A New French-Inspired Outdoor Furniture Collection Debuts in Los Angeles Plus May Launches

Los Angeles is experiencing a vibrant surge in its home design retail landscape, with numerous new shops and pop-ups offering a diverse array of styles and unique finds. These establishments cater to a wide range of tastes, from minimalist modern and industrial chic to coastal elegance and vintage aesthetics, attracting both celebrity clientele and design enthusiasts. Cassina, an Italian furniture manufacturer, has opened its largest store to date in Los Angeles. This three-level space, designed by art director Patricia Urquiola, showcases modular works by Virgil Abloh and features its iMastri Collection, which includes timeless pieces resulting from collaborations with significant architects and designers such as Charlotte Perriand and Gaetano Pesce. The showroom is located at 145 N. Robertson Blvd. Olive Ateliers, a shop that has gained popularity through TikTok and Instagram, has become a favorite for home accessories, even attracting celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Elsa Hosk. Co-founded by Kendall Knox, Ben Knox, and Laura Sotelo, Olive Ateliers specializes in “objects with old souls,” such as worn Turkish vases and vintage Chinese elm benches. The store is situated at 1210 Mateo St. Inner Gardens, a long-established garden emporium known for landscape designer Stephen Block’s global finds and reproduction pots, has relocated to a former bank building in Culver City. The store's unique and serendipitous inventory appeals to high-profile clients including Spago, Soho House, Kelly Wearstler, Elton John, and Ellen Pompeo. Its new address is 4444 Sepulveda Blvd. Habitat Home & Garden, a family business with its third outpost in Malibu, emphasizes unique furnishings and one-of-a-kind designs that reflect the laid-back luxury of coastal California. The store, which includes rustic wood furniture, vintage rugs, and sun-bleached accessories, counts the Duke and Duchess of Sussex among its customers. It is located at 21249 Pacific Coast Highway. LDV, an establishment co-founded by Guido Callarelli and Birta Ólafsdóttir, now has a pop-up store near the West Hollywood Design District, allowing in-person viewing of its impeccably restored Art Deco and 1970s-era furniture. Previously, its inventory was available exclusively through an invite-only online platform. The pop-up is at 156 S. Robertson Blvd. Pop-Up Home, a furniture shop previously known for its roving nature, has found a permanent location in Melrose Hill. Founder Tricia Benitez Beanum curates a diverse collection that includes sculptural vintage furniture, 1970s studio pottery, and contemporary art from UNREPD, a gallery co-founded by Beanum that focuses on emerging artists. The store is located at 642 N. Western Ave. NB Shop, run by interior designer Natasha Baradaran, offers an experiential retail space that reflects her tactile approach to home and life, appealing to clients such as Heather and Christopher McQuarrie, Luis Miguel, and Kate Hudson. The shop, located at 725 N. La Cienega Blvd., features her Persian Garden textile collection, inspired by her Iranian heritage. The Expert, a design consultation platform co-founded by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's interior designer Jake Arnold, has expanded with an e-commerce arm, Showroom, and a by-appointment warehouse in West Adams. The Showroom offers vintage pieces alongside Arnold's made-to-order furniture line. Appointments can be made via email. Flora Grubb Gardens, a well-regarded San Francisco garden shop known for its focus on sustainability and drought-tolerant plants, has opened a new location in Los Angeles, taking over the Marina Del Rey Garden Center at 13198 Mindanao Way. The Future Perfect, led by David Alhadeff, continues to elevate the concept of blending residence and retail with its fourth Los Angeles iteration. Now housed in a historic Beaux-Arts neoclassical home, newly landscaped by Art Luna, the space offers collectible contemporary design by appointment. House of Leon and Tappan Collective, run by siblings Jordan, Steven, and Chelse Neman Nassib, occupy adjacent shops on Melrose Avenue. House of Leon provides stylish and accessible furniture, while Tappan Collective showcases art from emerging talent, demonstrating how to integrate furniture and art seamlessly into residential spaces. They are located at 8200 Melrose Ave. Kalon Studios, known for its minimalist wood furniture favored by Kylie Jenner and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, has opened its first space at 3559½ Casitas Ave., Atwater Village, featuring a landscaped roof deck designed by Teremoto. Pierce & Ward, the interior design duo behind homes for celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Dakota Johnson, has opened their first shop at 1956 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz, featuring their maximalist aesthetic softened by sage green walls. Maquette, a collective formed by interior designers Caitlin Scanlon, Abby Wolf-Weiss, and Julie Goldman, has transformed a bungalow into a retail and co-working space. Located at 507 N. Larchmont Blvd., the shop attracts clients like UTA’s Blair Kohan and CAA’s Risa Gertner. Cooper Reynolds Gross has partnered with Fred Segal to launch his first commercial furniture collection, “Feels Right, Feels Good,” at Fred Segal on 8500 Sunset Boulevard. Coup D’Etat, a San Francisco-based gallery, is opening a new location on Robertson Boulevard. It will offer high-end furniture, exclusive artist collaborations, curated vintage pieces, and a dynamic visual program, attracting renowned designers. Gilded Owl, a decorative arts gallery from Hudson Valley, has established a presence on Beverly Boulevard at 7282 Beverly Blvd., showcasing mid-century Italian furniture and collaborations like “The Pool Table Series,” appealing to patrons such as Kirsten Dunst. Seventh House LA, located at 7001 Melrose Ave. in a building designed by Frank Gehry, presents a collection of early 20th-century Art Deco, postmodern, and contemporary art furniture. Albertz Benda | Friedman Benda, a New York gallery, has an L.A. outpost at 8260 Marmont Lane, aiming to broaden the concept of art and design by incorporating craft, architecture, and technology. This addition is significant for the L.A. design scene, as noted by interior designer Oliver M. Furth. Studio Balestra, Adriano Balestra’s shop at 767 N. La Cienega Blvd., blends his Italian heritage with Japanese antiquities to create a unique wabi-sabi aesthetic. This compilation provides an overview of the burgeoning home design scene in Los Angeles, highlighting various styles, celebrity endorsements, and key figures driving the industry. #LosAngeles #HomeDesign #InteriorDesign #LuxuryFurniture #VintageDecor #Lifestyle #Retail #ArtAndDesign #CelebrityStyle

The BREA modular outdoor lounge system, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for DEDON, introduces a new standard in outdoor furniture through its innovative design and high-quality construction. The designers aimed to bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor furniture, believing that outdoor pieces should receive the same level of detailed attention as their indoor counterparts. This philosophy led to the creation of BREA, a system that combines aesthetic appeal with practical functionality, making it suitable for both outdoor environments and sophisticated indoor spaces. Central to BREA's design is its modularity and adaptability. The system features upholstered sections that are designed to look and feel permanent while offering the convenience of easy removal. These sections literally slip over the backrests, side rests, and seating, allowing for effortless changes and maintenance. All materials used in the BREA system are selected for their suitability for both indoor and outdoor applications, ensuring durability and resistance to various environmental conditions. This focus on material quality and versatile design underpins the system's ability to maintain its integrity and appearance over time, regardless of its placement. The structural foundation of DEDON’s BREA system is characterized by an unparalleled simplicity and robustness. It utilizes an innovative tubular frame structure comprising three stainless steel 'loops' – one each for the single-seater, two-seater, and three-seater modules. These loops, combined with a tubular armrest, a tubular backrest, and five ingeniously designed universal aluminum castings, form the backbone of the system. This clever configuration allows for an extensive array of lounging arrangements, providing users with the flexibility to customize their space according to their specific needs and preferences. The reduction of complex elements and emphasis on core components allowed Barber and Osgerby to concentrate on refining the quality of each part, from the precision of the universal castings to the comfort of the cushions and upholstery. To enhance comfort, the designers incorporated tensioned webbing belts to support the cushions. This choice not only contributes to a superior seating experience but also reveals a visually appealing graphical solution when the upholstery is removed, aligning with the designers' high aesthetic standards. Furthermore, the system is designed to be lightweight, facilitating easy repositioning and reconfiguration of the modules. This practical aspect adds to BREA's versatility, enabling users to effortlessly adapt their outdoor or indoor lounging areas. The unveiling of BREA at Milan Design Week highlights DEDON's commitment to innovation in outdoor furniture, showcasing a product that is both functionally superior and visually striking, setting a new benchmark for adaptable lounge systems. #MilanDesignWeek #OutdoorFurniture #ModularDesign #LoungeSystem #BarberOsgerby #DEDON #FurnitureDesign #ContemporaryDesign

KB Patio Furniture & Home Décor, a Naples-based luxury retailer, challenges the traditional notion that local shopping means limited options, particularly in the realm of high-end home furnishings. With two showrooms spanning over 21,000 square feet, the company offers an extensive and diverse selection of contemporary, transitional, and some traditional outdoor patio furniture and indoor decor. This integrated approach allows customers to create a cohesive design aesthetic for their entire home. The retailer features a wide array of well-known brands, locally sourced artworks, and distinctive European furniture brands such as Mamagreen and Manutti from Belgium, Cane-Line from Denmark, and Nardi, Ethimo, and Talenti from Italy, along with Vondom from Spain. Notably, KB Patio is recognized as the nation’s largest retail seller of Ledge Lounger in-pool and poolside furniture, and potentially the largest worldwide. Beyond its impressive product range, KB Patio distinguishes itself through personalized service, offering exterior and interior design consultations and concierge services. The company provides white-glove local delivery with its own fleet and also offers worldwide shipping. Founder Kathryn Benavides established KB Patio in 2006 with a commitment to demonstrating that local businesses can offer superior value compared to megaretailers, especially for discerning clientele. Her staff undergoes rigorous training to be knowledgeable yet unobtrusive, assisting clients in making informed decisions tailored to their specific spaces and home locations. Benavides aims to redefine consumer perceptions of local businesses, moving beyond the 'mom-and-pop' stereotype to showcase the entrepreneurial potential of small-to-medium-sized enterprises. She emphasizes that dollars spent at local, independent businesses recirculate within the community at a significantly higher rate (48%) compared to chain stores (14%), thereby bolstering the local economy. Benavides further clarifies that genuine 'local' businesses are independent, distinguishing them from national chains with local branches. Her philosophy extends to fostering strong relationships with interior designers, offering them a collaborative environment where they can bring clients, consult, and browse catalogs. KB Patio provides competitive volume-dealer-stocking pricing arrangements, often enabling designers to secure more favorable terms than by purchasing directly from manufacturers. This relationship-centric approach allows KB Patio to offer tailored design solutions, including collaborating with manufacturers to create custom pieces. An example cited is a unique 72-inch square contemporary dining table and a matching 48-inch round coffee table base, custom-designed with Mamagreen, a sustainability-minded Belgian manufacturer, for a Port Royal customer. Benavides' dedication to customer satisfaction and community engagement underscores the value that independent businesses bring to consumers, partners, and the overall community in Naples and Southwest Florida. #KBPatioFurniture #HomeDecor #LuxuryRetailer #NaplesFlorida #LocalBusiness #InteriorDesign #OutdoorFurniture #CustomFurniture #ShopLocal