Lynda Murray: Master of contemporary interior design
Specializing in very high-end contemporary design, Lynda Murray’s interior design firm LMID, inc. designs homes and offices that raise their expression of themselves through style, materials and use of space. Paying extra attention to good lighting and scale, Murray’s designs reach a high level of sophistication and luxury. “I love clean lines and monochromatic neutral tones with a splash of color.” At the age of 16, Lynda Murray started working with a designer on her own bedroom, choosing fabrics, furniture and art. She quickly realized that she wanted to pursue a career in interior design and went on to complete UCLA’s Interior and Environmental Design program. Listening to her father’s business advice, Murray was able to make the right career choices. She has now been designing homes for 25 years, collaborating with acclaimed architects like Paul McClean and Chad Oppenheim, and helped by her team of women from all around the world. “I pride myself on empowering females of all ages. The sky is the limit if you nurture your talent and strive to do great work.” READ MORE
Norm Wogan: Blurring the lines of time
With over 30 years of experience working with clients in the tech and entertainment industries, Wogan has built a reputation based on his honest and easy-going personality. As a child, Norm Wogan enjoyed spending time analyzing homes and capturing the essence of their architecture. He discovered an instinct for imagining interiors. After moving from Houston to Los Angeles, Wogan started working for a residential interior design company. Four years later, he was able to start his own firm, Wogan Design, while keeping his loyal clientele. Accustomed to designing family homes, he bases his work on “reality living” and uses mostly one-of-a-kind pieces: “I usually have most furniture custom made. I have wonderful craftsmen I work with.” Wogan’s interiors… READ MORE
Gina Holz: A holistic approach to design
Gina Holz’s residential interior design firm offers a holistic approach to creating homes that effortlessly balance luxury and comfort. Involving clean lines and a natural color palette, her style brings harmony to bright, warm and soothing interiors: “It’s important to respect the architecture, be inspired by nature and have compassion for the people who live in the home.” A third-generation Angeleno, Holz grew up surrounded by builders, architects, designers and real estate professionals. For 8 years, she worked on large homes and megamansions for her father’s home building business, assisting contractors, world-renowned architects and designers, and coordinating schedules. Being on building sites on a daily basis, Holz acquired a wealth of knowledge in the construction process. Combined with her lifelong passion for design and the support she received from friends and family, she decided to start her own design firm… READ MORE
