Modern Best of Houzz Winner Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Denise Richards from DRichards Interiors to renovate my 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in a high-rise, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. After researching several high-end interior designers, I discovered Denise, whose reputation and 40+ years of experience immediately stood out. From our first meeting, I was impressed by her professionalism and expertise. Denise has an undeniable mastery of design, and it was evident from the moment she showed me some of her past projects. I had the privilege of visiting a few showrooms with her, and I was blown away by how much she knew about each space. It was clear that Denise has an exceptional eye for detail, and she knows exactly how to transform a space into something extraordinary. Throughout the process, Denise communicated wonderfully, listening to my ideas and providing thoughtful suggestions that helped guide my decisions. She has a great talent for blending style with functionality, and her ideas were both creative and practical, which made the entire experience seamless. She presented materials that were of the highest quality, and every selection felt both appropriate and imaginative, elevating the space in ways I hadn’t even considered. Thanks to Denise's vision, my condo now feels like a luxurious, personalized retreat, and I’m beyond satisfied with the outcome. If you’re looking for a top-tier interior designer, I highly recommend DRichards Interiors – Denise truly excels in every aspect of the design process.”

“Amy Peltier Inc (and specifically Marina Kelly my lead designer) were incredible! The company is transparent about detail and the process involved from a financial and logistical standpoint. (And believe me this is quite important as there is a lot of waiting involved for pieces to come in, etc!) I’m terms of style, Marina met me exactly where I was and presented exceptionally tasteful and lasting pieces that completely met my expectations - and went beyond . Marina listened to my preferences and kept all my design cues aligned to come up with a beautiful space. I would hire this firm again and again. Also, as a plug, I had some painting and wallpapering done and these contractors were also exceptional and entirely professional.”

“Ava and Arlene have proven to be the one constant, stabilizing force of our home renovation in Studio City. Our project has been a nightmare. We've been through 3 general contractors, countless subs and trades hired and fired, shoddy workmanship and surprise issues leading to costly re-do's not only twice but sometimes yet again. A&A Design has been with us from the beginning and never wavered. They've held our hands and encouraged us to continue and fight the depression of disasters. They've brought in tradespeople to save us from incompetence and the frequent case of workers gone missing. Their scope is all encompassing from interior to exterior, fabrics to lighting, custom millwork and sourcing of everything from furniture to fixtures. All of this achieved by Ava and Arlene with kindness, obvious experience, informed design choices and suggestions in a relaxed yet competent professional manner. They truly have been our rock through a very difficult project of nearly 2 years. Finally back in our home, we are able to enjoy and appreciate the many beautiful, enhanced and more functional surroundings the designers guidance has afforded our new, improved lifestyle. Sophisticated yet subtle, understated while elegant, playful textures and patterns cohabit with clean lines and gentle curves or geometrics. They are good. They know their stuff and they listen. The relationship is one of mutual respect and working together while maintaining focus toward achieving positive result. We are fortunate to have found and worked with Ava and Arlene, and while it will sound cliche, we could never have made it through these past 20 months without them. Our home is so much better for the knowledge, vision and persistence both designers have provided. We can't thank you enough and are most grateful for everything you've done for and with us. You both have earned that hummingbird cake!”