“In a sea of neutral interiors, Christine Markatos Design delivers a sensational new home for a family in Santa Monica.”

“You’ll find our heart at the intersection of classicism and modern living. That’s also where you’ll find Christine Markatos Lowe’s designs. The Santa Monica,…”

“My job was to freshen, edit and curate. There’s not a single thing that wasn’t reupholstered.”

“From a bath dominated by blue designed by Leah Alexander for a wheelchair user in Atlanta to a serene tiled bath in a 1920s Georgian by Christine Markatos, rooms can serve as small sanctuaries.”

“Go with the overall aesthetic,” advised fellow Angeleno Christine Markatos Lowe. In a tropical home, she hung these finely woven Indonesian versions over an…”

“I always start by considering the existing architecture of the house when setting a design intent,” says designer Christine Markatos Lowe on her firm’s approach to…”

“Set in Southern California’s Brentwood neighborhood, this once upon a time garage and carriage house is now the ultimate guest house. Interior designer Christine…”

“I’m always striving to create bright and airy spaces that are also functional.”

“Lowe brought in feminine touches by adding fabric and wallpaper ‘to tell a story’ and balanced the patterns by keeping furnishings and shapes simple.”

“There’s nothing that gives off a homey vibe like a cozy nook; it’s the perfect space to curl up with a cup of tea…”

“Decorative accents highlight the chinoiserie scene’s jewel tones, while neutral furnishings keep it fresh and ethereal.”

“Designer Christine Markatos Lowe, who decorated this room, loves furniture with open shelves or a high clearance. Having sight lines through a side table…”

“A rich blue with purple undertones puts a new spin on this traditional exterior designed by Christine Markatos Lowe.”

“A soothing palette of gray, white and blue sets the backdrop for a dreamy dressing room that opens with fretwork doors and features a…”

“In the backyard of this Brentwood, California, home, a substantial red brick patio contrasts sharply with the refreshing aqua waters of the swimming pool….”

“The owners of a small 1940s cottage break with Malibu’s more modern vernacular by channeling old-school summerhouse style—cedar shingles, well-worn antiques, and American flags…”

“My client had spent time in Morocco while studying abroad in Paris during college and was open to that vibe,” explains the designer. “She…”

“Her assignment: “Be happy.” That was the guiding principle behind designer Christine Markatos’s interiors at her clients’ Italianate mansion in Los Angeles.”

“Nothing in the house is precious,” Markatos Lowe says. “The aesthetic is casual and child friendly, I used lots of printed linens, which look…”

“As an artist, I was taught to look at the entire composition, including the negative space rather than just the individual elements. This point…”

“Tones of blue and green offset by neutral furniture makes this residential dining room designed by Christine Markatos Lowe come to life.”

“Soft, rich textures and a color palette of cool, understated colors throughout the home nod to the surrounding landscape without getting kitschy or derivative.”

“This earthy sage on the mullions and trim guides you to the view and echoes the garden outside. Repeating the color on the baseboards…”

“The star is such a great alternative to the standard lantern shape you see everywhere. It has an old world charm but feels modern…”

“We wanted to keep the existing bones of the house, but modernize it and make it really feel like a family home.”

“I believe the best design is created by tension between the materials, the polish of lacquer mixed with the roughness of abaca as an…”

“…I approached this space with softer, restful hues, choosing feminine dewy colors reflective of a morning at the beach.”

“Designer Christine Markatos Lowe chose a backless bench, so the four boys of the family could belly up to the table quickly.”

“You need the space to have creative play happen, but also be able to put the clutter away quickly.”

“The owners wanted everything to feel open. With the sliding doors, each room functions like a covered lanai…”

“When we renovated our 1928 Spanish colonial, we added this reclaimed terra-cotta patio, and we eat there whenever possible. The colorful, fragrant plantings —…”

“Christine’s favorite summer pieces combine texture and geometry for a simple and refined home atmosphere.”

“As parents look for creative ways to keep older kids hanging out at home, some are turning to an unexpected source: architects and designers.”

“Writers and producers Robin Green and Mitch Burgess, renovated for the third time their two-story condo in Greenwich Village.”

“After a transforming renovation, a couple’s Santa Monica house emerges with a feeling of age, proportion, and European elegance.”

“Christine Markatos Lowe and Leroy Street Studio Architects adapt a 19th century Manhattan townhouse for urbane 21st-century living.”