A client said it best to her husband a few years ago: “Honey, let go and let Goff.” I still chuckle at that, and they are still great clients. I found this a great compliment because it told me that she had complete trust in my design for their project to make it as perfect as it could be for them.

I came to appreciate culture, art, and design at an early age when I was submerged in the lifestyle of living in different countries. Growing up, I moved from Michigan to Indonesia and ultimately ended up in Liberia and the Ivory Coast, where I attended boarding school. My mother realized my passion for design after walking in while I was rearranging the living room and adding pictures to the walls- with a crayon!

Artistically trained and educated both traditionally at Syracuse University School of Architecture and through life experience, I spent an incredibly successful 20 years working with one of the top American design and manufacturing firms, where I transferred to Texas, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington State before planting permanent roots in Southern California.

In 2018, I decided to fulfill my dream and go out on my own, allowing me to exercise artistic freedom, cultivate meaningful relationships with my clients, and spend more time with my kids before they headed off to college. I have incredibly talented and artistic triplets. All three have played at the Carnegie Hall- we are proud parents!

I emphasize listening to my clients, helping them define what best suits their needs and lifestyle, and creating incredible spaces that encompass their desires. It is not just about filling a room or a building. I love inspiring a mood and fulfilling emotion, sometimes in a functional environment and sometimes just for fun.

We have a super-talented team and have become a design family. Our clients become family, too. Every client we work with gets our full attention to every detail and applies unlimited creativity to their design challenges and big dreams. We’re proud that our clients call us back regularly for new projects and keep us busy with wonderful referrals.

Goff Christian, Founder, Principal Designer