A gentle dance of supreme stewardship and subtle mastery, co-creating that which does not exist.
We are
Founded by Kari Arendsen in 2005, Intimate Living Interiors is a team of acclaimed interior designers that have established Legacy in the interior design community world-wide. With an inherit love for architecture and design, they bring a distinguished perspective to each project, sewing an innovative and bonding thread through land, space, structure and interiors. This holistic approach has an enduring influence, delivering projects that bring a lifetime of inspiration and transformation
After more than 20 years, Kari is at the helm of her design firm alongside longtime Partner, Tory Peterson. With headquarters in Solana Beach, Ca. the highly skilled, creative team at Intimate Living Interiors specialize in high-end residential projects across the globe. Their work is stewarded by Kari and Tory’s shared perspective that the the most everlasting interiors are ones that evolve over time, like entries to a manuscript of personal evolution.
Our Team
Intimate Living Interiors offers a custom, curated process specifically designed for each client’s needs. They are known for an unparalleled ability to interpret the full potential of a space by applying acute design sensibilities with an intuitive application of key design principals. Knowing when to conserve budget, push boundaries, optimize function, and emphasize distinctive style, these are some of the elements that make up their sought-after designs.
Through collaboration with a team assembled definitively for each client, they embark on a design process that is educational, thoughtful, and personal. Not a detail is left un-imagined. Their long-standing partnerships with architects, builders, artisans, and other top industry professionals provide an advantage that is built on bespoke completed projects.