Meet Meghan Eisenberg, a Los-Angeles based interior designer specializing in high-end residential interiors. Rooted in a deep respect for each home’s individuality, Studio Meghan Eisenberg creates layered, narrative-driven spaces that draw from architectural history while embracing a timeless, relaxed sensibility.
Design has always been central to Meghan’s life. As the daughter of an interior designer and the granddaughter of a noted mid-century architect, she developed an early appreciation for the emotional and cultural resonance of space. This foundation, paired with her studies in Fine Arts and Art History, informs a thoughtful, intuitive approach to design.
At the heart of the studio’s work is collaboration. Meghan partners closely with clients to create homes that feel both deeply personal and effortlessly refined—balancing nostalgia with modernism to reflect how they live today. Meghan lives with her husband and two children in the mid-century home her grandfather built in 1950, which she has thoughtfully restored.
We sat down with Meghan to learn more about her and her work, follow along with our conversation below! x
a conversation with Meghan…
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Let’s start from the beginning! Tell us a little about the journey that led you to where you are now.
I grew up around design — my great grandfather was a builder, my grandfather was an architect, and my mom is an interior designer. Some of my favorite memories are of us “designing houses” together with all the samples she’d bring home from work. In college, I majored in Fine Art and after graduating I made it my mission to try everything except interior design! Art consulting, nutritional psychology, landscape work… I even spent a year fruit picking in Australia. However, when I met my husband and saw how dedicated he was to his craft — how intentional and steady his growth was — I realized I needed to stop resisting interior design and lean into what I’m naturally good at. Once I made that decision, everything started to fall into place. I began my residential career at Joan Behnke & Associates, which was an amazing introduction to high-end, super customized design. In 2019 I took a leap of faith and started my own company. I feel very fortunate with how it has all worked out!
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You’re known for blending nostalgic elements with modern design – How do you balance honoring the original character of a space while making it feel fresh?
I love to take the story of the house and make it new, weaving its history throughout the design with a light touch. This makes the design feel assimilated but fresh. I am always searching for that in between, where a home feels relevant yet timeless, and warm yet pared-back. When a space feels too minimal, I know it needs to be activated by pattern, color, or a bit of quirk. But it’s a fine line…too much nostalgia can overwhelm the senses and take away from the beauty of the individual pieces.
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Tell us a bit about how you find inspiration. What factors have played roles in the development of your design style and evolving aesthetic?
Tell us a bit about how you find inspiration. What factors have played roles in the development of your design style and evolving aesthetic?
Since my educational background is in art rather than design, I don’t feel bound by the usual design “shoulds.” I approach each project as more of a painting…the photos that we take at the end are almost like the gallery show. Once we find the tone of the painting it is our job to make sure each room is touched with the same brushstroke. The end is a cohesive home that embodies the vision of the clients and our studio. Some of my favorite designers that do this so well are Fabrizio Casirashi, Studio Melllone, Pierre Yovonovich, and Studio Shamshiri. I see their projects as more art than design.
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Between design meetings, project installs, photoshoots, and everything in between, you juggle so much! Tell us what a typical day-in-the-life looks like for you.
Mornings are a thriving time in our household fueled with coffee and a fair amount of rushing. As soon as I get to work, my team and I meet about what we need to accomplish that day. I am a list person and having a constant dialogue about our priorities helps us stay organized and helps me keep a clear mind! Oftentimes we are going to site visits or having zooms but my favorite is an in office work day where we can be creative and design! Nighttimes are back with the kids and husband. Then I escape to my fantasy novels and go to bed way too late.
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How do you find balance within it all?
How do you find balance within it all?
It’s a lot, I am not going to lie! Balancing being a “good” mom, partner, and friend while bringing my best self to work and keeping clients happy can feel like a constant game of whac-a-mole. I’ve always loved this Flaubert quote “Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.” For me, staying healthy, both physically and mentally, is the foundation that makes everything else possible.
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What’s the best professional advice you’ve ever received?
What’s the best professional advice you’ve ever received?
If you can imagine it, you can create it. We are only limited by our own ideas of what’s possible — expand your perspective, and our potential is infinite!
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What is a design-related trend or element you’re loving right now? And not so much?
What is a design-related trend or element you’re loving right now? And not so much?
I love a color drenched or fully wallpapered room! When I design interiors, I really want to feel something and being completely immersed in a color or pattern gives me the drama I crave.
rapid fire with Meghan…
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Favorite place to visit to spark inspiration?
Nature. My creativity thrives when my brain quiets! Taking a hike gets me out of my head and allows me to see things with fresh eyes.
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One product that’s always in your bag?
Olio e Oslo lip balm! Gives a natural tint without looking like you’re wearing lip color.
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Favorite space in your home?
Our Living Room on the weekend! As everyone wakes up, we naturally end up in this space to drink coffee, cozy up on the sofa, work on art projects, or perhaps a casual dance party before the day begins. My grandfather built the home in 1950, and even though the space is large and open, it is the heart of the house. A 25-foot skylight stretches along one wall, flooding the room with light. The favorite feature, though, is the raised shag platform — it doubles as a record-listening station and a stage for performances or general goofing around.
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Current go-to interior paint color?
Right now I am loving the combination of Farrow and Ball Tallow and Pointing, they are two very fresh creams that compliment each other. Scallop is a fun neutral that is not white. And for color we have been using French Gray, Lichen, Sulking Room Pink, and always Deep Reddish Brown.
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A design “rule” you always follow — or always break?
In the age of Instagram, it’s so easy to get caught up in other designers’ work and the endless stream of curated imagery. But I’ve found that when I start looking outside myself, it pulls me away from honoring my own perspective, and ultimately, the joy I find in the work itself.
