{"id":148,"date":"2026-08-28T15:42:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T22:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2026-09-29T08:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:55:10","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:640px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-349 size-full\" alt=\"Modern interior design overlooking Laguna Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/isla-monroe-cover.webp\" style=\"object-position:50% 25%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 25%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-fade-down-gradient-background\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-fbdf1272 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-cormorant-garamond-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(38.682px, 2.418rem + ((1vw - 6.4px) * 5.206), 72px);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase\">The Joy of Coastal Living<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-balanced has-white-60-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:10px;line-height:1.5\">We create memorable interiors shaped by the timeless beauty and distinctive charm of Laguna Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-dd0a6548 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Explore projects<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bac450f7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-69084482 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-dfb106df wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-zoom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/isla-monroe.webp\" alt=\"Interior designer Isla Monroe in her Laguna Beach studio\" class=\"wp-image-142\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" data-motion=\"fadeInUp\" data-delay=\"0.2\" data-distance=\"20\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-balanced has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase\">I\u2019m Isla Monroe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-059bc41c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-60-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">I believe that the interior of a home should be as enduring as its architecture. Drawing from a background in spatial design and a deep familiarity with the Southern California coast, I approach each project as a problem of light, material, and human ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-60-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">From Laguna Beach to Newport Coast and Santa Barbara, my studio builds strong relationships with craftspeople and suppliers who bring care, patience, and intention to the work they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Let\u2019s design your home<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-380 size-full\" alt=\"Isla Monroe working in her Laguna Beach interior design studio\" src=\"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/isla-monroe-design-studio.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-fade-right-gradient-background\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-d8448ce2 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-059bc41c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22ed8228 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" data-motion=\"fadeInUp\" data-delay=\"0.2\" data-distance=\"20\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-balanced has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase\">Inside Our Design Studio<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-059bc41c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-balanced has-white-60-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">A home takes shape slowly here, through materials thoughtfully gathered, drawings meticulously studied, and conversations that bring creative ideas to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Get a fresh look<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8be76800 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black-15);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ae4c8e1e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-balanced has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase\">Selected Work<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">View projects<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3e38646d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-02ccbb15 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-589178cc wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-f4117f6c\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" data-motion=\"fadeInUp\" data-delay=\"0.2\" data-distance=\"20\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ac1d18413f16&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ac1d18413f16\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-zoom wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/isla-monroe-work-kitchen.webp\" alt=\"Modern coastal kitchen with ocean views in Laguna Beach, designed by Isla Monroe\" class=\"wp-image-507\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 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is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ae4c8e1e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\">Oceanside Ave.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow has-black-60-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxx-small-font-size wp-elements-7 is-style-eyebrow--6 wp-block-paragraph\">Laguna Beach \u2014 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f6d77f21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex wp-states-2f0736e7\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-02ccbb15 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-aca245f8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow 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wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\">Sunset Lane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow has-black-60-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxx-small-font-size wp-elements-9 is-style-eyebrow--8 wp-block-paragraph\">Laguna Beach \u2014 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-524 size-full\" alt=\"Isla Monroe arranging material samples for a Laguna Beach interior design project\" src=\"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/isla-monroe-design-samples.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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Our team translates your vision into materials, textures, and spaces that feel distinctly yours and reflect the way you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/isla-monroe\/contact\/\">Work with us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7b6d5e0b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/isla-monroe-cover.webp\" alt=\"Modern interior design overlooking Laguna Beach\" class=\"wp-image-349\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-motion=\"fadeInUp\" data-delay=\"0.2\" data-distance=\"20\">\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 is-style-eyebrow--10 wp-block-paragraph\">In their words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-xx-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.2\"><em>\u201cIsla understood how we wanted to live before we knew how to explain it. Our home now feels welcoming and entirely our own.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-aede52a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-short\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-eyebrow has-black-60-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxx-small-font-size wp-elements-12 is-style-eyebrow--11 wp-block-paragraph\">Claire Dunnaway \u00b7 Oceanside Residence<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0cef5d5d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black-15);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ae4c8e1e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-balanced has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase\">From the Journal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--12\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">View all entries<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1afea8e6 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-554 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-journal\">\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-308c2197 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"is-style-zoom wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/quiet-spaces\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/isla-monroe-work-bedroom.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The beauty of quiet spaces\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7d54a9f wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.01em\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size has-cormorant-garamond-font-family\"><a href=\"https:\/\/briangardner.com\/isla-monroe\/quiet-spaces\/\" target=\"_self\" >The beauty of quiet spaces<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"line-height:1.6\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-black-60-color has-x-small-font-size\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The rooms we return to most often are rarely the ones asking for our attention. 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