COAST TO COAST

A Designer’s Vision Finds Its Florida Chapter 

Images courtesy of Leah Talanian Marino of L Design Interiors

For L Design Interiors, this Newport Beach residence represents a defining moment in the career of its founder and principal, Leah Talanian Marino—one that now bridges coasts and anchors her practice firmly in Florida. While the home sits along Lido Bay in California, its sensibility—layered, restrained, and quietly elegant—translates seamlessly to Florida’s refined coastal lifestyle, where Marino has since relocated and continues to expand her work throughout the East Coast. 

The relationship began through a client referral and quickly evolved into a foundation of trust. An initial interiors project led to a deeper collaboration, with both homeowners confident in Marino’s ability to elevate their spaces with discernment and intention. When a long-admired waterfront property on Lido Bay came to market, the decision to purchase was immediate—and despite Marino’s move east, there was no question who would be entrusted to lead the vision. 

What followed was a fully immersive collaboration. L Design Interiors was involved from the earliest stages, overseeing everything from floor plans and elevations to exterior architecture, material selections, landscape coordination, and the complete interior architecture, design, and décor. The result is a home that feels cohesive, serene, and timeless—qualities that resonate just as strongly in Florida’s coastal enclaves as they do in California. 

Inside, soft tones and warm oak floors establish an inviting foundation, complemented by custom plastered walls and the thoughtful integration of exterior stone through the entry. The palette is calm and sophisticated, allowing texture, proportion, and light to shape the experience of each room. 

Bespoke furnishings anchor the interiors—an approach Marino favors when a space demands specificity. Custom elements include a live-edge countertop, tailored dining and coffee tables, and a sculptural tufted chaise designed for relaxed evenings and effortless entertaining. Vintage also plays a role: a restored armchair was carefully duplicated to create balance and continuity within the living space, reinforcing the home’s sense of ease and cohesion. 

Throughout the project, the collaboration was defined by mutual respect. The homeowners shared their goals and trusted Marino to interpret them with clarity and restraint—an exchange she considers the most meaningful aspect of her work. 

Today, as Leah Talanian Marino continues this next chapter from Florida, the Newport Beach residence stands as a bridge between coasts—an elegant, livable expression of coastal design that transcends geography and speaks directly to the East Coast reader. It is a home designed for gathering, for living, and for making memories that endure. 

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