Celebrating Six Female Interior Designers in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles is known for its architectural innovation, design-forward mindset, and California cool interiors. Here, creative voices redraw the boundaries around form, function, and personal expression to create entirely unique spaces that enhance the lives of their clients. The following six female interior designers are shaping residential and commercial spaces across Southern California—from Santa Monica to Beverly Hills to Echo Park. Each brings her own perspective, passion, and refined sensibility to her work—whether that means antique-inspired interiors or entirely contemporary spaces. Read all about them below.

Kathleen Clements of Clements Design

Alongside her son Tommy, Kathleen leads Clements Design as principal interior designer. Their design studio is known for its understated, deeply textural approach to luxury spaces. Clements’ interior design work is characterized by its organic simplicity and thoughtful materiality, through which they create homes that feel both grounded and sophisticated. Her work is deeply integrated with architectural elements, though she does not have a formal interior architecture degree.

Their projects often feature a mix of raw, natural materials, like weathered stone, rich woods, and patinated metals, paired with carefully selected vintage furnishings and modern art. This mother-and-son duo has crafted homes for some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Levine, and Portia de Rossi.

Learn more about Kathleen and Clements’ services here.

Brigette Romanek of Romanek Design Studio

A self-taught designer who launched her eponymous design firm in 2018, Brigette Romanek has quickly become a go-to talent for Hollywood’s elite. Known for her “livable luxe” interior design sense, Romanek’s work blends bold, eclectic elements with functional, livable spaces.

Her clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyoncé, and Demi Moore, all of whom are drawn to her ability to merge high style with comfort. Romanek’s first book, Livable Luxe was released in 2023. It showcases her vibrant, expressive interiors. Each reflects her clients’ personalities while pushing the boundaries of conventional design and the detail in every space is incredible.

Learn more about Brigette and her process here.

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Sophie Goineau of Sophie Goineau Design

French-born, Los Angeles-based designer Sophie Goineau brings a European sensibility to her work, in which she blends artful minimalism with rich, textural details. Her designs are often defined by a strong sense of place and are influenced by her early exposure to woodworking and craftsmanship.

Goineau’s projects range from luxury residences to hospitality spaces, each marked by a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to creating immersive, emotionally resonant interiors. She is perhaps best known for her work on the floating spa Bota Bota in Montreal, which is a striking example of her uncanny ability to blend architecture and interiors seamlessly. Goineau also co-founded Moderno in 1997, a furniture design line influenced by Bauhaus principles.

Learn more about Sophie and her process here.

Lara Fishman of Storm Interiors

Founder of Storm Interiors, Lara Fishman approaches each project as a personalized collaboration. In doing so, she crafts spaces that reflect her clients’ lifestyles and tastes. Known for her ability to blend modern and traditional influences, Fishman’s work is often characterized by its layered textures, bold use of color, and carefully curated furnishings.

Her projects have been featured in prominent publications like Traditional Home and the Los Angeles Times. She is well-respected as a versatile and innovative designer.

Learn more about Lara and her process here.

Frances Merrill of Reath Design

Founder of Reath Design, Frances Merrill is known for her playful, vibrant interiors that often mix unexpected patterns and textures. Merrill’s work is deeply personal; it often captures the stories and lifestyles of her clients, many of whom are creatives themselves.

She has a particular knack for layering vintage pieces with contemporary elements to fashion spaces that feel both nostalgic and forward-looking. Her work includes collaborations with furniture makers like Kalon Studios.

Learn more about Frances and Reath Design here.

Mandy Cheng of Mandy Cheng Design

With a background in production design, Mandy Cheng has brought a cinematic quality to her interiors. She often blends bold colors and patterns with sleek, modern forms. Her work spans residential, commercial, and retail projects, with each reflecting her playful yet polished aesthetic.

Cheng’s designs have been featured in Architectural Digest, where her work for clients like Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman has captured the imaginations of design enthusiasts around the world.

Learn more about Mandy and her process here.

Final Thoughts on LA Designers Making Their Mark on the City’s Interiors

Together, these six designers represent a cross-section of Los Angeles’ eclectic and wide-ranging interior design scene—one that it is nearly as diverse and expansive as the city itself. Each woman featured above brings her own distinct voice to the industry. Whether through richly layered materials, bold personal statements, or a refined minimalist aesthetic, they are defining the way the city lives, works, and dreams.