Cynthia Lananh
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Based in San Francisco,projects nationwide. Residential interior design studio, sharing interiors, lifestyle, & a little bit of daydreaming.
This year, I’m committed to doing more of the things that inspire me to create. Curiosity and love for novelty are my compasses — they’ll always lead me back to inspiration when I need it.
Which brings me to travel. It’s an essential source of design inspiration for me. Every country has its own version of beautiful living. I love seeing the materials used in the architecture and design: the way they age and evolve with the natural elements over time, and how they show up in modern design today. Looking into a material’s history — how it was used across centuries — gives it meaning and life.
For me, Italy feels personal. Interning in Milan showed me what warm minimalism looks and feels like, and it’s resonated with me ever since. What captivates me every time I’m there: century-old ornate buildings from the Renaissance, Gothic, Byzantine, and Neoclassical architectural periods, paired with the clean minimalist lines of the Italian rationalist period. That blend of ornate detail and restraint feels timeless — spaces that have been lived in for centuries, yet feel intentional and new, full of stories from the past and stories still unfolding.
I’ll be sharing a few of these adventures as they relate to design. Travel diaries coming soon 🤍
06/03/2026
When I first launched my design studio, it felt like starting over — like going from a high school senior working full-time at a design firm to a college freshman, but this time, working for myself.
So, when one of my very first clients, a young tech company based in SOMA, San Francisco, hired me to design their headquarters, I was thrilled to create a sophisticated space that reflected their identity.
A few years later, when they reached out again for their new Austin, TX headquarters, I was elated to continue our journey together. This time, I had one key prerequisite: the interiors had to feel residential.
The result was a moody, minimalist space that was incredibly fun to design and bring to life.
Progress shots. More to come soon🤎
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