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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.

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.

Tara Bernerd Discusses Designing Thompson Hollywood

Karine Monié October 28, 2021
Located on Wilcox Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard, Thompson Hollywood—which was five years in the making—is a first, at least in two regards: This is the first California property of the Thompson Hotels brand and the first California project designed by British studio Tara Bernerd & Partners.

1087 Marilyn Drive: Bespoke Beverly Hills

Karine Monié October 22, 2021
Built by the renowned developer and agent Holland Ashrafnia and designed by Harrison Design and Colab House, 1087 Marilyn Drive a newly built property perched over the street behind private gates is ideally located close to The Beverly Hills Hotel and Sunset Boulevard, offering the best of the Southern California lifestyle. 

LAUN Studio: Furniture for In and Out

Karine Monié October 22, 2021
The adventure of LAUN started in 2018 when friends Rachel Bullock and Molly Purnell—who both have woodworking backgrounds—decided to combine their skills to design beautiful and functional products.

1260 Bel Air Road An Emmy-nominated Co-host’s Estate

Karine Monié September 29, 2021
Owned by the Emmy-nominated co-host of the Emmy award-winning talk show “The Doctors,” Dr. Andrew Ordon, and his wife Robyn Ordon—a model, decorator, and designer—1260 Bel Air Road waits to be discovered behind a stone wall and gates.

1201 Tower Grove Drive Has The Beverly Hills Pedigree

Karine Monié September 29, 2021
Sitting over 3 acres, 1201 Tower Grove Drive a five-bedroom, eight-bathroom property in Beverly Hills offers exceptional city, canyon, and ocean views. And its coveted location is far from being its only asset.

Mar Monte Hotel: Beleco Reviving a Santa Barbara Icon

Karine Monié September 29, 2021
Los Angeles-based interior design firm Beleco recently revealed the result of an ambitious task consisting of remodeling a Spanish revival beachfront hotel, which opened its doors along the coast in 1931.

9364 Beverly Crest Drive: Beverly Hills Glamour

Karine Monié September 16, 2021
Located at 9364 Beverly Crest Drive, the 10,278-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence, whose design and construction took five years, boasts sprawling city and ocean views.

315 South Hudson: The Highest-Priced New Construction Home in Hancock Park

Karine Monié September 16, 2021
On one of Hancock Park’s most coveted streets, this bold and lavish 13,000-square-foot contemporary compound is the latest project from celebrity developer Elite Investment Management Group, led by duo Meir Siboni (an ex-Israeli secret service agent who grew up with dreams of living in Los Angeles) and Jonathan Menlo of Go Green Remodeling.

Clive Wilkinson: Asymmetrical Balance

Karine Monié September 16, 2021
Located on the eastern edge of Mar Vista, in a very central yet tucked away area with mature trees lining the streets, the personal house of Clive Wilkinson, president and design director of Clive Wilkinson Architects, was surprisingly an easy find.