About Lawren
Lawren Howell Studio distills her editorial career—spanning years working with Vogue, Teen Vogue, Architectural Digest and other Conde Nast titles—into a multi-disciplinary practice devoted to the decoration and styling of residential and commercial spaces.
After studying Art History at Vassar College, Howell began in the Creative Department at Kate Spade, where she developed a keen eye for image-making at every scale. She went on to a fifteen-year career in fashion and later interior styling, first as assistant to Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour at Vogue, and later as Sittings Assistant to Executive Fashion Editor Phyllis Posnick. Promoted to West Coast Fashion Editor, she returned to California, styling celebrity portraits and fashion editorials. Following that she began styling lifestyle residential features, contributing to numerous covers and notable celebrity features at Architectural Digest.
This dual foundation in fashion and interiors informs Howell’s current work as an interior decorator, guided by a consistent practice of discovery, editing, and composition. In parallel, she runs Howell & Co. a shop in the historic, downtown center of Santa Barbara, a space dedicated to featuring a curated selection of art, antiques, and rotating artist exhibitions.
Design Values & Beliefs
The studio is devoted to craft—handmade works that reveal both mastery of material and the intimate expression of the human hand. In a world dominated by speed and replication, we honor the act of creation as a form of self-expression, a reflection of awe, care, and our deepest humanity. The act of creation, as an outward expression of skill and technique, lies at the heart of our practice, and we seek to celebrate and support makers with our curated presentations.
Interior Styling Services
As an interior stylist, Lawren approaches each space with a focus on its overall mood and character, guided by the conviction that interiors should be at once comforting and unexpectedly engaging. The studio crafts narratives through color, texture, and scale, thoughtfully arranging and juxtaposing fabrics, rugs, paint, and forms to evoke specific emotions and stories.
From comprehensive remodels to subtle room refreshes, the studio embraces projects of all scales, often blending new acquisitions creatively with a client’s existing collection. Its true strength lies in the careful selection of materials and décor, while collaborating closely with subcontractors, architects, and contractors to ensure each project is executed responsibly and respectful of timelines and budgets.
