--- title: "Breathing Room Design — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/breathing-room-design-pfvwus-pf~688285191 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~688285191.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Breathing Room Design" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d8f3f6d101a13dd4_1621-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "8424A Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California 90069, United States" latitude: 34.0906 longitude: -118.3788 phone: "(323) 692-9025" website: http://www.breathingrm.com rating: 5 review_count: 27 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 194 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # Breathing Room Design Original Houzz profile: [Breathing Room Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/breathing-room-design-pfvwus-pf~688285191) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** West Hollywood, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Venice, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Pacific Palisades, Hancock Park, Las Feliz - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (27 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 25 years in business Breathing Room is a boutique Los Angeles based design firm. Interior designer Leslie Sachs founded the company in 1998. Leslie incorporates strong color combinations with an eclectic mix of furnishings in her work, while taking her artistic cues from the architecture of the space, as well as from her clients' personality, taste, and lifestyle. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Leslie always had an affinity for New York City and chose Sarah Lawrence College as her introduction to the East Coast. She transferred to California Institute of the Arts where she graduated with a BFA. Early in her career, Leslie’s knack for design led her to some of LA’s top catering companies, where she began her work as a food stylist. Soon after, she moved seamlessly into set design and fashion styling for commercials and print media. While managing Breathing Room, Leslie refined her aesthetic instincts in the Interior Design Program at UCLA. Through word of mouth, Leslie began working with some of Hollywood’s top celebrities. She has worked as host/designer on several design shows including Area for the Style Network and Live Like A Star for Fox. In the fall of 2005, Leslie was invited to design a room for the House Beautiful Celebrity Showhouse in Brentwood California. Her colorful and functional design of the laundry room was one of the highlights of the Showhouse. When the home sold, the laundry room and family room were the only two rooms kept intact by the new owners. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Basement Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Bedroom Design - Interior Design - Living Room Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Venice - Pasadena - Santa Monica - Sherman Oaks - Studio City - Pacific Palisades - Hancock Park - Las Feliz ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Breathing Room Design | | Address | 8424A Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California 90069, United States | | Phone | (323) 692-9025 | | Website | http://www.breathingrm.com | | Followers on Houzz | 194 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/BreathingRoomDesign?\_rdr - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/b\_roomdesign ## Offers Los Angeles Renovation Specialist _Passionate, Creative & Detail Oriented_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Breathing Room Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/breathing-room-design-pfvwus-pf~688285191) - **Website:** http://www.breathingrm.com - **Phone:** (323) 692-9025 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Leslie’s designs have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Home, In Style Home, Angeleno, and Riviera. - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2026), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 27 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jami Gold, May 2025** > Leslie’s attention to detail is one of the gifts you’re giving yourself! She’s a > visionary, a true delight to know and work with. Her innate ability to > translate your wants into a beautiful and prideful space is - as corny as this > might sound - a bit magical. In awe… **★★★★★ — HU-928619512981387055, Oct. 2024** > I was just saying to my husband that the one of the best things I learned through our project together was ALTL- Always Listen to Leslie! Her expertise is truly unparalleled, and what I loved about Leslie is she was always forthright. She has the highest integrity, prioritizes great quality, and she ensures the work is meticulous. Leslie cares so much, and it shows in every detail. She's passionate about her craft and what I love most is, she's wants to make sure your personality shines through. I've found some designers want to impose their aesthetics but Leslie really takes her clients' needs into consideration. Lastly, I really appreciated that Leslie was so straightforward in her communication, and never took anything personally. When I felt strongly about something being different, she'd always listen, and say, "my job is to bring you ideas. Your jobs is to let me know what you like, or don't like." Leslie is impeccable, and I am already looking forward to our next project together, whatever that might be. **★★★★★ — Michael Chiklis, Oct. 2024** > Leslie Sachs is extraordinary. She has an incredible eye and is wonderfully accommodating with regard to your own aesthetic and vision regarding your home and what makes you feel comfortable. Don't know anything about design? She'll just ask you some questions and then, turn her loose and your home will be transformed into something out of Architectural Digest. Know a lot about design? She's ready to collaborate and make your vision a reality. In short, Leslie is as good as it gets. Today's your lucky day! **★★★★★ — Noelle Hicks, Oct. 2024** > Leslie is the most amazing designer. Her taste is impeccable and yet her attention to detail never falters. She is supportive and knowledgeable in the planning and the execution of the design of your home. Once she helps you with a project, I'm sure that you will agree with me that you never want to change anything in your home without her help! > Our house is so much more beautiful and calming since we started working with Leslie! **★★★★★ — gali Rotstein, Oct. 2024** > I highly recommend working with Leslie (Sensitive Information Hidden). Leslie has the uncanny ability to remember details and spatial relations at all times. She solves problems quickly and beautifully. Her aesthetic is sophisticated, timeless and adaptable to the genre of her client's taste. I highly recommend working with Breathing room designs, especially if you want confidence that your home will be stunning. **★★★★★ — sjsdoc, Oct. 2024** > Leslie (Sensitive Information Hidden) has had impeccable taste since she was a teenager. She stood out then and her work and style stand out now. Her eye is refined, capital R. She is open to searching for what her client wants and is not above trying to get the best price possible for her client. After the job is complete she returns to the site and straightens it and re-straightens it. She sees things that I never saw and I’m a pretty good observer. She understands style, flow, and consistency. Her work ethic is impeccable. She will reach out after a decision with an additional thought. She will want to make sure that you are happy with what you have chosen. She will not want you to settle. I would hire her for a tiny closet and I would hire her for a man entire hotel. She sees the small and the big. I have been lucky to work with Leslie. She is also great for a laugh, which is welcome because it’s work-She is a professional through and through. **★★★★★ — Rita Taggart, Nov. 2019** > Leslie has changed my life. I live in a condo in Santa Monica. My husband died and I was in limbo. I had had some terrible experiences in the past so I was cautious. > Leslie looks , listens, and cares. Her attention to detail and taste are magnificent. > She got me out of my immobility and I am ecstatic. This is now an organized, elegant and comfortable home. She works with an amazing contractor who is also detailed and creative. > They were on time, skilled, provided the highest quality of work. I do not hesitate to recommend this joyful, creative artist. **Comment from Breathing Room Design:** > Lovely Rita! Thank you! > Im so grateful. You are pure Joy! xxo **★★★★★ — Michele Dix, June 2017** > Leslie was impeccable in her vision for our West Hollywood home. Her creativity was beyond impressive. She modernized our 1930s galley kitchen into a modern day game-changer still with its' mid-century heart & soul:)...She is straightforward, passionate and goes the extra mile with each nuance. **Comment from Breathing Room Design:** > Michele... > Your lovely words are taken to heart. Thank you! **★★★★★ — NITA WHITAKER LAFONTAINE, April 2017** > Leslie has such an expert eye for color, pattern and things that go beautifully together. She is so easy to work with and pliable but always brings great ideas. Our home was stagnate and needed color and life. She brought just the right things to make it less cluttered feeling and gave it the Ahhhh we needed. Thank you!! **Comment from Breathing Room Design:** > Hi Nita! Really lovely of you to review me. Thank you so so much! xo **★★★★★ — Karen Ray, March 2017** > I moved into a new condo last year with a fabulous kitchen and not much more. I needed help! Leslie came highly recommended, and the second I sat down with her, I knew why. She has an incredible energy and an amazing sense of style. She really listened to what I wanted, and then using her innate designer eye, she elevated my vision in ways I could not have imagined. She found me beautiful, eclectic pieces (for not a fortune) and married them with other classics creating a living room and a dining room as beautiful as they are happy and welcoming. My absolute favorite spots in my home! Leslie's attention to detail is extraordinary, and she has a crazy eye for combining color. I have never done anything like this before, and will never do it again without Leslie! She's made my home the place I love to be the most! **Comment from Breathing Room Design:** > Thank you so much for your review Karen. I loved working with you. You have a great eye in what you do best! @karenrayphotograpy! xo **★★★★★ — Richard Duffy, March 2017** > I have worked with Leslie Sachs on 2 separate occasions and found her to have impeccable taste and innovative design ideas. She has an incredible rolodex for resourcing craftsmen and materials for any idea dreamed up. Most importantly, Leslie is reliable, very easy to work with and affordable. I highly recommend and encourage anyone working on a project to hire Leslie Sachs. **Comment from Breathing Room Design:** > Richard...thank you so much for your generous review! You and Amanda are lovely and I always enjoy working with you! xxo **★★★★★ — Pete Buonocore, May 2016** > Leslie Sachs, founder of Breathing Room Design, is at the top of her game. In the LA market, where there is so much competition, it's easy to see recognize that she has a special gift. I'm a Los Angeles realtor and see many homes each and every week. Whether or not I personally have great taste, I know that Leslie's work appeals to those that want top quality. My wife and I are working on our second home with Leslie. Our first home sold with rave reviews and sold at a price per square foot that was record breaking for the neighborhood. Leslie is thoughtful, has a fantastic eye, is creative and most importantly, is a great listener and respects her client's needs. **Comment from Breathing Room Design:** > Pete... > Thank you! You are the very best! I appreciate you and Helen so much! ## Selected projects - [Downtown LA Loft - Kitchen & Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-la-loft-kitchen-and-bath-remodel-pj-vj~3528865) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 9 - [3 Amazing Bathrooms & more In Sherman Oaks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3-amazing-bathrooms-and-more-in-sherman-oaks-pj-vj~5764654) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 13 - [Hollywood Hills Glam - Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-hills-glam-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~2915902) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 7 - [Pacific Palisades Beach Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-palisades-beach-traditional-pj-vj~2401950) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 14 - [Silver Lake Spanish Transitional Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/silver-lake-spanish-transitional-remodel-pj-vj~2401923) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - [Burbank Traditional Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burbank-traditional-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1725476) - Location: Burbank, CA - Photos: 6 - [Sherman Oaks Cape Cod Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sherman-oaks-cape-cod-remodel-pj-vj~2401980) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 11 - [Hancock Park Tudor Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hancock-park-tudor-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~2425029) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - [Silver Lake Mid Century Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/silver-lake-mid-century-traditional-pj-vj~2401949) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 11 - [Brentwood Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brentwood-remodel-pj-vj~2401963) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 6 - [Beverly Hills Boutique](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beverly-hills-boutique-pj-vj~2401971) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 4 - [Hollywood Hills Regency White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-hills-regency-white-kitchen-pj-vj~2401953) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 1 - [Studio City Mid Century Modern Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-city-mid-century-modern-remodel-pj-vj~2401943) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 14 - [Craftsman Hancock Park Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-hancock-park-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2401947) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 1 - [Santa Monica Traditional Victorian Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-traditional-victorian-farmhouse-pj-vj~2401976) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 5 - [Nottingham - Investors dream](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nottingham-investors-dream-pj-vj~6487317) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/breathing-room-design-pfvwus-pf~688285191) ## Ideabooks - [My Featured Story](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112271066/list/my-featured-story) — 2 ideas - [Dona marta](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50006025/list/dona-marta) — 8 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/breathingroomdesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: what color and brand of cabinets are these** *(in Photo Questions)* what color and brand of cabinets are these A: The cabinets are custom. The color is Benjamin Moore Blue Note with a satin finish **Q: Love the kitchen backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the name of the tile you used, love the shape. A: we love this tile too. Its SWISS CROSS from Ann Sacks Tile. It can be ordered in several colors- in a matte or gloss finish. This is one of their matte whites **Q: What is this cabinet colour?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this a paint colour? I would like to paint my kitchen cabinets and this is a beautiful colour. A: Im very sorry for my delayed reply. The cabinets are lacquered. The color is Benjamin Moore Blue Note. Satin finish. **Q: counter construction** *(in Photo Questions)* i’m doing a kitchen with integrated appliances. is your counter top flush with the cabinet doors? or do you have a small overhang? A: the countertop is 1/16" proud of the cabinet drawer and door fronts **Q: Hardware** *(in Photo Questions)* Please supply hardware info-manufacturer? Finish? Thank you! A: if you are referring to the cabinet hardware - its Ashley Norton in white Bronze **Q: countertop product and color** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the countertop with the cabinets A: the countertop is Quartz from Silestone. Either Lagoon or Lyra --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*