AD100 2026: Studio Designer Clients at the Top

Introduction

Each year, Architectural Digest’s AD 100 offers a snapshot of the design firms shaping how we live today. This year’s list is especially meaningful to all of us at Studio Designer.

We’re proud to see so many of our customers recognized among the industry’s most influential studios. The AD 100 reflects a wide range of voices, aesthetics, and geographies, highlighting the breadth of contemporary design practice. It’s gratifying to see Studio Designer supporting many of these firms behind the scenes. Below is a list of the designers on this year’s AD 100 who use Studio Designer as part of their day-to-day operations.

1. Ashe Leandro

Ashe Leandro is a New York–based architecture and interior design studio founded in 2008 by Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo Leandro. The firm is known for its sophisticated yet relaxed approach to contemporary design, blending architecture, interiors, and decorative arts with a strong sense of materiality and cultural influence. Ashe Leandro creates timeless residential and commercial spaces that feel layered, livable, and deeply considered.

2. Atelier AM

Atelier AM is a Los Angeles–based interior design and architecture studio founded in 2002 by husband-and-wife team Alexandra and Michael Misczynski. The firm is celebrated for its elegantly refined interiors that blend traditional and contemporary sensibilities, harmonizing classical proportions, diverse materials, and curated furnishings into bold yet tranquil spaces. Atelier AM’s work spans luxury residences, coastal retreats, and city homes, earning recognition in Architectural Digest and other major design publications.

3. Martin Brûlé Studio

Martin Brûlé Studio is a New York–based interior design and architecture practice known for its restrained, modern aesthetic rooted in craftsmanship and material integrity. The studio creates refined residential and commercial spaces that balance architectural clarity with warmth, texture, and a strong sense of proportion. With a focus on timeless design and thoughtful detailing, Martin Brûlé Studio delivers environments that feel both sophisticated and quietly livable.

4. Charlap Hyman & Herrero

Charlap Hyman & Herrero is a New York–based interior design studio founded by Adam Charlap Hyman and Andre Herrero, known for its highly imaginative, narrative-driven approach to design. The firm creates richly layered residential, hospitality, and cultural spaces that blend historical references, custom furnishings, and bold use of color and pattern.

5. Clements Design

Clements Design is a full-service interior design firm known for its modern, refined approach to residential and commercial spaces. The studio creates thoughtfully curated environments that balance clean, contemporary lines with warmth, texture, and personalized detail. With a focus on tailored design solutions and collaborative client relationships, Clements Design delivers sophisticated, livable interiors that reflect both function and style.

6. Commune Design

Commune Design is a Los Angeles–based design studio founded by Roman Alonso and Steven Johanknecht, known for its warm, modern aesthetic rooted in craftsmanship and authenticity. The firm works across interiors, architecture, and product design, creating timeless, thoughtfully crafted spaces.

7. Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates

Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates is a New York–based interior design firm known for its bold, layered aesthetic that blends classical references with contemporary sensibility. The studio creates sophisticated residential and commercial interiors characterized by rich color, tailored detailing, and a strong sense of narrative.

8. Billy Cotton

Billy Cotton, based in New York, is an interior design studio known for its refined, modern approach to residential and commercial interiors. The firm creates calm, thoughtfully detailed spaces that balance architectural clarity with warmth, craftsmanship, and understated luxury.

9. Elizabeth Roberts Architects

Elizabeth Roberts Architects is a New York–based architecture and design firm known for its thoughtful, modern approach to residential and mixed-use projects. The studio creates light-filled, highly functional spaces that emphasize craftsmanship, proportion, and a strong connection to context.

10. Geremia Design

Geremia Design is a San Francisco–based interior design studio known for its expressive use of color, texture, and custom detailing. The firm creates distinctive residential and commercial spaces that blend modern sensibility with eclectic, artful character.

11. Giampiero Tagliaferri

Giampiero Tagliaferri is a Los Angeles–based designer and creative director known for his cinematic, globally influenced approach to interiors and brand storytelling. His work blends European sophistication with California ease, creating richly layered spaces that feel timeless, atmospheric, and deeply personal.

12. Hallworth Design

Hallworth Design is a Los Angeles–based interior design studio led by Jane Hallworth, blending architecture, decoration, and landscape into narrative-driven interiors tailored to each client. The firm creates beautifully layered residential spaces with a strong sense of character and context.

13. Jeremiah Brent Designs

Jeremiah Brent Design is a New York/Los Angeles–based interior design studio known for its elevated yet approachable approach to residential interiors. The firm creates refined, light-filled spaces that balance modern elegance with warmth, personalization, and thoughtful storytelling.

14. Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design is a design studio operating world-wide, known for beautifully crafted residential and hospitality interiors that blend historical respect with fresh, modern sensibility. The firm creates thoughtful, place-inspired spaces with attention to detail, materiality, and lasting quality.

15. Josh Greene Design

Josh Greene Design is a New York–based interior design studio known for its thoughtful, timeless approach to residential and commercial interiors. The firm creates refined, layered spaces that balance modern elegance with warmth, tailored detailing, and a strong sense of proportion.

16. Joy Moyler Interiors

Joy Moyler Interiors is an interior design studio led by Joy Moyler, known for sophisticated, richly layered spaces that balance timeless style with fresh, editorial energy. The firm creates bespoke residential and lifestyle interiors with a strong sense of color, craftsmanship, and curated detail, serving clients across the U.S. and internationally.

17. Kelly Behun Studio

Kelly Behun Studio is a New York–based interior design practice known for its refined, modern approach to residential and commercial spaces. Led by designer Kelly Behun, the studio creates sophisticated, artful interiors that balance clean architectural lines with warmth, texture, and curated detail.

18. Ken Fulk

Ken Fulk is a San Francisco–based interior designer and creative director known for his theatrical, story-driven approach to interiors and lifestyle design. His work spans residential, hospitality, and brand projects, blending historical references, bold color, and bespoke detail to create immersive, highly personalized environments.

19. Marmol Radziner

Marmol Radziner is an architecture and design firm known for its modern, craft-driven approach. The studio creates refined residential and commercial projects that emphasize material integrity, clean lines, and a strong connection to place.

20. Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design

Martyn Lawrence Bullard is a Los Angeles–based interior designer known for his bold, glamorous, and globally inspired approach to interiors. His work blends vibrant color, layered pattern, and cultural references to create highly personalized residential and hospitality spaces for an international clientele.

21. MBDS

MBDS (Martin Brudnizki Design Studio) is an international interior architecture and design firm with offices in London and New York. The studio is known for richly layered hospitality and residential spaces that emphasize craftsmanship, atmosphere, and a strong sense of place.

22. Monique Gibson Interior Design

Monique Gibson Interior Design is a New York–based interior design studio led by Monique Gibson, known for bespoke, client-driven residential interiors. The firm creates refined, highly personal spaces that balance elegance, comfort, and individuality.

23. Nate Berkus Associates

Nate Berkus Associates is a interior design firm founded by Nate Berkus, known for its warm, livable approach to residential and commercial interiors. The studio creates timeless spaces that blend classic design principles with personal storytelling, craftsmanship, and approachable elegance.

24. Neal Beckstedt Studio

Neal Beckstedt Studio is a New York–based architecture and interior design firm known for its warm, modern aesthetic. The studio creates refined, comfortable spaces that blend classic and contemporary elements.

25. Nickey Kehoe

Nickey Kehoe is a design studio and home furnishings brand founded by Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe. Known for its relaxed, collected aesthetic, the firm creates interiors and products that blend vintage influences, craftsmanship, and understated elegance.

26. Nicole Hollis

Nicole Hollis is a San Francisco–based interior design and architecture studio known for its refined, modern approach rooted in materiality and craftsmanship. The firm creates thoughtfully detailed residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces that balance restraint, warmth, and timeless sophistication.

27. Oliver M. Furth

Oliver Furth is a Los Angeles–based interior designer known for his polished, modern approach that blends architectural clarity with refined comfort. His work spans residential and commercial projects, characterized by clean lines, custom detailing, and a timeless, tailored sensibility.

28. Olson Kundig

Olson Kundig is a Seattle–based architecture and design firm known for its innovative, human-centered approach to the built environment. The studio creates residential, cultural, and commercial projects that integrate architecture, interiors, landscape, and product design with a strong emphasis on craft, context, and connection to place.

29. Pierre Yovanovitch

Pierre Yovanovitch is an interior architect and designer known for his refined, modern approach grounded in classical training. His studio creates elegant residential, hospitality, and product designs that balance architectural rigor, craftsmanship, and understated sophistication.

30. Reath Design

Reath Design is a Los Angeles–based interior design studio led by Frances Merrill, known for its thoughtful, layered approach to residential and commercial interiors. The firm blends historical reference, craftsmanship, and a modern sensibility to create warm, character-rich spaces.

31. Romanek Design Studio

Romanek Design Studio is led by Brigette Romanek, known for its bold, art-forward approach to residential and commercial interiors. The studio creates expressive, highly personalized spaces that blend modern architecture with layered texture, custom detail, and a strong point of view.

32. Ross Cassidy

Ross Cassidy is a Los Angeles–based interior designer known for his refined, architectural approach to residential interiors. His work balances modern restraint with warmth and craftsmanship, creating elegant, livable spaces defined by clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and subtle detail.

33. S.R. Gambrel, Inc.

S.R. Gambrel is an interior design studio led by Steven Gambrel, based in New York,  known for its refined, classically informed approach to interiors. The firm creates sophisticated residential spaces that balance architectural rigor, historical reference, and modern livability.

34. Sachs Lindores Architecture, Interiors

Sachs Lindores is an architecture and interiors studio led by Daniel Sachs and Kevin Lindores, known for historically informed, meticulously detailed spaces that blend architectural rigor with a highly curated design sensibility, based in Brooklyn, New York.

35. Sara Story Design

Sara Story Design is a New York–based interior design studio led by Sara Story, known for sophisticated, high-impact residential interiors. The firm creates bold yet elegant spaces that blend architectural clarity, luxurious materials, and a polished, modern sensibility.

36. Schafer & Company

Schafer & Company Architects is a New York–based residential architecture firm led by Gil P. Schafer III, AIA. Known for classically grounded, context-sensitive design, the studio creates timeless homes and renovations with a strong focus on proportion, detail, and livability.

37. Shawn Henderson

Shawn Henderson is a New York–based interior designer known for his refined, understated approach to residential interiors. His work blends clean architectural lines, rich materials, and thoughtful detailing to create elegant, comfortable spaces with a modern sensibility.

38. Studio Volpe

Steven Volpe Design is a full-service interior design studio led by Steven Volpe, San Francisco, California. They are known for refined, classically grounded interiors with a contemporary sensibility. The firm creates elegant residential and hospitality spaces that emphasize proportion, craftsmanship, and timeless sophistication.

39. Studio & Projects

Studio & Projects is a Brooklyn, New York–based interior design studio founded by Little Wing Lee. The firm is known for its narrative-driven approach to cultural, residential, and commercial design, blending thoughtful materiality, color, and texture into richly considered spaces.

40. Jake Arnold

Jake Arnold is an interior designer known for his modern take on traditional design. His work blends classic architecture, tailored detailing, and warm, neutral palettes to create timeless, comfortable residential interiors with a refined sense of elegance.

40. Jake Arnold

Jake Arnold is an interior designer known for his modern take on traditional design. His work blends classic architecture, tailored detailing, and warm, neutral palettes to create timeless, comfortable residential interiors with a refined sense of elegance.

41. Studio Mellone

Studio Mellone is a New York–based interior design studio founded by Andre Mellone. The firm is known for its refined, modern approach to interiors, creating thoughtful residential and commercial spaces that emphasize materiality, proportion, and a quietly sophisticated sensibility.

42. Studio Shamshiri

Studio Shamshiri is an interior design studio founded by Pamela Shamshiri, known for its thoughtful, layered approach to residential and hospitality interiors. The firm creates soulful, highly personal spaces that balance architectural clarity, craftsmanship, and a refined sense of comfort. Los Angeles, California

43. Studio Valle de Valle

Studio Valle de Valle is an award-winning design practice led by Giancarlo Valle and Jane Keltner de Valle, based in New York. Working across architecture, interiors, and the decorative arts, the studio is known for spaces that feel playful, studied, and unexpected—balancing bold materiality with thoughtful refinement.

44.  The Office of Charles de Lisle

Charles de Lisle is a San Francisco–based interior designer known for his refined, modern approach to residential and hospitality interiors. His work blends architectural clarity with warmth, texture, and custom detail, creating sophisticated yet livable spaces with a strong sense of place.

45. Young Huh Interior Design

Young Huh Interior Design is a New York–based interior design studio led by Young Huh, known for its sophisticated, layered residential and commercial interiors. The firm creates thoughtful, richly detailed spaces that balance architectural clarity with warmth and personalized style.

Conclusion 

Each year’s AD 100 offers a moment to reflect on the designers shaping the industry today. We’re grateful to work with so many of the firms recognized on this year’s list and to support the operational side of their practices.

The designers we work with continue to define what thoughtful, impactful design looks like across residential, commercial, and cultural spaces. We’re honored to play a supporting role in their work and to build tools that respond to the realities of running a design business.

To our clients featured on this year’s AD 100, and to all the designers who trust Studio Designer, thank you. Your work continues to set the tone for the industry and inspires everything we build.