Design is created through the unexpected, whether its bold patterns, vibrant colors, or unusual textures, interest is created by surprise or contradiction. The art of living follows the 70-30 rule: 70 percent should be driven by sensibility and 30 percent by playfulness. With a discerning eye for elegant décor and exotic textiles, Sandra Vila creates fashion forward designs where architecture, finishes and furnishings are integrated to form artful, elegant spaces. Sandra is a tireless designer fusing international flair through her experiences traveling the world's unique marketplaces which offer a colorful glimpse into local life and culture. Having designed and staged several hundred high-profile estates in distinguished and world-renowned cities from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Sandra draws inspiration from rich history and an eclectic mix of architecture, and infuses emerging cultural tastes and trends to create a timeless, yet unexpected style.

Trained in the fine arts and experienced in a variety of styles from classical to modern, Sandra offers a wealth of interdisciplinary talents for each unique project including but not limited to interior design, architecture, luxury real estate, couture fashion, marketing, advertising, hospitality, art history, distinctive antiques, fine furnishings, decorative arts, innovative textiles and exceptional surface materials. She brings a depth of creativity, thoughtfulness and expertise to all endeavors from interior architecture and construction planning to design and material acquisition. Sandra earned Bachelor's Degrees from the University of Arizona and the Interior Designers Institute, and continues her study of Contemporary Art & Culture at the San Francisco Art Institute. Additionally, she is an active member of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Interior Designers and the International Interior Design Association.