we create spaces that
elevate your environment,
uplift your spirit,
& tell you a story
All About Design Studio is a premier, full-service interior architecture and design firm based in Manhattan Beach California, specializing in luxury residential estates, boutique hospitality, wellness environments, restaurants, and thoughtfully curated commercial spaces.
Founded and led by multidisciplinary interior designer Alla Carrasco, the studio delivers bespoke environments that are as technically sophisticated as they are emotionally meaningful.
At the heart of every project is a simple philosophy:
beautiful spaces should tell a story, create lasting emotional connections, and improve the way people live, gather, love, recharge, work, and experience the world.
Rather than following trends, All About Design Studio creates timeless interiors inspired by nature, art, architecture, craftsmanship, local history, and each client's unique lifestyle.
The studio is recognized for its intuitive, eclectic, and refined design language, combining honest materials, custom architectural detailing, natural textures, innovative solutions, and meticulous attention to proportion, light, and functionality. Every project is thoughtfully curated to reflect its context while balancing beauty, comfort, wellness, and long-term value.
We offer a variety bespoke design services to our residential clients:
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full-service design,
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construction package,
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full home furnishings,
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bathroom remodel,
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kitchen remodel,
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vacation rental,
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designer-for- a day
AADS offers design services on a "consult" basis, providing confidential remediation & implementation services (Bespoke Strategic Consultations) on a limited basis.
We assist clients at >any stage< of the design development process.
All About Design Studio is the strategic partner for LA area developers who mandate Interiors that increase property value, marketability, and efficiency.
highlighted project
MANHATTAN BEACH COTTAGE
FULL RENOVATION
(3 BED, 4 BATH, KITCHEN, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DESIGN)
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ALL ABOUT DESIGN STUDIO
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
FULL RENOVATION
1840 SF
2018
THE BEACH RESIDENCE PROJECT WAS FINISHED IN 2018 – A GUT RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING BUNGALOW ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1970.
MANHATTAN BEACH IS AN UPSCALE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY SITUATED BY THE VAST SANDY BEACHLINE. THE HOUSE IS DESIGNED FOR A SMALL FAMILY WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN AND AN OUTDOOR LIVING AREA.
OWNERS WANTED A HOME THAT IS A CONSTANT REMINDER OF THE BEACH AND INSPIRES CONNECTION TO THE NATURE, HOME THAT IS BUILT USING NATURAL MATERIALS AND ENCOURAGES RELAXATION. YET, THE OWNERS DIDN'T WANT IT TO VEER INTO STEREOTYPICAL BEECH BUNGALOW AND NEEDED A SPACE THAT IS MODERN, FUNCTIONAL AND REFLECTS PERSONALITY OF EACH FAMILY MEMBER.
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DESIGNER USED NATURAL FLATTENED BEECH PEBBLES FLOORING FOR THE OUTDOOR-INDOOR LIVING ROOM, ADDED SAND-COLOR UNFILLED TRAVERTINE AT THE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE AND ALSO AS FEATURE-WALL IN THE PRIMARY BATHROOM.
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ALL FLOOR AND BUILT-IN CABINETRY IN BEDROOMS, KITCHEN AND TRANSITIONAL SPACES ARE FINISHED IN NATURAL WHITE OAK IN CLEAR MATTE FINISH – TO FARTHER BRING WARMTH AND NATURAL FEEL TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
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THE FAÇADE IS THE FIRST INTRODUCTION TO THE ARTISTIC REPRESENTATION OF THE MODERN BEACH HOME. THE LOWER-LEVEL FACADE WALL IS FINISHED WITH THE BLACK STANDING BEACH PEBBLES, AND THE UPPER LEVEL IS WHITE PLASTER WITH SCULPTURAL PERFORATED METAL BALCONY RAILING: THE CORAL LEAF WAS AN INSPIRATION FOR A PERFORATED PATTERN.
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THE OUTDOOR MATERIALS AND MOTIVES TRANSLATE TO THE INDOORS
AND REPEAT THROUGH-OUT THE SPACE BLENDING INDOORS WITH OUTDOOR
AND INVITING FRESH AIR THROUGH INTENTIONALLY CREATED CROSS-VENTILATION BREEZE.
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HAND-PAINTED MURRAL IN THE LIVING ROOM WAS INSPIRED BU THE DRAMATIC CONTRACT OF THE OCEAN AND SKY DURING STORMY DAY
THE BEACH RESIDENCE PROJECT WAS FINISHED IN 2018 – A GUT RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING BUNGALOW ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1970.
MANHATTAN BEACH IS AN UPSCALE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY SITUATED BY THE VAST SANDY BEACHLINE. THE HOUSE IS DESIGNED FOR A SMALL FAMILY WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN AND AN OUTDOOR LIVING AREA.
OWNERS WANTED A HOME THAT IS A CONSTANT REMINDER OF THE BEACH AND INSPIRES CONNECTION TO THE NATURE, HOME THAT IS BUILT USING NATURAL MATERIALS AND ENCOURAGES RELAXATION. YET, THE OWNERS DIDN'T WANT IT TO VEER INTO STEREOTYPICAL BEECH BUNGALOW AND NEEDED A SPACE THAT IS MODERN, FUNCTIONAL AND REFLECTS PERSONALITY OF EACH FAMILY MEMBER.
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DESIGNER USED NATURAL FLATTENED BEECH PEBBLES FLOORING FOR THE OUTDOOR-INDOOR LIVING ROOM, ADDED SAND-COLOR UNFILLED TRAVERTINE AT THE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE AND ALSO AS FEATURE-WALL IN THE PRIMARY BATHROOM.
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ALL FLOOR AND BUILT-IN CABINETRY IN BEDROOMS, KITCHEN AND TRANSITIONAL SPACES ARE FINISHED IN NATURAL WHITE OAK IN CLEAR MATTE FINISH – TO FARTHER BRING WARMTH AND NATURAL FEEL TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
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THE FAÇADE IS THE FIRST INTRODUCTION TO THE ARTISTIC REPRESENTATION OF THE MODERN BEACH HOME. THE LOWER-LEVEL FACADE WALL IS FINISHED WITH THE BLACK STANDING BEACH PEBBLES, AND THE UPPER LEVEL IS WHITE PLASTER WITH SCULPTURAL PERFORATED METAL BALCONY RAILING: THE CORAL LEAF WAS AN INSPIRATION FOR A PERFORATED PATTERN.
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THE OUTDOOR MATERIALS AND MOTIVES TRANSLATE TO THE INDOORS
AND REPEAT THROUGH-OUT THE SPACE BLENDING INDOORS WITH OUTDOOR
AND INVITING FRESH AIR THROUGH INTENTIONALLY CREATED CROSS-VENTILATION BREEZE.
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HAND-PAINTED MURRAL IN THE LIVING ROOM WAS INSPIRED BU THE DRAMATIC CONTRACT OF THE OCEAN AND SKY DURING STORMY DAY
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