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LAKAYNAN (la-KAY-nah) means home in Haitian Creole — and for us, home is where transformation begins.

We are a design + build studio on a mission to give everyone access to the privileges that allow us to live fully, and with a quirk of personal luxury. We believe the spaces you occupy most have a direct impact on your health, your clarity, and your sense of what's possible.

Based in Los Angeles, we design environments that shape behavior, nurture focus, and expand what feels within reach in everyday life. Working collaboratively with architects and engineers, we craft spaces — residences, retreats, and everything in between — that are as functional as they are deeply personal.

Our Offerings

  • A streamlined approach to creating your dream space. We combine thoughtful design with expert project management, coordinating every detail from initial concept through construction and final installation.

  • Guiding your space from concept to completion. We handle: design, procurement, and installation — ensuring a seamless transformation tailored to your style and needs.

  • Quick, expert solutions for confident and efficient design execution. Includes an in-home consultation, curated sourcing, and a simple plan for easy implementation.

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Our clients are ambitious professionals and creatives who refuse to settle — people who appreciate art, live with intention, and want their environments to reflect the life they're building. They come to us with real design challenges and trust us to meet them with precision, creativity, and care.

At LAKAYNAN, we make the design and build process feel like a collaboration, not a construction site. We bring experience and integrity to every project — managing timelines, budgets, and decisions with clarity so our clients can stay focused on what matters most to them. Our structured approach through each phase isn't just about staying on track; it's about making sure every choice feels considered and every outcome feels earned.

  • "Michelle’s creative vision, communication and organized workflow took the stress right off of me."

    CHRISTINE - SINT MAARTEN PROJECT

  • "We can see the care you put into it and appreciate it so much. You have such a good eye! "

    FAWN - CULVER CITY PROJECT

  • "Thank you for all your help. You made this process so much easier!"

    MARIAMA - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PROJECT

  • "I enjoyed working with you so much. You made my first place really feel like home!"

    DOMINIQUE - SAN DIEGO PROJECT

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Inspired by the deep personal significance of home and the ways in which our environments shape our lives, Michelle M. Burney first conceptualized Lakaynan in 2013 as a visual exploration of lifestyle, design, and identity. In 2023, she evolved it into a full-service design studio, rooted in a deep understanding of the connection between home and well-being.

With a Bachelor of Science in International Business from San Francisco State University and an Associate of Arts in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Michelle’s expertise bridges both the creative and strategic aspects of the industry. Her background in high-end residential and hospitality design, combined with hands-on experience in construction, allows her to seamlessly execute projects with both artistic vision and technical precision.

Her signature design style blends organic textures with modern architectural details, creating layered, lived-in spaces that feel effortlessly curated.

With a calm yet magnetic presence, Michelle brings an intuitive approach to client collaboration, ensuring each space reflects the unique rhythms of those who inhabit it.

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