Based in Pacific Palisades, CA, the founders of Lucas Browning Design, Heather Lucas and Katie Browning believe interior design is about so much more than what meets the eye. As busy mothers, they understand that a well-designed home is equal parts style and substance. Their work is built on the belief that beautiful living begins at home—that people show up as their best selves in an environment that is visually inspiring and effortlessly livable. Each room should be a collection of elements that capture your essence and enhance every moment. See how Heather and Katie incorporate style and substance into every room they design in today’s Designer Friday.
This home office exudes confidence with its Van Deusen Blue walls and built-in bookshelves. The eyes are drawn into the monochromatic portrait that centers the room.
Andrew Joseph: What’s the best thing that happened to you this month?
Heather Lucas: We moved our team into our new (and larger) office. LBD is growing and we are excited to help more clients in 2024.
AJ: What’s your favorite cocktail?
HL: Spicy Mezcal Margarita and a Gin Gimlet.
Sleek gray drawers and table legs anchor the airy white countertops and cabinetry in this kitchen. Adding to the airiness are glass pendant lights and transparent chairs.
AJ: What’s something you always travel with?
HL: An eye mask and slippers. We like to be as comfortable as possible!
AJ: What are you most proud of?
HL: Our kids. The fact that we own and operate a successful small business. Our designs.
AJ: Best advice you’d give your teenage self?
HL: Do what you love. Try to find a way to make a living out of something that lights you up.
Introducing dark accents and moody tones to this neutral living room subtly enhances its elegance, creating a cozy yet elevated space.
AJ: What are some of the podcasts you listen to and why?
HL: All The Wiser. It is so inspiring to listen to the stories of people coming back from unimaginable circumstances. Plus our dear friend Kimi Culp is the host and we love how she captures people’s stories. For design, we can’t get enough of Jake Arnolds’, The Expert Podcast and The Interior Collective by Anastasia Casey.
About the Designers | Lucas Browning Design is a female-run boutique design studio based in Pacific Palisades. The firm is comprised of skilled designers, each passionate about designing homes that enhance daily life in meaningful and inspiring ways. Every space they touch embodies the stylish, relaxed, and distinctly Californian lifestyles lived there.
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