--- title: "Erin Ellwood Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/erin-ellwood-design-pfvwus-pf~1260214466 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1260214466.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Erin Ellwood Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6883262f06cdf896_8881-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Ojai, California 93023, United States" latitude: 34.4451 longitude: -119.2565 phone: "(323) 496-1177" website: http://erinellwood.com rating: 5 review_count: 45 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 84 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Erin Ellwood Design Original Houzz profile: [Erin Ellwood Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/erin-ellwood-design-pfvwus-pf~1260214466) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Ojai, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Ojai, Mira Monte, Oak View, Meiners Oaks, Central Coast - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (45 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - Offers Custom Work Erin Ellwood comes by her sense of modern design honestly. As the daughter of mid-century modern architect Craig Ellwood, Erin was exposed to fine art and high-end design from infancy. She knew an Eames chair from an Ekornes before she could ride the bus alone. Her other set of style genes comes from her mother, actress Gloria Henry. Best known as America’s favorite TV mom on “Dennis the Menace”, Gloria taught Erin by example that style need not be expensive. As a poor starlet, Gloria would buy a cheap blouse at the Five & Dime, dress it up with fancy buttons, and turn something humble into something elegant. Erin continues to use this skill today. Combining ordinary elements to produce extraordinary results is her true gift. If you watched any of the top TV commercials of the past 25 years, you’ve seen Erin’s work—and may have been influenced by it. She made her mark first as a Set Decorator, then Art Director / Production Designer on several famous ad campaigns including the standout Levi’s 501 commercials of the 1990s. After moving to Ojai from Los Angeles almost a decade ago, Erin created The Lone Arranger – an affordable interior design company perfect for the post recession doldrums. This led to larger scale residential and commercial interior design work, as well as designing custom furniture pieces. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Bathroom Design - Color Consulting - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Entry Design - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Universal Design - Custom Bookcases - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Rugs - Downsizing - Interior Design Photography - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Ventura - Santa Barbara - Ojai - Mira Monte - Oak View - Meiners Oaks - Central Coast ### Typical Job Cost $5000 - $1000000 I charge a flat hourly design fee, and I don't mark up the cost of furniture purchases. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Erin Ellwood Design | | Address | Ojai, California 93023, United States | | Phone | (323) 496-1177 | | Website | http://erinellwood.com | | Followers on Houzz | 84 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/erin.ellwood - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-ellwood-5b228b1a - Blog — https://vimeo.com/183412070 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Erin Ellwood Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/erin-ellwood-design-pfvwus-pf~1260214466) - **Website:** http://erinellwood.com - **Phone:** (323) 496-1177 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 45 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — mcdeckebach, Dec. 2021** > When we bought our home, we did not have a designer in mind.. didn’t even really know what we wanted, but knew what we didn’t want. Working with Erin has been the best working relationship we have ever experienced with a designer. She is collaborative with our contractor and our landscape designer, and most importantly with us. Erin brings vision and helps guide us. She’s fabulous and has created a home we love!!! > > Erin is a total professional!!! **Comment from Erin Ellwood Design:** > Thank you so much Mary! It's been SO FUN working with you and Don!!! **★★★★★ — medelman, Dec. 2021** > There is no one better than Erin. Her attention to detail, price and satisfaction was just what we needed. She comes in on time, under budget and we got exactly what we asked her for. We’re picky and she honed right into our aesthetic and design/detail. We highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Designology Studio LLC, Dec. 2021** > Where to even start?! Erin is obviously a beyond talented interior designer. She breathes life and imagination into all the projects she touches but the thing I love about her best is that it is pure joy just to be around her. I am so grateful to have worked in collaboration with her on not 1 but 2 projects this year and hopefully more in the future. As an interior designer myself it is so important to have a supportive and inspiring community around you. Erin is so gifted and I have learned so much from her both as a designer and human being. I immensely value our friendship and brilliant way of viewing color and texture, her determination and patience. I could never say enough amazing things about her! You would be insane to not want to work with her. **★★★★★ — Love Life Not Stuff, Dec. 2020** > I have had the good fortune to work with Erin professionally, and she consistently brings my two favorite things to the team: fun and creativity. She has such a great eye, is confident in her choices and just a pleasure to work with. She also recently obliged me in joining my class of Interior Architecture students as a guest speaker. The students really responded to her life experience and words of wisdom. I would highly recommend her to any team. **Comment from Erin Ellwood Design:** > Thank you so much Caren for this very kind review! I can't wait to see the Nevada City house finished, and I LOVED speaking with your students!!! **★★★★★ — Emily B, Dec. 2020** > I hired Erin to help design the facade of my post-war 1956 house to make it look more modern and match an inside renovation. What I like most about Erin is that she listened in a thoughtful way and really considered my vision. My vision obviously had holes in it because I'm not a designer and this is where Erin opened my eyes to elements that allowed the existing structure to remain, yet included touches that are unmistakably modern. She's also not afraid of color when appropriate and I love this. Look no further than Erin! **Comment from Erin Ellwood Design:** > Thank you Emily B! Your house is looking great, and COLOR IS MY LIFE! **★★★★★ — Lisa Casoni, Sept. 2020** > Great designer and collaborator. Really enjoyed working together. Highly recommend Erin for your design projects. And, that voice of hers, will keep you coming back. **Comment from Erin Ellwood Design:** > LOL - Thanks LC - It's always fun working with you :) **★★★★★ — Tina Little, Aug. 2020** > Erin came over and got things done. Within an hour of our initial consult, she had really listened to what I was hoping to achieve, took pictures, measurements, and within 24 hours supplied me with mood boards, suggestions, photos and had lots of great, creative ideas that I certainly would not have thought of. This is how to start a bathroom remodel; with a great vision, a solid design and inspiration. She's a pro. **★★★★★ — Glynn Birdwell, June 2020** > I feel so fortunate that I chose Erin to work with on our interior design project. Though this is our 7th (and hopefully last) home, I had never taken on a project of this scale - reimagining the interior space of an older family home. Erin understood from the start how important it was to me to honor the history of the home while bringing it into the 21st century. I was intimidated by the scope and the seemingly endless number of decisions to be made but Erin made it manageable and fun! She is easy to work with and made me comfortable with her genuine interest and thoughtful listening. She was very responsive when decisions needed to be made quickly. Erin was able to strike the perfect balance of guiding me in the right direction while encouraging me to trust my instincts. **Comment from Erin Ellwood Design:** > Thank you Glynn! It was great working with you, and I LOVE your house!!! **★★★★★ — Doug Kirkpatrick, Oct. 2019** > We are in the process of moving back to the US, but left most of our belongings overseas. We were looking for a designer who could help us furnish and decorate a rental property (kitchen, living area, master bedroom, and baths). We wanted to go for a modern and natural feel. The rental home is also much smaller than our previous homes, so every piece we chose had to be functional as well as be attractive. We also hoped the furniture we chose would be versatile because eventually we will purchase our own home and want to be able to use most of it again. With Erin's guidance, we successfully achieved these priorities. > > From our first meeting with Erin, my husband and I felt like we were getting design advice from a dear and trusted friend. Erin is candid and honest. She listens and observes carefully. Over the course of our project we met at our home for the initial consultation, for detailed floor mapping, installation of major pieces and then to select and arrange accessories. Erin first created a mood board that really helped us understand our style. We purchased some smaller pieces online but also did a trip to LA together to purchase most of the larger pieces. My husband usually hates shopping but he really enjoyed working with Erin, and appreciated her straightforward approach. > > Working with Erin was a wise investment in resources, excellent value. Erin is always on time for meetings and then efficient with her work but, at the same time, lots of fun with an great sense of humor. Erin helped us spend our money wisely on on furnishings that we love. Erin worked carefully within our budget. She found bargains and also advised on which pieces were worth spending a bit more. She carefully observed our reactions to different ideas and was able to hone in on our taste quickly. My husband and I had slightly different visions in the beginning and she was able to meld them together (though we didn't pay her extra for the couples therapy). > > We have worked with other designers with other homes, and felt our homes ended up reflecting the designer' style, not our own. With Erin's help, we feel our rental home now reflects our style. When we eventually purchase a home, we will undoubtedly seek Erin's services again. **Comment from Erin Ellwood Design:** > WOW! Thank you so very much for this lovely review! It's been an absolute joy working with you both!!! **★★★★★ — Hurka Construction, Sept. 2019** > Erin is a dream to work with. I wish she was the designer on all my projects! Her vision for the project we were on was stunning and it was absolutely my favorite project of all time. **Comment from Erin Ellwood Design:** > Thank you Hurka Construction!!!! Right back at ya!!! Working with women is the BEST. **★★★★★ — Linda Josman, Sept. 2019** > I absolutely loved working with Erin. Not only does she have great taste, but she actually takes into consideration what the client wants. She made our home glamorous yet comfortable without breaking the bank. She is the first designer I've worked with who produced a satisfactory outcome for me and didn't rip me off. I adore Erin and love how she works. I highly recommend her! **Comment from Erin Ellwood Design:** > Thank you for the sweet review Linda!!! It was super fun working with you and Laura... so now you need to move so we can do it all over again :) **★★★★★ — Barbara Davis, Oct. 2018** > We love our new kitchen! Erin helped design a kitchen that still makes us smile every day. She took time to understand our desires and was able to blend the new look into the existing style of our home. Erin recommended an amazing company for us to work with for the custom kitchen design and worked along with them and us to make our kitchen the true center of our home. We highly recommend Erin Ellwood Design! **Comment from Erin Ellwood Design:** > Thank you so much Barbara - It was a pleasure working with you!!! And I too am beyond happy with the new kitchen! ## Selected projects - [Montecito Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montecito-renovation-pj-vj~2679157) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 13 - [Lemonade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lemonade-pj-vj~6380191) - Location: Ojai, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: I call this Ojai renovation "Lemonade" because, due to major water damage from an unfortunate leak, we had to take this house down to the studs. I had worked on it once before, but this time it was a much more extensive remodel - and I was given the opportunity to really take it where I thought it deserved to go. - [Mammoth Mountain House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mammoth-mountain-house-pj-vj~6369509) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: I did the photo styling here for a photo shoot in this house designed by LA architect Bruce Bolander. All photos by Gaszton Gal. - [Finn Kappe Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/finn-kappe-modern-pj-vj~2674935) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 6 - [Amy's Modern Mobile Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amy-s-modern-mobile-home-pj-vj~2140961) - Location: Ojai, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Photo styling for architect Amy Shock's amazing mobile home renovation. Photos and video by Gaszton Gal. Featured in the LA Times - [Craig Ellwood Smith House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craig-ellwood-smith-house-pj-vj~6369472) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: I did the photo styling here for a short film featuring my mother, Gloria Henry, and shot in a house designed by my father, architect Craig Ellwood. It was premiered at The Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs during Modernism Week in 2019. - [Ellwood for Overstock](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ellwood-for-overstock-pj-vj~1604655) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: Set design and photo styling for Overstock.com TV commercials and social media content. - [Silverlake Midcentury Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/silverlake-midcentury-modern-pj-vj~2137585) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Remodel and interior design for midcentury modern house in Silverlake, CA 90039 - [Hollywood Beach Space-Lift](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-beach-space-lift-pj-vj~6321059) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Candace's Neutra House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/candace-s-neutra-house-pj-vj~2137592) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Renovation of one of Richard Neutra's Stone-Fisher Platform houses in Sherman Oaks, CA. - [Ojai Rustic Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ojai-rustic-modern-pj-vj~2137615) - Location: Ojai, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: Interior design for midcentury modern cabin in Ojai, CA - [Law Firm Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/law-firm-renovation-pj-vj~6320998) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Los Feliz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-feliz-pj-vj~2137594) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Renovation and interior design for midcentury home in Los Feliz. - [Laurel Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laurel-canyon-pj-vj~2136753) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Home staging for Laurel Canyon Home. - [Lisa's Hancock Park House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lisa-s-hancock-park-house-pj-vj~2137609) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Renovation of Hancock Park home. - [Ojai Music Festival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ojai-music-festival-pj-vj~1604489) - Location: Ojai, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: Visual branding for Ojai Music Festival. - [Rodney Walker House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rodney-walker-house-pj-vj~2137611) - Location: Ojai, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Interior + exterior design for Rodney Walker designed home in Ojai, CA - [Glassell Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glassell-park-pj-vj~2137916) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 5 - [Mood Boards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mood-boards-pj-vj~2137601) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Ojai Scandinavian Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ojai-scandinavian-retreat-pj-vj~2166500) - Location: Ojai, CA - Photos: 4 [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/erin-ellwood-design-pfvwus-pf~1260214466) ## Ideabooks - [Live \| Work](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59067942/list/live-work) — 10 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/erinellwood) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the table!** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the dining table please? A: Not sure of the manufacturer, but it was from Overstock.com a few years ago. **Q: Love the chairs** *(in Photo Questions)* where did you get those chairs A: I'm pretty sure it was CB2, but it was several years ago... I don't know where to find these exact chairs now - SORRY! **Q: Windows** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi - I am remodeling a similar size trailer and having hard time finding windows like these. I am currently looking at Marvin windows. Can you give any information on how you put together a window package while considering a budget. Also - I was trying to look up Amy to see if she'd like to be hired to contribute to our project and I could not find her info or social media contact. Possibly that information is somewhere here? Thank you!!! A: I just sent you an email.... **Q: Wall paper** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the design and color. Can you tell me the name and design? A: You're very welcome :) **Q: What is th exterior paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Black Bean Soup 2130-10 \| Benjamin Moore **Q: Mobile Home?** *(in Photo Questions)* How? Is it pre-fab? My mom lived in an a "double wide" and it looked nothing like this! ha! TY! A: Google Amy Shock / Mobile Home / LA Times and read about it!!! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*