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When “Portfolio Inspiration” Becomes Intellectual Property Theft

When “Portfolio Inspiration” Becomes Intellectual Property Theft

by Lori Dennis | Feb 6, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

A Design Expert Witness Perspective In interior design, inspiration is part of the craft. Theft is not. Yet one of the most common—and most misunderstood—issues I see as an expert witness is the misappropriation of intellectual property by former employees or...
Breach of Contract in Luxury Interior Design: Expert Witness Insights for Attorneys

Breach of Contract in Luxury Interior Design: Expert Witness Insights for Attorneys

by Lori Dennis | Feb 3, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

Luxury remodels are exciting, transformative, and — let’s be real — incredibly complex. Between custom finishes, multiple trades, and high expectations, even the best-planned projects can run into issues. For attorneys handling breach of contract cases in luxury...
Practicing Interior Designers Are Stronger Expert Witnesses

Practicing Interior Designers Are Stronger Expert Witnesses

by Lori Dennis | Jan 27, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

What Kitchen Trends Reveal About Standards of Care Interior design trends aren’t just aesthetic — they reflect how people actually live, how professionals solve problems, and what the industry currently considers reasonable practice. In Fixr.com’s Kitchen Design...
Why Lawyers Call Me When Construction Defects Turn Into Lawsuits (And Why Courts Listen)

Why Lawyers Call Me When Construction Defects Turn Into Lawsuits (And Why Courts Listen)

by Lori Dennis | Jan 20, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

The Role of an Expert Witness in Construction & Design Disputes  As a practicing interior designer, construction company owner, and windows and doors retailer, I don’t theorize from a desk. I testify based on what actually happens on job sites, in contracts, and...
Top 10 Construction Defects I See Most in Luxury California Homes (2026 Update)

Top 10 Construction Defects I See Most in Luxury California Homes (2026 Update)

by Lori Dennis | Jan 12, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

I’ve been inside more high-end homes than I can count.After more than 30 years designing luxury spaces in Los Angeles (and now testifying as an expert witness in dozens of cases), I can tell you one thing for sure. The same handful of construction defects keep...
Small Space Design Essentials

Small Space Design Essentials

by admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Architecture and Design, Free Interior Design Advice, Furniture

Living in a compact space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or function. Luckily, there are plenty of creative strategies to maximize storage, utilize multi-functional furniture pieces, and maintain organization in your small space. Whether you’re...
Hottest Outdoor Fire Pits and Fireplaces

Hottest Outdoor Fire Pits and Fireplaces

by admin | Feb 2, 2024 | Free Interior Design Advice, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms

We’re pretty lucky living in sunny Southern California.  Being able to take advantage of the Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle and sit outside on even the chilliest of nights is a luxury.  A really nice fire pit or fireplace always helps to make evenings even more cozy.  But...
5 Steps to Prepare for a Home Remodel

5 Steps to Prepare for a Home Remodel

by admin | Oct 19, 2023 | Architecture and Design, Free Interior Design Advice, interior design education, Renovation Inspiration, Uncategorized

Maybe you’ve been toying with the idea (or desperately needing!) a home renovation, but just don’t know where to start.  Although it’s exciting to daydream, when you really think about it, you may start to feel overwhelmed.  We get it.  With our...
Fall Decor: How to Decorate Your Home in Style

Fall Decor: How to Decorate Your Home in Style

by admin | Sep 7, 2023 | Accesories, Bedding, Bedroom, Free Interior Design Advice, Furniture, Gift Ideas, Interior Design Trends, Lighting

Fall is the season that instantly makes us want to feel warm and cozy.  And we want our homes to reflect the same kind of ambiance.  With a subtle addition of a few items, you can create a space that exudes the essence of autumn. Let’s dive into these fall decor...
Interior Designer vs. Interior Decorator

Interior Designer vs. Interior Decorator

by admin | Aug 31, 2023 | Architecture and Design, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Interior Design

It’s a common question we hear a lot, What’s the Difference Between an Interior Designer and an Interior Decorator?  Let’s unravel this a bit for you, because although they may seem the same from the outside, there’s a bit of nuance to each of...
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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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