Gilded Hearth

guided by story, shaped with soul.

OUr STudio

Based in Los Angeles, with family roots in the Adirondacks, Gilded Hearth is a narrative-driven interior design studio creating homes shaped by their landscapes, from California canyons to Northeast lake houses.

To us, design is the art of feeling at home. That's really it: calm, belonging, somewhere that holds you through all life's seasons.

The most beautiful spaces, to us, are the ones that hold onto the past while still living in the present. Patina. A cherished heirloom. The kind of intentional detail that makes you stop in a room instead of just walking through it.

We work best with clients who care about traditional craftsmanship and materials shaped by hand, who love a vintage piece for the depth and history it brings rather than just how it looks. If custom millwork excites you, if you want the small artisanal details that most people walk right past, we're likely a good fit.

Our WORK

Every project begins with listening.


We take the time to understand your rhythms, your needs, and the way you want your home to feel.


From whole-home transformations to bespoke finishing touches, we craft spaces that are functional, soulful, and unmistakably personal.

  • We create new builds with a sense of history and renovations that honor the past while welcoming the present.


    With an artful eye and thoughtful risk-taking, we craft homes that feel deeply personal, richly layered, and attuned to the rhythms of daily life.

  • From reimagined roadside motels to intimate coffee shops and boutique retail, we craft hospitality spaces that immerse the senses and invite connection by being uniquely memorable.

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  • "We had the BEST experience working with Emily. She has an amazing aesthetic and eye for detail, but also an encyclopedic knowledge of vendors, materials, and products. The look and feel of our home exceeded our expectations and we couldn't be more at peace when we are here."

    Nick S.

  • "Genuinely one of the best experiences we've had with a designer. She has a strong point of view but no ego about it, which honestly made all the difference. She was invested the whole way through — not just checking in at milestones but actually caring about every detail. Everything feels considered without feeling overdone. Really glad we found her."

    Vini & Luigi

  • "It was a real pleasure to work with Emily. She was very responsive, and had great ideas to guide us to what we wanted, but didn't have the knowledge to put into words. We are super happy with the result, and would use her again in a heartbeat."

    Ben & Danielle

  • "Emily worked with us from California to New York and her remote process was incredibly smooth — responsive, organized, and easy to schedule around. She kept well within our budget and continued to answer questions even after we wrapped up. We highly recommend Gilded Hearth."

    Arielle & Matt

  • “Without a doubt Emily completely surpassed my expectations and hopes for our new space! Easily one of the best things I could’ve done for making our space truly feel like home. Emily was super friendly and easy to work with, and we always need that when it comes to a space you’ll be living in.”

    Katie E.

  • “Emily exceeded my wildest expectations with the incredible design work she did at my new home. Literally every single person who has visited my place immediately comments on the design and decor — several have even asked who did the work and I have referred them on to her. ”

    Nick D.

  • “Emily was perfect. She understood my design aesthetic, effortless yet interesting, and my lifestyle, active family with 3 dogs and lots of company. I am super happy with all her choices and highly recommend her.”

    Meryl C.

  • Gilded Hearth has been an absolute dream to work with! We worked with Emily for our kitchen renovation and now are working with her again for our bathroom renovations. It’s such a daunting task and working with Emily made it SO EASY. From understanding our vision to bringing it to life with her expertise, I feel so much more confident. She’s so easy to work with, receptive to feedback, and just a true professional. I’m not surprised at all by the accolades she’s received—she deserves them all.

    Srishti G

AS SEEN IN
A dining room with a wooden table, black chairs, an abstract artwork on the wall, a white bowl, a small bowl of figs, and a brass chandelier.

Begin your Journey

We transform what you love and how you live into personal interiors shaped by honest materials, thoughtful details, and a sense of place that feels deeply yours.

Every home is treated as its own project, not a formula repeated from the last one. We're small enough to stay hands-on with every detail, and that's exactly how we like it. If you appreciate artisan-made pieces, classic craftsmanship, and the clarity that comes from a process shaped by passion and thoughtful artistry, let's start the conversation.

Proudly serving Greater Los Angeles, including Culver City, Mar Vista, Westchester, Cheviot Hills, Brentwood, Mid City, Hancock Park, Ladera Heights, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Malibu, Topanga, the South Bay, and Palos Verdes, along with mountain retreats in Idyllwild and Lake Arrowhead. Through our hybrid design service, we also work with clients in New York's Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Adirondacks, and wherever else you call home.

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