A Green Beauty Pioneer Lets Us Into Her Stunning Home-Turned-Office In NYC

Her family has lived in the bright, open apartment for 22 years, and it's a beautiful reflection of their shared passions and loves. Recently, Kahina has become a true family affair with her husband and daughter helping to run the operation from the same shared table. Here's a peek into how L'Heureux has crafted an inviting, deeply personal space that fuels her work, life, and relationships.

Eclectic, relaxed, and functional.

Well, my home is constantly changing. I have this desire to be minimalist until I clear everything out and it looks stark, then I bring everything back in. It's always a balance with me—taking out and putting in. I think it's about being selective and pulling in your personal touches here and there.

There are so many great resources online for furniture. I love 1stdibs, Cherish and The Citizenry. For accessories, Archive NY is my favorite for pillows and I always love to mix things up with my finds from the souks in Morocco.

They keep growing out of their pots! For a long time, I thought that I couldn't keep any plants. I was scared they'd die right away or make the space look too cluttered. It was only recently that I decided to bring in a few plants, but I've found that it's really nice to bring nature inside when you live in a city.

Everything! I'm a Libra, so it's hard for me to choose...everything I acquire has a story. But it would probably be the portrait of my great, great, great grandmother who was named Miss San Francisco and was the muse for the statue in San Francisco's Union Square. I think that story is really cool, and the piece is probably from the 1840s.

Probably the Moroccan rug in the living room; my husband and I got that together in March. I've always acquired Moroccan textiles and blankets. Every time I go to visit the farm, I always have to fill up.

I find that it's a place of calm. We're on a busy block, but I can come up here and find real serenity. It motivates me because it's kind of like my palette—I like to move things around and get inspired. I feel creative here.

We always have our candles burning, and since we have skin care here, there are always the smells of ingredients like sandalwood and other herbaceous things. I love bringing in flowers, too.

I love working out of my home. It means I can have a more fluid schedule—I can check emails and then throw the laundry in! More than anything though, I like being home. I just really like being home.

Want to add some of these design touches to your own space? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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