Meet Danielle Recine | Designer of Studio Eight Design Build

We had the good fortune of connecting with Danielle Recine and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Danielle, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Studio Eight started from a simple idea that great design should be carried through all the way to the finish. After a decade of working for others in the industry, seeing how beautiful concepts could get lost in translation during construction, we knew there had to be a better way. By combining design and build under one roof, we’re able to stay to the vision while keeping budget and timeline in check.

Our team works side by side in every step, creating a smooth and more personal experience for our clients.

What should our readers know about your business?
Studio Eight Design Build was created from a passion for bringing thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship together under one roof. What sets us apart is the way our design, architecture, and construction teams work as one, making the process seamless and intentional from start to finish. It definitely wasn’t easy getting here, but every challenge taught us how important communication and resilience are in this industry.

We’ve learned that staying true to our vision and surrounding ourselves with the right people with integrity makes all the difference. At the end of the day, we want the world to know that Studio Eight is built on trust, creativity, and a genuine love for creating spaces that feel as good as they look.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If our best friend was visiting, we’d start the week in San Clemente at The Picnic Café, one of our recent design projects that perfectly captures the relaxed, coastal energy we love. We’d grab a charcuterie board and some iced lavender lattes to go, then head down to the beach to set up a picnic and watch the sunset. For us, it’s all about good food, beautiful design, and slowing down to enjoy the moments that make Southern California living so special.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
We owe our success to the clients who trusted us with their homes and dreams, allowing us to bring out design build philosophy to life.

Website: s8designbuild.com

Instagram: studioeight.designbuild

Image Credits
Studio Eight Design Build – Renderings