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address: "4650 Willow Crest Ave, Toluca Lake, California 91602, United States"
latitude: 34.151
longitude: -118.3663
phone: "(818) 726-2493"
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rating: 5
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# North Design

Original Houzz profile: [North Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/north-design-pfvwus-pf~25221511)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Toluca Lake, CA
- **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Hollywood, Glendale, Burbank, Universal City, Santa Monica, North Hollywood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Culver City, Studio City, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, La Crescenta, Valley Village
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

North Design is a boutique designer in Portland Or. Originally from LA specializing in residential interior design, architectural design & landscape design projects.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Project Management
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Deck Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Interior Design
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Los Angeles
- Bel Air
- Brentwood Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- Glendale
- Burbank
- Universal City
- Santa Monica
- North Hollywood
- Encino
- Sherman Oaks
- Culver City
- Studio City
- West Hollywood
- Beverly Hills
- La Crescenta
- Valley Village

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 10 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | North Design |
| Address | 4650 Willow Crest Ave, Toluca Lake, California 91602, United States |
| Phone | (818) 726-2493 |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/northdesignpdx/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 93 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/werner.mayes.1
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/NorthDesignLA
- Blog — www.northdesignla.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [North Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/north-design-pfvwus-pf~25221511)
- **Website:** https://www.instagram.com/northdesignpdx/
- **Phone:** (818) 726-2493

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — lilyandnora, Nov. 2013**

> We were unbelievably happy with the re-design and landscaping to the front of our house! Werner is extraordinarily talented and has an amazing eye. He did an excellent job of listening to our ideas and needs, and created a whole new outdoor living space for us! He is very enthusiastic about what he does, is extremely creative, cost conscience, fun and a pleasure to work with! He richly deserves 5 stars!

**★★★★★ — alexbornoff, Nov. 2013**

> North is incredibly special! Werner is a true design genious who focuses on creating experience rather than simple aesthetic. I hired North to design my bedroom, a room in my house that I tend to struggle with the most because I'm not in it all the time so it's generally an afterthought. But, I'm always so envious when I walk into other people's well designed bedrooms and I'm hit with a cozy warm and calming feeling. So I hired North to do just that! There was incredible attention paid to detail and an expertise that made it easy to trust design decisions even if I couldn't visualize the end look in my head. That said, Werner can really paint a picture so there were few times where I couldn't see the vision coming to life. The end result was my dream bedroom! It's stylish but wildly comfortable and peaceful. Most importantly I feel at home and at ease every time I step inside. It's like my own little sanctuary and I couldn't be happier! With such success with my bedroom, I've recently hired North to redesign the next most important room in the house...the kitchen!

**★★★★★ — rgs281, Oct. 2013**

> I discovered North Design when I saw a friend's remodel.  It was beautiful, tasteful and unique.  I met with Werner Mayes, and saw that he "got it".  He's got a great vision, and he understands the big picture.  He is truly talented and will work with your budget and lifestyle.
>
> I recommend him highly and would (and will) work with him again.  A real pleasure.

**★★★★★ — roadandraven, April 2013**

> North Design was highly recommended to us through friends, and as soon as we met Werner, we knew why. Within hours of our first meeting, he had sent us ideas that were perfect for our needs and asthetic.
>
> Everything came in on time and within our budget. What I appreciated most about Werner was his innate ability to create the perfect home for us and our style without imposing his own. He was also incredibly considerate of our two young children while the work was going on - everything was always clean and everyone who he brought on was trustworthy.
>
> We have since recommended North Design to, pretty much everyone we know and they all love him and everything he's done for their own homes.
>
> We were ready to move before Werner reshaped our home into a place that we love (and anyone who comes over!).
>
> If you need a designer who has the ability to have it all - style, knowledge, experience, and all within your budget - hire them immediately!!!!!

## Selected projects

- [Green Oak, Hollywood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-oak-hollywood-pj-vj~442931)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 31
- [Calabasas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calabasas-pj-vj~800826)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Lacota Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lacota-drive-pj-vj~774035)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 22
- [Westside Cozy Spanish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westside-cozy-spanish-pj-vj~813218)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Muholland Drive Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/muholland-drive-project-pj-vj~65743)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Coleen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coleen-pj-vj~3148269)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Studio City](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-city-pj-vj~2132553)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Hidden Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hidden-hills-pj-vj~2090837)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 130
- [Santa Monica](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-pj-vj~2485774)
  - Location: Santa Monica, CA
  - Photos: 9

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/north-design-pfvwus-pf~25221511)

## Ideabooks

- [Renee Outdoor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108038557/list/renee-outdoor) — 2 ideas
- [werner\_mayes's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4897602/list/werner-mayes-s-ideas) — 24 ideas
- [Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25495562/list/fireplace) — 1 idea
- [Maggie's pool](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25095141/list/maggie-s-pool) — 1 idea

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/werner-mayes)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Gorgeous work!  Is that a coyote deterrent bar on top of the fence?** *(in Photo Questions)*

The fence is really beautiful.  I am looking for something similar for a large property.  Coyotes are an issue— they’re currently jumping over my low fencing.

A: We have now relocated the fence down the hill as I specified in original plans so that you can't see it from the house.

**Q: Was the Saltillo tile stained?** *(in Photo Questions)*

If so, what was the color you used?

A: Those are 1960s original,we did replace a section in the entry with matching tiles found at Country Floors

**Q: Wow! What a transformation!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Yeah you guys are very hip with your Moddage

**Q: How are the floating shelves attached (type of hardware, attachment to wood)?   THanks.** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: 1/2" galvanized pipe drilled into the studs and then drilled into the back of the shelves. they extend 12" out

**Q: Is this stamped concrete?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Is this stamped conctete:  If so, what is the design, ect...
Thank you!

Carla Kosch

A: No just your standard rock salt finish the coffee table is coming this week with the fire pit in it I can hardly wait

**Q: where can I get the lights in this photo?** *(in Photo Questions)*

clear glass Edison bulbs

A: The pyrex fixtures are from Liz's Antique Hardware and you can get the bulbs from Rejuvenation Lighting

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*