With their finger on the pulse of all the hottest trends and design innovation, it’s no wonder that Los Angeles interior designers are a source of design inspiration around the globe. From celebrated interior designers to up-and-coming talent, LA is the place to watch! Its expanse gives way to eclectic hubs like West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Malibu. Home to interior designers experimenting with glamour, boho chic, transitional, and beach styles.
The Decorilla team is lucky enough to work with top interior designers and decorators from LA and around the country. But we also love to discover the ones to watch! Inspired by the Southern Californian mega-city, here is our list of top Los Angeles interior designers near you.
LORI DENNIS
Specializing in green, luxury, and high-end interior architecture, Lori Dennis manages design teams in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Her firm takes on residential, hospitality, commercial, exterior, and landscape projects. They focus on utilizing the most regarded artisans and vendors in the world. Lori is the star of HGTV’s, “The Real Designing Women” and founder of Design Campus, the nation’s leading interior design summit. You can also find her featured on Houzz Interior Designers Los Angeles. Lori’s design influence extends well beyond her projects. She is also an award-winning designer with profiles in Dwell, New York Times, and Coastal Living to name a few.
WHAT WE LOVE: Lori is a design powerhouse. She develops lines in home decor, furniture, lighting, and fabrics for global brands.
Drawing from large architectural and commercial design experience, Los Angeles interior designer, Lara Stucky loves to deliver a solution that balances aesthetics and function. She approaches each design with an open-mindedness that allows her to draw inspiration from a variety of elements and beauty. All the while, giving special attention to materials, color, and texture. Lara balances creativity and practicality through which she’s able to implement a client’s unique vision from design concept to project completion.
Transitional business lobby design by Decorilla interior designer, Lara S.
WHAT WE LOVE: Her ability to develop a strong working relationship with clients which allows her to focus on personalized design experience. She’s definitely an up-and-coming designer to watch!
DAVID PHOENIX
With a well-earned reputation of over 20 years of experience, David Phoenix is certainly considered a top Los Angeles interior decorator. House Beautiful has awarded him with the title of one of America’s Top Young Designers. His projects can be found in the pages of Architectural Digest, California Homes, and LUXE magazine. David’s aesthetic is what draws his elite clientele. He has a mix of traditional American style and informal luxury derived from the West Coast. This combination offers designs with a unique contrast. The result is spaces dubbed “California Elegant” by many admirers.
WHAT WE LOVE: David’s personalized designs for star-striking clients. Included among his list are Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver, and actor Rob Lowe. He’s even worked with America’s highest public officials and Middle Eastern royalty.
NICKEY KEHOE
These next two Los Angeles interior designers bring dynamic design strengths together. Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe own a unique design studio and boutique, Nickey Kehoe. The shop features their handmade furniture collection along with globally-sourced vintage home pieces. Their individual experiences in both commercial spaces and hospitality have allowed them to create a look that is both inviting and wonderfully eclectic.
WHAT WE LOVE: Designs that are curated for each client. Moreover, their ability to create balance without shying away from a little flair.
BARCLAY BUTERA
Renowned for his glamorous, coastal-chic interiors, Barclay Butera has made a name for himself since 1994. He has showrooms in Newport Beach and West Hollywood, CA as well as Park City, Utah. His design signature is classic with integrated elements of transitional and contemporary styles. He draws inspiration from old Hollywood, Palm Beach, and international style influences. This variety gives Butera a unique design sensibility that’s widely respected. Additionally, he has created many partnership ventures. For instance, Bradburn Gallery Home for lighting and Kravet for textiles/outdoor fabrics. Butera is also the author of five coffee table books. The most recent being Barclay Butera Modern Living (Gibbs-Smith, 2016).
WHAT WE LOVE: He’s a “media favorite”. Butera shares his skilled talent through appearances on NBC’s Today Show, Extra!, and HGTV. He’s also appeared on Traditional Home, Luxe, OneKingsLane.com, and much more!
Need help finding the best approach to design your space? Schedule a Free Interior Design Consultation from one of Decorilla’s interior designers near you today.
MOLLY LUETKEMEYER
“One’s home should be a reflection of one’s lifestyle and personality.” With this as her mantra, Molly Luetkemeyer founded M. Design Interiors. Her success comes from matching personal inspiration with the desires of her clients. Hollywood A-listers and entertainment industry insiders have sought her fresh and sophisticated style. Anyone looking for a colorful and creative vision for their space finds it in Luetkemeyer’s designs. Her colorful and contemporary Bohemian style has placed her on The Hollywood Reporter‘s list of 25 Most Influential Interior Designers in LA. In addition, she’s on House Beautiful‘s list of Top 100 Designers in America four years running.
WHAT WE LOVE: The incredible scope of her portfolio. From a beachfront home on Martha’s Vineyard. To a contemporary glass-walled apartment in New York’s far West Village. And a classic 1930s Los Angeles Spanish home, M. Design Interiors meets each space with artful skill.
RYAN WHITE
Traditional Home magazine describes Ryan White as a designer “whose designs are as well-tailored as a Cary Grant suit”. His designs are customized to meet the stylistic and functional needs of his clients. On these principles, he founded his own design firm, Ryan White Designs in 2012. His comfortable, rich, and sophisticated interiors have made him largely sought after. He is known for offering personal touches on each project such as, custom-designed furniture to perfectly sourced original art.
WHAT WE LOVE: Ryan’s unapologetic quick rise to fame as a top Los Angeles interior designer. Within a few short years, popular publications like House Beautiful, Luxe Magazine, and Angeleno Interiors were raving about his talent.
JEFF ANDREWS
One of the most sought-after Los Angeles interior designers is internationally celebrated, Jeff Andrews. He has a refreshingly bold approach and focuses on quality, function, and comfort. As a result, his designs deliver sophisticated and livable interiors that exceed expectations for both families and celebrities. Countless high profile publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and House Beautiful have featured Jeff’s designs. He’s also received the spotlight in local magazines like CA Home + Design and Angeleno.
WHAT WE LOVE: Jeff’s collaborative spirit. In 2014, he partnered with Astek Wallcoverings for Glazed. For them, he created a collection of wallpaper inspired by his love of vintage ceramics and pottery. Jeff released his debut rug collection with Mansour Modern and also designed his first outdoor furniture collection with Summit in 2017.
Interior designer, Scott Thomas works with both celebrities and aesthetically inclined homeowners alike. He is a people person that designs to deliver happiness. The secret to Scott’s success is his ability to connect to clients, listen to their needs and preferences. He loves to produce eclectic designs that bring in elements of timeless mid-century modern, Hollywood glam, and also bold contemporary styles. Publications such as The Los Angeles Times, IN LA Magazine, Boston Globe, Realtor Magazine, and more have featured Scott’s work.
Modernist ocean-view living room by Decorilla designer, Scott T.
WHAT WE LOVE: His designs are inspired by and complement the LA lifestyle – focusing on clean lines, lack of clutter, bold shapes, and just the right colors and contrast.
STUDIO 9
California native, Raquel Contreras, has become a renowned LA interior decorator and designer. Raquel leads Studio 9., a residential and commercial design firm based in Los Angeles. Their specialty is in kitchen, bath, and home office designs. Studio 9 also prides itself on having a high level of communication with clients and giving attention to detail in every project. This is clearly conveyed through top ratings on Houzz Interior Designers Los Angeles. Raquel finds influence in the traditional style of the East Coast where she previously resided and the current flashy glam of West Hollywood. Consequently, Raquel’s designs have a unique design balance. She infuses her designs with bold and organic elements. As a result, her designs are timeless, attractive, and functional spaces.
WHAT WE LOVE: Their clean, modern look with bold pops of color.
If you’re looking to find a Los Angeles interior designer that’s amazing, then this is your go-to list! Still not sure which interior designer is right for you? Schedule A Free Interior Design Consultation to go over your options today!
[top image credit: Nickey Kehoe]
Written by Decorilla interior designer, Christine M.
