How to Start an Art Collection
How to start and develop your art collection? Interior designers are playing a much bigger role in the art procurement process for their clients. There has been a “democratization” of the art buying process that gives interior designers and collectors unlimited access...
Vacation Rental Renovation: Should It Be Trendy or Timeless?
On the latest season of Renovation Inspiration we took our experience designing vacation rental properties and put our own money into it. We recently bought the ‘Green Monster,’ a major fixer upper in Marina Del Rey. The property needed a ton of work which you can...
Furniture Fixes: How to Change the World with Furniture
We have so many projects at Lori Dennis Inc. keeping us busy, in the realm of design, TV, and other media. But one project is taking center stage right now and that is our Pen & Napkin project. We’ve been sharing updates on our Instagram Stories, but if you...
Beach Chic: The Best Tips to Design Your Coastal Home
Beach Chic: Coastal Decor, But Make it Fashion! Gone are the days of adorning bookshelves in kitschy, beachy seashell and lighthouse decor to achieve a nautical “theme.” That is, if anything, the opposite of California ‘Cool.’ California Cool, as we define it, is that...
Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Outdoorsy Dad
At Lori Dennis Inc, you know we’re all about spending time outdoors and that’s why we thought we’d curate this year’s Father’s Day Gift Guide around spending time in the great outdoors. From work-out gear and accessories, to camping amenities and gifts that make great...
Designing an End to Homelessness in the US
In you’re from the Los Angeles area, you know that homelessness is a pervasive problem and a rapidly growing public health crisis. Since we are in the luxury business of designing peoples’ homes we feel a responsibility and a privilege to be able to give back to the...
What is Contemporary Style?
If you are looking for something warmer than the edgy, clean lines of modern design, but tassels and trims aren’t quite your jam either then contemporary style might be for you! Most of our projects these days fall into the contemporary design category. Lori Dennis...
Why Thailand is the Ultimate Wellness Escape
Thailand Wellness Guide My family and I just got back from a fabulous trip to Thailand and this trip was all about health, wellness and beauty. Today on the blog, we’re covering where to eat, sleep, and refresh in three different Thai cities: Bangkok, the capital;...
Notes on Camp in Fashion and Interior Design
_JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Camp in Fashion and Interior Design What is “Camp,” or “Campiness?” Camp generally refers to an aesthetic involving the mix of high and low, exaggeration, irony,...
Celebrity interior designer and expert witness Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP, NCIDQ leads one of the top award-winning interior design firms in Los Angeles. A sought-after speaker, brand ambassador, and trusted authority in luxury design, Lori brings decades of expertise to high-profile projects, industry partnerships, and legal consulting nationwide.
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