"My designs are very livable," says interior designer Lauren Fried. "My aesthetic is transitional but comfortable. I love using natural materials - warm and cozy but also high end."
The East Coast transplant and mom of three owns LF Interiors, an interior design firm located in Temecula. “Temecula is the perfect place to offer design," she says. "Many of the homes here were built in the early ‘90s and are now seriously in need of renovation."
One such home, a single story on 2.3 acres in Santiago Estates that was once owned by YouTuber Tanner Fox, just received Fried’s finishing touches. “The house was completely outdated,” Fried says. “It had a sunken living room, walls with cut outs – we eliminated all that and did a top to bottom reno including a new kitchen, all new flooring, a new primary bath – it was a two year project."
"I really wanted to honor the architecture of the outside on the inside,” she says. Her renovation, which ran close to $800,000, totally transformed the home. “Now the house shines with plaster walls, rich wood tones, grass finishes and handmade tiles, bringing in that Mediterranean organic feel.” In fact, the new owners were so happy with Fried’s work that they’ve hired her to design the outdoor landscaping.
“I’ve worked with clients all over the country,” Fried says, “but I am really focused on serving Temecula primarily. This is the city! I’ve been here eight years and my roots are going deep now.”