
A look at the top interior and exterior design trends, interviews with top designers and stagers who share what got them started, where they think design is going, and case studies of their best works.


The opening of the city’s design debutante marks new territory for Knoll, which comes to L.A. by way of New York City and has only two direct-to-consumer retail locations—our local outpost the sequel to its longer-running show in NYC. Coveted for its modern designs—those geometrized, cleaned-lined things from Mid-century Modern masters like Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and current L.A. legend Frank Gehry—the au courant emporium is meant to connect two of the city’s more prolific communities: residential design professionals and consumers.

Effortlessly revamp your space with these stylish rugs by West Elm, Consort Design, Room & Board, Serena & Lily, Tai Ping Carpets, and Design Within Reach.


Post design school, Paul L’Esperance landed his first professional job for the legendary Hearst family, whose attention he had captured. When the co-founder of L’Esperance Design in West Hollywood was tasked with restoring the famous Hearst Ranch on the Central Coast of California, the design world knew to expect great things.

Embrace the bold colors and patterns of contemporary wall coverings to refresh any room.



Sara Story, the New York City-based designer with a global perspective, weaves together cultures and styles to create captivating designs. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in Japan, Singapore, and Houston, Story’s aesthetic is a delightful blend of tradition and innovation.


All of Lindsey Adelman’s creations, which are born from her keen observation of the natural and human worlds, captivate not only with their perfect proportions but also, and above all, because they embody an understated harmony between spontaneity and rationality, handcrafted elements and machine-made parts, pure beauty and necessary functionality.

For the past few years, renovating old warehouses, barns and industrial buildings into residential spaces has become evermore fashionable, especially in big cities such as New York City and Los Angeles. Designed by Andrew Franz Architect, this loft in Tribeca, New York City, is spread over 3,000 square feet.