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BEFORE SUNROOM

Originally a cramped two-bedroom with an awkward layout, the home included an unusual sunroom addition that felt more like a makeshift trailer.

BEFORE KITCHEN

Outdated wallpaper and years without a refresh left the home in need of a serious renovation. Also, those curtains!

BEFORE BATHROOM

You get the picture, the home was originally designed for another era.

AFTER

1. Earthy Color Palette

Fresh off a trip to Italy, the principals infused the design with Mediterranean warmth, pairing clean contemporary lines with soft textures, rich materials, and an earthy, neutral palette. They repurposed the underutilized sunroom, relocating the kitchen there and turning it into a sleek, inviting space.

“We wanted to create a serene escape from the city through a neutral yet warm palette,” says Jackie.

In true Italian spirit, the kitchen serves as the heart of the home — designed with limestone, European white oak, plaster finishes, and unlacquered brass, anchoring the home's quiet luxury aesthetic.

The interiors were styled in collaboration with Neustadt-Studio, whose vision aligned perfectly with Jackie and Martina’s.

2. Vintage Decor

"From there we added vintage pieces from our own private collection, including a curved mohair sofa for a pop of color, Willy Guhl planters and a Pirman armchair by Heinz Julien," says Martina. I love the European inspiration and classic furniture design.

Blending old and new is a signature of Galerie Design + Build. Vintage lighting was thoughtfully layered in to bring character and a sense of history to the space.

3. Textured Materials

The pair could give a master class in layered neutral design. “Bringing in textured materials like leathered and tumbled natural stone, mixing different wood finishes, patterns in tile layouts or fabrics, and blending in vintage lighting and furniture will add depth while maintaining a neutral palette.” says Jackie.

Limestone, European white oak, plaster finishes, and unlacquered brass continue throughout the home to add continuity.

Quiet luxury isn’t limited to neutrals — calming paint colors and vintage art can bring just as much serenity and sophistication.

4. Floral Accents

The floral bedspread has the charm of a classic Italian villa in summer — nostalgic in a beautiful way.

The result? A modern Italian-inspired sanctuary that balances simplicity and soul, right in the heart of Los Angeles.

Abercrombie & Fitch Bubble Hem Mini Dress

Drenched in flattering details – from the drop waist to the straight neckline – this mini bubble dress with removable straps lets you create endless outfit combos while feeling confident AF. The black and white color palette alongside the bold polka dots feels oh-so Parisian, too.

Damson Madder Becca Bubble Mini Dress

This bubble dress has some bubbly sleeves to match, which only add to the drama of it all! The sleeves themselves are also removable, so you can style it for hotter days. The mixed pattern is downright darling for a femme-leaning look.

Gap Linen-Blend Mini Bubble Dress

Butter yellow dresses are another must-have style this season, so you're basically hopping on two trends at once with this sleek piece from Gap!

J.Crew Bubble-Hem Mixy Dress

Crafted from a crisp poplin material, this bubble dress is undeniably polished, so it'd be ideal for office days or any work-related events. It also has a subtle drop waist for added flattery!

Mare Mare Sleeveless Scoop-Neck Bubble-Hem Mini Dress

The easy scoop neck on this dress leans casual, though you could totally dress it up quickly with a structured blazer, a stack of your fave jewelry, and heels. For more casual moments, we'd style this number with some riding boots!

ASTR The Label Floral Bubble Hem Minidress

Florals are never a bad idea! This mini-length marvel is adorable for any spring occasion.

Madewell The Melody Bubble-Hem Smocked Midi Dress

For a longer, higher-coverage option, this gorgeous green dress comes complete with a fitted smocked bodice and a flowy bubble hem skirt for flair.

Hansen & Gretel Alaska Mini Dress

The pattern on this bubble dress is everything! Full of color, you'll definitely stand out and feel all the summer vibes once you slip it on.

Eloquii Bubble Skirt Midi Dress

A stark white dress like this one wears well with anything. We think this would be the perfect piece for a beachy vacation!

1. The Garden by Clare Beams

The Garden is equally haunting and thought-provoking, making it a standout in the world of pregnancy horror. Set in the 1940s, it follows Irene Willard, a woman who finally gets pregnant after suffering five miscarriages. So, she checks into a strange hospital run by a husband-and-wife duo promising to "rectify the maternal environment" and soon finds herself drawn to a mysterious garden on the property.

This book, published in 2024, explores unsettling themes of medical manipulation and how women have historically had their bodily autonomy taken from them.

2. The Troop by Nick Cutter

If gore is your thing, The Troop will deliver. Released in 2014, the story starts as a wholesome camping trip that quickly morphs into survival horror. That's because an emaciated stranger washes up on the remote island where Scoutmaster Tim Riggs and his Boy Scout troop are staying.

The stranger is infected with a genetically engineered parasite, and as the infection spreads, the group must try to make it out alive. This novel is fast and disturbing: you've been warned.

3. Revelator by Daryl Gregory

Revelator is a slow-burn horror tale that's steeped in Appalachian folklore. It starts in 1933, when a 9-year-old named Stella is left to be cared for by her grandmother, Motty, in Tennessee. Then, she discovers a dark family secret: an entity called the Ghostdaddy, which is her family's personal god.

Years later, Stella winds up going back home for her grandmother's funeral, only to find another child has taken her place as the family's chosen one.

4. The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

The House Across the Lake, published in 2022, follows actress Casey Fletcher, who retreats to her family's lakeside home in Vermont following a series of personal issues. She begins drinking and gazing through a pair of binoculars when she becomes fixated on a couple across the lake, Tom and Katherine Royce.

However, things take a turn when Katherine vanishes without a trace, and Casey starts to suspect that Tom is involved. This eerie book will play with your mind until the very end!

5. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

This 2020 book by Silvia Moreno-Garcia transports readers to a decaying mansion in the Mexican countryside, where debutante Noemí Taboada must unravel the truth behind her cousin's panicked letter for help. What she finds is a house full of secrets and a husband who's not what he seems.

The same year it came out, Mexican Gothic won the Readers' Favorite Horror award on Goodreads.

6. Rebecca by Daphne de Maurier

Rebecca was released in 1938, but it remains a classic that proves horror doesn't always need blood to be terrifying. When a young woman marries a widower named Maxim de Winter, she's swept away to his estate. Then, she finds herself haunted by the memory of his late wife, Rebecca.

This gothic work has since been adapted for theater, film, TV, and radio, and even won the Anthony Award for Best Novel of the Century.

7. The Shining by Stephen King

While The Shining is a well-known horror novel, we still needed to include it on this list. After all, it's become a cult classic for a reason. The book follows Jack Torrance, who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel and sees the opportunity as a fresh start for himself and his family. But the isolation and supernatural forces lurking within the hotel have other plans.

Jack starts spiraling into madness; meanwhile, his son Danny, who has psychic abilities, sees visions of what's to come. With its slow build and psychological torment, The Shining delivers on every level.

8. Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

Finally, if you'd rather indulge in some briefer horror tales, you need to read Her Body and Other Parties. Published in 2017, it's a collection of short stories that use horror to explore gender and bodily autonomy.

This work was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction and will be hard to put down, no matter how unsettled each tale makes you feel.