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• Architectural Digest · • Veranda · • Departures
Fabiana Allen
Interior Design Portfolio  ·  Los Angeles
12+ Years · Michael S. Smith Inc.
4 Projects
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VER Veranda
DEP Departures
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Selected Work

765 Park Avenue · NY Penthouse — Architectural Digest
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Project 01
765 Park Avenue · NY Penthouse
Upper East Side, New York
• Architectural Digest FF&E Full Service
30956 Broad Beach Road · Malibu — Departures
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Project 02
30956 Broad Beach Road · Malibu
Malibu, California
• Departures Home Design FF&E Coastal
610 N. Canon Drive · Beverly Hills — Beverly Hills HOME
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Project 03
610 N. Canon Drive · Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, California
FF&E Curation 7,448 sq ft
450 Rossmore Avenue · El Royale Penthouse — Veranda
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Project 04
450 Rossmore Avenue · Penthouse
Hancock Park, Los Angeles
• Veranda Full Service Historic Landmark

Fabiana Allen

Interior Designer Professional  ·  Los Angeles

A luxury residential design professional with deep roots in the Michael S. Smith Inc. ecosystem, from a 2009 internship supporting senior design sourcing for the White House project to over twelve years contributing to landmark residential projects across the United States.

Her practice is defined by quiet confidence: concept-driven, detail-obsessed, and deeply attuned to how people live. She has contributed to the full lifecycle of private estates, penthouses, and architecturally significant homes — from initial procurement strategy through white-glove installation and press-ready styling.

Over two years she also served as AI Strategy Liaison at Michael S. Smith Inc., translating emerging tools into practical studio workflows that elevate efficiency without compromising craft.

Luxury Residential FF&E Procurement Custom Millwork Editorial Styling Vendor Management AI Workflow Strategy AutoCAD Space Planning
12+ Years Industry Michael S. Smith Inc., Since 2009
4 Feature Projects NY · Malibu · BH · LA
3 Press Featured AD · Veranda · Departures
3 Languages EN · PT · ES
Core Expertise
  • FF&E Specification & Sourcing
  • Procurement & Vendor Coordination
  • CAD Space Planning & Elevations
  • Custom Millwork & Specifications
  • Installation & Project Management
  • AI Workflow Strategy
Software & Tools
Studio Designer SketchUp Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Suite Google Suite Google Cloud AI
Education
California State University, Long Beach
BFA, Interior Design & Architecture · 2010–2014
"Spaces composed with intention.
Finished without compromise."
Fabiana Allen · Design Philosophy
Fabiana Allen
Availability
Based in Los Angeles.
Available for projects nationwide.
Open to opportunities

Professional History

Michael S. Smith Inc.
Interior Designer & AI Strategy Liaison
2021 – 2024

Contributed to the full project lifecycle — from FF&E specification and procurement through installation management and press-ready styling — across landmark residential projects in New York, Malibu, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles.

FF&E Specification & Procurement
Led full-cycle delivery on high-end residential projects — FF&E, custom millwork, procurement, vendor management, and styling — for estates, penthouses, and architecturally significant homes across the US. Portfolio includes some of the largest private residences in the country, among them landmark properties previously featured in Architectural Digest and Veranda.
Site Coordination
Coordinated with GCs, tradespeople, and fabricators around project delivery. Regular site visits, meetings and field coordination.
AI Strategy Liaison
Designed and implemented AI-assisted processes across specification, procurement documentation, and project delivery — enabling the studio to operate faster without compromising its standards.
Jasper Showroom
Los Angeles, CA  ·  2013–2021
Showroom Asst. Manager · 2018–2021
Partnered with CEO to execute a full restructure — rebuilt the team, renegotiated rep lines, redesigned operations, transforming Jasper into one of LA's most profitable showrooms.
Sales Coordinator · 2015–2018
Onboarded Hartmann & Forbes and raised the line's sales 20× over prior representation, establishing it as a flagship revenue driver.
Sample Dept. Supervisor · 2013–2015
Maintained a high-velocity sample library; streamlined vendor inventory and fulfillment across one of LA's top design showrooms.
2009 · Michael S. Smith Inc. — First Library Intern
Assisted with object and material selections for the redesign of The White House during President Obama's term — one of the most prestigious residential commissions in American history.
12+Years
20+Projects
3Press
20×Sales Growth
WHWhite House
Innovation
AI + Design Strategy

Most studios are still debating whether AI belongs in the studio. I spent two years answering that question from the inside.

01
Workflow Integration
Designed and implemented AI-assisted processes across specification, procurement documentation, and project delivery — making a world-class studio run faster without losing its edge.
02
Strategic Consulting
Served as the internal bridge between emerging AI platforms and the realities of luxury design practice — translating technology into tools designers actually use.
03
Platform Partnership
Selected through a competitive process for early access within the Google AI ecosystem. Contributed direct feedback to the Google Cloud AI platform development team.

Press & Features

Architectural Digest
765 Park Avenue · NY Penthouse

Featured in AD's celebrated "Open Door" series — the Shonda Rhimes Upper East Side penthouse, one of the most layered and considered private residences delivered by the studio.

Firm: Michael S. Smith Inc.
Departures Home + Design
30956 Broad Beach Road · Malibu Fall 2017

A feature covering the sun-drenched Malibu beachfront residence — celebrated for seamless indoor-outdoor living and a collector-grade furnishing program.

Firm: Michael S. Smith Inc.
Veranda Magazine
450 N. Rossmore · El Royale Penthouse · Cover Feature

Featured in Veranda's Hollywood Issue — "At Home with Shonda Rhimes" — with the residence photographed for the cover. Vol. 40, Issue 2 · Mar/Apr 2026.

Project: El Royale Penthouse, Hancock Park  ·  Firm: Michael S. Smith Inc.
Beverly Hills HOME
610 N. Canon Drive · Beverly Hills  ·  Cover Feature

Featured on the cover of Beverly Hills HOME — "Timeless Elegance: Inspired Design for Luxury Living" — spotlighting the estate's architecture and full interior design program.

Project: 610 N. Canon Drive  ·  Firm: Michael S. Smith Inc.
Google AI Ecosystem
Early Access Cohort · Platform Partner

Selected through a competitive interview process for early access within the Google AI ecosystem. Contributed direct feedback to the Google Cloud AI platform development team — one of a limited number of design professionals invited to participate.

Affiliation: Google Cloud AI
MSI Employee Spotlight
Nominated twice for Employee Spotlight across tenure — recognized by studio colleagues and leadership at Michael S. Smith Inc.
White House Commission
I served as the first Librarian Intern at Michael S. Smith Inc., supporting senior designers with finishes, textiles, and material sourcing, including research and selection support for White House design work during the Obama administration.
Nationwide Practice
Project experience spanning New York, Malibu, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles — available for projects across the United States.

Let's
Connect

Based in Los Angeles and available for projects nationwide. I bring a careful, detail-driven approach to luxury residential interiors — from concept through final installation.

Email [email protected]
Phone +1 (310) 872 0868
Available for Select Opportunities
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Exploring opportunities with high-end residential firms seeking a Interior Designer Professional with experience in luxury projects, vendor coordination, and exacting execution.

Back to Work
Project 01 — Details

765 Park Avenue / NY Penthouse

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