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# Gilded Hearth

Original Houzz profile: [Gilded Hearth](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gilded-hearth-pfvwus-pf~1669985178)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** santa monica, CA
- **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Hollywood, Venice, Torrance, Van Nuys, Inglewood, Universal City, Santa Monica, Hawthorne, North Hollywood, Redondo Beach, Encino, Gardena, Sherman Oaks, Culver City, Studio City, West Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, Lawndale, Pacific Palisades, El Segundo, View Park-Windsor Hills, Malibu, Del Aire, Marina del Rey, Topanga, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, Toluca Lake
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2020), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Published nationally
- Offers Custom Work

Gilded Hearth is a narrative-driven, full-service interior design studio based in Culver City, Los Angeles. Founded by Emily Brownell, the studio crafts homes rooted in history, shaped by craftsmanship, and made for the way clients actually live today — rooms that stir rather than shout.

We're drawn to architecture with strong bones and real history — Spanish Colonial, Tudor, Craftsman, Mediterranean, mid-century, and cottage-style homes — and we bring that same sense of depth and rootedness to newer construction as well. Every project begins with story: who lives here, what they've collected and carried with them, and what feeling the space should hold once the work is done.

Our approach blends bespoke cabinetry, hand-selected vintage lighting and furnishings, and natural materials with close attention to architectural detail, so that no two projects ever look alike or feel templated. We work across Los Angeles and take on select projects nationwide, with a particular affinity for the Northeast, including the Hudson Valley and Adirondack region.

Gilded Hearth's work has been featured in Domino, Rue, Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, and Livingetc.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Bedroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Entry Design
- Custom Built-ins
- Design Consultation
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Project Management
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Furniture
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Home Bars
- Art Selection
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- 3D Rendering
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Home Theater Design
- Sustainable Design
- Wine Cellar Design
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Downsizing
- Holiday Decorating
- Custom Table
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Custom Beds
- Custom Storage
- Custom Murphy Beds
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Childproofing
- e-design

### Areas Served

- Los Angeles
- Bel Air
- Brentwood Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- Venice
- Torrance
- Van Nuys
- Inglewood
- Universal City
- Santa Monica
- Hawthorne
- North Hollywood
- Redondo Beach
- Encino
- Gardena
- Sherman Oaks
- Culver City
- Studio City
- West Hollywood
- Manhattan Beach
- Beverly Hills
- Lawndale
- Pacific Palisades
- El Segundo
- View Park-Windsor Hills
- Malibu
- Del Aire
- Marina del Rey
- Topanga
- Playa Vista
- Playa del Rey
- Toluca Lake

### Typical Job Cost

$35,000 - 3 million

$35,000 - 3 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Gilded Hearth |
| Address | santa monica, California 90405, United States |
| Phone | (917) 541-1793 |
| Website | https://www.gildedhearth.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 38 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/gildedhearth/
- Blog — https://gildedhearth.com/
- Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/gildedhearth/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Gilded Hearth](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gilded-hearth-pfvwus-pf~1669985178)
- **Website:** https://www.gildedhearth.com/
- **Phone:** (917) 541-1793

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Featured in Domino, Living Etc and as a chosen original designer on Jake Arnold's The Expert.

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2020), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — Nick DAngelo, Dec. 2019**

> Emily exceeded my wildest expectations with the incredible design work she did at my new home.  After sitting down with me and getting a sense of what I was looking to do, she then proceeded to mock up multiple versions of what the spaces would look like fully decorated.  As if that wasn't enough, she managed to continue to revise and improve on every design to my exact liking.  The end result was perfection.  Literally every single person who has visited my place immediately comments on the design and decor -- several have even asked who did the work and I have referred them on to her.  I could not be happier with the final product and will definitely work with her again.

**★★★★★ — Katie Emerson, Jan. 2019**

> Without a doubt Emily completely surpassed my expectations and hopes for our new space! Loved working with someone who kept our own style and budget in mind throughout the process, while ALSO providing creativity and new ideas I wouldn’t normally gravitate towards! Easily one of the best things I could’ve done for making our space truly feel like home. Emily was super friendly and easy to work with, and we always need a little of that when it comes to a space you’ll be living in :) Thank you Thank you Thank you!

**Comment from Gilded Hearth:**

> Aww THANK YOU Katie!! I can't wait to see it all come together :)

**★★★★★ — Tara Magalski, July 2018**

> Emily has a laser sharp vision for what will work in any space. She helped me transform my NYC apartment into a beautiful home. From styling, sourcing, recommending colors, textures, to reworking my floor-plan...she created magic! Emily helped me utilize existing art and furniture while weaving in fresh, modern elements to help transform my space. She has a great eye and I        will use her services again.

**★★★★★ — Juliana Dodson, March 2018**

> We hired Emily to help design our nursery, as I have no eye for this kind of stuff and we wanted something cute, warm and neutral but still fun for our first baby.  I'm so happy we did because we absolutely LOVE the work she did!!  She proposed a few different themes with some different story boards to choose from and then helped pick out all the items which matched that theme we chose.  She was also very responsive every time we had a question or once we decided the direction we wanted to go.  Everything is really adorable but also really functional, which is great because it's not a huge room.  She also worked to match things with the few items we already had (crib, dresser and rocker).  We get SO many compliments on the nursery.  Our baby even loves to hang out and play in there!  We are definitely going to be using her again when we get ready to design some of our other rooms!

**★★★★★ — Mrlee, Jan. 2018**

> Emily is amazing. I never would have considered hiring someone to decorate my home and thought it was out of my budget but Emily was exactly what I needed. We had a very stressful move and needed to decorate several rooms before we moved in. Emily was phenomenal about choosing larger pieces, advising me on smaller elements, developing an overarching decor scheme, and most importantly SAVING me money! Thanks to her tips and tricks and amazing skills at anticipating sales we saved as much if not more than what we spent for her services. My husband and I are very pleased and our friends all love our place!

**Comment from Gilded Hearth:**

> Thank you! I love seeing your home with everyone enjoying it, thats how its meant to be!

**★★★★★ — Ads J, Jan. 2018**

> Emily is fantastic and has helped me with interior decor for my entire house both interior and exterior. She did a wonderful job despite never having visited the house before. She was easy to communicate via e-mail, stayed within budget and receptive to my opinions. I gave her various themes to explore ranging from Middle Eastern to Asian influenced for different parts of the house and she was very flexible. I intend to continue hiring Emily as I update my house in the future. Am very very pleased and recommend her highly.

**Comment from Gilded Hearth:**

> Thank you! I loved how colorful and unique all your spaces were to work on.

**★★★★★ — Natasha A, Jan. 2018**

> I loved working with Emily and would highly recommend anyone looking for an interior designer who brings creativity and designs something that fits your own unique style.  Emily definitely took into consideration my own ideas and opinions about what I wanted as well as my budget. She definitely is NOT one of those designers that blow your budget or force you into a style that doesn’t really suit you.  Emily knows exactly how to merge my wants with her own creativity in order to produce a space that you love looking at and love being in. I now LOVE every space she has touched in my house!
>
> Emily also did fabulous working under pressure. I had a deadline to complete on one of the projects and she came through. Emily was able to get the spaces designed before the deadline and they are some of my favorites!
>
> Now I just wish I can keep re-decorating my spaces so I can hire Emily over and over again to recreate another fun, gorgeous space.

**Comment from Gilded Hearth:**

> You have the best taste so working on these projects has been so enjoyable!!!

## Selected projects

- [Martel Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martel-ave-pj-vj~7860425)
  - Location: West Hollywood, CA
  - Photos: 13
- [Cahill Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cahill-ave-pj-vj~7269035)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 17
- [Frogtown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frogtown-pj-vj~7860419)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 13
- [Blanco Way](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blanco-way-pj-vj~7860416)
  - Location: Culver City, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Cabriilo Blvd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabriilo-blvd-pj-vj~7269040)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Georgie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgie-pj-vj~7269056)
  - Location: Malibu, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Wagner Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wagner-street-pj-vj~7269051)
  - Location: Culver City, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Ocean Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-ave-pj-vj~7269042)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Amherst Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amherst-ave-pj-vj~7269050)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Mar Vista Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mar-vista-family-home-pj-vj~3031587)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 15

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/gilded-hearth-pfvwus-pf~1669985178)

## Community Q&A

**Q: I'n curious what the fire place tile is?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Sorry I didn't see this earlier. I hope this helps.Tiles

**Q: paint color** *(in Photo Questions)*

what is the blue/gray color?  Very pretty!

A: This was painted by the builder so I am unsure. But a similar one that I like is https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/1479/alaskan-husky?color=1479&source=%2Fen-us%2Fcolor-overview%2Ffind-your-color%2Fcolor%2F2137-60%2Fgray-owl

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*