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Pacific Natural At Home Digital Exclusive: Christy Dawn

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Pacific Natural At Home Digital Exclusive: Christy Dawn

October 04, 2021

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As we prepare for Pacific Natural At Home to officially hit shelves (pre-order your copy here!), we’re taking a look inside one more space that’s equally as entrancing as the homes featured in our second lifestyle book. For our final Pacific Natural At Home digital exclusive, we head to Christy Dawn’s house. Concealed within the landscape of Santa Monica Canyon, the designer’s earthy space eclipses standard notions of time and location. In fact, one afternoon in her untroubled oasis and you begin to forget that you’re even in Los Angeles.

Christy Dawn's kitchen in her home.

Pacific Natural At Home Digital Exclusive: Christy Dawn

Rip & Tan: How would you describe your home’s aesthetic in 3-5 words?

Christy Dawn: Earthy, warm, and minimal.

Rip & Tan: No matter what the day has brought your way, how do you feel the moment you walk through your door? How do you want others to feel when they enter your space?

Christy Dawn: I always drop into a deep relaxation the second I walk through our front door. I hope all of our guests feel the same, too.

Rip & Tan: What room do you live in the most?

Christy Dawn: Our kitchen gets a lot of love! With two young boys, we are cooking and eating a lot!

Rip & Tan: How do your tastes as a designer influence the choices in your home?

Christy Dawn: I love vintage pieces, so bringing in vintage art, rugs, ceramics, and other unique pieces is really fun for me.

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, white countertops, and open shelves with dishes. A built-in bench holds rust and white pillows inspired by Christy Dawn hues. Sunlight pours in through large windows onto a pink patterned rug.
image of chrisy dawn's kitchen with open shelving and food on display.
image of christy dawn sitting her kitchen smiling.
image of christy dawn's dining room with wood table and chairs.

Rip & Tan: What room or area do you consider to be the heart of your home and why?

Christy Dawn: Our great room—our kitchen and living room are one big space. We play, dance, watch movies, and nourish our bodies in this space.

Rip & Tan: What are some of your favorite pieces in your home and why?

Christy Dawn: My bathtub is my favorite piece! I spend a lot of time in there soaking, relaxing, and playing with my littles. It’s quite the sanctuary for me.

Rip & Tan: What role does sustainability play in your space?

Christy Dawn: When we renovated we focused on using materials that are good for the earth and good for ourselves. We built a garden for fresh veggies and a chicken coop to be in a deeper relationship with the land and the animals.

image of christy dawn's living room with a fireplace.
A wooden shelf with books, framed photos, a leafy plant, crystals, geode bookends, and a framed sign on top reading TODAY IS A GOOD DAY. Christy Dawn-inspired decorative objects and artwork are neatly arranged on each level.

Rip & Tan: From moments of self-care to evenings spent entertaining, your space can do it all. What design choices did you make to ensure your home is as utilitarian as it is elevated?

Christy Dawn: We wanted to create an open space with high ceilings, lots of natural light, big windows to invite the outside in, and cozy nooks for gathering, and communing.

Rip & Tan: What do you love the most about California living? How is this reflected in your home?

Christy Dawn: I love how we can walk to the beach or the mountains and be wrapped in nature. Our home sits in a canyon with redwood trees surrounding us, and the windows bring that magic energy inward

Rip & Tan: What does living well mean to you? How do you bring this to life in your own home?

Christy Dawn: My meditation practice is key to keeping a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Our meditation room provides a sacred space for me to return to my breath and my heart space.

Rip & Tan: What makes this space feel like home?

Christy Dawn: The love that we fill it with.

image of christy dawn's bedroom with white bedding and wall decor.
A bright bathroom with a white sink, gold faucet, and a rectangular mirror channels timeless Christy Dawn charm. A vase of white flowers rests on the counter beneath an open window, while sunlight and a globe wall sconce softly light the space.
A white freestanding bathtub sits before a large wooden-framed window, with trees and greenery outside. Natural light fills the minimalist bathroom, evoking the serene, nature-inspired elegance of Christy Dawn.
image of christy dawn walking in her backyard.

“I love how we can walk to the beach or the mountains and be wrapped in nature. Our home sits in a canyon with redwood trees surrounding us, and the windows bring that magic energy inward.”

A black and white speckled chicken stands on straw-covered ground inside a sunlit chicken coop, with a feeder and a white door visible in the background—a peaceful scene reminiscent of the simple beauty found in christy dawn designs.
Sunlight streams into a wooden greenhouse filled with raised garden beds, where various green plants and vegetables are growing in neat rows—creating a serene scene reminiscent of a christy dawn retreat. Trees and foliage are visible outside through large windows.

Photos by Angi Welsch