20 LA-Based Interior Designers That Are Setting The 2019 Design Trends – Based in L.A., these renowned designers stand out for their amazing capacity of establishing the most wonderful settings, some of them are even in the world’s best designers list. Get ready to meet the most impressive selection of designers that exist nowadays!
Recognized as a worldwide inspiration for the interior design industry, these LA-based interior designers feature inspiring interior design ideas to get you going on your own home decor project. Find out more here!
Kelly Wearstler is an American designer and one of the very top interior designers in the world, admired for her bold designs and fantastic interior projects. After founding her own design firm Kelly Wearstler Interior Design (or KWID) in the mid-1990s, her ensuing work within the hotel industry built her an enviable reputation in California. She served as a judge on Bravo’s Top Design and in 2012 Rizzoli published her fourth book, Rhapsody. The New Yorker once called her “the presiding grande dame of West Coast interior design”.
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Marmol Radziner founded 1989, is a Los Angeles-based design-build practice founded and led by architects Leo Marmol, FAIA and Ron Radziner, FAIA. The firm offers a full range of design services, including architectural design, programming, master planning, historic restoration, landscape design, interior design, and furniture design. Marmol Radziner specializes in residential, restoration, multifamily, commercial, retail, hospitality, educational, and community projects.
Born in Stockholm, Martin Brudnizki moved to London in 1990 to study Interior Architecture and Design at The American University. After working for a number of renowned architects and designers, Martin established Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (MBDS) in London in the year 2000 before opening a New York Studio in 2012. Martin has been described as ‘one of the best restaurant and hotel designers of his generation’ by Wallpaper* and is regularly listed within both the London Evening Standard’s 1000 Most Influential People in the UK and House and Garden’s Top 100 Leading Interior Designers. Alongside interiors, Martin has designed bespoke product collections, with recent collaborations including work with The Urban Electric Company and The Lacquer Company.
It’s widely known that to be an interior designer is a necessity to travel around the world to find inspirations, new concepts, and new materials. Peter Dunham was raised in France, spent his summers in Spain and was educated in England. In terms of cultural knowledge, this fantastic interior designer is hard to beat since his signature style is influenced by his incredible background work. He started his decorating career as an apprentice of the legendary David Hicks while studying International Business Administration. In 1998, Peter Dunham started his own company in Los Angeles and began to make projects for very famous people. From decorating houses, hotels and medical projects to inspiring film office designs, there’s nothing that Mr. Dunham can’t do.
Martyn Lawrence Bullard is a multi-award-winning Los Angeles based interior designer and is renowned for his broad range of styles and eclectic, yet sophisticated and always inviting interiors. Martyn has been consistently named as one of the world’s top 100 interior designers by Architectural Digest, featured permanently in Elle Decor’s A-List, named one of the top 25 designers by Hollywood Reporter, and part of the Luxe Interiors + Design Gold List 2012.
Michael S Smith – also known as Obama’s White House decorator – is one of the most respected and original talents in the industry. Born in California, Michael studied interior design at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. In 1984, he continued his studies at The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, then returned to the U.S. to work under the tutelage of legendary antiques dealer Gep Durenberger. His design firm, Michael S Smith Inc, was launched in 1990, expanding from projects solely for private clients to his line of fine furniture and fabrics (“Jasper”).
Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe are the proud and creative founders of Nickey Kehoe, a Los Angeles based studio and amazing boutique. Their versatile character focuses on the synergy of a growing handmade furniture collection, as well as vintage pieces, from all over the world. Todd has renovated spaces for luxury brands such as Ralph Lauren and Theory, while Amy Kehoe has redefined the hospitality at Starwood Hotels. Through their boutique, they’re able to provide to every client with the most wonderful experience on incredible furnishings.
Meet Thomas Callaway Associates Inc., a company that conceptualizes on a full service when it comes to residential design and interior design on a classic and contemporary style. Once an A-List Hollywood actor, he decided to enter the adventure of design, and what a great decision that was. Since his interior design journey, Thomas Callaway has designed and renovated projects across America including projects in Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Fe, Jackson Hole, Chicago, New York, Natchez, Miami, Southport CT, and Wisconsin. The designer also contains a line of Custom Furnishings and he has designed a line of textiles for Holland & Sherry.
Originally from the Midwest, Trip embraces the quintessential California lifestyle, particularly when it comes to connecting the outdoor living with airy interiors. With clients like Courteney Cox and Hank Azaria, it is no wonder his work is profiled in publications like Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and Vogue. He established the renowned design firm, Martynus-Tripp, with Martyn Lawrence Bullard in 1996, and has continued his design excellence in his independent practice, Trip Haenisch & Associates.
Shy by nature, Michael and Alexandra Misczynski, founders of Atelier AM, keep a notoriously low profile for who works with several celebrity clients like Tom Cruise and collaborate with consummate modern architects like Richard Meier. The husband-and-wife duo met in Manhattan while working on different projects for the same client. After, relocating to Michael’s hometown of Los Angeles, the power couple known as the choice designers for art connoisseurs, founded the preeminent firm Atelier AM.
Born in Cuba, Waldo Fernandez Latin blood inspires his strong designs for his amazing celebrity clients list, such as Elizabeth Taylor, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie. For over 35 years, Fernandez has managed all elements of his own interior design practice, working on various projects all over the world. The interior designs projects developed by the Cuban interior designer includes many high-end private residences, restaurants, hotels on both coasts, numerous Hawaiian estates, riding stables, executive offices, yachts, and private planes.
Cliff Fong is a New York-born entrepreneur, interior and fashion designer that enters the amazing list of the Los Angeles based interior designers. Once a fashion buyer, stylist, and designer, he has worked with Ron Herman and Maxfield, alongside other international and luxury brands. Within his interior design identity, Cliff Fong longs to create settings that stand out for its uniqueness and spontaneity. His Mid-Century Modern projects come from a lot of inspirations, from residential to commercial, such as Michael Voltaggio’s Ink restaurant.
Another famous face from Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators, Jeffrey has been a trendsetter in the design world for over twenty years. In addition to Malibu beach houses and London homes, the internationally acclaimed designer has created iconic commercial interiors, including The Hungry Cat in Santa Monica. He is currently at work on an exclusive fabric line for luxury brand Kravet.
Joan Behnke & Associates Inc. was founded in 1999 and its core definition sits on the belief that interior design is able to function as fine art, as well as the opportunity for self-expression. Already grown to an international level, they insist on creating a process with the client, guiding them through every step on the creative journey the firm takes. Her projects sit on a classic and exquisite concept which is every interior designer aficionado’s dream. Her goal is to be inspired by many cultures, in order to find eccentric colors and textures to reflect on her projects.
Famous interior designer Kathryn M. Ireland is known in the industry for her stunning design projects and her amazing fabric collections, but she gained worldwide celebrity status due to her appearance on the hit TV show “Million Dollar Decorators” of BravoTV. She’s been capitalizing on that fame by conquering new markets and clients. This new flow of businesses allowed Kathryn to afford a stellar mansion in one of the most exclusive areas of Los Angeles!
Meet Tim Clarke, a prestigious interior designer that’s based in California, since 1996. His interior design company holds hand with Tim Clarke Supply, a home furnishings boutique that establishes a set of pieces that are elegant stylish. His design identity mostly focuses on the concept of coastal living, which perfectly defines the state of California. Peacefulness is the main definition for Clarke’s designs, along with the establishment of the ultimate beach house. Whether it is residential design or commercial developments, all of the interior design projects designed by the renowned designer includes inspiring nature color patterns, textures, and symmetry.
Mary McDonald is an award-winning, internationally published Los Angeles-based interior designer. She is one of the stars of Bravo TV’s “Million Dollar Decorators” & “Property Envy” series and is consistently ranked as one of House Beautiful’s Top 100 Designers. Besides creating bespoke interiors, McDonald is the author of “Interiors: The Allure of Style” from Rizzoli Publishing and has been honored as one of the top 25 designers by Veranda Magazine. Her licensed product lines include an acclaimed fabric collection for F. Schumacher & Company, lighting for Robert Abbey, rugs for Patterson, Flynn, and Martin, and furniture for Chaddock Home.
Jeff Andrews designs sophisticated and livable interiors for families and celebrities alike. Jeff is skilled at pushing creative boundaries in ways that respect and redefine traditional design aesthetics. His innovative and refreshing approach makes him one of the most sought-after interior designers in the industry, and his ability to visualize and interpret the needs of a diverse range of clients is unmatched.
When a popular Hollywood lifestyle magazine named the 25 best interior designers in Los Angeles, Kathleen Clements was pretty much at the top of the list. And that’s how it all began. While Kathleen, who works alongside her son Tommy at Kathleen Clements Design, doesn’t generally discuss her celebrity clientele, her work on the homes of actors Jennifer Aniston and Paul Theroux, as well as the lovely mansion shared by comedienne Ellen DeGeneres and her partner Portia DeRossi, is common knowledge.
Jamie Bush Co, inspired by art and design from a very young age, has followed his passion for design without a doubt. From New Orleans to Venice, the designer gained a massive love for modernism. After finishing his masters in architecture, Jamie searched for Mid-Century Modern residential architecture in Los Angeles, and in 2002, finally founded his own company.
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