CYNTHIA LANANH
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
Based in San Francisco, Cynthia is a full-service residential designer, focusing on residential projects and boutique hospitality and boutique commercial projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as select unique locations in the nation. After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interior architecture & design, she moved to Milan, Italy, to embark on a design internship to foster her love of architecture & design, which serendipitously launched her passion for travel, lifestyle, and all things creative.
Since then, she's accumulated over a decade of design and interior architecture experience, having worked at some of the top architecture & interior design firms in San Francisco and New York City, on a range of projects including boutique hotels, bars, restaurants, boutique commercial spaces, and high end residences.
Her aesthetic is clean, minimal, warm, natural and curated, while she also works with clients to create personalized aesthetics fit for each project. She enjoys layering in texture, clean lines, a neutral color palette, and blending modern silhouettes with classic details.
Lananh is her middle name and means orchid in Vietnamese. Naming her studio with her Vietnamese name is an homage to her heritage and culture.
In the summer of 2019, she launched her studio and began consulting on projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.
THE TEAM
TURK
SPRING INTERN
Turk aspires to be a furniture designer one day. He enjoys zoomies when he’s in the studio, and jumps onto furniture often to ensure the structural integrity of each piece. Eager to learn, he is always rewarded with positive reinforcement & treats.
EMERSON
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Emerson directs the design team. As a natural leader, he dictates the day-to-day studio schedule to revolve around his daily walks & treat times. Amidst deadlines, there is somehow always time for belly rubs. Emerson joined the studio in 2020.
SAMPLE LIBRARIAN
CHET
Chet ensures the quality of fabric & finish samples for projects by chewing on them regularly. As the friendly librarian, he organizes the library inventory by order of his favorite tasting samples. Chet joined the studio in 2021.
PROJECT TYPES
RESIDENTIAL
BESPOKE HOSPITALITY
BOUTIQUE COMMERCIAL
THE STUDIO
Cynthia works with her clients to curate personalized interiors that cater to their lifestyles. As a tastemaker, she implements her design guidance into each step of the design process to ensure a beautifully cohesive interior. Cynthia works with all stages of interior design. From conceptual design, furnishing, lighting, art, & accessory selections, to full renovations & construction, Cynthia works closely with each project’s consultants to ensure the designs are all implemented onsite.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Curating personalized interiors for each lifestyle and brand; from creating furniture plans, selecting furnishings, architectural finishes, lighting, accessories, and art. Intuitive design guidance is the key to creating intentional interiors for each client.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Sustaining timelines, corresponding & collaborating with consultants, acting as liaison between client and vendors, aligning budgets, overseeing each step of the design process, and ensuring an end-to-end experience for all parties involved.
CURATION
Crafting and executing a curated and finished look for each newly finished interior. From accessorizing shelving to finding the perfect vase for everyday florals, each accessory has a purpose.
It's all in the details.