Start with you.
Your routines, favorite pieces, and plans for the future give a project its direction. We listen first, then shape the space around what matters to you.
Our story · Laguna Beach, California
A home should
feel like you.
We’re Stace, Nika, Liv, Anna, and Virginia. Interior design, organization, on-site project management, and florals come together to create homes that make everyday life feel a little brighter.
The people behind the design
Good design starts with real life.
The way you gather. The things you collect. The quiet corner you return to at the end of the day. These are the details that make a home personal, and they’re where we begin.
Our approach brings together an eye for atmosphere and an instinct for how a space can work better. The result is a home with warmth, intention, and room to be yourself.
Homes for a brighter you.
Meet Stacey
Stace King
Interior design · Organic modern living
An eye for possibility.
A feel for home.
For Stace, a beautiful home begins with understanding the people who live in it. As a mother of four, she knows that a space needs to work for the full rhythm of family life, from busy mornings to a house filled with friends.
Her organic modern sensibility pairs clean lines with natural texture and the character that makes a home its own. Reclaimed wood, stone, woven materials, layered textiles, and plenty of greenery create warmth, while thoughtful touches of color keep a room feeling personal.
Stace sees a renovation as an opportunity to bring out what is already special. Whether rethinking a layout, preserving an original detail, or choosing the finishing pieces, she balances fresh ideas with a respect for a home’s history.
She also brings a practical perspective to the process, helping clients navigate bids, collaborating with contractors, and keeping the vision connected to the decisions that bring it to life.
Warmth, character & a little soul.
Meet Nika
Nika Shalala
Creative organization · Styling & flow
Making space for
what matters.
Nika brings a thoughtful, design-driven approach to creating beautiful, functional spaces that feel balanced, inviting, and uniquely personal. As a Laguna Beach local with a background in home staging, she has developed an eye for the details that transform a space, from thoughtful layouts and carefully selected materials to the finishes and furnishings that bring a home to life.
Through her design work, Nika blends natural textures, warm tones, and timeless elements to create interiors that feel both elevated and comfortable. Her approach is rooted in understanding how people live, what inspires them, and how thoughtful design can enhance the everyday experience of being at home.
Inspired by the relaxed beauty of coastal living, Nika creates spaces that feel effortless, authentic, and connected to their surroundings. Her goal is to bring each client's vision to life through intentional design, considered details, and a timeless aesthetic that feels as good to live in as it looks.
Meet Liv
Liv Policastro
JUNIOR Interior Designer
A fresh perspective.
An eye for detail.
Liv is an emerging interior designer with a thoughtful and creative approach to each project. With a foundation in interior design education, her experience includes space planning, renderings, CAD, SketchUp, sourcing, and concept development.
Color and detail play a big role in Liv’s work, bringing personality and depth to each space. She loves the small, unexpected elements that make a design feel layered, cohesive, and a little less predictable. She brings a fresh perspective and strong eye for detail to every project.
Meet Anna
Anna Kunkel
On-Site Project Manager
On site.
On every detail.
Anna is an essential on-site presence for the Stace King Designs team, ensuring that every project is executed with care and precision.
Working directly on the job site, Anna oversees the day-to-day work, keeping a close eye on trades and craftsmen to make sure plans are followed accurately and details are done right.
She also serves as our main on-site liaison for finishing materials, inspecting incoming shipments on location and making sure every surface, fixture, and finish is installed correctly.
With her sharp eye for detail and steady presence in the field, Anna helps keep every remodel and build running smoothly from start to finish.
Meet Virginia
Virginia Burtis
Floral Designer · Founder of The Sunshine Stop
A little sunshine.
A lot of heart.
The Sunshine Stop, founded by Laguna Beach-based floral designer Virginia Burtis, grew from a love of spreading sunshine, joy, and connection through flowers.
Each arrangement is created with intention, as a form of art and expression — a way to tell a story, capture a feeling, and spread a little love.
Drawn to the whimsical, playful, and unexpected, Virginia loves finding unusual blooms, interesting textures, and unexpected pops of color, bringing seemingly unlikely elements together in a way that feels cohesive and reflective of each person or occasion while still carrying a bit of her signature funk.
From everyday flowers and thoughtful deliveries to gatherings, events, and weddings, each piece is made with love to bring a little more sunshine into the world.
What brings it all together
A shared point of view.
A home that’s entirely yours.
Keep the character.
A well-loved piece or an unexpected detail can give a room its personality. We make space for those layers and the stories they carry.
Make living easier.
A thoughtful layout, comfortable materials, and a place for everyday essentials help a home feel welcoming long after the finishing touches are in place.
Let’s begin with a conversation
Tell us what home
could feel like.
A room you’re ready to rethink. A home with untapped potential. A few ideas you’d love to explore. We’d love to hear what you have in mind.
Start your project