Neela Woodard Design, LLC

21 Reviews

Interior Designers & Decorators

4 Hires on Houzz

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8x Best of Houzz winner

13 years in business

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LA's Ultra-Premium Interior Design Studio I 6x Best of Houzz

At Neela Woodard Design we believe excellent design gives you more than just a beautiful home; A well-designed space sets the tone for your entire lifestyle. How we live and who we fundamentally are, are unquestionably linked. We believe living in a home that reflects the best version of yourself is essential to success and well-being. We take the time to learn about you and how you move through your day and use this knowledge to create your dream home. Each project is a collaborative and intimate experience that ensures your finished home is completely unique and personalized. Your taste and needs guide our vision as we create and implement your project. All aspects of the design process are meticulously considered, and selected pieces are not only beautiful, but well-made and livable. We balance space and thoughtfully select colors, patterns and form. We understand that the finishing touches are what pull a home together. And, we make sure that each project is done to completion. At Neela Woodard Design we know that the things you love are what make your home special. Our clients appreciate our ability to understand their lifestyle, taste and preferences. Together we create a unique and appealing environment while being attuned to our client’s time and budget. We believe that everyone deserves a beautiful, livable and well-designed home. Neela lives in Burbank, CA with her husband Jeb, her son's Finn and Cole and her cat Igby. She relocated to Los Angeles from the East Coast four years ago and hasn’t looked back since. She has found inspiration in combining her East Coast sensibility with West Coast style and it has reinforced her love of design. Neela founded Neela Woodard Design in 2007 after working for a number of established New York City design firms including Michael Foster Designs, Pappas Miron Design and ToCar Inc. She earned her degree in interior design at the esteemed and FIDER accredited New York School of Interior Design where she graduated with highest honors. She is currently an allied member of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID) and has been awarded Best of Houzz for five years in a row.

Services Provided

Art Selection, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Garage Design, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Home Office Design, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Kitchen Remodeling

Areas Served

Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, Burbank, Encino, Glendale, Granada Hills, Hollywood, La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, La Crescenta-Montrose, Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, Mission Hills, Montrose, North Glendale, North Hills, North Hollywood, Northridge, Panorama City, San Fernando, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sylmar, Toluca Lake, Tujunga, Universal City, Valley Village, Van Nuys, West Hollywood, Altadena, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Porter Ranch, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Eagle Rock, Woodland Hills, Chatsworth, San Marino, Monrovia, Arcadia

Awards

ASID Allied Member, Graduated from NYSID

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Los Angeles, CA

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21 Reviews for Neela Woodard Design, LLC

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Eric

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Neela was an amazing and invaluable part of our family’s recent home renovation. We did not know where to start on our plans to renovate and knew nothing about construction. From start to finish, Neela helped us completely gut our kitchen and two bathrooms, as well as design structural changes to other rooms in our house. What makes her an amazing designer is her skill in guiding all stages of a project, from the design of a gutted room, to working with the general contractor and subcontractor, to choosing and selecting the finishes for each room. Neela spent time getting to know our tastes and lifestyle, and tailored her design choices exactly to what we would need. She also always designed with our practical needs in mind so we could make the most of our space living with two young kids. Neela was also great at helping us narrow choices—an impressive feat for us being very indecisive. Neela was also happy to help for as much or as little as we wanted in our project. She was willing to help with every stage, even checking in our contractors and catching potential problems in the construction when we were not able to do so ourselves. But she also always stressed she could provide targeted guidance even just with furniture selection if we wanted more limited help. We are so happy with the way our house turned out, from initial design to the finishes and furniture. Neela was a true partner who guided us in creating the modern and cozy home we were after, and we hope she will keep working with us as continue to grow in our home. We are so grateful we found her, and cannot recommend her enough!

September 9, 2021

Garage Studio and Bathroom

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Neela was great to work with on our project to renovate a bathroom and our garage. She made excellent recommendations immediately and we love how it turned out. We seriously use the space every night. Our favorite highlights: she selected an incredible glass sliding door that could not have been more perfect, beautiful tile flooring, & all of the paint colors we love. She was flexible and completely great about brainstorming ideas. We would definitely hire her again on our next project.

August 30, 2020

Comment from Neela Woodard Design, LLC:

Thank you. It was a pleasure working with you and getting to know both of you. It would be my privilege to work with you again. Your space turned out so beautiful. It is a true outdoor living space now.

Amy Goldstein

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We hired Neela to help us furnish and style our living room and bedroom. As we worked on these rooms we were so impressed with her knowledge and ability to help us understand what we liked, that we expanded the scope and added a few more projects. We have a very wide taste as far as styles we like and Neela helped us find so many fabulous things. We love that she can think outside the box and see our vision. We have ended up with things we didn't even know that we would love. She definitely helped us bring our home to a warm, inviting, sophisticated, but livable space.

December 3, 2019

Comment from Neela Woodard Design, LLC:

Thank you Amy. It has been a pleasure working with you. Your home turned out so beautifully.

brennankrys10

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We had a damaging flood... After much construction, we needed a decorator. I can’t say enough about how wonderful Neela has been. She has been there for every step of the way. We renovated our living room, dining room, master bedroom and master bath. We selected paint colors, drapes, all sorts of tile and bathroom fixtures. Neela was very helpful in making decisions based upon our input and taste and respectfully disagreed and guided us when necessary. She measured and measured and measured! Everything is now in place for the holidays!! Our home looks FABULOUS!

December 19, 2018Last modified:December 19, 2018

brynneweber

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We presented Neela with the challenging task of combining the separate styles and households of a newly remarried ‘mature’ couple. Combining our mix of eclectic, modern, and traditional furniture and placing them into a modern style townhouse was handled sensitively, sensibly, and creatively. Neela immediately had placement ideas for the furniture, rugs, and accessories we already had, mixing and blending everything in a way that was ingenious. Then we moved on to bringing in some new lighting, fabrics, window treatments, furniture, and accessories to give our entire home a custom look and a feel that everything was chosen by just the two of us for our own home over the years. Neela brought her young, fresh, and clean design flair to our home and yet was able to work out a blend of traditional and modern design that has made our home feel just right for us. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results and with Neela!

November 15, 2017Last modified:November 16, 2017

Marc Chasman

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I hired Neela to help me with a sizable remodel, including kitchen (knocking down a wall for an open floor plan), master bathroom, secondary bathroom, and design/decorate master bedroom, living room, dining room, den and guest bedroom. Her design plans for the kitchen were brilliant. Neela initially spent time determining the style and colors I like and kept these in mind as we selected materials, furniture and colors. We accomplished the look and quality I was hoping for: I feel like my house “fits me.” I was always given options for quality and price – remaining mindful of my budget. Neela coordinated with the contractor and subs to ensure the work conformed to the plans. She was present or available to answer questions at critical times during construction. I love my house and I couldn’t have done it without Neela!

October 12, 2017

Philip Weber

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I was a recently divorced father with children and needed someone who could help me set up a home. Neela was great. She understood what I liked in design, color and comfort. I like design that is clean and uncluttered; warm and inviting; and within my budget . Neela was able to find just the right furniture, window treatments and accessories for all seven room. She selected colors for the walls that were comforting. The house I moved into was built in the 1920's and several rooms needed renovation. Neela was able to design changes that made the kitchen, bathrooms and family room feel different and be much more usable without my having to undergo a major renovation. It was great working with her.

March 16, 2017

charyneve

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We purchased a brand new house with almost no existing furniture as we had moved from a 1 bedroom apartment. Neela furnished and designed our entire house. She helped us with everything from choosing the furniture and rugs to curtains and light fixtures. Neela was totally on point with our taste and transformed it into new concepts that were very modern and tasteful. She gave us lots of options and kept everything within our budget. Neela is great with color and texture and is great at making sure that all of the rooms are different and unique, but flow together nicely. She is so easy, honest, and fun to work with! I highly recommend her to anyone looking.

September 15, 2016Last modified:September 15, 2016

jeffaugustin

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I hired Neela Woodard to design my living, dining, and family rooms. When I started interviewing interior designers for my project, I wanted someone who was very detailed oriented; accommodating with my busy schedule; and who would guide my decisions without being overbearing. Neela met all expectations. I am very pleased with the end result and would not hesitate recommending Neela to anyone.

December 23, 2015

genet313

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I've been working with Neela for over a year now, on a living room/entry/dining room re-design (and various other small projects around the house). During that time, she's helped me and my husband transform our dated home into a sleek and polished, yet comfortable and family friendly, space to live. She's somehow managed to translate my unconventional design "inspiration" requests into reality, which is by far her greatest accomplishment. Seeing individual pieces fit together so beautifully and comprehensively has been so exciting. And she's also been very patient with us despite some timing delays due to the birth of our first child mid-project and our busy work schedule! Highly recommend.

December 15, 2015

jcvonderahe

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Great experience! Neela is very talented. Neela designed several rooms in my home to create a classic look with modern touches. From paint colors to accessories, she can do it all. She's respectful, timely, professional, and organized.

December 3, 2015

alisongassert78

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I worked with Neela from 2012-2014 on furnishing my entire home. We had recently move to a home from an apartment so we came with very little pre-existing furniture. Neela was great to work as she really took the time to understand and frankly help me understand my design style. She never pushed me or tried to sell me which i appreciated. Her end goal was truly to make my house a "home" and something I Loved coming home to. I have to say she achieved that goal. I absolutely love me house. It is exactly my style but does not appear to be "overly designed" when you walk in. I can't tell you the number of compliments i get on my house and my design style :) I could never have done this on my own or achieved this result. While decorating my home was a process, the end result was well worth it! Neela was great to work with and did work hard to ensure that i was happy!

November 12, 2015

Ariana Hoffman: AH & Co. Decorative Artisans

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I work in the design community and from the beginning of my collaboration with Neela I found her to be absolutely professional, focused, clear and communicative regarding every facet of the commission process. Working together was inspiring and a greatly creative experience for me. She has a wonderful eye for color and can be flexible and open to expanding on new ideas. I look forward to us working together again soon.

February 16, 2015

bloomfield90

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Working with Neela was a great experience. I always knew my home had potential, but I wasn’t close to finding it. Neela transformed my living space. It couldn’t be any more beautiful. Neela helped my husband and I move beyond our initial comfort zone while being mindful of our needs and desires. Under her guidance, we chose the perfect layout and furnishings to suit our lifestyle. Moreover, it was a joy to work with Neela. She was always reliable and prepared for our meetings. Neela’s down-to-earth, friendly manner made what might have been a stressful process a pleasurable one.

December 22, 2014

philipfurmanski

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Neela completely designed a new apartment that I was moving into. The results are exquisite, and it was a delight to work with her. Neela has a superb sense of style and, at the same time, she readily fine tunes her recommendations to the needs and sensibilities of the client. I had fairly specific notions of what I wanted, but with every element, she improved, refined or replaced to create a far better outcome and a cohesiveness that I hadn't considered. Each item of furniture or fixture she recommended was of higher quality than what I had initially selected, usually at the same or lower cost. She wasn't rigid, always providing several choices (or cheerfully going through a couple of cycles of choices for me); and on the few occasions in which I wished to include an odd piece, she worked with alacrity to incorporate it flawlessly. The best assessment I can provide is that I have now lived in the space for well over 2 years and I wouldn't change a thing.

December 7, 2014

jsvahn

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I worked with Neela for 8 months to create the perfect upstairs space in our unique industrial Dumbo townhouse. We collaborated perfectly together to design the most beautiful master bedroom, guest room, bathroom and teenage boys bedroom. Neela listened carefully to what I had in mind and then made it happen with her own unique brand of contemporary, polished and liveable style. The transformation was truly magical and we all enjoy living in our home even more than before. Neela's greatest asset as a designer is that she really "gets" the vision that is described to her -- she is able to effortlessly combine her skills to bring to fruition the homeowner's dream in a way that feels personal and truly unique. Absolutely satisfied and thrilled with the outcome!

December 4, 2014

meadowbrookrd

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We love everything about how the project turned out, and Neela was a full professional every step of the way. Our project involved the entire main level (including the front door and all window treatments) minus the kitchen, and Neela helped structure the design process in an easy, understandable and fun way. We never would have approached it the way she did so, with the stellar results, we're very glad we hired her. The installation also went smoothly. We had trouble with one contractor and Neela was a tremendous advocate, always getting involved to make sure the work was done as expected. We let her know our budget and, although we managed it ourself throughout the process, Neela provided detailed invoices for us to track. She also was very open about which pieces were more or less expensive than for what we were getting so we could invest money in something important (e.g., a prominent break front) as opposed to something less so. The one downside was that the process took longer than expected, so if there are specific timeline considerations (which there weren't for us)' that should be established up front so everyone can level-set expectations. Neela also felt like a friend, and always gave us appropriate advice for our home and our lives. We definitely would use her again and would and have recommended her.

August 27, 2014

rfgee

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Neela worked with us on our living room, play room, dining room, foyer and master bedroom. She was attentive to our requests and budget and always presented lots of ideas. She quickly learned our tastes and preferences and worked within those, while also pushing us to try new and different pieces. Neela was always willing to go out of her way to find us what we wanted - down to specific pieces from magazines or photos. She never balked at showing us multiple rounds of ideas and even allowed me to join her on sourcing trips. She also never made us feel bad about rejecting a piece or a color. We absolutely love the results, and get complimented on our interior design all the time. More importantly, though, we love coming home and living in our beautiful home! We could not have done it without Neela. ETA: Neela has gone above and beyond by continuing to help us with lingering bits of our project following a home renovation, when we needed additional carpeting, wallcovering advice, reupholstery, and other direction, even from across the country. Much appreciated!

March 9, 2014Last modified:December 13, 2016

laurenking25

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Working with Neela to create my home was a true partnership, in every way. She took on late-stage kitchen design, did paint colors, full family room, eating area, dining room, library and living room design. No small feat. She consistently brought creative, thoughtful recommendations - with a structured approach- to our meetings, but let me communicate my vision and desire for each room, even when I had difficultly articulating my wishes. At times - it felt like she read my mind, especially toward the end of the design process. I truly enjoyed - and had fun - throughout our journey. I am thrilled with the end-result and couldn't recommend Neela more highly.

February 14, 2014

staceym70

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Neela helped me design my entire home, 6 bedrooms (5500 square feet). Each room looked elegant, yet soft and warm. It didn't take her long to understand my likes and dislikes and just after a few short meetings she took the ball and ran with it. Aside from her expertise and style, I would say that is what I valued most. She listened to me early on to truly understand what my particular style was which is why she was so successful designing my home. I don't think there was ever a time when we met where I didn't like her ideas, samples or drawings. She just got it!

February 9, 2014

paulsonm

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I hired Neela to turn my small dark family room into a room my family wanted to use. Now it's the most used room in the house- after the kitchen, of course! Neela helped transform the room into the perfect family room for MY family. She listened to what I wanted, used family-friendly fabrics as I requested, and placed artistic touches throughout. Now it's a useable space- not just a beautiful space I don't want to touch as many "designed" rooms can be. My husband, son and I love the room. Now we're working in my dining room. After working with another designer (whose finished product I love but whose process I had problems with), I realize how Neela's organized, responsive process was crucial for me as a working mom.

February 9, 2014

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Commented: Who makes this rug?It’s a carpet by Nourison that I had custom sized and cut down into an area rug.

February 19, 2018

Commented: Should the range be centred with the island?I agree actually with meggielh. I think that is what was bugging me about the stove workspace room too. If those are uppers I think it would be better.

March 16, 2017 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Love the rug, where is it from?Hi, the rug is from Suyra. I believe it is still current.

November 13, 2016

Commented: CarpetHi, it is a custom designed carpet we had made especially for the client. I am so glad you liked it.

April 4, 2016

Commented: WallpaperHi, the wallpaper is Harlequin 110291 Lucerne Folia.

January 20, 2016

Commented: Kitchen countertop and backsplash.I would go with light grey tones. I think it will look nice with your existing wood and floor and will be good for resale. Look at some man made counter tops or some quartzites. Subway tiles are alw...

November 18, 2015 in Design Dilemma

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