
Breathing Room Design
Kitchen & Bath Designers
5x Best of Houzz winner
25 years in business
Custom work
About Us
Los Angeles's Leading Boutique Interior Design Firm I 5X Best of Houzz
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
Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Kitchen Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Interior Design, Bedroom Design, Living Room Design
Areas Served
Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Venice, Pasadena, Hancock Park, Las Feliz
Awards
Leslie’s designs have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Home, In Style Home, Angeleno, and Riviera.
16 Projects
Featured Review

Jen Crittenden
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Working with Leslie is a joy. She has excellent taste and high standards and, at the same time, is able to effortlessly understand everyday needs in order to create an elegant AND comfortable home. She is an organized and skilled multi-tasker, happyRead Full Review
21 Reviews for Breathing Room Design

Rita Taggart
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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.
November 7, 2019

Michele Dix
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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.
June 5, 2017Last modified:June 9, 2017

NITA WHITAKER LAFONTAINE
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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!!
April 4, 2017

Karen Ray
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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!
March 26, 2017Last modified:March 26, 2017

Richard Duffy
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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.
March 24, 2017

Pete Buonocore
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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.
May 24, 2016

Rob Whetstone
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We have worked with Breathing Room Design and Leslie Sachs on several projects over the past 10 years, from simple redecorating ideas to a complete house remodel, involving bathrooms and a funky kitchen. There is nothing that Leslie cannot tackle and each idea is inspired. She will work with what you currently own and with her expert eye will edit, arrange and advise. And, she will recommend pieces that suite your style and her high-style aesthetic is certain to elevate the look of any space. Leslie also is not afraid to take chances, advising on interesting ideas and colors to help her clients see new possibilities. For us, choosing interior and exteriors colors is a huge challenge, but Leslie selected paint colors for every room and hallway of our new house. Trust her on her color selections – she is spot on. She also knows how to handle her clients, keeping them in the loop as the project progresses and problem-solving issues if they come up. I highly recommend Breathing Room – definitely consult Leslie for your next project.
May 13, 2016

Jen Crittenden
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Client
Working with Leslie is a joy. She has excellent taste and high standards and, at the same time, is able to effortlessly understand everyday needs in order to create an elegant AND comfortable home. She is an organized and skilled multi-tasker, happy to tackle one thing at a time or do everything at once depending on your time and budget. And she always makes you feel like you're her only client!
May 11, 2016

markteitelbaum
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We started a master bath remodel on our own. As soon as the room was demolished it became clear we were completely out of our depth. Leslie came in on a moment's notice and saved the day. Leslie's great gift is her ability to look at a space and envision what it can be, and then has the skill to clearly articulate that vision, while at the same time embracing our thoughts, as well. Leslie not only helped us then make beautiful choices in tile, fixtures, lighting, and design, she saved us money at every turn. We wouldn't do another project without her.
May 11, 2016

jbulen
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We have worked with Leslie now on two homes and she did a beautiful job with both. She looks to the feel of the architecture as well as the family's needs to inspire her ideas - there is not just one look or type of design she goes for (one home of ours was Hollywood glam and the other casual beachy). She has a knack for color and pattern and will blend things in ways that feel unimaginable at first but are just so right and perfect once finished. She listens well to her clients and learns quickly what you like/don't like to best use everyone's time, and will help you make smart decisions about how to maximize your budget. We get countless compliments on our homes, and feel good about all the decisions we've made thanks to Leslie's help.
May 10, 2016

Lilith Berdischewsky
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Leslie renovated our clinic in 8 days under time constraints. The final result is SPECTACULAR! It is perfect in design, spotless in its delivery and has a “wow” factor. She dealt with every subcontractor, had the best deals within time limits, patiently worked with us to make sure our every need was met, supervised everything in the most meticulous manner, and most importantly delivered an ideal outcome. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. I already had another fantastic experience with her renovating my house. She delivered another outstanding work again. I recommend her wholeheartedly. She is a visionary, has very progressive and immaculate taste and endless passion. You are welcome to come and check out our office in person.
May 10, 2016Last modified:May 10, 2016

Laurie S.
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I have worked with Leslie on several projects over the last 15 years. Her creative vision never ceases to amaze me. Leslie is always very professional with great expertise in her field. When she designs a space, no matter what the style may be, it is always beautiful, with great attention to the finest detail, and there is always an unexpected and surprising twist that sets the space apart from all others.
May 10, 2016

Kristen Gara
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Working with Leslie was wonderful! She has amazing taste and creativity and was able to tailor all her suggestions to meet my exact needs. She helped me achieve what I could have NEVER done on my own and her instincts and choices were always right on! On top of that, when I was unsure of some of the bigger decisions, she went out of her way to talk me through them and even show me what they would look like in place. She understood that I did not always have the vision that she did and patiently helped me through - and as I look around my kitchen I love each and every choice, she was right every time.
May 10, 2016

Jordan Roberts
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I can't say enough good things about Breathing Room. For starters, the company is perfectly named: Leslie Sachs gave my wife and I the first deep breaths we took in months. Her taste is impeccable, her commitment to detail astonishing. Everything -- literally everything -- was perfect when she left, and she didn't leave until it was. We can't recommend her enough.
Jordan R in Venice, CA
May 9, 2016Last modified:May 10, 2016

Francine Fanali
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If you want to get "it" done, hire Breathing Room Design!!! Leslie is extremely talented and has a remarkable eye for accessing the situation and analyzing what has to be done to make your space more functional and beautiful. Her attention to detail is phenomenal and she is not one to accept half measures when it comes to the finished product. She works within your budget and is a stickler when it comes to deadlines and getting things done fast and efficiently. My experience with Breathing Room Design was exceptional. I would hire Leslie again and again and can't recommend her highly enough.
May 9, 2016

helen eigenberg
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this is the 2nd house that leslie has done for us. she is a great communicator. her knowledge and her standards of all work being done are top notch. she kept us up to date of the status of all work being done. she gives her clients 110% and expects that from everyone she brings in. her taste is exquisite and yet she also has a keen ability to understand what her clients like as well. she is always open and yet was great with bringing in new, bold ideas as well. we look forward to our next job with leslie!!!!
May 9, 2016

Dena Green
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Breathing Room Design was instrumental in our remodel. Not only is Leslie's taste impeccable, she helped us navigate the construction process for us; which can be very difficult, especially for first time remodelers like us. Every day I walk into my kitchen and bathroom and thank Leslie for how beautiful and functional they are!! She has truly changed our day to day living experience!!
May 9, 2016

Richard Arlook
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This is the second home I've done with Leslie. She's amazing. She's creative and incredibly innovative and comes up with great solutions to all of my design and core needs.
May 9, 2016

Nicole Collins
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Leslie's work is stunning and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. We honestly couldn't have done it without her.
May 9, 2016

dovelove8
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Having Leslie come to my home was exactly what I needed in my life. She breathed life into my space, literally. She came into my home and shifted the space not only physically, but energetically as well. The way in which she re-designed allowed for so much more space to be present in my space. My rooms beckon me now and I am welcomed into them with a gentle breeze. Leslie managed to tell a story with all of my belongings; and the best part was it was My Story. She tuned into who I am and what matters to me and why and she was able to represent that in how she placed my collectibles and furniture too.
I also work in my home so she had to carry the intention of how the space will work for my clients too. She did so beautifully. She managed to create a space that is not only welcoming to my clients and appropriate for what I need to conduct my business but also felt like home to me for when I wasn't working.
She also had great suggestions on new pieces I could add, window treatments, paint colors, future remodeling and so much more.
I wouldn't think of doing anything in my home without her participation. I cherish her and couldn't recommend her more highly.
May 9, 2016

Jill Kramer
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Leslie is very creative and can work with any space or style. I have learned that whatever I think she can improve on. It's somewhat maddening that she is so good.
September 2, 2015
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Commented: Love the white tile backsplash - made that way or installed that way?the white porcelain backsplash is from Walker Zanger.
It comes that way. They also offer it flat to the wall.
https://www.walkerzanger.com/porcelain/knit/corduroy-angle-hex-1knicotcahex.html
January 6, 2021
Commented: What is the color of the cabinets?Benjamin Moore - Blue Note
October 25, 2020
Commented: flooring color and typethe floor tiles are porcelain and they are a concrete Grey. From Ann Sacks!
October 13, 2020
Commented: tile backsplashIts Swiss Cross from Ann Sacks!
September 29, 2020
Commented: White backsplashthe tile is Swiss Cross from Ann Sacks!
September 17, 2020
Commented: counterThe countertops are Silestone Quartz - LYRA!
July 25, 2020
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8424A Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 3 million
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