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The last two years of Maeve Reilly’s life have been defined by two events at opposite ends of the spectrum. In June 2024, the fashion stylist and podcast host, whose work with celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Megan Fox, and Eva Longoria has made him the centerpiece of the red carpet, married real estate agent Zach Quittman. About six months later, their new home was destroyed in the Palisades fire.
Reilly says: “The hardest thing for both of us was losing home—a safe, comforting destination. The feeling was immediate, but the material loss was unique: “I lost the oldest fashion book and notes from Karl Lagerfeld”—pieces that, by their very nature, are irreplaceable.
In the kitchen, Taj Mahal stone runs through the counters and backsplash, giving the space a sense of calm. Solis installed a lamp by ceramic artist Victoria Morris—whose Altadena studio was destroyed in the Eaton fire—in a custom shade. Other accessories include a Willy Guhl planter from Big Daddy’s Antiques.
In the frustrating months that followed, meeting AD PRO Directory member Sarah Solis felt like kismet. The Malibu interior designer was already friends with Quittman’s sister, who had long been suspicious of Solis, a former fashion stylist, and Reilly was going to destroy it. He was right. “I’ve been a fan of Maeve and her vision as a fashion stylist for years,” says Solis. “We connected instantly.”
When Solis offered to collaborate on any home that might come next, Reilly and Quittman were quick to agree—especially because of their admiration for the designer’s Point Dume residence, which Reilly calls “our dream home,” saying it “couldn’t be more emotional and beautiful.” By then, the couple had expanded their search beyond the Westside and soon moved into a Calabasas building, sacrificing a small image for a strong sense of permanence – a very important change for Quittman’s two teenage children. The house itself had been recently renovated, but the interior was out of shape. “We just knew he could do something amazing for us here,” Reilly said. “It wasn’t a surprise.”
For Sarah Solis, this project required understanding and speed. “It was a different process because we had nothing to start with.” The goal was to lay out each part in a way that avoids everything that has just been found, to enter the house “to tell a story, personality and identity,” the designer says.
Solis’ motto became “small details, big ideas.” Drawing on her fashion background, the designer spoke of references and metaphors that instantly clicked with her customers. He says: “Both have an amazing style and a stunning vision. His different understanding of form and silhouette translated into an interior that feels soft and subdued. White oak accents envelop the open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas in warmth, for example, while funky limewash patterns from Portola Paints add a subtle dimension to other rooms.
Due to the urgent schedule (the couple lived in an Airbnb) and the desire to have a house that is slowly progressing instead of being re-installed, Sarah Solis found antiques along with pieces from her collection of antiques at Galerie Solis. Ligne Roset Cinna chairs from the 1970s lend a lounge patina, while a bed from the Galerie Solis Commune collection covered in rusted velvet adds depth to the bedroom. A photo of the Pacific Ocean by Solis’ husband, Rennie, hangs near the dining room table, providing a visual tether to the Palisades and Malibu, where Quittman lived for many years. Not surprisingly, Reilly’s wardrobe was given special attention. Solis says: “She has a very specific way of keeping everything organized. The couple’s wardrobes were even color-coded. Reilly jokes that she can “walk into any corner of the house and basically match it.”
For all that motivated the project, the creative work proved to be rejuvenating. “We were very much in agreement on all the decisions,” says Solis. “They went through this traumatic experience with such grace. Working with them was a pleasure. It rekindled my love for the process.” Both women point to their careers in an industry where ingenuity, vision and trust are paramount. Reilly says: “I know what it feels like to have a customer trust you.
“He was very specific about how it needed to work,” Solis says of the wardrobe. The designer removed the window to add storage, and installed white oak cabinetry throughout. Respected natural rock formations add visual interest with their strong veins.
By Christmas 2025, the transition was complete. The couple’s annual holiday get-together doubled as a housewarming, making for a close party and a difficult chapter. Reilly thinks: “On the other hand, look at what can happen in a year.
In the guest bathroom, Portola Paints Clay walls and tumbled limestone floors contrast with the glossy surfaces of Moroccan zellige.
It originally appeared in Architectural Digest
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