A display of furniture inside Restoration Hardware in West Hollywood

Cultured Cool: Design Your Dream Home in West Hollywood

By Staff Writer March 28, 2020

Meet with designers, shop for décor and find creative inspiration.

If you’re looking for interior design help, or you’re always on the prowl for unique furniture and art to spice up your home, the West Hollywood Design District is where you want to be. The Design District is home to California’s premier high-caliber design, art, fashion, and all things cultured cool. You’ll love browsing this cultural destination alongside HGTV aficionados and DIY design junkies. Start at the crossroads of Melrose Avenue, Robertson Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard.

The Pacific Design Center

Exterior of the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California.
Pacific Design Center, home to 80+ luxury showrooms

Step inside the Pacific Design Center’s “Blue Whale” building, which is open to the public, and check out the site-specific art installations in the lobby. The Pacific Design Center is home to nearly 100 showrooms, representing thousands of product lines. Admission policies vary depending on the showroom. Some are open only to design professionals, while others require an appointment. If you’re interested in visiting a particular showroom, reach out in advance.

Take your design imaginings a step further and book an appointment to work with an interior designer. The Pacific Design Center offers a complimentary Design Referral Service to hook you up with the perfect pro for any project. Whether you’re building a new home, renovating, or updating a single space, the nationally recognized and award-winning designers available via the referral program can help bring your design dream into reality.

8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069

When you’re ready to throw down for swank design pieces of your own, check out one of the many dynamic design and décor shops located around West Hollywood.

RH West Hollywood

Exterior of Restoration Hardware in West Hollywood

Find luxe home furnishings, lighting, textiles, bath ware, décor, outdoor and garden, as well as products for babies and children — from Restoration Hardware, the curator of fine historical design. This 40,000 square-foot retail space displays home furnishings in a gallery setting. Be sure to visit the rooftop garden, which occupies a full block, and is open to the public during store hours. (Monday – Saturday, 10am to 7pm; Sunday, 11am to 6pm)

8564 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069

Kelly Wearstler

This flagship West Hollywood boutique highlights a curated selection of Kelly Wearstler’s designs. Open by appointment only, it offers a curated selection of fine lifestyle products, luxury goods, distinctive furniture, lighting, vintage books, and countless other curiosities. 

8440 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Design Within Reach

Inside the store’s two-story glass façade, you’ll find authentic modern design made accessible. No knockoffs or reproductions. It’s not “inspired by” or “just as good as.” Here, you’ll find genuine designer goods.

8612 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069

Get to know more about the West Hollywood Design District through their website, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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