romero + obeji interior design

Sep 2017

Our client was on a strict budget and we knew we had to be very judicious about how to best maximize our resources to help him get the look we wanted. We immediately went for a fresh coat of a beautiful matte white paint inside the entire residence. We have said this so many times- but a new coat of paint in a carefully considered color can be the most dramatic and budget friendly thing you can do improve the look of your space. We also specified select areas of wood trim, the beautiful 3 story stair bannister and treads and the kitchen island to be painted in a classic black color- this step alone was transformative and the entire space felt like a new house! We also repainted all the kitchen cabinets and changed the hardware which succeeded in making the kitchen feel very updated. Finally, the client has been collecting original art and rugs for years along with some great antique furniture pieces - he just need someone to come and make sense of it all. The home has some large walls yet the vast majority of this art collection is small scale - so we put a lot of thought into creative grouping and installation – the long line behind the dining table and the grouping of bold contemporary in predominantly white hues in the living room are particularly successful. Lastly - the fireplace in the living room had a surround of half columns and a busy transitional mantel that really shouted “faux-Mediterranean!”. We found beautiful hexagonal cement tiles in a dull black finish which we had installed- no mantel- and now the owner loves the very clean look which is up to date but not too modern. He was so really excited with the end results of the entire home.

$130k

Santa Monica, CA

Jul 2017

A wonderful multi-story urban renovation and full interior design project mixing minimal design, custom built furnishings and original art.

$550

North Hollywood, CA

May 2017

scope of work: exterior lifestyle design service. design and execute the transformation of outdoor courtyard for new modern apartment complex. custom designed furniture items and 3d iron wall screens and layout placement. hired local artists and oversaw execution. selected outdoor landscape and lighting.

$35k

Long Beach, CA

Nov 2016

scope of work: full interior design service and project management from ground up. hire and work with architect to establish complete design. hire qualified builder who understood the complex building system using steel, block and glass. hire and work with landscape architect to develop a design that was modern but transitioned to the natural desert environment and drought tolerant, including outdoor lighting. select and determine applications of all exterior and interior surfacing materials including roof and hardscape. interior architecture, design all built in cabinetry, determine lighting locations and trim details. select glass door systems, interior doors and all trim details. select all interior and exterior paint colors and sheen details. design and custom color custom imported terrazzo flooring with manufacturer and specify other uses of same materials in all bath and shower areas. interior design home with a retro vibe. selecting vintage furnishing from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and mixing in current items. 

$1.2m

Palm Springs, CA

Oct 2016

scope of work: help refine our client's eclectic design style. client asked us to consider that the finish styling should be comfortable, modern and artful, all while being cohesive with the minimal pre-war architecture. client wanted to entertain and asked us to develop a smart floor plan that could expand for larger groups of people.

$110k

Newport Beach, CA

Mar 2016

scope of work: full service interior design by Hector Romero Interior Design raise the level of interior furnishings in a new urban 3 story town home. client so busy with intense career and needed a stress free experience by her designer. kitchen, living room, dining room, master bedroom and home office. 

$70k

Manhattan Beach, CA

Jan 2016

Palm Springs Ca. Merging both mid-century styling and modern for an overall eclectic home.

$82k

Palm Springs, CA