Lori Gentile

Background

About Lori Gentile

Lori knew she wanted to be a designer when she was just a teenager, and more than 40 years later, she is still as passionate about the business as she was back then. Lori honed her discerning eye and intuitive style amid the vibrant surroundings of Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and later, Houston, where she trained under some of the country’s preeminent designers. Her travels to exotic locales around the globe have also had a major influence on her career. In 1998, she opened her own studio in Solana Beach, California. Since then, she has established a growing roster of local and international clientele, which is mostly made up of repeats and referrals—a testament to her professionalism and uncompromising work ethic. Never adhering to any one particular style or being swayed by trends, her projects are at once timeless and edgy—part coastal, part rock ‘n’ roll—and always customized for the client. She is a master at mixing metals and materials and loves a little (or a lot of) color. For Lori, it is less about designing a home and more about designing a lifestyle. She considers how each family lives in the space, draws inspiration from curious places (like your closet!), and prides herself on the ability to exceed expectations. Lori is a graduate of Florida State University, and her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Luxe Interiors + Design and San Diego Magazine. She lives in Encinitas.