Beef's Set Design Brings Interior Designer's Dream to Life

Production designer Grace Yun and set decorator Kellie Jo Tinney craft contrasting looks for the character's home and country club project in season two of the hit Netflix series.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:39am

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An extreme close-up photograph of lush, jewel-toned velvet and silk textiles, capturing the opulent, high-fashion aesthetic of the set design for the character of Lindsay in the Netflix series Beef.The sumptuous textures and bold colors of Lindsay's home design reflect her passion for interior style and her personal journey in the new season of Beef.Ojai Today

In the second season of the dark comedy series Beef, production designer Grace Yun and set decorator Kellie Jo Tinney faced the challenge of designing through the lens of an aspiring interior designer. Carey Mulligan plays Lindsay Crane-Martín, a new designer who dreams of turning the Ojai, California property she shares with her husband Josh (Oscar Isaac) into a bespoke bed and breakfast. As Lindsay works on the years-long renovation, Josh also asks her to help redesign the country club where he acts as general manager.

Why it matters

The set design for Beef's second season provides an inside look at the creative process of bringing a character's design aesthetic to life on screen. By delving into Lindsay's backstory and personal style, the production team was able to craft contrasting looks for her home renovation and the country club project, reflecting the character's evolving design tastes and the tension in her personal life.

The details

To develop Lindsay's design style, Yun first established the character's backstory - a former party girl from the UK who moved to a more pastoral California setting with her husband. Interior design became a way for Lindsay to hold onto her connection to culture and trends. The production team transformed the original black-and-white interiors of Lindsay's home with rich shades, patterns, fringes, velvets, and silks, creating a 'presentational' look that was not necessarily comfortable to live with. Meanwhile, the country club design leaned into a brighter, more 'eternal vacation' feel with a mix of traditional and contemporary pieces.

  • Beef's second season just hit Netflix.

The players

Grace Yun

The production designer for Beef's second season, tasked with crafting the design aesthetic for the character of Lindsay Crane-Martín.

Kellie Jo Tinney

The set decorator who worked with Yun to bring Lindsay's home renovation and country club project to life on the Beef set.

Carey Mulligan

The actress who plays the role of Lindsay Crane-Martín, an aspiring interior designer, in the second season of Beef.

Oscar Isaac

The actor who plays Josh, Lindsay's husband, in the second season of Beef.

Lee Sung Jin

The creator of the Beef series, who provided the production team with background information on the character of Lindsay.

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What they’re saying

“She was a girl always ahead of the trends, always into fashion and style, and aware of design through immersion.”

— Grace Yun, Production Designer

“There was just something about that pattern that felt a bit ancient, but also it kind of felt like it was a visual concept of change—of the sea change happening.”

— Grace Yun, Production Designer

“As any stifled artist does, putting her personality into a client's work was part of the process.”

— Grace Yun, Production Designer

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to the new season of Beef on Netflix to see how Lindsay's design projects and personal life unfold.

The takeaway

The set design for Beef's second season showcases the creative process of bringing a character's design aesthetic to life on screen, reflecting the tension and evolution of the protagonist's personal and professional lives.