Design Los Angeles

The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, but the best ones do much more than function. They tell stories, reflect the people who live in them, and create a backdrop for everyday rituals, from morning coffee to late-night conversations.

From the handcrafted cabinetry and timeless appeal of Plain English, to the striking material palette of Amuneal and the collected character of deVOL, these Design LA showrooms offer three distinct visions of kitchen design. Whether you’re planning a renovation or simply gathering inspiration, they’re well worth a visit.

Lighting is one of design’s great mood-makers. It can turn an entry into a welcome, a dining room into a gathering place, or a quiet corner into the most memorable spot in the house.

Across DesignLA showrooms, lighting takes many forms, from hand-forged lanterns and sculptural ceramic lamps to crystal chandeliers, antique finds, and statement pendants. The range is as diverse as Los Angeles itself. Each one does more than brighten a room. It creates atmosphere, adds character, and brings a sense of magic to everyday living.

The piece that changes a room is often the one discovered by surprise.

The foundation of a room starts below eye level. Across DesignLA showrooms, rugs and flooring bring warmth, texture, scale, and personality, turning surfaces into design statements.

From graphic handknotted rugs and sculptural floor coverings to pale maple planks, richly grained woods, and layered textures, these materials do more than ground a space. They define how it feels.

For more than a century, Gracie has created handpainted wallpapers that blur the line between decoration and art. But behind the walls is a family story shaped by collecting, curiosity, craftsmanship, and a deep belief in living with what you love.

We sat down with Gracie’s creative director Jennifer Gracie to talk about legacy, Los Angeles, fearless color, and the inspirations that continue to guide Gracie today, from antique textiles to tide pools in Malibu.

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These summer picks from Design LA showrooms are made for long lunches, late sunsets, and staying outside a little longer. From sculptural loungers and garden tables to chairs designed for lingering, each piece brings ease, character, and a sense of escape to outdoor living.

Shop your favorites and spend the season outside. ☀️🌿

Frances Merrill sat down with former team members Ashley Lavonne, Zeb Knudsen, and Leah Ring to talk mentorship, creative risk, and what it really takes to build a studio in Los Angeles. What unfolds is less about a single path, and more about the accumulation of experience, trust, and timing that leads you there.

“Be a kind person to the people that work for you, and they’ll have that same level of communication back.” — Frances Merrill
A reminder that the best studios are built not just on talent, but on trust, openness, and the relationships that continue long after people move on.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube, link in bio.

A warm welcome to +COOP, the Beverly Blvd. shop from Jenna Cooper, now part of Design LA.

+COOP is the kind of place you can wander into and lose track of time. Shelves filled with vintage finds, small objects, and pieces that feel personal, not overly styled or precious. Everything is chosen with a sharp eye, but still feels relaxed, like a collection that has come together naturally over time.

It’s also a great place to find a gift, something thoughtful, unexpected, and a little more interesting than the usual. A shop built on the idea that the things we live with matter, not just how they look, but how they make a space feel. A natural fit for the Design LA community.

Erik Lindström’s flagship made its debut during Legends, with an opening night that felt immersive, atmospheric, and completely transportive. More than a showroom, it reads like an exquisite home you want to wander through slowly, where every rug has its own moment and each room pulls you in a little deeper.

Designed by Luis Fernandez and inspired by Milanese Brutalism, the gallery pairs strong architectural forms with a warm, tactile palette. Vintage 1970s furnishings and Erik’s personal art collection are layered throughout, creating lived-in moments that invite exploration while giving each rug a distinctly personal presence.

And then there’s the listening room. wall-to-wall silk s**g, velvet-lined in deep oxblood, a space that invites you to slow down and stay a while.

A standout debut in the Hollywood Design District, and a reminder that rugs aren’t just finishing touches, they can carry the whole story.

Visit the showroom at 1010 N. Highland Ave.
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Photography by Ty Cole
Styling by Martin Bourne

Tiny furniture, messy hands, and a whole lot of fun at DesignLA.

Danny D’s Mudshop at Lawson Fenning brought a different kind of energy to Legends, with less watching and more playing. Guided by ceramicist Daniel Doorcek, designers set their notes aside and got into the clay, building their own miniature world to take home.



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Inside the Apparatus showroom in Los Angeles, this conversation brought together interior designers Andre Mellone and Robert Stilin, moderated by T Magazine’s Tom Delavan. Together, they reflect on a shift away from decoration toward something more layered and personal, where a home becomes a reflection of what you’ve discovered, loved, and lived with over time.

What makes a good collection is your personal relationship with the things you live with.” - Andre Mellone

A reminder that great interiors are built over time, guided by instinct, experience, and what you’re drawn to, not just what’s expected.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube, link in bio.




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