"If you have recently purchased a home, or just want to give a facelift to your existing home, I would love to help, on any level - no job is too small. Remember, it's only a successful design experience if you're having fun throughout the process."

ELAINE HOVANISIAN

SENIOR DESIGNER

Hometown: Palos Verdes Peninsula

Most recent holiday destination: Ireland

What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working? Traveling, gardening, hiking, spending time with family, riding my bicycle.

What do you want to make sure you do before you die? Live long enough to enjoy my grandchildren and travel to Africa.

Who is someone you admire, and why? Dalai Lama.  His Holiness has travelled to more than 67 countries spanning 6 continents. He has received over 150 awards, honorary doctorates, prizes, etc., in recognition of his message of peace, non-violence, inter-religious understanding, universal responsibility and compassion. He has also authored or co-authored more than 110 books

What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?

  •  Pulling together materials and elements that you wouldn’t think to put together. Unexpected design combinations.
  •  Utilization and Function.
  •  Comfort and accessing quality and longevity. Long term satisfaction.
  •  Communication, honesty, problem solving.

Mottos:  “I Never Lose. I win or I learn.”     “Comparison is the thief of joy”