Living room with white walls, large windows with orange curtains, a fireplace with artwork above, a green sofa, brown chairs, a glass coffee table with books, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet.
Bright living and dining room with large windows, beige sofas, a wooden dining table with chairs, and decorative plants and artwork.
Modern lobby with large glass windows, wooden ceiling and panels, seating area with sofa, chairs, and artwork
Modern kitchen with blue cabinetry, wooden island, marble backsplash, and open shelves
Luxury bathroom with bathtub, double vanity with marble countertop, mirrors, window with sunlight, and decorative elements.

Every space has a unique story.

We always start by listening—to the architecture, to the people, and to the life a space is meant to hold. Every design responds with intention, from the building itself to the needs of those who inhabit it. Through bespoke furnishings and thoughtfully curated details, we craft interiors that resonate, inviting an emotional connection at every turn.

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OUR FOUNDER

Theodora Esparza

Stilo, a full-service interior design studio under the creative direction of Theodora Esparza, is dedicated to crafting authentic, thoughtful, and meticulously curated interior environments. Our design philosophy centers on achieving a harmonious balance between comfort and elegance, effortlessly interweaving contemporary, artistic, and classic elements to create spaces that are welcoming and refined.

Rooted in the principles of slow design, we source vintage furniture and collaborate with local artisans to layer homes with bespoke, quality pieces. From concept to completion, we create custom interiors that reflect our clients’ lifestyles while enhancing the architectural integrity of the home.

Theodora holds an MFA in Interior Architecture from Virginia Commonwealth University. Before founding Studio Stilo, she worked at leading Los Angeles design firms, including serving as Design Director at West Haddon Hall, whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest.

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Faqs

  • At the very beginning. Even if you are considering purchasing a home, we can do a walk through with you to provide design insight and opportunities. If you have already selected or own the property, we can assist in recommending contractors, architects and subs and aligned with your values and design vision.

  • We specialize in full service renovations or new builds. While we do not have a minumum square footage, we do look for the value we bring to be a small percentage of the overall project.

  • A full service design project has 3 types of fees, relative to the type of work.

    Design - the design work is a flat fee based on the size, scope and timeline of the project

    Project Management - This is an hourly fee. We bill as we are needed on the jobsite during construction. We do provide an estimate range on what to expect.

    Procurement Fee - this is percentage added onto all the products we purchase to cover the time of ordering, tracking and delivering of products. We coordinate with the contractor, subs and furniture warehousing to make sure everything arrives on time. The delivery timing of products is critical to keeping a construction site moving and on schedule.

    Once you submit an inquiry form on the contact section of our website, we will reach out to learn more about your project needs which will allow us to provide a more accurate budget estimate tailored to your needs.

  • Once we have an understanding of the scope of your project, we help with building a project timeline in conjunction with your contractor and architect. We build out time for designing, permitting, construction and furniture fabrication/curation. Our timelines also include milestone for each phase so you know what to expect along the way.

  • Absolutely. We take on projects nationwide, across a variety of scales and architectural styles. Our streamlined project management and detailed construction documentation allow us to collaborate seamlessly with homeowners coast to coast, bringing your vision to life no matter where you are.