Leonora Mahle | Interior Designer in Los Angeles, California
Leonora Mahle is known for her open and airy interiors representing a sense of quality and craftsmanship.
Born and raised in Brazil, Leonora’s background holds true to her work as she implements a natural sense of modernism, indoor/outdoor living, and craftsmanship. Receiving her professional training at the New York School of Interior Design, Leonora also holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from American University. Her well-rounded experience, including a strong knowledge of construction, business, and client management, led to the inception of Mahle Design and its strong attention to detail and service. Since then, the firm’s projects have spanned from modern, traditional, and transitional with a consistent sense of refinement.
Leonora is a Professional Member of ASID and a LEED Green Associate. She has relocated from New York to Los Angeles and looks forward to helping clients in California and beyond.
Testimonials
Douglas K.
We liked Leonora so much that not only did we hire her twice (a few years apart), we recommended her to my in-laws who also were happy with their results! Leonora helped us reconfigure our living room and find the perfect pieces and rug to tie it all together. She also helped us make decisions and sourced beautiful, unusual pieces for our dining room, bedroom, and daughters' rooms. Leonora will listen and help you find what you need, as well as what you want.
Joe L.
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Mahle Design. During my search, it was important that I found a designer who could help create the following feelings of earthy, warm and artistic in my space. I also wanted a boho vibe. Having just moved into my apartment, I wanted to start from scratch with the design. After meeting Leonora for a design consultation, she came back with an exquisite range of ideas that were so incredibly thoughtful and cool. I saw the vision on the page. It was an easy decision. The communication during the process was very consistent and timely. When changes needed to be considered, Leonora was always ready with fresh ideas without compromising the design vision and goals. There was ease throughout the whole process and now, I LOVE my apartment. Leonora is amazing. Period.
Maeve O.
I am happy to recommend Leonora Mahle's design service. After three moves in five years my husband and I needed help settling in to a pre-war UWS apartment with our hodgepodge of furniture, unclear design goals and tight budget. We interviewed a number of designers and then, thank goodness, found Leonora through Houzz. A consummate professional, she listened carefully to us and came up with a three-part plan as a way to both solve immediate design issues while respecting the budget. Her ideas were creative and resourceful as she oversaw a gorgeous and clever kitchen re-design; throughout the apartment she sourced new lighting and window treatments and lovely furnishings to complement our decorative items. She was very responsive, managed the contractors and kept the project moving along. I tend to dither on design decisions but quickly came to trust Leonora's advice. In addition to her skills and knowledge as a designer Leonora is a lovely person and a delight to work with.
Greg P.
Leonora is a consummate professional. From the initial consultation through the entirety of the project she made us feel as though we were her only clients. E-mails and phones calls answered promptly, multiple site visits, delivery and install coordination, she has it all covered. Her confident and knowledgeable design skills blended easily into our vision as she understood exactly what we were looking for. Would definitely recommend, and already have.
Kathleen W.
Leonora is fabulous! I was thrilled when she was referred to me, she has an excellent eye, provides a great range of choices in a variety of price points and is extremely professional and easy to work. Conscientious (follows up on delivery/scheduling etc) and is very personable, with a great sense of style and proportion.