--- title: "Leonard Temes Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/leonard-temes-design-pfvwus-pf~310803794 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310803794.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Leonard Temes Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/48b3d73f019d3af3_5003-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "La Jolla, California 92037, United States" phone: "(310) 701-8713" website: http://leo.temes.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 229 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # Leonard Temes Design Original Houzz profile: [Leonard Temes Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/leonard-temes-design-pfvwus-pf~310803794) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** La Jolla, CA - **Serves:** Toronto - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves With over 25 years of experience, Leonard Temes enjoys his work as a custom home designer, interior designer, and furniture designer: "It's fun to create total living environments that affect how people live their lives. I find that very rewarding." Leonard Temes Design has extensive experience in residential design and has completed projects including private houses, retail space, showrooms and hotels. Our work can can be seen in some of the hippest hotels in Los Angeles , including the Mondrian and the Sunset Marquis, a boutique hotel. His work has also been featured in several publications, including the coffee-table book, Designer Hotels. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation ### Areas Served - Toronto ### Typical Job Cost CAD 50,000 - CAD 100,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Leonard Temes Design | | Address | La Jolla, California 92037, United States | | Phone | (310) 701-8713 | | Website | http://leo.temes.com | | Followers on Houzz | 229 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/leonardtemesdesign/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-temes - Blog — http://www.leonardtemes.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Leonard Temes Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/leonard-temes-design-pfvwus-pf~310803794) - **Website:** http://leo.temes.com - **Phone:** (310) 701-8713 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Professional Bachelor of Architecture Degree, Cornell UniversityMember Royal Architecture Institute of CanadaMetropolitan Home Homeowners own homes contest, Honorable Mention for Sunset Roundhill - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/royal-architecture-institute-of-canada-raic-pfvwus-pf~1796754626) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Jennifer Y, Oct. 2013** > Leonard is very personable, creative and a visionary in his field. He makes himself available and communicates well. I would highly recommend Leonard and feel his work is a work of art in itself. **★★★★ — sername, Aug. 2013** > I've used Leonard on two homes thus far. I have found him to be very creative and he has excellent taste. He also has a network of very good craftsmen and other sources for furniture and finishes. He manages the process well and stands by his commitments. Overall, I recommend him highly. **★★★★★ — Wayne Fastow, July 2013** > Leonard Temes Design was engaged to upgrade a condominium I purchased. This included upgrading bathroom flooring, home lighting, resurfacing wood flooring, patchwork and painting, installation of central air conditioning and heating. Temes Design provided material boards for color selection as well. They were responsive, very creative, and provided very high quality of services. **★★★★★ — Tripp Bassett, July 2013** > Leonard Temes has the Midas Touch and excellent training in architecture, interior design and furniture design. I have known him for 15+ years and had the pleasure of following a few of his various transformations and furniture designs when I lived in Los Angeles. Leonard has been a perfect fit in designing a truly unique rustic barn style timber frame home in Woodstock, NY. Many of the craftsmen who helped build it have said they have never seen such fine detail. Stunning work and great collaborator for 3 years. Photos of his work have been posted at barnonthepond.com/info and flickr.com/upstatebeauty. Thank you Leonard and team for a job very well done. **★★★★★ — robby1992, July 2013** > Leonard's work is just great. His work on my Santa Monica condo resulted in substantial capital appreciation and a sale on the day the unit went on the market. **★★★★★ — Alan Friel, July 2013** > Leonard is a very gifted designer. He has done numerous projects for me over the years, large and small. One condo he did for me was published in Elle Decor. He also is great at custom furniture. I have seen the work he has done for others. He has the ability to work with different styles. I will continue to engage him and recommend him without reservation. ## Selected projects - [Contemporary Interior, Rancho Sante Fe California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-interior-rancho-sante-fe-california-pj-vj~2011119) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [View Penthouse, Toronto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/view-penthouse-toronto-pj-vj~2022626) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Sunset Boulevard Modern, West Hollywood California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-boulevard-modern-west-hollywood-california-pj-vj~269889) - Location: West Hollywood, CA - Photos: 6 - [Contemporary Farm House, Arroyo Grande California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-farm-house-arroyo-grande-california-pj-vj~269900) - Location: Arroyo Grande, CA - Photos: 14 - [Palm Drive Penthouse, Beverly Hills California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-drive-penthouse-beverly-hills-california-pj-vj~269780) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 5 - [Hollywood Hills Modern, Los Angeles California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-hills-modern-los-angeles-california-pj-vj~269893) - Location: West Hollywood, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: This projected was design to be located on one of the coveted bird streets in the West Hollywood Hills. This house was intended to be the LA bachelor pad and second home for the owner, when he visited LA from the central coast (see Ocean Front Villa, Pismo Beach, CA). The front of the home appears to be one level and very modest from the street, as the home steps down the hill to become 2 levels. The hillside view is majestic with a curved glass facade, telescoping sliding doors, and an infinity… - [Mediterranean Villa, Outpost Estates California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mediterranean-villa-outpost-estates-california-pj-vj~2011248) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Ocean Front Villa, Shell Beach California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-front-villa-shell-beach-california-pj-vj~269953) - Location: Shell Beach, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: Inspired by the more modest guest houses at San Simeon aka The Hearst Castle, Leonard Temes Design brought historically inspired detailing to this Central Coast California luxury ocean front retreat. - [Cedarvale Duo, Toronto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedarvale-duo-toronto-pj-vj~269877) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 - [Barn On The Pond, Luxury Barn Style Home, Woodstock NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barn-on-the-pond-luxury-barn-style-home-woodstock-ny-pj-vj~269824) - Location: Woodstock, NY - Photos: 16 - Description: Located adjacent to the beautiful Catskill mountains of New York state, the owner of this property purchased a turn of the 20th Century barn, complete with pond, and a horse farm as neighbours. A labor of love ensued. With the intention to restore the original structure, it was discovered that the foundation was unsound, and most of the original hand hewn timbers had decayed at the footings, and were beyond repair. The original structure was painstakingly documented by Leonard Temes Design, and… - [Angelo View Drive Residence, Beverly Hills California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/angelo-view-drive-residence-beverly-hills-california-pj-vj~269879) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: This project was a complete remodel of a mid-century modern hillside residence. The living room ceiling was framed out to allow for recessed lighting, and cove lighting around the perimeter of the room, a trade mark of Leonard Temes Design. The cove also allowed for a floor to ceiling effect with the draperies, with not visible hardware. All of the furniture in this project was custom designed and manufactured by Quattrocento Design. - [Penthouse Remodel, West Hollywood California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penthouse-remodel-west-hollywood-california-pj-vj~269937) - Location: West Hollywood, CA - Photos: 2 - [Mid Century Modern Restoration, Nichols Canyon, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-restoration-nichols-canyon-ca-pj-vj~270018) - Location: Hollywood, CA - Photos: 4 - [Huntley Drive, Mid Century Modern, West Hollywood California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/huntley-drive-mid-century-modern-west-hollywood-california-pj-vj~270568) - Location: West Hollywood, CA - Photos: 5 - [Oakshire Drive Garden Design, Los Angeles California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakshire-drive-garden-design-los-angeles-california-pj-vj~270527) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Conveniently located close to several Hollywood Studios, this charming Cape Cod Cottage Style home was once the home of Burgess Meredith. Leonard Temes Design did the original renovation work for this home when it was purchased by its current owner. Later the garden was designed to accommodate entertaining. A classical form was inserted into the centre of the garden, as an organizational element, creating a pristine lawn areas, perfect for garden parties. A fire pit at one end provides a beautif… - [Central Park South, Custom Furnishings, New York NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/central-park-south-custom-furnishings-new-york-ny-pj-vj~269910) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 1 - Description: Working with Paul C. Dominguez Architect, Leonard Temes Design produced multiple pieces of fine custom furnishings for this exquisitely appointed Manhattan penthouse overlooking Central Park South. The side table and coffee table pictured were made from rare Brazilian Rosewood that was custom milled for this project to match an existing piano procured by the owner at auction. Other interesting custom pieces produced were a Shagreen table with ivory inlay, and a matching bench. The furniture in t… - [Palm Springs Custom Furnishings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-springs-custom-furnishings-pj-vj~270539) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Working with Interior Design firm Martha Angus Inc., Quattrocento Design (the furniture manufacturing subcompany of Leonard Temes Design) produced over 10 pieces of custom furniture for this residence. This home is elegantly appointed in the understated luxury of classic French 1940's, and modernist furniture. It masterfully incorporates the tones and style of dessert living. - [South Ridge Circle Coffee Table, Palm Springs California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-ridge-circle-coffee-table-palm-springs-california-pj-vj~270058) - Location: Palm Springs, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: This beautiful custom designed Lacewood coffee table has a 24 karat gold leaf pinstripe, detail, and Macassar Ebony inlay applied in a herringbone pattern at the base. The piece is finished in a high polished resin, and pays homage to the Art Deco period. - [Smith Creative and Finishing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/smith-creative-and-finishing-pj-vj~6403557) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 4 [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/leonard-temes-design-pfvwus-pf~310803794) ## Ideabooks - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61379334/list/bedrooms) — 4 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/leonard-temes) ## Community Q&A **Q: Lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the light over the island from? A: Hi Tiffy, Thanks very much for your inquiry. My got to for authentic Spanish Mediterranean style iron lighting and metalwork is Steven Handelman Studios. Good luck with your project! - Leonard Temes **Q: Where did you purchase the reclaimed wood mantel?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Betsy! That's a great question. The barn that was built is a slightly modified replica of the original barn that was on site, that unfortunately could not be salvaged due to foundation issues, and issues with primary support members that were compromised in a fire. The mantel came from the original barn. **Q: What pieces did you use?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, I am looking at putting this exact design in both of my children's rooms. I just wanted to know exactly what "Stolmen" products you used from IKEA. I am in Australia. Thank you Regards Kellie A: Hi Kellie, Thanks for your interest. As I completed this project close to 10 years ago, at this point it will be difficult for me help you specify the exact Stolmen products I used. I'm also not sure if the US products I used will be identical to those in Australia. I would suggest you go to your local IKEA store with a picture of this set up, and ask the salesperson there to help you specify the item numbers. Alternatively, Ikea has a very easy to use website and you can typle in Stolmen, and all the available products will come up. You can use the following link: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/search/?query=stolmen I hope I have been helpful. Good luck.!! **Q: Stunning, how long did project take?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for the compliment Urban Landscape. About 1 year. **Q: sliding frosted door** *(in Photo Questions)* Please tell me where I can purchase the sliding glass door and hardware A: The sliding door system comes from a trade only resource, and I would be happy to assist you in ordering. **Q: is this bookcase and desk custom or from a manufacturer** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's a modular storage system called Stolmen. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*