We’re thrilled to share that our founder, Michael O’Brien, was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times article, “Discover how desert-inspired hues, rammed earth, terrazzo, and rice husk boards are shaping interiors that feel timeless, warm, and grounded,” by Sara Kitnick.
The piece explores how designers are embracing honest materials and elemental palettes to create spaces that feel more natural, lived-in, and emotionally grounded.
“Designers like Michael O’Brien of Hommes + Gardens are rethinking water features with low, cinematic glows that graze the surface instead of spotlighting it.” — Los Angeles Times
The article celebrates a movement toward design that ages gracefully — where plaster, stone, and clay don’t compete for attention but quietly anchor a space. It’s a reminder that true design isn’t about chasing trends; it’s about understanding the light, the land, and the way we live within them.
Read the full article here on the Los Angeles Times website.
If you’re drawn to this idea of lived-in beauty, explore our Estudio to see how that philosophy comes to life in our landscapes and interiors — or browse Lights + Lanterns for pieces that bring the same quiet warmth to your own home.