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Karine Monié

Born and raised in France where she graduated with a master’s degree from La Sorbonne University, Karine Monié is a trilingual journalist and content creator. She lived in Mexico for a few years before moving to the United States where she is currently based. Karine contributes to international design, architecture, and fashion publications including Interior Design in the U.S.; Architectural Digest in Mexico, Latin America and Spain; ELLE Decoration UK; MilK Decoration in France; Design Anthology Asia and Australia; and Vogue Arabia; among many others.

California Retreat: SkB Architects’ Sonoma Farmhouse

Karine Monié March 24, 2022
Built in 2018 on a 25,682-square-foot plot surrounded by oak and fruit trees—which were preserved as much as possible—the property comprises two main structures: the main house and the guest house; with an incorporated bike barn.

Midcentury Reinvention: Modern TreeHouse Seattle

Karine Monié March 9, 2022
Lake Washington and the mountains) and the history that convinced the homeowners—a couple of healthcare executives with young adult children that sometimes live at home—that it was the right choice for them.

California Renaissance: Downtown LA Proper Hotel

Karine Monié March 9, 2022
Characterized by their residential feel and filled with natural light, the 148 rooms and suites of Downtown LA Proper Hotel feature vintage and custom-made pieces of furniture and hand-applied plaster detailing in an atmosphere where a warm palette of charcoals and mauves prevails.

The One: Breaking Records

Karine Monié February 23, 2022
Floating above the city and offering 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Mountains, The One a 105,000-square-foot house is a record-breaker. It took a decade to create what is the largest single-family residence ever built. 

5521 Paradise Valley: The Most Expensive Listing in Hidden Hills

Karine Monié February 9, 2022
With six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, 5521 Paradise Valley, which sits atop a promontory and spreads over 14,491 square feet, now features a beautiful aesthetic thanks to an extensive remodel led by interior designer Erin Maggi, who owns the house with her husband Michael Maggi, a Texas-based energy trader. 

8201 Bellgave: An Oasis in the Sky

Karine Monié February 9, 2022
Set on the last promontory on the legendary Sunset Strip, 8201 Bellgave—which is organized on three floors—is a true oasis of a little bit more than 23,000 square feet. 

Esperanza: Curved Elegance

Karine Monié January 26, 2022
With an all-open facade, Esperanza immediately catches the attention of passersby and captures the essence of California indoor/outdoor dining while welcoming guests with open arms.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Exploring Film

Karine Monié January 12, 2022
From its inception in 1927, the Academy has had the ambition to create a museum to tell the story of cinema. Starting with just 36 members, the organization today comprises more than 10,000 accomplished individuals working in the industry.

CLB Architects’ Bryan James on Strong Presence: Contemporary Mountain Living

Karine Monié December 8, 2021
At the center of a quiet, 18-acre meadow in Jackson, Wyoming, providing panoramic views of the surrounding ranchlands, foothills, and the Teton Range, this one-story, four-bedroom house of 3,632 square feet features an asymmetrically gabled roof and a protected courtyard garden full of natural light.

Sea Ranch Lodge: An Honest Renaissance

Karine Monié December 8, 2021
Spread across 10 miles of the Northern California coastline and located 100 miles north of San Francisco, The Sea Ranch comprises 2,224 private homes built on 7,000 acres surrounded by the typical vegetation and landscape of the area: cypress hedgerows, meadows, rolling hills, redwood, and Douglas fir forests, with, of course, sublime ocean views.

An Olson Kundig Sensory Experience + Oren Hayun Crafted Sanctuary

Karine Monié November 12, 2021
Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig works directly with the owner to create his first residential masterpiece in Los Angeles. Plus, Oren Hayun sells the developers Sunset Boulevard property, originally created this property for himself and his family.