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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.

1380 Mockingbird Place: The Sky is the Limit

Karine Monié September 2, 2021
Located two minutes from downtown Beverly Hills and perched high above Los Angeles on one of the largest promontories in the Bird Streets, 1380 Mockingbird Place offers two unique residential opportunities. 

Olson Kundig’s Meadow House: Warm Modernism

Karine Monié September 1, 2021
Located in Woodside, California, this 17,000-square-foot home was built on an exceptional 3.5-acre site for a couple—who are active philanthropists with a focus on children’s health and education, and cancer research—and their children.

Hawaii House Tropical Minimalism by Mark de Reus

Karine Monié August 19, 2021
Located on the southern Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, the Hawaii House, a 10,361-square-foot coastal residence designed by Mark de Reus of de Reus Architects, whose largest challenge for this project consisted of constructing in a reasonable period of time with a highly active construction market on the island.

Casa Cody: The Oldest Operating Hotel in Palm Springs

Karine Monié August 19, 2021
There is nothing like staying in a historic property that makes you wonder if walls could talk. Casa Cody is one of these properties. Ideally situated in the center of Palm Springs, Casa Cody is a true oasis

The Cavalli Penthouse: Italian Sense of Style

Karine Monié August 18, 2021
Situated two floors below Matthew Perry’s former apartment, Penthouse 38A has what it takes to amaze anyone. Offered fully furnished for $21,000,000, the half-floor penthouse is the first Cavalli-designed residence in the United States.

OWIU: Zen Spirit in Los Angeles

Karine Monié August 18, 2021
Housed in the Biscuit Company Lofts building—which was erected in 1925 as the West Coast headquarters of the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco)—in Los Angeles’ Arts District, the 1,620-square-foot loft space was initially transformed into a two-bedroom apartment.

Woods + Dangaran on 1638 Casale Road, Pacific Palisades

Karine Monié August 5, 2021
1638 Casale Road, Pacific Palisades by Woods + Dangaran is perched above the Pacific Ocean and built on a 15,600-square-foot lot, the property comprises a 10,300-square-foot, three-story house plus a 700-square-foot, single-story detached studio, totaling 8 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. 

A Montecito 10-acre Estate with Historical Pedigree

Karine Monié August 4, 2021
Very few properties have such a rich history as “Far Afield,” an approximately 20,000-square-foot residence with seven bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, offering views of the ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains.
Feldman Architecture, Jonathan Feldman, Allison Harding, Arborica, Chris Kurrle, Commune Design, Evan Shively, Ground Studio, Roman Alonso, Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley, Steven Johanknecht, Tucci Lighting

Feldman Architecture on Designing the Perfect Surfer Home

Karine Monié August 4, 2021
It takes many hands to create the perfect home. This 4,490-square-foot house was no exception, requiring the energy and talent of Feldman Architecture, Commune Design (for the interiors), Tucci Lighting, Ground Studio (for the landscaping), and Allison Harding (for the art selection).