The Studio
Riccio Vidaurre Design is a Los Angeles based, full-service interior design studio dedicated exclusively to projects of the highest caliber.
Founded by Principals Samantha Riccio and Ariane Vidaurre, both of whom are classically trained in interior architecture and fine arts. The studio is the culmination of nearly two decades of experience at some of the world’s most esteemed design firms. The duo came together fueled by their shared passion and complementary expertise, united by the desire to create interiors that are uniquely their own.
Their proclivity for refinement combined with a daring flair for the eccentric, result in spaces that are both sophisticated and captivating.
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Our Mission
We believe in creating beautifully curated interiors that are timeless yet push the boundaries of conventional design, celebrating the individuality of each client.
With a meticulous approach to every project, we pay attention to even the smallest details, ensuring that every element contributes to the overall harmony and beauty of the space. We are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional results that enrich the lives of our clients.
Celebrate your individuality.
Values
Authenticity
Spaces that reflect the client, their taste, lifestyle, and the home’s character.
Craftsmanship
Meticulous attention to detail, working with artisans, makers, and skilled tradespeople to bring a tactile, hand-crafted quality to every element.
Contextual Integrity
Whether honoring historical architecture or the surrounding environment, every project is grounded in thoughtful research and respect for its setting.
Collaboration
We believe great design emerges from close consultation with clients, architects, and collaborators, creating a dialogue that shapes truly personalized spaces.
Imagination
We embrace avant-garde ideas and explore the unexpected, always looking for ways to challenge conventions while maintaining balance and sophistication.
Approach
At Riccio Vidaurre Design, we embrace a wide spectrum of styles, from the deeply rooted traditions of classic architecture to the adventurous edges of modern design.
Every project is grounded in meticulous historical, contextual, and technical research, ensuring that each intervention is thoughtful and enduring. We collaborate closely with our clients to create interiors that are personal, inventive, and unexpected spaces that feel authentic, layered, and alive.
About Us
Samantha Riccio
Samantha Riccio is an accomplished interior architect whose work is defined by elegance, architectural rigor, and a fearless pursuit of originality. An east coast native, with a creative upbringing, Samantha’s path led her to Graduating with a BFA in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Early in her career she made the move to the west coast and honed her skills at esteemed design studios, across the residential and commercial sectors. From luxury single-family homes to multifamily developments, she has worked across scales and typologies, mastering everything from creative branding and construction drawings to project management & procurement. Along the way, successfully leading teams of designers on projects from concept to completion.
At Riccio Vidaurre Design, Samantha directs each project with client focused intention and keen project management skills. She believes in pushing the boundaries of design, both aesthetically and technically, leading to a body of work that is as luxurious as it is livable.
Ariane Vidaurre
Ariane Vidaurre, an esteemed interior architect and fine-arts–trained designer, stands among the industry’s foremost voices, redefining high-end design with authenticity, artistry, and daring subtlety. Guided by an unrelenting creative instinct, she has always been drawn to beauty in all its forms. She first explored fashion design, then painting, before realizing her true passion lay in shaping the spaces people inhabit. She would lie awake envisioning floor plans, sketching late into the night—an early sign of the career that awaited her. In 2005, she earned her degree in Interior Architecture and embarked on a path that would unite her love of art, architecture, and storytelling.
Her career began under the mentorship of some of the most visionary figures in contemporary design, including Kelly Wearstler and Steven Sills, whose contrasting approaches to form and atmosphere helped shape her own perspective. Today, Ariane brings that depth of experience to Riccio Vidaurre Design, the Los Angeles–based studio she co-founded, where interiors are approached as living works of art—refined, expressive, and deeply personal.
Ariane’s work is defined by an avant-garde spirit and a fearless use of color and texture. Her spaces balance whimsy and sophistication, blending eras and influences to create something wholly unexpected. Each project is an exploration of individuality—an elevated expression of her clients’ own personalities, interpreted through her daring, imaginative lens.
