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Anna Magzanyan
Mike Kechichian | Executive Vice President, Client Solutions & B2B Publishing.

Dear Reader,
More than mere places to sleep, eat and binge favorite shows, these living spaces represent cutting-edge design and forward thinking,...

THE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE
It’s also why acclaimed architects and designers specify Gaggenau appliances for their own homes. Michelin-starred chefs and world-renowned architects,...

THE TIMELESS DESIGNS OF CÉSAR GIRALDO
As a child in Colombia, his primary role model - his mother – instilled that love of quality. “She wasa very fancy lady, and I was lucky to have her, because she taught us that you always had to go for the best,” he recalls. Giraldo’s mother recognized his talents early on.

FIND YOURSELF AT HOME
After several years of living througha oncein-a-century, life-altering event, people of all stripes and creeds are reassessing what is important to them.

THE IMPERATIVE S’s OF MODERN DESIGN
What makes a home design truly “modern?” With so many varied styles, directions and materials falling under this umbrella term, the central tenets of the movement can be hard to pin down.

THE ERGONOMICS OF A KITCHEN
In the world of design and architecture there existsa very special concept called the “golden ratio.” Often referred to as the “divine proportion” formula, with roots back to 300 B.C., this concept is employed by Bulthaup when designing each and every kitchen.

THE KITCHEN THAT UPGRADED DESIGN COLLABORATIVE’S SHOW HOME
Design Collaborative’s Shannon Ratcliffe (director of marketing and publishing) noted that the team wanted a change. “Rick Dellar – the homeowner – is a real at-home chef,” she notes, “and we realized that we had to have the best.

A RETURN TO NATURAL
Picture a contemporary home – what comes to mind? Is it tall ceilings, big windows, clean lines? Certainly, but also an overriding feature in recent design has been stark, stark and starker. White walls, off-white window coverings, stonework and marble everywhere.

ON TREND
While the living room and patio often dominate the discussion of what the Southern California home should look like, the truth is that many potential redesigns begin in the kitchen and the bathroom.

OPEN FOR WINTER
Ah, winter in Southern California. We may break out blankets and crank up the firepit or the radiant heater, but it’s never cold enough, rainy enough or (gasp) snowy enough to force us inside. In fact, it’s often warm enough to go jacketless, even during the evening.

TOP 25 DESIGNERS
Interior design is a delicate balance of form and function that transcends simple existence in a place, instead creating a beautiful symmetry of art and comfort.

Vanessa Alexander
Alexander Design is a globally recognized Los Angeles-based interior design firm specializing in residential, retail and hospitality environments.

Jake Arnold
Jake Arnold is one of the region’s most sought-after designers, having built an extensive portfolio of residential interiors and commercial spaces for high-profile clients including A-list celebrities, actors and comedians.

Chris Barrett
Barrett's knack for making a space effortlessly stylish, yet comfortable, has landed her a coveted spot on many an A-lister's speed-dial, who often call upon her for multiple projects. Her clients include dignitaries, legendary producers and composers and many others.

César Giraldo
César Giraldo was born in Colombia, where as a child he discovered his love for color and form that create the foundational elements of his design. Based in West Hollywood, with national and international residential and commercial projects, Giraldo is the founder and principal designer of César Giraldo Design.

Sophie Goineau
Sophie Goineau is the founder and principal interior designer of her eponymous Los Angeles-based design firm.

Lars Oliver Hypko
Lars Hypko is the co-founder of MASS Beverly, an internationally renowned innovative design-360 showroom based in Los Angeles, catering to designers and architects as well as discerning clients around the world.

Rebecca Johnston
After a 10-year career in corporate accounting at Baxter International and about that many years as a full-time mom to three amazing people, Johnston headed back to school to pursue her love for crafting beautiful and livable interiors.

Kerry Joyce
Celebrated for their interiors and architecture, Los Angeles-based firm Kerry Joyce Associates embodies a passion for timeless design and flawless execution.

Jamie King
Interior designer/project manager Jamie King hada unique start to her journey. King wasa stay-at-home mom for many years but always had a flair for style and interior design. With encouragement from her family and friends, she went back to school to pursue her dream of becominga designer.

Michael Kovac
Principal and Founder of Kovac Design Studio, Michael Kovac was born into an Air Force family in coastal Maine. His upbringing afforded him extensive travels as a child, including long stays in Okinawa, Japan. This early exposure to non-Western cultures, aviation, and aircraft would later go on to subtly inform his work.

Peti Lau
Peti Lau Inc. is a full-service interior design studio specializing in high-end residential and commercial designs in Los Angeles and New York.

Kate Lester
Lester earned her B.S. degree from USC’s prestigious Marshall School of Business and went on to study Design and Architecture at Otis College in Los Angeles. Her industry experience includes working for some of Hollywood’s most famous designers before launching her own firm in 2010.

Jennifer Miller
Miller’s love for design began at a young age. Her degrees in Art History and Interior Design along with extensive world travel directly influence her work, bringing an eclecticism of old and new together. Miller has worked on projects from smaller cottages to large estates all over the United States as well as London.

David Montalba
Born in Florence, Italy, and raised in both Switzerland and California, Montalba earned his Bachelor of Architecture at the Southern California Institute of Architecture and completed his Master of Architecture at UCLA.

Lynda Murray
Lynda Murray was born in Los Angeles and grew up surrounded by the creativity and talent that is found here.

Christina Nickerson
Olmay Home was founded by Christina Nickerson in 2010. Nickerson traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East, where she was inspired by regional handmade design. Her work ethos stems from an honest and straightforward approach to living. Every home she designs is unique and based on a functional, utilitarian space.

Jae Omar
Jae Omar, the founder and creative force behind Jae Omar Design, brings a unique sensibility to his work as one of the emerging forces in contemporary design. Taking a conceptual approach to design challenges, his inspiration comes from the natural world and our unbreakable relationship with it.

Kishani Perera
From the finest showrooms across the globe to the bespoke gems of local artisans, in- terior designer Kishani Perera relies on a multitude of resources to create beautiful spaces that have seemingly evolved over decades rather than months.

Seyie Putsure
Born in Northeast India, Putsure was introduced to the fine arts and architecture at an early age. After college, she entered the world of high style in the heart of the New York and Paris international fashion scenes.

Brigette Romanek
Romanek Design Studio was founded by Brigette Romanek. Originally from Chicago, Romanek headed west to fulfill her design dreams. She’s now one of Los Angeles’ most sought-after interior designers. She’s featured in Architectural Digest’s 2019 “AD 100,” which lists their picks for the one hundred top designers in the world.

Ryan Saghian
Recognized as one of this era’s most prominent talents, Ryan Saghian has become the go-to designer for discerning clientele and celebrities alike, who revere his raw yet refined sensibilities.

Stefani Stein
Stefani Stein is an interior designer based in Los Angeles, California, with over a decade of experience in design and construction projects. Dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind yet livable spaces, she customizes the design direction for each client.

May Sung
As the principal designer and licensed California architect of SUBU Design Architecture, May Sung AIA enjoys the process of working with families, corporations and individuals to create their dream space.

Mary Ta
Mary Ta is the founder of furniture titan Minotti’s first monobrand showroom and the founder with partner Lars Hypko of MASS Beverly showroom, an innovative and sophisticated design-360 resource platform.

Noah Walker
Noah Walker is an American architect and the founder of Walker Workshop, a design-build firm based in Los Angeles, California, that is known for creating modern structures that are warmly minimal and deeply rooted in the context of their location.

THE RHYTHM OF DESIGN
Michael Chen has always believed in the Louis Sullivan philosophy that “form follows function.” A student of design (he studied at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena), Chen has always cherished the modern form.

CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
“As California Goes, so Goes the Nation,” says the adage, originally applied to the state's progressive political positions – but the phrase could just as easily shift to style,...

UNPRECEDENTED ARTISTIC VISION
With 18,000 square feet of thought-provoking design throughout, it’s no wonder the home is among the most exclusive on the market in Los Angeles..

STARTING NATURALLY AND SUSTAINABLY
Concepts of modern sustainability got a large start in Southern California – not just because of progressive politicking and landmark legislation, but also in an effort to maintain the natural beauty of the region’s soaring peaks, deep blue ocean, and finely honed natural/urban balance.

LIVING INSIDE THE SMART HOME
Beyond simple voice-control or a video doorbell, today’s luxurious homes are appointed with smart technologies by design, forming the backbone of the home rather than simply a clumsy addition.

AN UNPRECEDENTED INDOOR/OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
In an environment of 284 sunshine-soaked days yearly in Los Angeles, it's no wonder that even themost modest of homes are built with light gathering features, outdoor spaces or rooftop decks.