At Home With Brittny Button: Where Design Meets Real Life

Not every career move is planned, and in Brittny Button’s case, that’s exactly what made it work. After spending years in the modeling world, her shift into interior design didn’t come from a structured plan, but from instinct, taste, and a lifelong exposure to homes, renovation, and design through her family. What started as a personal project quickly turned into something much bigger. Her first renovation, a Palm Springs property she found on Facebook Marketplace, became a real turning point. After transforming the space, the home sold for $3.5 million and caught the attention of major publications. More than anything, it gave her the confidence that her eye and ideas had real value. That moment naturally led to the creation of Button Atelier. Today, Brittny is working on large-scale, high-end homes, but what stands out is how grounded her approach still feels. Her spaces are elevated, but never out of reach. They’re designed to be lived in, not just looked at. There’s always that balance between beauty and real life, something that comes through in every project she takes on.

In this conversation, she opens up about how it all started, how she approaches design today, and what it really looks like to build a business while navigating motherhood at the same time.

ROE MAGAZINE: What pushed you from modelling into interior design, and how did you break into the luxury market?

BRITTNY BUTTON: Being around fashion and beauty through the modelling industry really honed my eye for design. Growing up, my parents took me to flea markets every weekend and were always renovating our family home, so I had hands-on exposure to seeing the potential in furniture and spaces from a young age. For my first project, my husband and I purchased the Casa de Tierra del Sol home in Palm Springs off Facebook Marketplace for $900,000. We invested $700,000 and sold it for $3.5 million. To my amazement, the home was featured in Architectural Digest and Vogue Living. It really validated that my ideas around interior transformation and design had real value.

ROE MAGAZINE: When working on a project like the Malibu estate, what guides your creative starting point?

BRITTNY BUTTON: It stems from a feeling. For these clients, a sense of monastic calm was the goal. The arched windows set the tone of the architecture, creating a visual rhythm that allows the Malibu landscape to take center stage. They wanted timelessness within the interiors, so infusing history through a 13th-century fireplace in the living room and a Moroccan fountain in the garden felt essential. Bringing heritage into a space creates a grounded effect.

ROE MAGAZINE: How do you balance a “wow” aesthetic with spaces that are still liveable, especially for families?

BRITTNY BUTTON: I take an approach of layering accessible design that can truly be lived with. We talk through how each room will be used, creating spaces where kids, pets, and guests can relax without worrying about damaging anything. I always remind clients that a luxe look doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. There are so many performance fabrics that are both beautiful and durable. Often, it’s about helping them understand how different materials and shapes wear over time, which ultimately transforms how a space feels.

ROE MAGAZINE: As both a designer and a mother, how has your personal life influenced the way you think about functionality and flow within a home?

BRITTNY BUTTON: Arches, rounded corners, and padded furniture have become mainstays. Less is always more. It allows for movement, whether that’s impromptu dance parties or everyday life.

Safety matters too. Adding a runner to wooden stairs creates softness and dimension. From a design perspective, it also allows art, sculpture, and architecture to stand out. Creating open surfaces on tables or ottomans encourages play and interaction.

ROE MAGAZINE: You’re balancing motherhood, marriage, and a high-level design career, what does a “normal” day look like for you right now?

BRITTNY BUTTON: Every day is different, and I love that. The lack of repetition keeps it exciting. There’s a lot of problem-solving that comes with overseeing large-scale renovations, just like being a mother to two young children.

We run the business like a startup and pivot quickly. That speed is a key part of our approach. My time is split between sourcing, site visits, and making sure I carve out meaningful time for family.

ROE MAGAZINE: What does “home” personally mean to you?

BRITTNY BUTTON: It’s where you can truly relax, a place filled with beautiful things, intimacy, and a sense of safety.

ROE MAGAZINE: What’s next for Button Atelier as a brand and business?

BRITTNY BUTTON: It always comes down to investment and trust. Not just financial investment, but time, energy, and resources, and whether it’s all worth it. I think about the value being created and whether it strengthens the brand of Button Atelier. We’ve been approached about licensing our IP across different verticals connected to design, and we’re excited to explore what that could look like.

ROE MAGAZINE: What’s your dream client or project?

BRITTNY BUTTON: Kendall Jenner’s Montecito property would be a thrill. We speak the same design language, timeless, historically rich, and approachable spaces. I’d also love to refurbish an Italian villa on the water and turn it into a luxury hotel or event space. For me, design is universal. It’s about curating, investing, and seeing potential. The process of shaping something is what keeps me inspired.

ROE MAGAZINE: Outside of design, where do you find most of your creative inspiration?

BRITTNY BUTTON: I look at societal shifts. Right now, there’s a strong desire for connection and warmth. You see that reflected in design through darker wood tones, rich colors, and more dimensional furniture. There’s an enclosed richness, a modernised Art Deco influence where form and function come together.

ROE MAGAZINE: When you’re not designing or working, what helps you switch off?

BRITTNY BUTTON: Boxing and weight training. It helps me stay balanced with everything going on.

ROE MAGAZINE: What would you tell your younger self at the start of your career?

BRITTNY BUTTON: Everything happens for a reason. Being resourceful is a skill you’ll always rely on. Trust your instincts. They are fundamental.