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Coppel's L.A.-based interior design studio works across four continents. A native of Madrid, her European background drives her work. The studio just completed a 23,000-square-foot home in the Bird Streets, a six-year job that led to a landmark sale. 'Our work embodies modernity through a focus on clean lines, timeless aesthetics and a seamless integration of technology and functionality,' she says. 'Every project reflects a balance between form and function.'543 N. La Cienega Blvd., Ste. 202, West Hollywood, coppeldesign.com
In addition to full-scale home makeovers, Meier also offers handmade, vintage and new home decor. Her company's online shop features items like hand-blown Veronese vases and window and wall coverings for Hartmann & Forbes. 'I believe modernism grew out of the classical,' she says. 'And while it stripped it down of excessive ornamentation, it left what is at the common heart of both: simple and strong forms, proportionality and scale. My work definitely incorporates both.'16903 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, amymeier.com
Partners in business and life, Kalichstein and Rose believe 'good design makes the world a more beautiful place.' Their work combines contemporary elements with state-of-the-art technology to achieve what they call 'seemingly simple, but deceptively complex' designs. Next up are projects in New York and Florida, and collaborations with rug companies Surya and West Hollywood-based Mehraban.5308 Calhoun Ave., Sherman Oaks, citizenartist.com
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