Drawing on her early love of interior design, as well as her passions that include fashion, art, travel and entertaining—Lisa founded Bennett Lerner Interiors in 2008. She has been crafting large-scale residential projects for clientele throughout California and the country ever since.

Sustained by a blend of natural talent and technical know-how, Lisa’s overarching goal is to create a custom design for each client. “I want my clients to walk into their home and feel instantly happy and proud. Every room has its own energy and personality,” explains Lisa of her approach to design. “My goal is to create a space that is colorful, sophisticated and welcoming.”

Her technique balances both her vision and her clients’ desires. Color is a pivotal part of the process, as is her awareness of the myriad of ways a space can impact the inner lives of its inhabitants. “I have always been drawn to all forms of artistic expression,” says Lisa. “Your environment and space can affect your mood and productivity. When I started designing interiors, it felt like a true extension of who I am. I love nothing more than to help a client create a home that is warm, inviting and all their own—unique to their needs, style and personality.”

To achieve that, Lisa’s method involves working with clients to identify both needs and wants, their must-have pieces, as well as the more intangible meaning and atmosphere they hope to evoke. With a trained ear, she is adept at listening to determine the mood, energy and aesthetic of their dream home. Color is the pivotal influence that sets the tone for the space. “Determining the color for the space will set me into a creative process and set my intentions for the space,” says Lisa. “All of my clients want color in their homes, and what colors I choose are based on the moods and energy they want for the space. It is a collaborative process to create a unique environment for each client.”

Hers is an ongoing creative process—one that is stoked by not just the fresh challenge of each residential project she takes on, but also by her interests—such as traveling both near and far, and exploring parts beyond as well as those just outside her own front door in Los Angeles.

Underpinning her work, which is today comprised of projects grand and small, is a simple philosophy. “There is inspiration everywhere,” says Lisa. “You just have to take the time to look.”