BEST UNDERSTATED GLAMOUR
NATASHA BARADARAN
Known for bold silhouettes and rich materials, Baradaran’s inviting showroom presents furniture, fabrics, lighting and more with a fashion-forward edge. natashabaradaran.com
Designer Natasha Baradaran at her eponymous showroom in the West Hollywood Design District.
Photo by Kort Havens
BEST AMERICAN CRAFT FURNITURE
BDDW
Producing handcrafted, American-made, heirloom-quality furniture, lighting and decor by artist Tyler Hays, BDDW offers beautifully constructed, thoughtful pieces in an expansive and intriguing space. bddw.com
BEST ARCHITECTURAL KITCHEN SYSTEMS
HENRYBUILT
Renowned for integrated cabinetry and kitchen systems, Henrybuilt pairs rigorous engineering with minimalist architectural design in its beautifully crafted, customizable designs. henrybuilt.com
BEST STEEL DOORS & WINDOWS
PINKYS
Specializing in custom steel windows and doors fabricated in-house, PINKYS is known for precision, refined detailing, and clean architectural lines, making it a go-to for projects requiring durability and design rigor. pinkysirondoors.com
BEST ART-DRIVEN DESIGN GALLERY
RALPH PUCCI
Ralph Pucci operates at the intersection of gallery and showroom, presenting sculptural furniture and lighting as collectible art. ralphpucci.com
BEST ARTISANAL DETAILS
THOMAS LAVIN
Representing a curated selection of furniture, lighting and wallcovering brands at his L.A. and O.C. showrooms, Thomas Lavin is known for an emphasis on artisanal finishes, refined materials and exceptional craftsmanship. thomaslavin.com
BEST LAYERED INTERIORS
NICKEY KEHOE
Blending handcrafted furniture, vintage elements and bespoke decor, Nickey Kehoe embodies a soulful, layered California aesthetic. Wander next door to explore Household, the brand’s curated selection of smaller kitchen and bathroom items. nickeykehoe.com
BEST PATTERN PLAY
HOLLYWOOD AT HOME
Peter Dunham’s love of pattern and color shines through in his longstanding La Cienega showroom, which offers furniture and decor inspired by global traditions with an emphasis on layered textures and artisanal details. hollywoodathome.com
Patterns mix effortlessly at Hollywood at Home's La Cienega showroom.
Photo by Victoria Pearson
BEST COASTAL DESIGN DESTINATION
THE WELL
Located seaside in Summerland and now Montecito, Summerland’s thoughtful mix of furniture, decor and lifestyle goods exudes relaxed luxury and a strong sense of place, offering pieces that feel warm, collected and rooted in natural materials and craftsmanship. thewellbybdantiques.com
BEST COLLECTIBLE OFFERINGS
COUP D’ETAT
With a curatorial approach that leans toward the experimental, Coup D’Etat’s L.A. and San Francisco showrooms offer contemporary furniture and objects that are art-driven and liveable at once. coupdetatsf.com
BEST CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE
MINOTTI LOS ANGELES
Architectural forms and tailored upholstery come together at this elegant showroom, which has been a mainstay in the West Hollywood Design District for more than two decades. minotti-la.com
BEST CONTEMPORARY
LIGHTING COLLECTION STUDIO M
Defined by clean lines and sculptural restraint, the Studio M lighting collection spans pendants, sconces, chandeliers and lamps designed with an architectural sensibility. An emphasis on proportion and materiality results in fixtures that function equally well as ambient lighting or quiet focal points. studiomlighting.com
BEST CURATED DESIGN EXPERIENCE
MASS BEVERLY
Mass Beverly presents an expansive, full-service design environment showcasing over 100 leading European brands, including Henge, Gallotti & Radice and Fendi Casa, paired with in-house support for bespoke interiors and a highly personalized client experience. massbeverly.com
BEST LOCALLY-MADE FURNISHINGS
CROFT HOUSE
Croft House produces made-to-order furniture and cabinetry locally in Los Angeles, all of which exudes a breezy, relaxed yet always pulled-together feel. crofthouse.com
BEST CUSTOM TILE STUDIO
FIRECLAY TILE
Fireclay Tile manufactures ceramic and cement tile in California, combining sustainable production with extensive customization options that allow designers to tailor color, pattern and finish to a wide range of residential and commercial projects fireclaytile.com
BEST WOOD FLOORING
CARLISLE WIDE PLANK FLOORS
Known for custom-milled wideplank wood floors, Carlisle creates surfaces prized for their depth, nuanced finishes and strong architectural presence. Using premium domestic and reclaimed woods, each floor is tailored to the plank width, color, texture, and finish. wideplankflooring.com
BEST DECORATIVE DESIGN ATELIER MARTYN LAWRENCE
BULLARD ATELIER
Offering furniture, decor, tabletop objects and artwork, the atelier reflects the designer’s globally layered design philosophy, blending historical references, rich materials and a bold sense of color to create pieces that feel both collected and contemporary. martynlawrencebullard.com
BEST DESIGN DISCOVERIES
BOUNDARY
With showrooms in L.A. and San Francisco, Boundary is distinguished by its exceptional selection of European furniture and hard-to-source textiles rarely available in the U.S. boundary-line.com
BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS
JF CHEN
JF Chen is a leading authority in modern and contemporary design, presenting museum-quality furniture and decorative arts—from historic icons to cutting-edge masterworks— through a curator’s eye that has inspired collectors, designers and institutions worldwide. jfchen.com
BEST EUROPEAN AESTHETIC
EBANISTA
Handcrafted in Southern California by a design team with deep experience in custom homes and interiors, Ebanista’s furniture blends classic European influences with a modern sensibility. ebanista.com
BEST EXPRESSIVE TILE
CLÉ
clé produces distinctive tile collections celebrated for their expressive use of color, richly layered glazes and tactile surfaces, drawing on both historic craftsmanship and modern production techniques to create materials that bring character and artistry to interiors. cletile.com
BEST FUTURE HEIRLOOMS
LULU LAFORTUNE
Since 2018, Lulu LaFortune has focused on creating made-to-order furniture and lighting crafted in the U.S., blending expert fabrication, distinctive materials and confident design into pieces that feel timeless yet energized, intended to be lived with now and passed down over time. lululafortune.com
BEST PATINATED PIECES
OLIVE ATELIERS
Based in downtown Los Angeles, this lifestyle destination is celebrated for globally sourced, vintage-inspired objects with rich patina and character. The brand expanded into design with the launch of an outdoor furniture collection last year and recently introduced Tetbury House, its first furniture and decor collection inspired by Northern European traditions, in February. oliveateliers.com
BEST GIFTS
BLOCK SHOP
Block Shop offers beautifully crafted wallpapers, textiles and home goods rooted in traditional block-printing, alongside a standout selection of artful gift items—think pillows, table linens, scarves and small accessories that bring bold color and pattern to everyday living. blockshoptextiles.com
BEST CUSTOM PAINT & PLASTER
COLOR ATELIER
Known for richly layered, artist-crafted finishes, this San Francisco–based studio creates custom paints and plasters prized for their depth and craftsmanship. Their work is featured in notable residential and retail spaces, including a bespoke blue developed with Jay Jeffers for The Madrona and finishes for Ulla Johnson’s L.A. store. coloratelierpaint.com
BEST HAND-PAINTED WALL COVERINGS
DE GOURNAY
Known for exquisitely handpainted and embroidered wallcoverings that transform interiors into immersive, artful environments, de Gournay presents its work in Los Angeles from an intimate, residential-style studio in the hills. degournay.com
BEST DECORATIVE WALL PANELS
GRACIE
With a legacy rooted in handpainted wallpaper panels, Gracie is known for translating historic techniques into tailored designs that feel both classic and fresh. Its custom compositions— often inspired by landscapes, florals, and chinoiserie traditions—are carefully adapted to each space, making Gracie a go-to source for richly detailed wow moments. graciestudio.com
BEST HANDWOVEN RUGS
ARMADILLO
Handwoven by artisan communities, Armadillo rugs are valued for subtle texture and tonal depth. armadillo-co.com
BEST CONTEMPORARY RUGS
MARC PHILLIPS
Marc Phillips offers handcrafted rugs ranging from antique and vintage pieces to contemporary and custom designs, and is known for collaborations with California-based designers and artists such as DISC Interiors, Kimberly McDonald and RETNA. marcphillipsrugs.com
Head to Robina Benson Design House for colorful indoor-outdoor pieces by Paola Lenti.
Photo by Roger Davies
BEST OUTDOOR DESIGN RESOURCE
ROBINA BENSON DESIGN HOUSE
Robina Benson represents a colorful selection of luxury outdoor brands, including Paola Lenti, curating elevated, design-forward solutions that bring comfort, whimsy and sophistication to exterior living spaces. robinabenson.com
BEST HOME APPLIANCES
BSH EXPERIENCE & DESIGN CENTER
Showcasing the Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau brands, the BSH’S Beverly Hills destination offers an immersive, hands-on environment, where cutting-edge appliance innovation is displayed in multiple vignettes. bsh-showrooms.com
BEST ITALIAN PRECISION
SCAVOLINI
Scavolini delivers Italian-crafted kitchens and living systems celebrated for clean lines, smart functionality and refined everyday luxury. scavolini.com
BEST KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOM
SNYDER DIAMOND
A long-standing authority in luxury kitchen and bath design, Snyder Diamond presents a comprehensive range of high-end appliances, fixtures and finishes. snyderdiamond.com
BEST L.A. DESIGN HUB
PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER
Serving as a central destination for the design trade, Pacific Design Center houses premier showrooms representing leading global brands across multiple categories. pacificdesigncenter.com
BEST HIDDEN GEMS
HARBINGER
Operating as a multi-line showroom, Harbinger represents an expansive mix of furniture, textiles, wallcoverings, lighting, tile and accessories, pairing established brands like Hector Finch, Ann Morris and CW Stockwell with in-house collections, vintage pieces and antiques to create richly layered interiors. harbingerla.com
BEST LUXURY INTERIORS CURATION
UNA MALAN
This design and lifestyle showroom— both the traditional showroom and Malan’s residential space nearby— features a thoughtful mix of high-end furniture, lighting and accessories with a bespoke, globally informed sensibility. unamalan.com
BEST LUXURY MATTRESS SHOWROOM
SAATVA
Saatva offers luxury mattresses that balance tailored support, thoughtful craftsmanship and comfort, with a range of styles and materials that prioritize performance and an elevated showroom experience. saatva.com
BEST LUXURY OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS
DEDON
Known for high-performance woven outdoor furniture that pairs advanced, weather-resistant materials with sophisticated design, Dedon creates pieces that offer exceptional durability, comfort and a refined indoor–outdoor sensibility. dedon.de
BEST MIDCENTURY MODERN SOURCE
MIDCENTURY LA
Dedicated to original midcentury modern design, Midcentury LA specializes in authentic vintage furniture and lighting restored with precision and care. midcenturyla.com
BEST MODERN LUXURY SHOWROOM
GRAYSON LUXURY
Located in Beverly Hills, Grayson Luxury presents a curated mix of furniture, lighting, tabletop and decor from established design houses including Baccarat, Versace, Lalique, Bernhardt and Caracole. graysonluxury.com
BEST MODERN SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN
CARL HANSEN & SØN
Known for finely crafted furniture that defines modern Scandinavian design, Carl Hansen & Søn presents iconic works by legendary designers including Hans J. Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, united by clean lines, exceptional materials and enduring craftsmanship. carlhansen.com
BEST NATURAL MATERIALS
PALECEK
Natural materials, handmade pieces and a fresh, timeless look define Palecek’s aesthetic. Stop by the L.A., San Francisco and Laguna Niguel showrooms for timeless classics with an organic touch. palecek.com
BEST NEW CONTEMPORARY DESIGN SHOWROOM
ARTEM
Presented with a gallery-like sensibility, Artem brings together furniture, lighting, textiles and objects by a roster of independent designers and artisans, both emerging and established. artem.studio
BEST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DESIGN HUB
SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER
Set within a historic waterfront building, the San Francisco Design Center brings together a curated mix of furniture, lighting, textiles, and art showrooms, including Holly Hunt, Schumacher and Hewn. sfdesigncenter.com
BEST PLANT WONDERLAND
THE HAUS PLANT
The Haus Plant brings sculptural greenery and thoughtfully styled plant installations into residential and commercial interiors, transforming living elements into integral design features. thehausplant.com
BEST PREMIUM TEAK FURNISHINGS
SUMMIT
Established in 1979 in Monterey, Summit produces outdoor furnishings with a relaxed California vibe. The brand is known for clean-lined designs, careful material selection and an emphasis on longevity. summitfurniture.com
BEST MINIMALIST OUTDOOR COLLECTIONS
HARBOUR
Harbour offers thoughtfully designed, beautifully made outdoor furniture defined by relaxed proportions and architectural restraint, creating collections that feel effortless and enduring. shopharbour.com
Merging art and design seamlessly, artist MyungJin Kim created a site-specifi c sculptural installation at The Future Perfect Los Angeles last spring.
Photo by Joe Kramm
BEST IMMERSIVE DESIGN EXPERIENCE
THE FUTURE PERFECT
Designed as layered residential environments, The Future Perfect showcases collectible contemporary furniture and objects foregrounding craft and experimentation. thefutureperfect.com
BEST STREAMLINED FORMS
FLEXFORM
Understated elegance and exceptional comfort unite in Flexform’s Italian-made collections, which emphasize top-tier materials and streamlined forms. flexform.it
BEST SCULPTURAL FURNITURE & LIGHTING
GALERIE HALF
Galerie Half curates a layered mix of 20th-century furniture, European antiques and unexpected objects, merging pieces from different eras into a singular, cohesive environment with lasting visual resonance. galeriehalf.com
BEST SHADE SOLUTIONS
PAMPEL DESIGN
Specializing in interior and exterior shade solutions, this Santa Barbara brand pairs tailored design with modern technology. pampeldesign.com
BEST VENTILATION & KITCHEN TECHNOLOGY
ZEPHYR DESIGN & EXPERIENCE CENTER
Zephyr redefines kitchen ventilation through sleek design and advanced performance, offering solutions that seamlessly integrate form and function. zephyronline.com
BEST DISCOVERIES
BLACKMAN CRUZ
Renowned for its eclectic mix of antique, modern and one-of-a-kind furniture, art, and objects, Blackman Cruz represents innovative designers and artists such as Mike Diaz, Jane Hallworth, Patricia Larsen and Dan Pollock. blackmancruz.com



