Almas and her team are the BEST! I bought my first condo and i had a vision that i wanted, the…read moreplace needed a total renovation from top to bottom needed to be gutted. I talked to some contractors and came up with some idea and felt absolutely lost in the process and was ready to just settle for something "run of the mill" standard style. Then my friend recommended Almas, she came over and we met and right away i knew she "understood" my vision...she then set an appt with my contractor to meet him and discuss...i wasn't excited about using this contractor then found out that Almas could actually handle the job from A to Z, design, contractor, everything...we knocked down walls, redid bathrooms, the kitchen, the floors, everything you can think of & working with Almas made it such a simple seamless process. 3 months later i was all moved in to my dream spot after a complete reonovation, anyone that comes over are just stunned at the level of design and quality of the work.. Do yourself a favor and just sign up with Makkan Design, Almas and her team know how to make your style come through- Not only did i meet an excellent designer but also made a great friend! La garçonnière #Portofino

Almas is the best interior designer we have ever worked with. She has the rare vision for beauty…read more She listened and provided ideas that turned out exactly how we wanted. Almas we appreciate you and your brilliant design.

Lenora was great to work with. She helped me replace my sofa presenting many fabric and design…read moreideas that would fit my space. She coordinated everything with the upholsterer. She handled the delivery and placement of the sofa which was really helpful. She also helped me select a new rug, ordering samples until I found the perfect one for my home. I love the results and would recommend 9 Ten Design to anyone for a great professional interior design service.

Lenora is awesome. I didn't do any remodeling of my home, but I did purchase some furniture here…read more She helped with a perfect design ideal furniture for my living room. I was happy too. My first time doing business with her, and I will continue if I need home improvement in the future.

Ammie was fantastic to work with. My condo in northern Los Angeles needed serious touch-ups after…read morebeing rented out for 10 years, and I didn't know where to start. After seeing her portfolio, I was a little self-conscious about my very "normal" place, but Ammie immediately made the process comfortable and collaborative. She created a clean, cohesive design plan, helped me review painting and carpeting quotes to make sure pricing was reasonable, and recommended furniture options across different budgets. Everything felt practical, thoughtful, and easy to execute. The space looks completely refreshed now. I'm very happy with the result and would absolutely recommend Ammie.

I highly recommend Ammie! She recently designed our kitchen, bathrooms, and living room renovation,…read moredelivering beautiful concepts exactly on schedule. She was incredibly flexible, tailoring the style perfectly to my taste, and frequently went above and beyond her contract to help the project succeed. Her communication is great--she always responded promptly to my questions and ideas, which kept the entire renovation moving smoothly.

Kathleen is so helpful and pulled together gorgeous interior colors for my house. She made lighting…read moreand other suggestions along the way that will really help as well. I was lost and feel so much better about moving forward with painting now! Highly recommend

Kathleen is a "gifted" colorist! She helped me not only with the right color selection but also…read moregave me a few design tips. She's fun, practical and so easy to work with. She will also help you chose colors from many manufacturers like Dunn Edwards, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams etc. She carries a boatload of samples making one's decision a whole lot easier. I wouldn't paint a room without her!

I recently worked with Anna on a kitchen renovation/remodel. Anna was easy to work with, quick to…read morerespond and always very friendly. She easily captured the design I was looking for. I am very happy with the end result which amazingly was done in one month from start to finish.

I did a walk-in shower with her. Anna was professional from the start. She works with…read moreknowledgeable contractors to get the job done in a timely manner. Her communication skills were right on target and quick to respond over the course of the project. Captured my design completely.

I hired them for my remodel in Hollywood hills. Ali is knowledgeable, timely and easy to work with…read more Highly recommend

He's been working on some of my projects for the past few years he's very reliable and work very…read more hard to get you result from city I'd highly recommend him to be hired for any type of Project Specially housing ,multi family ,and commercial

We used Diane and her team to help guide us to achieving a calm, cohesive and functional design for…read moreour home. Diane is a very attentive designer and is present every step of the way and has such an eye for color and one of a kind design. "Wow!" Pat & Maria

Diane did an amazing job of combining furniture we had inherited with new furnishings, accessories…read moreand beautiful custom window treatments to make our vacation condo look great. She was wonderful to work with especially with our tight schedule and she has so many resources to choose from. I would highly recommend using Diane for any decorating needs that you have. We are so happy with all she has done for our condo!

Working with Dana to decorate our home was one of the best decisions we've made. From our first…read moremeeting, she listened closely to our style preferences, lifestyle needs, and budget. She quickly understood the look we were going for--even when we struggled to describe it ourselves--and brought it to life in a way that felt both polished and personal. The design process was smooth and collaborative. She presented us with mood boards, color palettes, and fabric samples that made it easy to visualize the final outcome. What really impressed us was how she balanced aesthetics with functionality--we now have a space that looks beautiful but also works perfectly for our day-to-day life. She also had excellent relationships with contractors and vendors, which made the renovation and sourcing process much less stressful. Every detail, from the custom furniture to the lighting fixtures, was thoughtfully chosen and executed. We get compliments on our home all the time, and we always recommend Dana to anyone looking for an interior designer. Her creativity, professionalism, and passion truly transformed our space.

From the owner: We’re The LoCal Studio, a small but mighty design team based in California. We create spaces that…read morefeel personal, effortless, and a little unexpected—never cookie-cutter, never overly polished. Think: laid-back luxury, thoughtful details, and a strong sense of you in every corner. Whether it’s a full house renovation or just dialing in one room, we’re here to help you make your space feel like your favorite place. What We Do: Custom renovations and design plans Built-ins, furniture, finishes, and styling Moodboards and 3D renderings so you can see it before you commit Art and object sourcing that feels more gallery than catalog No trends. No pressure. Just good design made personal. Take a look at our work at localdesignstudio.com and get in touch if it feels like a fit.