywood, built in the 1930s. The existing structure had soul, without a doubt, but the challenge was to create a space that was not only comfortable and liveable but would also reflect the dynamic taste of the homeowners, and serve as a space to entertain their friends as well as showcase their impressive collection of art.