Laurent and Elyse are joined by Jaime Rummerfield, a Los Angeles interior designer and founding member of Save Iconic Architecture (SIA), working to preserve and celebrate the architecture and design that makes Los Angeles...Los Angeles.

Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Studio in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek

References-

Book: Andree Putman- Style

See also: "Diary of a Bad Dog Mom" by Elyse Cizek

Neutra Chuey House

For our Debut Episode of Clutter Bravado Podcast, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Real Estate Rockstar, Chef, and TV Personality Jeffrey Saad to talk life in the service industry, managing life and creativity, and carrying emotional baggage. Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Studio in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek References- Book: Oliver Furth- OP! Event: Art Of Elysium- Jorge Perez "The Shut the F*ck Up Method" Photograph: Melanie Pullen

This week we sit down with our dear friend and accomplished designer Adam Hunter to talk unexpected inspiration, achieved aspirations, and what lies in the future of Interior Design. From Broadway performer to acclaimed superstar in the Los Angeles design scene (and beyond!), Adam Hunter shares his unique upbringing, approaching designing his own childhood home, and the secret behind his approach to designing for himself and his clients.

Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Studio in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek

Book: Jacques Grange: Recent Work (2022)

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Interior Designer Media Mogul Jennifer Farrell to talk about her upcoming Global Design Project ICE House, her fearless approach to business, and how she finds balance in a 24/7 industry.

Filmed and Recorded on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA

Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

Book: The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé by Robert Murphy

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This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down together on a Sunday afternoon to talk casually about their experience, who they are, and how the Clutter Bravado Podcast began. Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Thomas Lavin of Thomas Lavin Inc to talk inspiration, art, and curating excellence in the home and in life. Thomas shares his unique ascension to success and answers Clutter Bravado's ultimate question--"what is the messiest place in your home?"

Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Gary Hutton Art House

Theme Song: "The Poker Player" by Anthony Vega

This week, Laurent and Elyse welcome their friend and fellow designer Edel Legaspi, founder of the Los Angeles AAPIDA and co-founder of Legaspi Courts Design. to talk individual taste and style within the corporate design space, and the universal benefits of uplifting cultural voices within the interior design industry.

Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles

**Join Laurent and Elyse October 9th at the Pacific Design Center for Fall Market 2024**

Green Velvet Blazer provided by L'Agence

This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with their dear friend, Designer, Adventurer, Founder of Iconic Scents, and Fashion Icon Mary Ann Murphy to talk about the deeper, more personal influences of interior design that go beyond creating a beautiful house, to crafting a beautiful life within your home. Filmed on location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek *Join Us for Fall Market at Pacific Design Center! Oct 9th * Book: The Decorating Book by Mary Gilliatt Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

On this episode, Artist and Photographer Melanie Pullen sits down with Laurent and Elyse to talk about the importance of experience and reality when it comes to art, dissecting the use of AI art and the process of capturing vs. creating images.

Filmed on Location at ⁠Kimberly Denman⁠ Studio in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek

This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Matt Walker and Josh Fearnley of Period Media PR to talk celebrity clients, personal branding, and social media strategies for designers and public figures alike.

Filmed on location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Sally Hershberger Salon LA @sallyhershbergerla

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their dear friend Ron Woodson, Designer and Co-Founder of Save Iconic Architecture, to discuss Ron's penchant for LA lore and disdain for trends in design.

Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Modernism Show, Feb 15-17 2025, Palm Springs, CA Modernism Week, Feb 13-23 2025, Palm Springs, CA

Huntington Library and Gardens, San Marino, CA

Sally Hershberger Salon, LA @sallyhershbergerla

Save Iconic Architecture @saveiconicarchitecture

Laurent and Elyse sit down with Arizona and Los Angeles Architect and President of PHX Architecture Erik Peterson at the Kimberly Denman Showroom to talk timeless architecture, geographic diversity in architecture, and what makes a house feel like home.

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This week, Laurent and Elyse return from the holiday break with the closing installment of 2024 interviews filmed on-location at the DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center, sitting down with Jay Jeffers, interior designer and creative mind behind the Madrona Hotel in Sonoma County, CA, to talk about the journey of following inspiration to turn a vision into a reality.

Intro filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

This week, Elyse and Laurent catch up with Jon de la Cruz in the Desousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center to talk about the design of restaurants and third-spaces as well as the home.

Intro filmed on location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA.

Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek

References:

Cesar Giraldo x Ex Nihilo

This week, Elyse and Laurent continue their series from the DeSousa Hughes Showroom in the San Francisco Design Center with their guest, Interior Designer Tineke Triggs, to talk about the emotions, sensations, and stories that create the inspiration behind each of her very personal home designs.

Interview filmed on location at the DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center in San Francisco.

References:

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Laurent and Elyse travel to DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center to talk with Geoffrey DeSousa, renowned interior designer and Co-Founder of DeSousa Hughes, about the differences between East Coast, San Francisco, and Southern California design and architecture.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Intro filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA

References:

WIN SOME ART!! Avenida Atelier Giveaway!

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Amanda Richards @amandarichardsstudio

Transparent Atelier @transparentatelier

Creative Ware @creativeware

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Magni Home Collection @magnihomecollection

Kimberly Denman @KimberlyDenmanInc

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Elyse's wardrobe: L'AGENCE

This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Erinn V of Erinn V Design Group and Style Row to get personal about her rise to stardom as an interior designer and media icon in the design sphere. From her interest in horses to her passion for architecture Erinn shares her story and her perspective on what can turn and ugly house into a beautiful home. Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega References: - Taste of Recovery Podcast with Eden Sassoon and Alecia Spendlove - Just One Eye: 915 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 - Tasya van Ree

This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Thomas Hayes, California-based furniture designer to the stars, featured countless times in Architectural Digest, California Home + Design, and Luxe Interiors + Design and a mainstay for some of the world's most renowned interior designers.

Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Studio in Los Angeles

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

Stahl House: https://stahlhouse.com/

LA Modern by Tim Street-Porter

Pinterest @ClutterBravado

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Lynda Murray, renowned designer and pilot who literally and figuratively breaks through ceilings as a powerful and accomplished female designer.

Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Desousa Hughes SF

Art of Elysium

Just One Eye

Perfumehead

This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with photographer and multi-media artist Javiera Estrada to bare the process behind nude photography and alchemizing emotion and heartbreak into art.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles https://www.kimberlydenman.com/

References:

https://www.javieraestrada.com/

The Hollywood Improv https://improv.com/hollywood/

Alba LA https://www.cucinaalba.com/

Palm Springs Modernism Show https://www.palmspringsmodernism.com/

Palm Springs Modernism Week https://modernismweek.com/

This week, Elyse and Laurent travel to West Hollywood to the brand new restaurant Alba, the Los Angeles location of famed New York Italian restaurant Cucina Alba, to sit down with restauranteur Julian Black (ofThe Grill https://thegrillnewyork.com andCarbonehttps://carbonenewyork.com in NYC). This episode is filmed on-location during the bustling pre-opening week, but Alba is now OPEN as of Thursday Feb 7, 2025.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Intro filmed on-location at⁠ Kimberly Denman Showroom ⁠in Los Angeles⁠https://www.kimberlydenman.com/ ⁠

References:

⁠Alba LA ⁠ https://www.cucinaalba.com/

⁠Palm Springs Modernism Show⁠ https://www.palmspringsmodernism.com/https://www.javieraestrada.com/

⁠Palm Springs Modernism Week⁠ https://modernismweek.com/

After last week's rant on AI Art, Elyse began a discussion with her long-time friend Margaret Murphy, a multi-disciplinary visual artist, about the multi-faceted nature of AI Art and its potential future in the art world. Naturally, Elyse and Laurent insisted she join them on the podcast for an in-depth conversation about the use of AI as a medium for art and the value of a conceptual visual art piece created using algorithms.

In this conversation, they discuss the process of creating art using AI, the dangers of AI images circulating the internet, the frivolousness of AI "slop," and the limitations inherent in creating visual art with AI bots like Midjourney.

Episode Filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA.

Episode Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

SF Decorator Showcase: https://www.decoratorshowcase.org/

Julie Rootes: https://www.instagram.com/julierootesinteriors/

Kathleen Navarra: https://www.instagram.com/navarradesign/

JKA: https://www.instagram.com/jkadesign/

Kelly Hohla: https://www.instagram.com/kellyhohla/

Lauren Berry: https://www.instagram.com/laurenberryinteriordesign/

Margaret Murphy Art:

https://www.instagram.com/margaretmurphyart/

https://margaretmurphy.xyz/

https://margaretonline.substack.com/

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down to recap the events of the past week, including the Pasadena Showcase House, Design LA, one incredible dinner celebrating designer Kendall Wilkinson's new interior design book Beauty All Around (and two not-so-great dinners out in LA), and some opinions about the Met Gala.

Laurent Rebuffel of Kimberly Denman Inc and budding designer Elyse Cizek share their opinions about dining in LA, their hot and cold reactions to the rooms in the Pasadena Showcase House, and the new Design LA event that replaced LCDQ Legends.

This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Pasadena Showcase House https://pasadenashowcase.org/

- Carriage House https://www.instagram.com/p/DJc_KgsviZ8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

- Primary Suite https://www.instagram.com/p/DImHVIapu4n/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

- Kitchen/ Great Room https://www.instagram.com/p/DI2BkunzKGh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

- Garden Room https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIrt4XWTOZm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

- Men's Powder Room https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIKAqpuSXiV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Design LA (LA Legends): ⁠https://web.cvent.com/event/414b87ce-fc1d-4fff-b18b-d30ca153ad46/summary

Kendall Wilkinson "Beauty All Around": ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beauty-All-Around/Kendall-Wilkinson/9781938461682

Met Gala Looks https://www.vogue.fr/article/ou-regarder-le-met-gala-2025-direct#intcid=_vogue-fr-bottom-recirc_48fc601f-46fc-4e54-aca5-05d457399ad2_roberta-similarity1

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Save Iconic Architecture founders Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield to discuss the massive task of rebuilding the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods affected by the 2025 Los Angeles Fires. Referencing the 1945 Arts + Architecture Magazine Case Study Project that tasked historic architects like Charles Eames and Richard Neutra with creating reasonable, reproducible, and sustainable housing for a new age, SIA aims to create a rebuilding effort that can maintain and expand upon the iconic heritage and culture of Los Angeles architecture for communities in need of immediate solutions after the devastating loss following the LA fires.

How can LA rebuild without sacrificing architectural integrity, community culture, and heritage? Save Iconic Architecture believes collaboration and knowledge of Los Angeles History may be the solution. 

Intro filmed at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Interview filmed on-location at Villa GoLightly in Palm Springs, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Arts + Architecture Magazine Case Study Announcement PDF

http://www.artsandarchitecture.com/case.houses/

Save Iconic Architecture

https://www.siaprojects.org/

Follow Save Iconic Architecture on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/saveiconicarchitecture

Villa GoLightly

https://www.villagolightly.com/

Aspire Magazine WeHo Design District

https://aspiremetro.com/design-weho/

Midcentury Modern Show on Hulu Premiere March 28 

Mid-Century Modern | Official Trailer | Hulu

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This weeks episode asks the question: If you could separate the art from the artist, would you want to?

Laurent and Elyse sit down with founder of Art of Elysium Jennifer Howell to talk about navigating the personalities of creatives and artists while prioritizing the creative process and the sharing of art. Art of Elysium works to provide art resources to those unable to reach them otherwise, working with kids to help grow their inner artist and provide them the freedom and inspiration to make their dreams a reality. Jenn speaks candidly about her own healing process through art, her connection to spirituality and finding purpose through creation. From meditations inspired by David Lynch to her close personal relationships with famed (and infamous) actors, writers, and musicians, Jennifer Howell doesn't hold back on sharing what drives her to keep supporting art, in all its mediums, in spite of the human darkness and ego that can complicate our relationship with it.

This episode is filmed and recorded on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek

Follow us at:

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References:

Creative Codex Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IIv6uXWqQM3qyhzyKBluT?si=c1e5034d28764d6d

- Marina Abramovic Expanding in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEQUC0-AlUo

- Alexander McQueen "Voss": https://youtu.be/XFrn4nNIM8E?si=cCIQsqnNdqsF3FoU

WeHo Design District: https://aspiremetro.com/design-weho/

San Francisco Market Week: https://sfdesigncenter.com/design-san-francisco-spring-2025/

The Art of Elysium: https://www.theartofelysium.org/

Rio Asch Phoenix- No Canyon Hills:https://www.rioaschphoenix.com/projects/nch

The Talmadge: https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/the-talmadge/

This week, Elyse and Laurent sat down at the Palm Springs Modernism Show with celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard to explore the world of interior design, modernism, and finding your signature style. Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the internationally acclaimed interior designer known for his opulent, eclectic, and glamorous aesthetic, is recognized globally for his work with A-list celebrities and has redefined the meaning of luxury interiors, blending exotic textures, rich patterns, and timeless elegance into spaces that feel both curated and effortless.As one of the most sought-after designers in the industry, Martyn has built an impressive clientele, including some of Hollywood’s biggest names such as Cher, RuPaul, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Ellen Pompeo, and more. Martyn is a master at blending historical references with contemporary luxury, often incorporating antique finds, rich textiles, and statement lighting to craft truly memorable interiors. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest’s AD100, Elle Decor’s A-List, and House Beautiful, cementing his status as one of the world’s leading interior designers.Not only is Martyn known for his celebrity clientele, but has developed his own celebrity status as a TV personality on shows such as Million Dollar Decorator, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and RuPaul's Drag Race.Beyond his bespoke interiors, Martyn Lawrence Bullard has collaborated with some of the biggest brands in the world, bringing his refined taste and maximalist sensibility to furniture, wallpaper, textiles, and home décor collections including partnerships with DuChateau, Ruggable, Cole & Sons, and Frontgate._____________________________________________Filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA and Palm Springs Modernism Show in Palm Springs, CADirected and Edited by Elyse CizekReferences:https://www.westhollywooddesigndistrict.com/https://felixfair.com/https://sfdesigncenter.com/event/design-san-francisco-spring-2025/Martyn Lawrence BullardWebsite: martynlawrencebullard.comInstagram: @martynbullard#MartynLawrenceBullard #LuxuryInteriorDesign #CelebrityHomes #HollywoodGlamour #InteriorDesignPodcast #HomeDecor #AD100 #Schumacher #AnnSacks #TheRugCompany #DesignTrends #LuxuryLiving #MaximalistInteriors #KardashianHomes #CherHome #KylieJennerHouse

This week, Elyse and Laurent travel to Palm Springs to cover Day 1 of the Palm Springs Modernism Show. From their booth, decked out in Kimberly Denman furniture and art by Javiera Estrada, your cohosts interviewed designer/artist Cesar Giraldo and Citizen Artist designers Josh Rose and Rafael Kalichstein.

Filmed on-location at the Palm Springs Modernism Show

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

⁠Patrick Dragonette⁠

Italian Rationalism

https://www.palmspringsmodernism.com/

https://www.kimberlydenman.com/

https://www.javieraestrada.com/

In honor of Design LA's event this week showcasing the LCDQ (La Cienega Design Quarter), we hop back to Palm Springs Modernism Show for our interview with former LCDQ designer Patrick Dragonette. Patrick is a designer, collector, and owner of Dragonette Limited in Palm Desert.

Patrick shares stories about his decision to leave LA for Palm Springs, his love of the Marrakesh Country Club, and his eye for art, jewelry, and design.

Intro filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Interview filmed on-location at the Palm Springs Modernism Show

Jewelry worn by Elyse courtesy of Dragonette Ltd

References:

Design LA (LA Legends): https://web.cvent.com/event/414b87ce-fc1d-4fff-b18b-d30ca153ad46/summary

Modern Rugs: https://modernrugsla.com

Kendall Wilkinson "Beauty All Around": https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beauty-All-Around/Kendall-Wilkinson/9781938461682

Dragonette Ltd: https://www.dragonetteltd.com/

Marrakesh Country Club: https://www.marrakeshcountryclub.com/

Tiffany Orchid Brooch: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-n09054/lot.344.html

World renowned lighting designer Jonathan Browning and his right hand (left brained) engineer and designer Kyle Urbaniak sit down with Elyse to chat about their many channels of inspiration, the importance of innovative tech in lighting design, and how travel and historical study have transformed the way they see the importance of quality, and style, in interior design. This interview is the last of our LIVE! series from DeSousa Hughes Showroom. Check out our previous episodes with John (and Ann) Pomp, and Alison Berger. Intro filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CAInterview filmed at the DeSousa Hughes Showroom in San Francisco at the San Francisco Design CenterDirected and Edited by Elyse CizekReferences:San Francisco Showcase Househttps://www.decoratorshowcase.org/Ticketshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-decorator-showcase-april-26-may-26-2025-tickets-1203751726819?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlLA Legends Design Weekhttps://designlosangeles.org/Calendar of Eventshttps://web.cvent.com/event/414b87ce-fc1d-4fff-b18b-d30ca153ad46/websitePage:5c7e1dc0-9ef7-420a-8558-f48d4a14ddae?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf58VnHOc7T3FzZcderhFbAlwWvVbGViUgUvGYn_GXJy_PhtdXpjAxOVUwCSQ_aem_UQhn2xvdnJAVJc9BYA93kA

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with legendary glassworker and designer John Pomp at the DeSousa Hughes showroom in San Francisco to talk life, the creative process, and how his art teacher and mentor, as well as Erik Hughes and Geoffrey De Sousa of DeSousa Hughes, helped forge him into the creator he is today.

https://www.johnpomp.com/

https://www.desousahughes.com/

John Pomp is a known personality within the design community. Like his work, his career was forged in fire. From a punk kid in Philly, to a Brooklyn-based renowned glass and metal artist, to a now husband and father with a team of 50 people inside a 65,000sqft creative space in Philadelphia, John Pomp holds almost nothing back.

During this interview, our guest is joined by his wife and business partner, Ann Pomp, in an interview that is unlike anything Clutter Bravado has done before!

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Intro filmed on-location at ⁠Kimberly Denman Showroom⁠ in Koreatown Los Angeles, CA kimberlydenman.com

Interview filmed on-location at DeSousa Hughes Showroom in San Francisco, CATheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega (Ocean Fifteen)

References:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-s-special-envoy-gets-laughs-comparing-french-palace-to-mar-a-lago-he-s-a-designer/ar-AA1DeXkv

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-oval-office-gold-2045930

This week, Elyse and Laurent traveled to San Francisco during SF Design Week to interview lighting designer, artist, and glassmaker Alison Berger LIVE from the DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center. Alison is an industry legend, and one of Elyse and Laurent's favorite artists. From concept to sale, Alison shares her inspiration, the alchemy of transforming ideas into objects, and her fears and aspirations for the future in this first-ever live-recorded episode with an audience.

Intro filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown Los Angeles, CA

Interview filmed on-location at DeSousa Hughes Showroom in San Francisco, CA

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega (Ocean Fifteen)

This week, Elyse and Laurent take a social media break, and Jason Kalman walks us through his career from industrial design and finance, to working with legendary designer Kelly Wearstler, to partnering with James Magni to form Magni Kalman, a leading modern interior design firm and product line. 

While some interior designers lead with story, Kalman begins with a checklist. Creating a home for his clients requires understanding of both form and function: from whether they read enough for a reading light, or work at home enough for office privacy, Jason focuses on the left-brain analytical approach to the art of interior design. 

Filmed at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References: Book with Alex at Sally Hershberger Salon in Los Angeles!

TikTok: @elyse_just_elyse

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This week, Laurent and Elyse are joined by their dear friend and fellow designer Peter Gurski to talk about his newest gig as Set Decorator for new Hulu Sitcom “Mid-Century Modern” starring Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, and Nathan Lee Graham. Peter Gurski has built quite a reputation in set decorating over the years, having worked on notable sets such as Will & Grace, Night Court, Good Luck Charlie, and NCIS: Los Angeles; as well as an impressive roster of private design clientele. 

Filmed at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

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Should AI and VR become staples of the Interior Design Industry?

This week, Laurent and Elyse are joined in LA by San Francisco designer Kendall Wilkinson to talk about her design evolution and the natural progression of tech and integration of technology in the interior design process. On the heels of releasing her first book, Kendall and Laurent reminisce about how the industry operated 30 years ago, and how elements of that process should maybe never change.

Filmed at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

For the Love of Home: https://www.fortheloveofhome.info

Kendall Wilkinson: Kendall Wilkinson Beauty All Around

https://www.instagram.com/kendallwilkinsondesign https://www.kendallwilkinson.com/

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This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with LA Design legend Robert Steloff to talk Romance.

In a world dominated by online shopping and digital renderings, what happens when we slow down and truly engage with interior design? In this episode of Clutter Bravado, we sit down with renowned designer Robert Steloff to explore the lost art of experiencing design in person—what we’re calling the romance of interior design.

From the tactile pleasure of running your hand across a handcrafted wood table to the personal connection formed when meeting skilled furniture makers, Robert shares why in-person experiences, sensory design, and artisanal craftsmanship are essential to creating meaningful interiors. We discuss the importance of high-quality materials, custom furniture, and intentional home design, as well as why a space can’t be fully appreciated through a screen.

If you’re a design enthusiast, homeowner, or interior professional looking to reconnect with authentic, timeless, and experiential interior design, this conversation will change the way you see—and feel—your home.

Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

DeSousa Hughes Showroom, SFDC

This week, Elyse and Laurent get serious about their love for Los Angeles and all California has to offer as they sit down with LA Manufacturer, Founder of Fuse Lighting Kevin Kolanowski. Long-time friend of Laurent Rebuffel and Kimberly Denman, Kevin began his career in design as a design student in Chicago who relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his career as an interior designer. What he didn't expect, was that a need for a piece of lighting that did not yet exist would create a path toward becoming one of the most notable LA-based makers of fine and luxury lighting fixtures over the course of 25 years.

In a time of economic instability and an unpredictable future for importing and outsourcing within the interior design industry, Kevin and Laurent share something of a saving grace in common: local manufacturing and custom production. Kevin, through Fuse Lighting, is known to work closely with designers, creating custom pieces that the greater market lacks, in a Los Angeles-based workroom. This was no accident, either: Kevin shares his story of knocking on doors at workrooms and warehouses in DTLA, curious of what they were creating, and whether he might be able to work along with them.

Finding vendors and custom workrooms is a challenge for any designer, but Kevin and Laurent share their experiences building their networks and creating a tightly-knit team of designers, creators, artisans, and vendors to support their vision for great interior design in Los Angeles.

This episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed by Elyse Cizek

Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

Where to Find Us:

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Discover more about Fuse Lighting and Kevin Kolanowski:

https://fuselighting.com/pages/about

https://www.instagram.com/fuselighting/

This interview is NOT like the others.

Clutter Bravado, a Podcast on Lifestyle and Design, leans into the Lifestyle side with this interview about Abundance and How to Receive with Ease.

This week, Elyse and Laurent explore gratitude and what living a life of abundance means as a creative, as a business owner, or simply as a conscious human being in the state of the world today. One Golden Thread [onegoldenthread.com] Founder and CEO Jeff Scult [www.jeffscult.com] has been featured in Forbes Magazine and has been the subject of countless articles and podcasts for the overwhelming success of his plant-silk fabric clothing line, but also for his unique approach to business and success. Throughout this interview, Jeff Scult discusses how to find alignment with your purpose, how to find and nurture connection, and how to discover your own One Golden Thread.

This episode of Clutter Bravado was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed by Elyse Cizek

Edited by Curtis Smith and Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

Where to Find Us:

Instagram.com/clutterbravado

clutterbravado.com

Discover more about Jeff Scult and One Golden Thread:

https://www.jeffscult.com/dropsofgold

https://jeffscult.substack.com/

https://medium.com/@jeffscult

This week, Laurent and Elyse revisit their trip to Palm Springs Modernism Week, sitting down with Kelly Golightly (https://www.instagram.com/kellygolightly) and Jaime Rummerfield of Save Iconic Architecture (https://www.instagram.com/saveiconicarchitecture).

Kelly Golightly is a Palm Springs Fashion icon, known for her modern-day Audrey Hepburn aesthetic and unique penchant for vintage style. Owner of Villa Golightly, a Palm Springs home-turned-showhouse by Christopher Kennedy (https://www.instagram.com/christopherkennedyinc), Kelly gives Clutter Bravado the inside-scoop about Palm Springs culture, fashion, style, and her favorite elements of MidCentury Modern Design before hosting the fundraiser party of the weekend for Save Iconic Architecture.

**Clutter Bravado is taking a short break and will be back June 24th with our next episode!**

Intro filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Kelly Golightly: https://kellygolightly.com

Villa Golightly: https://www.villagolightly.com/

Save Iconic Architecture: https://www.siaprojects.org/

Nike After Dark Tour: https://afterdarktour.nike.com/en/la

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This week, your hosts Elyse Cizek and Laurent Rebuffel sit down with seasoned designer David Dalton (daviddaltoninc.com) to talk about the deeper levels of interior design. How does interior design psychologically effect the way you live in your home? How does your mental and emotional health dictate how you choose to design your home? What are the biggest trends in interior design in 2025? How has the pandemic, economic insecurity, and personal challenges affected how we decorate and design our homes? David Dalton is an interior designer with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial interior design and answers these questions and more.

David shares his experience working with celebrity clientele, and how to navigate big personalities in the design process, as well as how to design for commercial and residential clientele with their specific needs in mind.

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Episode filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA (kimberlydenman.com)

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/opinion/trump-oval-office-rococo.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/style/ken-fulk-interior-design.html

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with West Coast architect Geddes Ulinskas (https://www.ularch.com), known for his creative designs, elaborate watercolor renderings, and optimistic outlook for the future of Los Angeles residential architecture after the tragic fires in the Pacific Palisades. Geddes talks collaboration with interior designers, the differences between San Francisco and Los Angeles architecture and development, and what the future of the Pacific Palisades might look like through two major rebuild initiatives.

Episode filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

The Price of Everything Documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7475540/

Clutter Bravado Ep 35: Is AI the Future of Art with Margaret Murphy https://youtu.be/Rmtx7mNJFAs

Case Study 2.0 https://casestudy2.com/

Save Iconic Architecture https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/a63574081/jaime-rummerfield-save-iconic-architecture-los-angeles-interview/

This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with prolific and highly decorated interior designer Kristine Paige of Jackson Paige Interiors. Kristine Paige shares her unique approach to interiors, starting first with clearing the clutter. Why should you NEVER decorate a cluttered home? What is the first step to addressing the mess? Kristine breaks down her priorities in working with clients, specifically focusing on organizing the home and creating a work-life balance both for herself, and her clientele. Find and Follow Clutter Bravado!Instagram:⁠⁠  instagram.com/clutterbravado  ⁠This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA⁠www.kimberlydenman.com⁠Directed and Edited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony VegaReferences: The Hunting Wives: https://www.netflix.com/title/82013700Stark: https://showroom.starkcarpet.com/los-angeles

Jon Brent of JBD Interior Design is a secret among the rich and famous, and his success isn't something you can find on Instagram. JB has created an impeccable career and reputation based on his work, his taste, and his ability to create connections. What is the #1 secret of becoming a successful interior designer? JB believes the answer is CONNECTION! JB of Jon Brent Design [https://www.instagram.com/jonbrentdesign] delves deep into how he built a successful business without the help of social media or publicity, but remains a household name among some of the biggest clients in the industry of interior design. It IS possible to find success in interior design without social media, and JB shows us how in this episode of Clutter Bravado.This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA⁠www.kimberlydenman.com⁠Directed and Edited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony VegaReferences: 1984: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61439040-1984Brave New World: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5129.Brave_New_World?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their dear friend and client Interior Designer Kourosh Babaeian (kbstudio.la), a young designer that has found the secret to staying busy and managing several projects at a time, while maintaining his inner child's desire to create beautiful spaces.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of hiring a designer rather than going it alone in designing one's own home. While some homeowners might want to DIY their home renovation, or decorate their home using the latest trends in home decor, Kourosh shares why this could be a huge mistake.

Stemming from his early childhood, Kourosh knew he was destined to be a successful designer. Through the power of raw talent, education at UCLA, and a willingness to ask questions, plus a hint of manifestation and a little luck, Kourosh remains in-demand as a hot young designer with an impressive portfolio.

This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA⁠

www.kimberlydenman.com⁠

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

*See Linked Podcasts*

Magic Mind

Tim Ferriss feat Rhonda Patrick

The Square

**Correction: released 2017**

The Triangle of Sadness

Eddington

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*Blending Psychology, Fashion, and Interiors*

This week, Elyse and Laurent are joined by renowned fashion stylist-turned-designer William Graper. William Graper [williamgraper.com] created a name for himself in the New York fashion scene early into his career, getting his foot in the door at Interview Magazine, followed by an impressive tenure at Conde Nast. Williams keen eye for details and styling brought him into the world of interiors almost reluctantly, where he is now able to blend his own impeccable taste with his education in psychology to create a unique "outside, in" approach to working with clients.

This interview was a fascinating departure from the usual conversation around the business of design, into the inner world of a designer who blends vulnerability, transparency, and a delicate touch to create homes that aren't just beautiful to photograph, but are meant to be lived in.

[https://www.instagram.com/william_graper]This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA⁠

www.kimberlydenman.com⁠

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

Eddington:

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/eddington

Ari Aster:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4170048/

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This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with co-founder of AAHA Studio [aaha.studio] Harper Halprin to address the latest developments with Case Study 2.0 [https://www.casestudy2.com/] , a post-fire rebuild effort for Altadena and Pacific Palisades that invited architects to create fire- and disaster-resistant homes that don't just Build Back Better, but create an accessible solution for future rebuild efforts. Harper Halprin discusses her origins as a student at USC who traveled abroad with her now husband and business partner Aaron Leshtz, developing her "style agnostic" design approach through international influence, and what it's like to balance a full house and family, a successful architecture and design business, as well as her own creative inspiration. This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA⁠www.kimberlydenman.com⁠Directed and Edited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony VegaFind and Follow Clutter Bravado!Follow us at: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ClutterBravadoInstagram:⁠⁠  instagram.com/clutterbravado  ⁠

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their favorite perfumier, founder of Perfumehead Daniel Patrick Giles. A former director in fashion and beauty, Daniel's passion for fragrance began in his early childhood and has come to fruition with the launch of Perfumehead, an LA-based luxury fragrance company that, while still in its youth, has developed a cult following of artists and tastemakers that in Los Angeles and beyond. Daniel shares his unique approach to creating these scents, starting with a script, and emotion, a visual inspiration, or a vibe, and utilizing color, sound, and texture to create an easily layered and wearable piece of olfactory art.

This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

www.kimberlydenman.com

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:Perfumehead Icons

https://perfumehead.com/products/the-icons-collection

Perfumehead 1272

https://perfumehead.com/products/1272-cologne-extrait

Art of Elysium x Perfumehead

https://perfumehead.com/pages/the-art-of-elysium

A "White Lotus" style trip can change your career forever...just ask Peti Lau!

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Peti Lau, Executive Member of AAPIDA (Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance) (https://aapida.com/los-angeles) and self-proclaimed "Aristo-freak." Peti's international interior design work has been featured in publications including her recent cover of Luxe Magazine (https://luxesource.com/article/colorful-midcentury-modern-home-pasadena-peti-lau), Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Luxury, and more. Peti's unique sense of luxury and style is perfectly suited to an artistic, Bohemian lifestyle--one that she lives as well. In this episode, we talk travel, manifesting the career of your dreams, and not backing down when an opportunity comes your way.

This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

www.kimberlydenman.com

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

Mountainhead

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mountainhead

Sam Dever Podcast

https://www.thesamdeverpodcast.com/

Produce Your Passion

https://www.produceyourpassion.com/book

Wolf Bodison

https://www.instagram.com/wolfbodison

Luxe Magazine

https://luxesource.com/article/colorful-midcentury-modern-home-pasadena-peti-lau

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Wait, WHAT was she doing when she got hired to design SoHo House Nashville?!

This week, Elyse and Laurent are back from the break with their dear friend, Designer Alexandra Peck. (https://www.alexandrapeck.com/)

(https://www.instagram.com/alexandrapeckdesign/)

Alexandra is a brilliant young designer, having worked on prestigious projects like SoHo House Nashville, luxury apartments all over New York City, and is now making a name for herself in LA as an active member of the LA Design scene, working on rebuild projects in Pacific Palisades and more. The one throughline through her work-- Alexandra Peck does not shy away from making a bold statement. In this episode, Alexandra shares her experience growing up in North Carolina, exploring the world-renowned High Point Market, her love of French and American design, and delves deep into how she turns inspiration into rooms and homes that aren't afraid to make a bold statement.

This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

www.kimberlydenman.com

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

Kimberly Denman Grace Sofa: https://www.kimberlydenman.com/grace-product-page

High Point Market:

https://www.highpointmarket.org/

The White Lotus:

https://www.max.com/

Soho House Meat Packing District:

https://meatpacking-district.com/soho-house-new-york

Roosevelt Hotel:

https://www.thehollywoodroosevelt.com/hollywood-penthouses

https://www.spareroomhollywood.com/

Soho House Nashville:

https://www.alexandrapeck.com/soho-house-nashville

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This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with new friend and creative colleague Summer Jensen, owner of Hawk & Co, an interior design studio based in Laguna Beach, CA. Born in Hawai'i, Summer Jensen uses her cultural connection to nature as a lens and an outline for each of her projects, approaching the field of design with sustainability at the forefront. Summer's designs are truly bespoke. Each piece in the home, from the baseboards to lighting, sofa to nightstands, are custom built and designed by Summer and her team.

In this interview, Summer breaks down her relationship to creativity, her personal evolution of design and taste, and the importance of buying local, from local craftspeople, for a truly timeless and sustainable home. Sustainability is a living, evolving, and necessary part of interior design, and Summer Jensen is a leading voice in sustainable building and renovation.

Learn More About Summer Jensen:

https://hawkandco.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hawkandco/

This episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed by Elyse Cizek

Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

Luxury today is defined by intention, not excess. This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Mauricio Oberfeld, luxury builder and real estate developer of Dugally Oberfeld, to explore how truly iconic homes are created through a balance of architectural vision, global craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of the client’s lifestyle. As builders who serve as the glue between architect, designer, and homeowner, we discuss what it takes to orchestrate every detail—translating aspiration into architecture and redefining what modern opulence means. Featured in Architectural Digest, Dwell Magazine, Interiors Magazine, Luxe, and more, Dugally Oberfeld is a name shared among the most prominent in luxury homes and architecture.In a world of fast fashion, fast food, and fast furniture, Mauricio Oberfeld has constructed homes that are meant to last, valuing the true importance of building for a future of great architecture that is meant to withstand the test of time through quality materials, intentional engineering, and timeless aesthetics. While Los Angeles is known as an ever-growing and ever-changing landscape of design and architecture, Mauricio believes that it is the responsibility of great builders to create historical buildings in the present to give future generations a framework for true luxury and opulence that lasts. Discover more about Dugally Oberfeld:https://docorp.net/https://www.instagram.com/dugallyoberfeldThis episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony VegaWhere to Find Us:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram.com/clutterbravado⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clutterbravado.com⁠