FAVORITE SPACE
Above and opposite page , bottom right : a rendering of interior designer Deana Duffek ’ s Accessory Dwelling Unit ( ADU ) she is building as a “ well space ”; the designer in her home
LIVING CLEAN
LAGUNA-BASED INTERIOR DESIGNER DEANA DUFFEK REVEALS HER FAVORITE SPACE IN THE MAKING , THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A “ WELL SPACE ,” AND REMODELING ONE OF THE MOST HISTORIC BEACH HOMES IN SOUTH LAGUNA .
BY ASHLEY WARD
Elegant is a word that comes to mind when describing Deana Duffek ’ s work ; Scandinavian by nature , modern in style and thoughtful in design . That is to say , many of her projects are not without clean lines , simple whites and open rooms . And while Duffek ’ s luminous spaces shine the light on her highquality artistry , what lies beneath the floorboards is much of the same .
As owner , principle designer and creative director of
Duffek Designs , Duffek currently stands on over 25 years of interior design and product development experience . It ’ s no surprise that HGTV has featured several of her clients ’ homes , including a breathtaking transformation on the network ’ s own “ House Hunters .”
A SUSTAINABLE STRUCTURE Having brought her clients ’ visions to life throughout the years , Duffek now turns to her own home : a 1938 beach house nestled in South Laguna . “ It gives you a different
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