--- title: "Tess Bethune Interiors — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/tess-bethune-interiors-pfvwus-pf~662772936 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662772936.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Tess Bethune Interiors" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d653d8ea01144f0f_5458-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California 90405, United States" latitude: 34.01 longitude: -118.4717 phone: "(310) 962-6123" website: http://tessbethune.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 239 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # Tess Bethune Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Tess Bethune Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/tess-bethune-interiors-pfvwus-pf~662772936) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Hollywood, Venice, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, Culver City, Studio City, West Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, El Segundo, View Park-Windsor Hills, Malibu, Marina del Rey, Topanga, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2020), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves My mission is to create gorgeous, warm livable spaces that reflect your lifestyle, aesthetic, and budget. My aesthetic is simple: Our homes and offices should make us happy and comfortable. They aren’t set pieces, but living spaces. I love design that’s beautiful and practical, organized and fun, approachable and inspiring -- whether it’s a historic Hollywood office, a family-friendly bungalow, or modern loft My approach is as a creative problem solver inspired by your needs and passions. Paying attention to the smallest detail on every job, regardless of size, I want to create an environment where you can live your best life. I have a team of craftsmen, contractors and workrooms dedicated to delivering excellence. Whether you know exactly what you want or need help in shaping your vision, I approach each project with fresh eyes and innovative thinking. I have experience in all types of projects; producing drawings necessary for permits and construction, or working with architects and engineers on interiors for large commercial, and new construction projects. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - House Plans - Downsizing - Historic Building Conservation - Kitchen Remodeling - Lifestyle Consulting - Residential Interior Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - Hollywood - Venice - Santa Monica - Redondo Beach - Culver City - Studio City - West Hollywood - Manhattan Beach - Beverly Hills - Pacific Palisades - El Segundo - View Park-Windsor Hills - Malibu - Marina del Rey - Topanga - Playa Vista - Playa del Rey ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Tess Bethune Interiors | | Address | Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California 90405, United States | | Phone | (310) 962-6123 | | Website | http://tessbethune.com | | Followers on Houzz | 239 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — @tessbethune ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Tess Bethune Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/tess-bethune-interiors-pfvwus-pf~662772936) - **Website:** http://tessbethune.com - **Phone:** (310) 962-6123 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2020), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — mslusarski\_mestres, Dec. 2017** > Tess Bethune built and designed my hip and highly functional art studio in West Los Angeles. She has awesome, innovative ideas and is both fun and professional to work with. From the beginning, she considered the functionality of every piece of furniture, every niche and entranceway. She came up with custom solutions for my specific needs and was really creative in integrating and updating existing furniture. It is my favorite studio ever and my productivity level increased because of her thoughtfulness. Five stars, big time! **★★★★★ — elisa crispi, Nov. 2017** > Tess makes magic. Tess has an incredible eye for beauty and understanding what her client is looking for while incorporating her own knowledge of what makes a beautiful space. She transformed my worn beach bungalow into a rustic modern gem. She works with grace and love and makes the process joyful. I️ wholeheartedly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Dominique Drozdz, Nov. 2017** > Had a great experience with Tess. She is extremely professional, has great taste and is very knowledgeable. She presented us several options to choose from and was very receptive to our feedback. She came up with creative solutions to achieve our vision within construction constraints. > I highly recommend working with Tess. **★★★★★ — julialolita, Feb. 2016** > When I met Tess she didn't have her own design firm, but I wished she did. I saw her house when a friend recommended we use it for a photo shoot and I immediately asked, " Are you an interior designer?" with a secret wish that she would help me make my place look that rad. No, she wasn't designing professionally was the answer. Years later, she did open her own design company and it was just my luck to find her right after buying our first home. She is the kind of designer who is willing to work with what you have, truly stay on your budget, make gentle, subtle suggestions that are so right on, you try things that you may never have thought of on your own. > She saved me tons of money by mixing my stuff, with some of the 'best of ikea' and vintage finds along with a few well sourced design pieces. I was ready to put my husband's childhood dresser on craigslist and Tess convinced me that it would actually be perfect for the nursery and she was right. We would have never found a quality handmade wood dresser in our price range. The colors she chose for paint make our home feel fresh and modern and we are thrilled with all of her choices 4 years later. I can't recommend her enough. **★★★★★ — fannyadams, March 2013** > It was an absolute pleasure to work with Tess Bethune Interiors. Not only does she have impeccable taste, she worked tirelessly and diligently to help us create a beautiful family home. > She created wonderful original design ideas as well as encouraging us to develop our own. > She helped source every fixture & ftting and was always happy to to discuss the very tiniest of details. > She helped us to find the contractor that was right for us and helped run the project on a day to day basis. > We completed a fairly substantial re-model in 6 weeks without compromising quality and that is all down to Tess. > We couldn't be happier in our new house and we are hoping to do further more extensive renovations down the line. We will certainly use Tess again in all our future projects. ## Selected projects - [Venice Beach Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/venice-beach-modern-pj-vj~505173) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 5 - [Venice Family Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/venice-family-cottage-pj-vj~163878) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Full renovation of small family cottage in Venice, CA. - [Santa Monica Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-modern-pj-vj~2419432) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 7 - [Malibu Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/malibu-rustic-pj-vj~2419424) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 11 - [Santa Monica Bungalow Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-bungalow-kitchen-pj-vj~1242642) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 3 - [Playroom for the Whole Family](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/playroom-for-the-whole-family-pj-vj~163889) - Location: Los Angeles (Venice), CA - Photos: 4 - Description: This playroom belongs to a creative family of four that includes two small children. They wanted a play room that was fun and kid-friendly, while also being a place where the whole family could enjoy spending time. We started with an extra bedroom that had great bones: a large open closet, a tiny closet under the stairs, a large window and a dutch door to the back yard for natural light. Our design inspiration came from vintage classics, starting with a wallpaper that would relate to kids as wel… [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/tess-bethune-interiors-pfvwus-pf~662772936) ## Ideabooks - [Kittyhawk](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113029677/list/kittyhawk) — 3 ideas - [Northland Details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105669684/list/northland-details) — 9 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46609383/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas - [BLACK, WHITE & WOODS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12851282/list/black-white-woods) — 18 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/tessbethune) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful colours** *(in Photo Questions)* Hallo! wath's colour? A: This paint doesn’t exist any more! Try Farrow and Ball for similar. **Q: Magnifique ! ou puis je trouver l'ensemble** *(in Photo Questions)* Je suis intéressée par les coffres au mur et la banquette avec la possibilité de mettre des coffres de rangements dessous. Où trouver ces produits ? A: The shelves and storage were custom built. You can show this to a skilled carpenter for pricing. **Q: Upper Cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* I don't see any upper cabinets. Where did the homeowner store their cups and bowls? I'm having a hard time designing my kitchen because I don't have space for upper cabinets. Please help. A: We used one of the wide drawers for cups, plates, and bowls. They fit easily and don't slide around. It's also easy for kids to get their own items and help set the table. **Q: Where can I get these small kids chairs?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They belonged to the client. But you can try Ikea or Land of Nod for cute wooden chairs. **Q: What brand are the black cup pulls?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The cup pulls were purchased on build.com. They have a ton of options at various price points. **Q: Countertop** *(in Photo Questions)* My understanding is that the Ikea wood countertops are solid wood laminate over particle board. How were you able to use this material with an undermount sink? A: Ikea has both solid wood countertops and laminated wood countertops. When shopping online you should make sure to read the product descriptions to find out which is which. They change the product names sometimes. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*