we create spaces that
elevate your environment,
uplift your spirit,
& tell you a story
All About Design Studio is a premier, full-service interior design firm based in Manhattan Beach California, specializing in luxury residential HOMES & estates, boutique hospitality PROJECTS, RESORTS, restaurants, VACATION & short-term RENTAL PROPERTIES, wellness SPACES, AND thoughtfully curated commercial ENVORONMENTS.
Founded and led by multidisciplinary interior designer Alla Carrasco, the studio delivers bespoke environments that are as technically sophisticated as they are emotionally meaningful.
Rather than following trends, All About Design Studio creates timeless interiors inspired by nature, art, architecture, artisan 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 COLOR, proportion, light, and functionality. Every project is thoughtfully curated to reflect its context while balancing beauty, comfort, wellness, and long-term value.
OUR philosophy:
beautiful spaces should tell a story,
create lasting emotional connections, and improve the way people live, work, gather, recharge, and experience the world.
OUR EXPERTISE INCLUDES
DESIGN OF
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Luxury custom homes and ground-up new construction
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Whole-home renovations and complete gut remodels
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Smart-home integration, luxury kitchens, spa bathrooms, wellness amenities, & indoor-outdoor living environments
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Boutique hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, and hospitality venues
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Wellness centers, spas, fitness studios, and health-focused environments
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Luxury vacation homes and high-performing short-term rental (STR) design
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Interior architecture, space planning, construction documentation, and construction administration
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Custom millwork, cabinetry design, lighting design, furniture design, and material specification
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Turn-key furnishing, art curation, styling, and installation
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All About Design Studio provides full-service luxury interior design for residential and commercial spaces from concept to completion in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles and beyond.
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We offer a variety of bespoke design services to our RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS: full-service home design, estate planning and design, construction package, full home furnishings, procurement, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, vacation home design, and designer-for- a day service.
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All About Design Studio offers comprehensive, full-service interior design solutions for the HOSPITALITY SECTOR. We design hotels, restaurants, social clubs, spas, health clubs and more. Our expertise includes: Concept generation according Brand Standards, Development of design drawings, Custom Millwork design, Custom Furniture design, Custom Lighting design, Bespoke textile & carpet creation, Design Development, Purchasing, Project Management, Art curation, styling, and more... The studio's principal Alla Carrasco brings extensive 18+ years of design experience in hospitality designing award-winning hotels, restaurants & nightlife projects.
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All About Design Studio offers DESIGN CONSULTANT services on a "consult" basis, variety of consultant services, providing confidential remediation & implementation services (Bespoke Strategic Consultations) on a limited basis. We assist clients at >any stage< of the design development process, including: Concept development. Design Documentation (drawings and specifications), Procurement / Purchasing. Custom furniture & furnishings design. "Owner representation" at CA stage, ensuring that the project is completed according to owner's specifications, budget, and timeline. We offer Project Styling, curating vintage and one-of-a-kind objects and accessories.
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For residential clients we offer OWNER REPRESENTATION during the construction process. During Construction Administration project stage All About Design Studio makes sure every design detail is executed flawlessly with hand-picked tradesmen of highest craftsmanship. We work on managing your project with general contractor, landscape architect, millwork or stone fabricator, floor installer and more, monitoring progress and catching anything that strays from the original design direction.
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All About Design Studio is the strategic partner for LA area developers who mandate Interiors that increase property value, marketability, and efficiency. All About Design Studio is the strategic partner for LA area developers who mandate Interiors that increase property value, marketability, and efficiency.
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Our work goes beyond aesthetics: every detail is designed to help your property sell faster & at a higher price, by crafting spaces tailored to your target market and fostering strong emotional connections with buyers.
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We maximize square footage, select cost-effective materials, & integrate meaningful and timeless solutions like honest materials, sustainability & smart home features for a competitive edge.
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We manage budgets, leverage supplier discounts, & coordinate with architects and contractors for efficient execution. Developers trust us to solve challenges and deliver measurable ROI—transforming each project into a standout investment
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.
OUR SERVICES
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ALL ABOUT DESIGN STUDIO is a Los Angeles-based interior design firm serving residential, hospitality, and commercial clients across Southern California and throughout the United States.
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We work with residential and hospitality clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Sherman Oaks, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Palos Verdes Estates.
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We are also available for estate and residential projects in San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Barbara, and Big Sur.
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In addition, we welcome second-home, vacation-home, and short-term rental projects in Big Sur, Palm Desert, Hawaii, Montana, Utah, Florida, and Arizona. Each project is shaped by the land’s history, the family’s story, local architecture, the neighborhood, and how the clients use the space.
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For resorts, hotels, and wellness projects, we work with hospitality clients worldwide while following strict brand guidelines and our core design philosophy.
SERVING THROUGHOUT GRATER LOS ANGELES REGION AND U.S.
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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