--- title: "Leslie Harris / Interior Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/leslie-harris-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~880898501 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~880898501.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Leslie Harris / Interior Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d2139f8509c952d2_0706-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Los Angeles, California 90005, United States" latitude: 34.0585 longitude: -118.3012 phone: "(213) 674-7121" website: http://www.leslieharrisinteriors.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 98 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # Leslie Harris / Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [Leslie Harris / Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/leslie-harris-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~880898501) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Leslie Harris/interior design has been listed by Los Angeles magazine as one of the best 30 designers, by CBS Los Angeles as one of the Top 5 designers in Los Angeles, and was a recipient of House Beautiful's "Ten Best Showhouse Rooms in America Award" in recognition of design excellence. Her projects have been published in over 45 design magazines and coffee table books including Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, House Beautiful, House & Garden, New York Times to name a few as well as being the Design Editor for luxecoliving.com. Leslie also accepted invitations by the head of the schools to teach at UCLA's Interior Design Program and S. Calif. Institute of Architecture (Sci-Arc). Some of her furniture designs were featured at premiere showrooms at the PDC and in Seattle. While being a very respected designer in the field of many, she is as happy to work on one room as well as an entire house. Leslie is known for creating one-of-a-kind interiors and translating her clients dreams and style into comfortable, functional and beautiful living spaces. Leslie's clients seek her our because they know that she will create a truly unique home and custom design furniture that is suited specifically to their personal tastes and lifestyles alone. Every design decision is made to enhance, bring comfort to and embrace "The Home Within Us". ### Services Provided - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Art Selection - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Energy-Efficient Homes - Decluttering ### Areas Served - Los Angeles ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - $1,000,000 To Be Determined ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Leslie Harris / Interior Design | | Address | Los Angeles, California 90005, United States | | Phone | (213) 674-7121 | | Website | http://www.leslieharrisinteriors.com | | License Number | California CID \#0263 | | Followers on Houzz | 98 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Leslie Harris / Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/leslie-harris-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~880898501) - **Website:** http://www.leslieharrisinteriors.com - **Phone:** (213) 674-7121 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - House Beautiful "Ten Best Showhouse Rooms in America Award", Los Angeles Magazine "Top Thirty Designers", CBS Los Angeles "Top Five Designers in Los Angeles", California Certified Interior Designer \#0263, Design Editor of luxecoliving.com - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Ilene K, March 2020** > We have known Leslie for over 20 years and highly recommend her design services. Leslie brings impressive experience and talent to any job. Over the years, she has helped us decorate and furnish many rooms of our home, remodel our kitchen and, most recently, renovate our master bathroom. We have established a wonderful working relationship and trust her to guide and advise us through the process with integrity and skill. She is extremely hardworking and focused on managing all the details and any problems that may arise. We love her creativity and her design choices and have been thrilled with the results. If you are looking for an experienced professional who will evaluate your needs and work closely with you to achieve your desired results, then Leslie Harris is an excellent choice. **★★★★★ — bobbieeverts, Oct. 2015** > I have known and worked with Leslie Harris for over 25 years. For me, her work is timeless. Leslie has always been able to understand my needs and works accordingly. She is not dogmatic in her approach, and is willing to come up with varying solutions to a problem. She is honest and her pricing is fair. She does not do cookie cutter work -- each project she completes is unique to that particular client. Be sure to view her work and see how wonderful it is. **★★★★★ — squierip, Aug. 2015** > My name is Pasquale Squieri. I have been in the furniture manufacturing business for 55+ years, working with designers the last 45 of those years. > > I first met Leslie Harris when our upholstery firm was recommended to her to repair a damaged sofa. Leslie, not having worked with me before and not knowing the quality of my work, came to me very skeptical and cautious, as she had only worked with well known Westside upholsterers in the past. That was 15 - 20 years ago and we have been working together on many of her projects ever since. She is a consummate professional, knowledgeable, and very conscientious. She has many decades in the field and has been trained in design, architecture and furniture making. Unlike many other so-called designers, she comes prepared with drawings with exact dimensions for every detail, notes on what the fill should be on both back and seat cushions, leaving nothing to chance. Orders are sent with fabric swatches attached to make sure that everything is understood as to what goes where prior to construction. > > > Before and once construction has begun, she shows up to review and make any necessary adjustments, then she brings her clients in once or twice, if it is called for, to sit in and test, making final adjustments as necessary to be sure that the client is absolutely satisfied, and then she comes back again for a final “sitting in” test and inspection, before shipping the furniture to their home. Because of her attention to detail and years and years in this business, she is able to avoid costly mistakes or misunderstandings that many others may make. > > > She is very respectful to everyone in my shop, is trustworthy, has integrity beyond reproach and is always good on her word. **★★★★★ — amy\_uyemura, Aug. 2015** > Leslie was receptive to our ideas and needs, and brought forth many creative solutions to the various design challenges that existed with our projects. She also had an intuitive ability to understand our personalities and lifestyles, which presented itself in the finished project. She was able to develop a solution that satisfied our sometimes diverse tastes. Her long years of experience and her character have contributed greatly toward avoiding the misunderstandings that can arise from such a creative process. Leslie has been able to guide us through a difficult project with a minimum amount of stress. She did not let us down. > Gary & Amy Uyemura, Corona del Mar, California > Home 1 published in Better Homes & Gardens, Sunset Magazine, Katei Gaho (Japan) > Home 2 published in House & Garden, American Home 3, GA (Global Architecture, Japan) **★★★★★ — popothecat, July 2015** > Leslie Harris of Leslie Harris Interior Design has for many years ranked among the top > designers in the Los Angeles area. I have enjoyed over fifteen years of professional > collaboration with her. With a vast knowledge of the market place and a strong sense > of color, negative space and form as her anchor, she deftly explores cutting-edge design > possibilities with nuance and precise balance. Working with Leslie is always a creative > adventure ending in successful and exciting results. **Comment from Leslie Harris / Interior Design:** > Popo The Cat? LOL! Thanks Greg, or whatever your nom de plume is. **★★★★★ — isabelrlimarquez, July 2015** > -We have been working with Leslie for 10 years now. She has helped us decorate our house, room by room, in different phases. She completely understands my taste and adapts my vision to the projects even without me even knowing it. No matter what our budget is, she is always happy to help and we trust that she will find the best prices for the styles that we are looking for. The rooms in my house that she has decorated are not only beautiful but also functional and inviting for the entire family. Leslie is a wonderful interior designer who I now also consider a trusted friend.-Isabel Rodriguez **Comment from Leslie Harris / Interior Design:** > Thank you Isabel. It has been such a pleasure working with and getting to know you. **★★★★★ — bjoycelampert, July 2015** > Leslie Harris has worked in the design field for many years. When I met her she was in business with her brother, Michael Harris, similarly gifted. I remember seeing photographs of their projects and promising myself that one day we'd work together. They had the most beautiful taste I'd ever seen. After Michael's passing Leslie went into business for herself and we finally did get to work together in the mid-1980's. Our first project was my first medical office in Los Angeles. She created a gorgeous, sophisticated space, respecting my budget, my timetable and my preferences. I followed her work and visited other projects she worked on in Los Angeles, one more beautiful than the next. The next project we worked on was in 1989, on a newly constructed home in Santa Fe, NM. Leslie collaborated on the architectural designs and did the interior design work, travelling to NM until the project was completed. Her equisite taste made the project a fantastic adventure; it was considered daring at the very least to create something modern and minimalist in "the City Different" where Santa Fe Style ruled. Most recently, in 2010, she worked on my Palm Springs condominium, designing the furniture; walnut built- ins, a fabulous dining room table, wall coverings, a 12 foot sectional couch, rugs, using 9 different variants of lemon/gold paint, saved me time, lots of money, and made it possible for me to move in right on schedule. I am once again delighted with the finished product and will return to her for design work whenever the need arises. **Comment from Leslie Harris / Interior Design:** > Thank you for this beautiful review, my heart is swelling. We've had a long history working together, and I look forward to working with you on your next abode. **★★★★★ — nancyhealthychild, July 2015** > In 2006, my husband, architect James Chuda built and designed a case study home that was chosen as Los Angeles Magazines Design Green Home of the Year. Leslie Harris became a key contributor and editor-in-chief of the project by focusing on the stellar living and dining room and truly set the bar for healthy environmental design. She was able to bring the most beautiful interior elements beginning with a shade made from a dried abaca plant that covered a two-story featured window. Every piece she selected created an exquisite ecological backdrop from furnishings to accessories. Leslie researched every detail to find the most interesting pieces:a petrified log made into a low table: a dried branch and carnation sculpture set the tone for the first environmental home ever to be featured on Oprah and toured by Leo Di Caprio. As an interior designer, Leslie leads a project with creative genius and finishes with her heart. **Comment from Leslie Harris / Interior Design:** > Thank you Nancy. It was a pleasure and an honor to be included in this historic event. **★★★★★ — Faith Cookler, July 2015** > We chose Leslie after interviewing at least 5 other designers, examining portfolios and viewing on-site projects. Her creative ideas carried over into any style, she listened and understood what we wanted, what we didn’t want, and worked within our budget. She was willing to go back to the drawing board if we weren’t satisfied and made us feel that this was a collaboration. We love her work and her designs have worked for us in real life. The layout, as well as the individual pieces, have been designed with care and concern for quality and comfort. The total effect is dynamic and unique. Our home does not look like just another designer’s model home. Leslie is also very professional and easy to work with. She is punctual, flexible, technically knowledgeable, and most important she has integrity beyond reproach. She takes a personal satisfaction in satisfying her clients and goes the extra mile. > Faith & Jon Cookler, Tarzana, Calif. > Home published in Sunset Magazine and featured on the cover, S. Calif. Home & Garden **★★★★★ — Janet Lonner, July 2015** > Leslie Harris has artistic vision and versatility that she conjures up whenever she is presented with a new project. She is the consummate professional, hard-working, punctual, and honest. We have consulted with her each time we have embarked on a project in our house and have never been disappointed with anything she has chosen for us. Her style is unique and her furniture designs are functional and extraordinarily beautiful. **Comment from Leslie Harris / Interior Design:** > Thank you Janet. It was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★ — maria\_kara\_nelson, July 2015** > Basically, Leslie’s website sold me and my then-husband us on her design vision, which was one we both enjoyed. We did not find any other designer whose work we both consistently liked. In fact, I don't recall that we could agree even on a single room from anyone else. So, clearly, her vision. We also enjoyed the design process of thinking about each room and what use we wanted to make of it. That worked out very well. The front room, for example, was one we hardly stepped foot into before the remodel, but after the remodel we enjoyed it regularly for talking, reading, listening to music and playing music. We also liked the innovative and yet practical way much of the furniture functioned. For example, the dining room table was a big hit. We use it constantly, for dining and working, for large groups and just the four of us. The fact that we do not have to be overly cautious about scratching it is wonderful and allows us to enjoy the beauty of the wood. We also loved the "desk" in the kitchen. Having a step down for a desk, rather than a step up for a breakfast bar, made that space much easier to use. Again, maybe not the standard approach but it worked well. We also loved the colors and textures, comfortable yet rich and alive. After the remodel, the house was both more beautiful and more livable now, which we appreciated. **★★★★★ — Susan Eisenstadt, July 2015** > Working with Leslie Harris on the design of a large family room and bar space, I came to know both her design talents and her work ethic. Leslie’s mind goes to places other designers do not. I most appreciated that her approach was not to go to a single studio and order one of these, one of those and one of that. She has a keen eye for the essence of beauty, knows what objects will work together and might just recall some small accessory she once saw that would be “just great” to pull it all together. She’s not a cookie cutter, trend follower but an innovative, contemporary stylist who takes the time to listen to a client’s desires and taste and then design the most unique products for that individual. > > She has developed working relationships with equally talented artisans and nurtured their careers. The crew she works with are immaculate, on time and have a reverence for her that is returned with respect on her end. > > I think of her painter who arrived looking fresh as a daisy with nary a paint drop on his clothing! His work reflected that same precision attention to detail. > > When a large coffee table was delivered with a granite slab Leslie found less than perfect, she had it remade at no additional cost to us. Lighting is a special skill of hers – the necessary highlighting of a completed project. She made use of an antique Chinese ancestor scroll my husband had bought me as a gift in a way I loved. It was delicate and large. She custom designed a case for it and, of course, arranged for the art installer to hang it when the time came. A problem solver! > > There was never any need to place follow up calls to her for I could always count on Leslie to communicate and keep me updated on the progress of our room’s design. > > Lastly, she’s fun to be around with a wide range of interests and conversation that make the rides to design centers all the more enjoyable. **Comment from Leslie Harris / Interior Design:** > Thank you Susan. What I loved most, was seeing you recently in your new home and seeing that all of the pieces we purchased way back then, are still in style and still holding up very well. That's what I love about timeless design, it can move wherever you go and still look great. When you make the investment to purchase pieces that are constructed in the way the fine craftsmen do, it holds up for many decades. While these pieces may seem very expensive at the time, you realize what a wise investment you made. I would still purchase or design each and every one of those pieces today. ## Selected projects - [Ocean view house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-view-house-pj-vj~1133) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Presidents House, Claremont McKenna College](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/presidents-house-claremont-mckenna-college-pj-vj~1134) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This historic Craftsman house for the President of Claremont McKenna College with interiors by Leslie Harris Interior Design. I wanted to update the typical "Craftsman" style, by working with artisans of our day to give a newer and fresher look to this home which was also a public space for students and visitors. Remodeled by Hartman Baldwin Design/Build. - [Canyon Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canyon-retreat-pj-vj~1202668) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This house is in one of the canyons in Los Angeles. It was a bit of a mess when my client purchased it, but with most things, using some ingenuity, this house became a charming and functional abode. - [Hollywood Hills Green/Healthy House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-hills-green-healthy-house-pj-vj~1203351) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: This Hollywood Hills house, designed by architecct James Chuda for him and his wife Nancy, was chosen as Los Angeles Magazine’s Design Green Home of the Year for 2005 and open for public tours, it attracted nearly 2,000 people. Later, it was featured on Oprah as toured by Leo DiCaprio and available online on line at Oprah.com. In 2008, it was profiled on Discovery’s Planet Green–Worlds Greenest Homes. - [Art Lovers Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/art-lovers-paradise-pj-vj~1204037) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: I was given this mandate when I first met with these clients. "We love asymmetry, do not like symmetry, we love Jewel tones, art, and we want Happy Colors". With this I attempted to make the furniture as sculptural as possible while still being functional. - [Cost Mesa residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cost-mesa-residence-pj-vj~1202644) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Guest Bedroom suite with Rooftop Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-bedroom-suite-with-rooftop-garden-pj-vj~1204000) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Garage / Guest House conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-guest-house-conversion-pj-vj~1203592) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: In the grand old homes of early Pasadena, owners had chauffeurs who also maintained their automobiles. This space was originally the garage, with sleeping quarters in the back. You can see what were once garage doors, now turned into beautiful light filled windows, and that old oil pit is now a stunning indoor Zen Garden. - [Executives Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/executives-home-office-pj-vj~1202672) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Bel Air Hillside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bel-air-hillside-pj-vj~1202629) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Entertainment/Sun rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entertainment-sun-rooms-pj-vj~1199795) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Intimate bar/entertainment area for small groups. Sun room with italian plaster, stone and morrocan style tile walls with fountain. - [Basement conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-conversion-pj-vj~1131) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Indoor/outdoor bathing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indoor-outdoor-bathing-pj-vj~1132) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Bathroom with a view](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-with-a-view-pj-vj~1138) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~1202108) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Custom furniture designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-furniture-designs-pj-vj~1199813) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: Individual pieces are custom designed by Leslie Harris for specific client needs and desires. A few pieces were showcased in premier showrooms in the PDC and in Seattle. - [Master Bathroom remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~6103759) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 3 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/leslie-harris-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~880898501) ## Ideabooks - [Country retreat ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51731164/list/country-retreat-ideas) — 30 ideas - [Architecture and details I like](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51535358/list/architecture-and-details-i-like) — 3 ideas - [Country Retreat/ More Outdoor spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51854204/list/country-retreat-more-outdoor-spaces) — 13 ideas - [Country retreat / Outdoor kitchen/ entertaining/ \#1](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51813070/list/country-retreat-outdoor-kitchen-entertaining-1) — 12 ideas - [rooms I like](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51294093/list/rooms-i-like) — 3 ideas - [Woodisse Professional Kitchen ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51472350/list/woodisse-professional-kitchen-ideas) — 10 ideas - [Waldorf Home School ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51467574/list/waldorf-home-school-ideas) — 12 ideas - [Color in interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51297537/list/color-in-interiors) — 1 idea - [Stone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51297339/list/stone) — 1 idea - [kitchens I like](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51293947/list/kitchens-i-like) — 1 idea [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/leslieharris) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the moss green chairs in the 4 chair seating arrangement.** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me where you sourced these chairs. I’m in love! Referring to the chairs at front of pic. A: I think the chairs were from HBF. I can't remember where I purchased the fabric. This was 20 years ago so I doubt that either are available any longer. **Q: The grass depth** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the depth of the grass soil and is it good to step on? Thanks A: It was whatever came out of the box... we used 2 x 4's as the frame ..... it wasn't the type of lawn that you roll out. It was fine to step on (no different than walking on any grass), but we had to re-do it after it was photographed because it didn't get watered enough with the first try. **Q: What plant is in the picture?** *(in Photo Questions)* It would be perfect with my living room! A: Update: I've been told it's Horse Tail **Q: where is that couch from and what are its dimenstions** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I just found this, 2 years too late. My apologies. The sofa was custom made by one of my upholsterers. Most depths are either 36" or 38" inches depending on how tall my clients are. Lenghts vary, depending upon the space. I hope this helps. **Q: Who resurfaced your sink and tub in LA?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking to do the same. Are you happy with the quality and durability? Lovely room! A: I just found your question to me. I am not a big fan of resurfacing, because it is basically a paint job. Something dropped into the tub and scratched it immediately, so we had to re-surface it within days. But there are times when this is the only choice. **Q: Can you tell me about the wall tile? Maker and name? Thank you, JG in SF** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I'm a little late by a few years in responding because I never received notification of any questions. The wall tile was Safari Quartzite, supplied by American Slate. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*