Each year, ELLE DECOR celebrates the crème de la crème of the interior design world with its prestigious A-List. The 2024 lineup showcases a stellar collection of designers who are redefining spaces with their innovative approaches and unparalleled creativity. Here, we spotlight ten luminaries from the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024, each exemplifying design magnificence and bringing their unique touch to the art of interior design.
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10 Highlights from ELLE DECOR A-List 2024
Amy Lau Design
New York City
Founded in 2001, Amy Lau Design has become synonymous with warmth, expressiveness, and meticulous attention to detail. Amy Lau’s deep reverence for nature allows her to skillfully weave the inherent beauty of natural materials and landscapes into her interiors. Her work exudes a timeless elegance, making every project feel contemporary yet deeply rooted in nature, a true highlight of the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024.
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Brockschmidt & Coleman
New York City/New Orleans
Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman masterfully blend historical references with modern sensibilities, capturing the essence of their clientele—under-the-radar literati and collectors. Their nuanced approach shines through in notable projects like the refined Nashville studio of historian Jon Meacham and the sophisticated New Orleans apartment of biographer Walter Isaacson, marking their place on the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024.
Commune Design
Los Angeles
Roman Alonso and Steven Johanknecht, the visionary minds behind Commune Design, epitomize the new California cool. From homes and hotels to product design, their work showcases a profound respect for craftsmanship and a deep understanding of place. Each project harmoniously blends history, culture, and contemporary design, securing its spot on the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024.
Drake/Anderson
New York City
Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson are celebrated for their modernist leanings and fearless approach to color. Their fashion-conscious sensibility is evident in diverse projects, including sophisticated estates on Long Island, medical facilities, and nonprofit headquarters. Drake/Anderson’s vibrant testament to innovative design ethos makes them standout members of the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024.
Elliott Barnes Interiors
Paris
Elliott Barnes, a Los Angeles native thriving in Paris, honed his craft under the guidance of Arthur Erickson and Andrée Putman. His projects, spanning luxurious country homes, the renovation of Ruinart’s Champagne cellars, and chic apartments for art collectors, showcase his versatile talent. Barnes’ acclaimed Champagne accessories for Christofle add to his recognition on the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024.
Ishka Designs
Brooklyn
Anishka Clarke and Niya Bascom of Ishka Designs excel in creating serene, minimalist spaces for vacation properties, restaurants, and residences. Their restoration of a Brooklyn brownstone, featured in ELLE DECOR’s Summer 2022 issue, exemplifies their clean aesthetic and commitment to thoughtful design, earning them a well-deserved place on the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024.
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Katie Ridder
New York City
Katie Ridder is renowned for her adept use of color, a playful mix of antiques and modern pieces, and an eye for unique decorative accents. Her projects, which span the globe from Switzerland to Virginia, showcase her diverse talent. Recently expanding her creative repertoire with a line of wallpaper and fabrics, Ridder’s celebrated design of a New York City penthouse underscores her spot on the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024.
Luis Fernandez
Los Angeles/New York City
Luis Fernandez, the creative force behind @LUISFERN5, merges his architectural background with a passion for fashion to create interiors described as “futuristic modernism.” His forward-thinking blend of sleek design and innovative concepts, showcased on the cover of ELLE DECOR’s October 2021 issue, affirms his position on the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024.
Nicholas Obeid
New York City
Nicholas Obeid, born to Syrian parents in Michigan, began his career with Jonathan Adler before venturing out on his own. Known for his warmly modernist spaces and incorporation of vintage finds, Obeid’s inviting and sophisticated designs have earned him a place on the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024. His new furniture collection, launched in the spring of 2024, further cements his status as a design innovator.
Retrouvius
London
Adam Hills and Maria Speake of Retrouvius are pioneers in the field of reclamation, transforming salvaged materials into chic design elements. Speake’s recent revitalization of a Paris triplex, blending historical charm with contemporary flair, as featured in ELLE DECOR’s October 2023 issue, exemplifies their regenerative approach. Their innovative work secures their place on the ELLE DECOR A-List 2024.
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These ten designers represent the pinnacle of interior design excellence, each bringing a distinct vision and approach to their craft. The ELLE DECOR A-List 2024 sets a high bar for creativity and innovation in the design world, inspiring interiors that push the boundaries of style and elegance.
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