Tour a Dreamy San Diego Outdoor Haven Designed for Family Fun

Treci Smith is a woman of many talents. As the head of her self-named studio, Treci Smith Designs, she is an interior stylist, a successful house-flipper — together with her husband, Amir — and a self-styled purveyor of fine vintage furnishings. For the last 11 years, the entrepreneur has made her home in an expansive ranch-style house in San Diego, California, with her husband and four kids, along with their dog, Rose, 13 chickens and one duck.

Treci’s property is large, supporting a 2,300-plus-square-foot main residence and a 1,100-square-foot guest house. But the crowning glory of the property might just be its outdoor spaces, which include a large garden, pool and lounge space, and something special for Treci. “Recently, we converted a shed into a studio and office space for me,” the designer explains. “My favorite space is my studio because it’s my own little getaway and it allows me to feel inspired.”

Treci describes her style as centering on her “love for vintage, Afro-bohemian and midcentury modern pieces.” It’s an aesthetic that comes through especially well in her studio. Weaving its component elements together seamlessly in a palette of soothing wood tones, it’s little wonder that the studio is one of the designer's favorite places.

Whether she’s staging a house or designing for herself, Treci says it's vital to have access to the pieces that inspire her creativity. “Every room I style reflects my emphasis on connection,” she says. “I love to incorporate natural elements because they bring in so much life.” Beautiful, functional pieces like this bookshelf ensure that no matter the project, everything Treci needs is right at her fingertips.