Studio LIFE/STYLE is the talk of the town, with a slew of residential and commercial projects that bring major buzz—from Hilary Duff’s eclectic, feminine Beverly Hills home, to the mod boutique Sugar Paper and the open-air cocktail spot at The Grove, aptly named Fountain Bar. Founded in 2009 and celebrating…

From her own chic, exuberant Laurel Canyon family home, to the considered and lively interiors she’s created for an A-list of Tinseltown locals like Beyonce and Jay Z, Rachel Zoe, Gwyneth Paltrow and Joe Jonas, designer Brigette Romanek has established her place as one of the most distinctive and sought-after…

Despite a long list of celebrity clients like Courtney Cox, Cheryl Tiegs and Laura Dern, Trip Haenisch would rather talk about the design rather than the client, no matter the star wattage. Originally from Kansas City, Haenisch moved to Los Angeles over 30 years ago and has been creating eclectic…

People first got to know Jeremiah Brent on the Bravo show The Rachel Zoe Project. He quickly earned the über stylist/designer’s trust, enough to makeover her home and headquarters. Soon, it was clear that he was destined for a spotlight all his own. Artistic and curious from an early age,…

Known for her effortless mix of natural, warm texture and color and clean, modern lines, designer Nina Freudenberger has a portfolio and devoted following that belie her years. After working for several design firms in NY, she branched out on her own in 2007 and opened the influential Haus Interior…

Designer Nathan Turner’s designs have the kind of happy color and relaxed glamour that make people dream of relocating to live the California dream. The decorator, author, entertainer, and former shopkeeper (his eponymous store on Melrose Avenue shuttered in 2016) is always on the hunt for antiques, eclectic textiles and…

Clients like Gwyneth Paltrow and a-list Hollywood insiders seek out Windsor Smith to create glamorous modern interiors that are as luxurious as they are practical. A self-described “lifestyle architect,” Smith believes in more than just creating a pretty interior (though she can do that with her eyes closed). Her philosophy…

When she was a documentary filmmaker, Alexandra Loew used her medium to tell engaging stories. She does the same today as a successful interior designer and architect from her offices in Los Angeles and New York. Passionate about history and research, Loew projects that into her design work, which reflects…

Raised in New York among design’s elite (his father owned the fabric house Cowtan & Tout), David Netto first studied at Harvard Graduate School of Design before dropping out to set up his own studio in 2000. Since then, he has specialized in interiors that don’t follow conventions, infusing warmth…

The British-born designer is known for her relaxed, Bohemian spaces—no doubt influenced by her thirty years in Los Angeles. Colorful prints (many of which she designs herself), and character-rich furniture and accents define Ireland’s interiors favored by clients like Steve Martin and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. An avid entertainer in both her…

When actress-turned-mogul mom Jessica Alba needs some design inspiration, she turns to Mat Sanders, one half of L.A. design firm/shop Consort. Along with partner Brandon Quattrone, the former creative director and stylist-editor creates the kind of cool, comfortable spaces that everyone wants. From the organic polish of Alba’s Honest Company…

Nate Berkus and his elevated yet approachable designs have been making people swoon for nearly 20 years. Everyone from Oprah to Vogue to Elle Décor has lauded his warm, welcoming designs. He transforms spaces by following his simple, yet powerful belief…”Your home should tell a story. What you love most…

With a steady stream of Tinseltown clients like Ryan Seacrest, Kris Jenner and Michael C. Hall, designer Jeff Andrews is on the lookout for something really special on any given day. Known for warm, sophisticated spaces that always have a bit of bold, his designs have been featured in shelter…

We asked top L.A. designers to share their secret sources, favorite places, and greatest scores around LCDQ through the years. The answers provide any shopper with an A-list tour through the quarter and beyond. Known for his fresh, spirited, and timeless designs, Jeffrey Alan Marks blends classicism with contemporary edgy…

We asked top L.A. designers to share their secret sources, favorite places, and greatest scores around LCDQ through the years. The answers provide any shopper with an A-list tour through the quarter and beyond. Husband and wife design team Cortney and Robert Novogratz have two passions: design and family. With…

On the eve of LEGENDS, we asked this top L.A. designer to share his secret sources, favorite places and greatest scores. His answers provide anyone with an A-list tour through the quarter and beyond. Martyn Lawrence Bullard is a force of nature in design and in life. The vivacious British…