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address: "904 Silver Spur Road #364, Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274, United States"
latitude: 33.7866
longitude: -118.2987
phone: "(310) 544-3001"
website: http://www.dlfstudio.com
rating: 5
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followers: 115
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# DLFstudio

Original Houzz profile: [DLFstudio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dlfstudio-pfvwus-pf~2013558623)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Rolling Hills Estates, CA
- **Serves:** Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Torrance, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Alhambra, Lakewood, Bellflower, Redondo Beach, Arcadia, Altadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Culver City, San Gabriel, Monrovia, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, South Pasadena, Calabasas, Lomita, La Canada Flintridge, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

DLFstudio is a multi-disciplinary design firm keen on all things beautiful and making them our clients reality. We are dedicated to developing a close affinity with those clients to personally tailor the environments they inhabit, curate their furniture that comforts and the art that defines them. A passion for design, craft,  hands-on experience and an obsession with detail results in unique solutions benefiting our clients and our community as a whole. We specialize in residential & commercial projects around the world and can deliver a complete design from conception all the way through to the details of decor.

### Services Provided

- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Drafting
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Landscape Plans
- Laundry Room Design
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- 3D Home Design
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Glendale
- Torrance
- Pasadena
- Santa Monica
- Alhambra
- Lakewood
- Bellflower
- Redondo Beach
- Arcadia
- Altadena
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Culver City
- San Gabriel
- Monrovia
- Manhattan Beach
- Beverly Hills
- South Pasadena
- Calabasas
- Lomita
- La Canada Flintridge
- Hermosa Beach
- Palos Verdes Peninsula
- Palos Verdes Estates
- Rolling Hills Estates
- Rolling Hills

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | DLFstudio |
| Address | 904 Silver Spur Road \#364, Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274, United States |
| Phone | (310) 544-3001 |
| Website | http://www.dlfstudio.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 115 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DLFstudio
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/dlfstudio
- Blog — http://www.instagram.com/dlfstudio

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [DLFstudio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dlfstudio-pfvwus-pf~2013558623)
- **Website:** http://www.dlfstudio.com
- **Phone:** (310) 544-3001

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2025), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Tessa Park, March 2024**

> Doug from DLF Studio has been a pleasure to work with, helping us navigate the architecture and city planning for our ADU project.
> Would highly recommend.

**★★★★★ — Deya Castilla, Nov. 2016**

> Great service, very professional. This company provided plans for a guest house on my property and everything was perfect. Very satisfied with the job.

**★★★★★ — Lara Daly, May 2013**

> We were referred to DLFstudio by a number of friends, all of whom were very pleased. It is our first project and we couldn’t be happier. We needed help with how to maximize the potential of a mid-century house in the woods on a budget. Doug and team has guided us to set and maintain an overall design concept and to solve a number of problems throughout the house. We especially appreciate his insane knowledge of the building process, his thorough explanations and his creativity. Plus our project is not as interesting frankly as his other projects and we always receive top shelf service. Highly recommended without reservation.

## Selected projects

- [Jackson House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jackson-house-pj-vj~163959)
  - Location: Culver City, CA
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: This house is a new 2000 sq.ft., 2-story house that replaced an existing 900 sq. ft. shack on a sub-standard 2900 sq.ft., trapezoidal shaped lot. The shape of the lot, zoning codes & neighbors' privacy concerns, influenced the form & fenestration of the building. The program consists of an open plan living room, dining & kitchen, 2-1/2 baths, master bedroom and loft space that can be converted into 2 bedrooms. The naturally well-lit interior features Italian kitchen cabinets, concrete floors, vi…
- [Casa Culver City](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-culver-city-pj-vj~163969)
  - Location: Culver City, CA
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: The original house was a massive monochromatic, cavernous, almost windowless building that was remodeled to create spacious, bright interiors with warm contemporary exterior finishes. The cozy interior consists of a living room, kitchen, dining, office, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, master ensuite and appointed with wood veneers + natural-colored tiles. To help conserve water, a xeriscape was designed for the front of the house while the side and rear yards are artificial grass.
- [PVE Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pve-residence-pj-vj~170189)
  - Location: Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  - Photos: 27
  - Description: The goal of this new 3400 sq. ft. house was to make it a livable modern interior with an equally inviting outdoor space. The elegant interior is a juxtaposition of clean lines and rough, warm materials with touches of quirky art, graphics and modern furniture. Amenities include a spa-like master bathroom, wine room, glass kitchen cabinets, pneumatic elevator, distressed walnut floor, custom wood veneer paneling, custom furniture, home automation system and a zen-inspired patio.
- [Santa Monica Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-kitchen-pj-vj~205282)
  - Location: Santa Monica, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This was a remodel of an existing kitchen within an original 1920's Spanish Revival home. The owner wanted clean, modern cabinet to replace to old, site-built plywood cabinets.
- [Williams Residence - Sneak Preview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/williams-residence-sneak-preview-pj-vj~228816)
  - Location: Rolling Hills Estates, CA
  - Photos: 16
- [Dar Meetii](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dar-meetii-pj-vj~170194)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: This 5200 sq. ft. house sits on a 2.2-acre lot and was a collaboration with Idea Studio where we helped with the design of this new villa on the Kenyan Coast. The design is deeply rooted in the Moroccan style with hints of Swahili chic on the interior. The program includes a master ensuite, guest ensuite, kids suite, gym, study, a grand entry hall, kitchen, powder room and a great room (living room + dining room).This project was initiated and lead by Eliza Costabel (former partner @ DLFstudio)…
- [1928 PVE Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1928-pve-residence-pj-vj~1257416)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 29
  - Description: In this classic 1920's Palos Verdes Estates charmer, the challenge was to give it a clean new look by bridging the old-style sensibilities with the sophistication of the simple, modern aesthetic. The program included the remodel of the master bedroom, bathroom, sunroom and powder room. The original lath & plaster finish and the wood flooring were preserved throughout with the exception of the master bath which was completely remodeled.
- [Revere Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/revere-residence-pj-vj~1232470)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: This modestly budgeted project entailed the design of the rear unit of a duplex. The client wanted a contemporary rear house that still related to their typical Los Angeles bungalow in front. The narrow footprint allowed for an open space that can serve as a courtyard between the two units and the garage.

[See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dlfstudio-pfvwus-pf~2013558623)

## Ideabooks

- [Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52825286/list/landscape) — 1 idea

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dlfstudio)

## Community Q&A

**Q: floor** *(in Photo Questions)*

nice - what floor is that ?

A: Hi ljonny18,
The floor is polished concrete. The concrete was sanded with a find grit sander then a sealer was applied...No epoxy or clear coat was added.

Best,
DLFstudio

**Q: Lower cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)*

Are the cabinets functional, and do they keep out water and dirt? What type of wood is used?

A: Hi rockhill324, The inside of the  cabinets are part of the concrete work and the teak boards were used for the "cabinet" doors as well as cladding on the side and front of the concrete. We have not experienced water inside the cabinets because the doors essentially float in front of the cabinet edge...See attached image.

Best,
DLFstudio

**Q: Outdoor BBQ** *(in Photo Questions)*

What are the plants you used on the BBQ wall?

A: Hello Sabrina,
The plants behind the bbq are bamboo clusters.

Best,DLFstudio

**Q: Design** *(in Photo Questions)*

Incredible design! The chairs, rug, and dining table are amazing! Great work!

A: Thank you very much, Design Everest Consulting Engineers!

Best,
DLFstudio

**Q: Picture** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hello, I am interested in this illustration for a similar spot at my house. Would you be willing to share / sell the design in a printable format? 
Thank you

A: Hello paolalbs. Apologies for the delayed response. I didn't receive any notification from Houzz about your comment. The proper way to do this would be to sell you the print because it is original illustration made for this particular client. This one pictured is approximately 30"w x  60"h. What size would you be interested in? You can contact me directly at douglas@dlfstudio.com.


Regards,
Douglas

**Q: Refridegator** *(in Photo Questions)*

What kind of fridge is that?

A: Hi Savannah Jordan, the fridge is an Electrolux.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*