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Features | Apr. 2025

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE

By Contributor

PRODUCED BY KEMMIE RYAN
EDITED BY SHERRY THOMAS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIA PONCE BERRE, JAMES GUSTIN, IAN MCLEOD, AND KATRINA WITTKAMP
STYLING BY THERESA DEMARIA
HAIR & MAKEUP BY DORIA DEBARTOLLO AND LEANNA ERNEST

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Lauren Ashley Allan, founder of her namesake interior design and architecture firm, is sought out by clients and brands alike for her passion, creativity, attention to detail and her strong relationships. With a visionary eye for design, Allan’s projects are featured in Architectural Digest and other prestigious publications. They are rich in global inspirations, revealing her knowledge of architecture, interiors and furniture history. Her diverse clients include families, celebrities, and high-end property developers. For two decades prior to founding her firm, Allan honed her craft as a senior designer for Kelly Wearstler in Los Angeles and creative director for Nate Berkus. Allan and her team create elevated environments that remain timeless, functional, and exude a warm sense of home.

How do you tailor your designs or services to meet the unique needs of luxury homeowners?
Our innovative process begins with a concept, images and sketches that provide a framework to illustrate the design journey. Design originates from a singular vision and unfolds through the art of collaboration, where multiple teams work closely in pursuit of excellence, refining all aspects of the design. From initial ideas and layouts to thoughtful materials and drawings that define a cohesive project. We believe a space should reflect its inhabitants, the places they’ve travelled to, and the objects and ideas that have inspired them. Our ability to visualize and interpret the personalized needs of such diverse clientele, is reflected in our work and numerous testimonials. Crafting spaces that have soul and resonate for years to come.

What’s one of the most memorable projects you’ve worked on, and what made it stand out for you and your client?
We were recommended for a project that floats on water! We envisioned a jewel box sanctuary, a place of wellness, rejuvenation, and tranquility. A yacht has a unique connection with nature. We used earthy tones and natural elements throughout. This blend creates clean, contemporary, and organic living spaces that truly mix functionality and artistry. Purpose fuels passion as my client would say, we are limitless.

What are some of the latest innovations in your industry that you’re particularly excited about?
Lighting can enhance the overall atmosphere of your bespoke living space. Small accent details such as mini cordless lamps have immediate sensory impact. They can be placed in kitchens or outside for a dinner to add warmth and a moment to relax and unwind while cozying up with friends and family.


Follow LAA on Instagram @lauren.ashley.allan or visit laurenashleyallan.com.

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