Upscale private residences, chic restaurants, luxurious spas, and corporate headquarters: all are fair game to Los Angeles designer . With specialties in sustainable interior design, health and wellness, and historic preservation, Barnard brings a passion and dedication to her projects uniquely grounded in innovation. Barnard is currently working on interior design projects in the Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Los Feliz, Hancock Park & Palos Verdes Estates. Learn more about the designer in our Q&A below.
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On December 14, Marc Phillips and thietkequancafe+Design hosted a fun-filled night of Designer Karaoke to benefit SIA Projects. Designers from all over L.A.
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Treeium, a full service remodeling company based in Southern California has one mission, to take existing homes and make them more friendly, healthy spaces.
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Everyone is fascinated with Douglas Friedman otherwise known as...The Facinator. His effortless looks, his limitless talent and his candid ability to capture the divine essence of a space have captivated the attention of designers and style-makers around the globe.
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After nearly two decades in the industry, has the expert eye, wealth of knowledge, and arsenal of experience his San Francisco design clients crave. Before founding his eponymous design house in 2000, Wick worked for several notable designers and honed his skills in creating one-of-a-kind pieces and spaces. He now leads a team of talented visionaries to create immersive and eclectic environments. Wick's retail showroom, Battersea, debuted in 2009, and he's continued to innovate in all areas of his craft while keeping up with his four kids. Learn more in our Q&A below.
1. You grew up surrounded by a family of stylish women who inspired your eye for design - tell us more about that.
I grew up in two homes, both my mom’s and my dad’s, and was introduced to various art forms by strong, creative women at a very young age. My mom is incredibly artistic – constantly using her hands for painting, sculpting and creating ceramics and needlepoint. She has a keen eye for beautiful antiques and heirloom pieces and the gift of spatial arrangement.
Wine TastingDonum Home Wine Country is delightfully quiet in the winter, so take advantage of the break in crowds to visit the new Donum Home, an intimate tasting room with views of the estate, vineyards, and private sculpture garden.
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Franke, the world’s leading stainless steel kitchen sink manufacturer and a leading name in kitchen faucets, has opened a new retail experience in the California Bay Area.
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Sacramento native Katrina Stumbos knows the distinctive elements that define California's livable luxury style: eye-catching form, dependable function, and bespoke details. Before launching her eponymous firm, , in 2012, Stumbos earned her degree at the Art Institute of California and assisted several leading Northern California-based residential and commercial designers. Today, Stumbos leads a team that's dedicated to creating thoughtful, personalized interiors for every client. Learn more about the designer in our Q&A below.
We love books any time of year but we indulge in coffee table books in the winter. There’s something about a coffee table book that feels luxurious and indulgent. And when it's dark and deary outside, their evocative words and glossy photographs encourage us to dream.
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