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CLARISA Llaneza
A study in restraint, balance, and the quiet power of a well-defined space.
How she defines a space.
Interior designer Clarisa Llaneza approaches space with a distinct sense of clarity—where proportion, materiality, and intuition come together to create environments that feel both elevated and deeply lived in. Recently featured in Architectural Digest, her work reflects a thoughtful balance of refinement and ease, and a considered approach to how we live today.
I rely a lot on intuition, but it’s always grounded in proportion, materiality, and how a space is actually lived in. A space feels right when everything is in conversation—architecture, light, finishes, furnishings—all working together. I’m always thinking about balance: something refined against something raw, something quiet against something expressive. It’s less about filling a space and more about editing it—removing what isn’t essential until it just feels calm and resolved. At the end of the day, I want spaces to feel elevated but also deeply considered—where there’s an ease the moment you walk in.
People really want their homes to feel more personal. Less styled, less trend-driven—more reflective of how they actually live. There’s definitely a shift toward quiet luxury—materials that age well, thoughtful details, nothing that feels like it’s trying too hard. At the same time, homes have to work harder now. They need to support family life, hosting, working, and just having a moment to recharge—all in one place. I’m also seeing people invest in fewer, better things. There’s more of a focus on longevity and pieces that will last, rather than anything that feels temporary.
“It’s less about filling a space and more about editing it—removing what isn’t essential until it feels calm and resolved.”
Clutter—always. Both physical and visual. I look for anything that feels unnecessary, forced, or disrupts the flow of the space. It’s about stripping things back so you can actually understand the architecture and how the space feels. Once that’s clear, then I start layering. But very intentionally—nothing excessive. Everything has to earn its place.
I think it comes down to having a strong foundation—pieces that fit well, feel good, and are easy to build on. I love good basics. A great white button-down, a really soft T-shirt—those are my go-tos. When those are right, everything else falls into place. I’m pretty simple in how I dress, but I still want it to feel intentional. Usually it’s about one strong element—a silhouette, a fabric, or a small detail. I also dress very much based on my mood. Some days I’m in all black—very minimal and controlled—and other days I want something more expressive or unexpected. When your wardrobe really reflects you, it just becomes easy. You don’t overthink it.
Fabric and fit, first—and how it holds up throughout the day. It needs to feel effortless but still polished—something you can throw on without thinking, but still feel put together in. I always come back to classics—a crisp white button-down or a really good, soft T-shirt. Those pieces anchor everything in my wardrobe. I like that they can shift depending on how I wear them—more tailored and structured, or more relaxed and undone. It’s very similar to how I think about interiors—timeless, functional, and quietly strong.
I’m actually quite low-maintenance when it comes to beauty, but there are a few products I’m very loyal to. I use Augustinus Bader The Cream and their Vitamin C serum—they’re staples for me. I also love the Dr. Sebagh Rose de Vie Serum and Serum Repair. I always have PAUME in my bag—it’s one of those everyday essentials that feels both practical and elevated. At night, I lean into anything that helps me unwind. I use a topical magnesium spray from Cymbiotika—whether it’s science or placebo, I’ll take it. My days are intense, and sleep is something I really try to protect—especially with little boys still finding their way into our bed in the middle of the night. One small ritual I genuinely love is the eucalyptus shower mist from European Spa Source—it instantly shifts the mood. It’s one of those little luxuries that makes home feel like a hotel.
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