Kari Arendsen

Founder & Design Principal

kari@intimatelivinginteriors.com

(760) 473-2791

Years ago, I was asked when my relationship with design began. What was it that led me to become a designer? At that time I believed that my realization of becoming a designer was birthed during my studies in Paris. The beauty of old world architecture, the cozy outdoor cafes, and ivy covered buildings combined to fill me with a deep sense of love and happiness. While it was this experience that called me to pursue a career in design, it wasn’t until years later that I realized this was not actually the birth of my love for design. It was however, the moment of recognition of an inherent quality which had always been within me; the love and appreciation of beauty in our built environment and the effect it has on us. This has become the cornerstone of our driving philosophy here at ILI.

Tory Peterson

Partner & Lead Designer

tory@intimatelivinginteriors.com

(619) 992-2859

Some of my earliest memories are of my mother carefully crafting beautiful draperies from a variety of fabrics that felt as good as they looked. Running my fingers along the material, I would watch her work, fascinated by the perfect planning, flawless execution, and intuitive approach she applied to everything she did.

My aesthetic sensibility is influenced by my time working for some of the most sought-after designers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Doing great work for people with sophisticated needs and high expectations comes naturally to me.