TIM CLARKE

What TIM CLARKE does

Tim Clarke Design Studio is a privately held boutique interior design firm founded in 1996 by principal designer Tim Clarke and headquartered at 2630 Pico Blvd in Santa Monica, California. The studio specializes in casually elegant coastal interiors for affluent residential clients — including primary residences, family compounds, second homes, and beach houses — across coastal California (Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Rolling Hills, Carpinteria, Del Mar) as well as Hawaii (Big Island, Maui/Paia), East Hampton, and Big Sur. Commercial work includes restaurant interior design for named Los Angeles establishments Blue Plate Taco, Blue Plate Oysterette, and Nerano.

The studio's core offering is project-based interior design services grounded in original material research and collaborative workflows with architects, contractors, and fabricators; notable collaborators include KAA Architects on the 1700 Scandinavian Sanctuary on the Strand project. The portfolio spans five stylistic categories — Warm Contemporary, Surf Shack, Modern Mediterranean, Commercial, and Bespoke Classic — unified by a wellness-oriented, indoor/outdoor coastal aesthetic. Sub-brands extend the business beyond core design: The Shala is an immersive showroom and event space within the Santa Monica headquarters hosting sound baths, artist workshops, author readings, gallery exhibits, and bazaars; Tim Clarke Supply is an e-commerce storefront for curated design products and Tim Clarke's published book 'Coastal Modern: Sophisticated Homes Inspired by the Ocean' (Clarkson Potter).

The revenue model is primarily professional services fees on a custom-quoted, project-by-project basis (pricing is not publicly disclosed), with supplemental revenue from The Shala programming and Tim Clarke Supply retail/book sales. The firm employs 1-10 people, has no institutional funding, no parent company, and no M&A history, operating as a founder-led sole proprietorship or small business. Customer acquisition is sales-led via referrals, portfolio visibility through the website and press features in Architectural Digest and Coastal Living, and direct inquiry through [email protected].

Name

TIM CLARKE

Legal name

Tim Clarke Design Studio

Website

https://timclarkedesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tim Clarke Design Studio is a privately held, founder-led boutique interior design firm founded in 1996 in Santa Monica, California, specializing in casually elegant coastal interiors for affluent residential clients across California, Hawaii, and the East Coast, with supplemental commercial restaurant work and event space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Coastal interior design
• Residential design services
• Hospitality interior design
• Retail space design
• Luxury interior design

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Project-based professional services for residential and commercial interior design, including full-service design, material selection, and project oversight.
2. The Shala Events and Workshops: Revenue from hosting events, workshops, gallery exhibits, and community gatherings at The Shala space, including artist workshops, sound baths, author readings, and bazaars.
3. Book Sales: Sales of Tim Clarke's published book 'Coastal Modern: Sophisticated Homes Inspired by the Ocean' through Tim Clarke Supply.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tim Clarke Design Studio provides interior design services for residential, retail, and hospitality spaces, with a coastal-inspired aesthetic that blends casually elegant interiors with wellness-focused principles. The studio operates as a full-service design firm led by founder Tim Clarke, complemented by an immersive showroom (The Shala), an online shop (Tim Clarke Supply), and a published design book ("Coastal Modern").

Product overview

Tim Clarke Design Studio is a luxury coastal interior design studio based in Santa Monica, California. The company offers a unified interior design service for residential and commercial properties, specializing in casually elegant coastal interiors. The portfolio includes The Shala (an immersive showroom and event space), a published book 'Coastal Modern', and an online shop (Tim Clarke Supply). Projects span private residences, family compounds, beach houses, executive offices, and commercial restaurants across coastal California, Hawaii, and other locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Shala: A sanctuary for curiosity, creativity, and connection at Tim Clarke Design - an immersive space where art, design, and inspiration meet transformative experiences including sound baths, artist workshops, author readings, gallery exhibits, and social gatherings.
• Tim Clarke Supply

Products and services

• Tim Clarke Design Studio Services
• The Shala
• Coastal Modern (Book)
• Tim Clarke Supply

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured in Architectural Digest and Coastal Living publications

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KAA ArchitectsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with KAA Architects on the 1700/Scandinavian Sanctuary on the Strand project in Manhattan Beach. The partnership combined Tim Clarke's interior design expertise with the architectural vision of KAA to create a wellness-focused 3-story beach house inspired by the client's Swedish heritage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Peter Dunham Design: Los Angeles-based interior designer known for a relaxed coastal-luxury aesthetic applied to high-end residences and boutique hospitality. Directly comparable niche, geography, and design sensibility to Tim Clarke's coastal portfolio.
• Martyn Lawrence Bullard: LA-based celebrity interior designer with a globally recognized personal brand and a luxury residential and hospitality portfolio. Highly comparable to Tim Clarke on boutique scale, celebrity-designer model, and coastal/luxury aesthetic.
• Windsor Smith: California-based interior designer with a portfolio spanning high-end residential projects and a published, branded design philosophy. Comparable to Tim Clarke on California luxury residential focus and named-designer brand model.
• Studio McGee: Interior design firm known for media scale (Netflix series) and a project-based residential model with accompanying product line. Comparable to Tim Clarke in being a named-designer studio with strong publication presence, but larger and more productized.
• Amber Lewis: California-based interior designer with a casual, California coastal aesthetic and a strong media/content platform. Directly comparable to Tim Clarke on California coastal residential focus, lifestyle-brand ethos, and content-driven marketing.

Broad incumbents

• Kelly Wearstler: LA-based luxury interior designer with a broader portfolio spanning hospitality, commercial, and residential, plus an integrated product line. Overlaps with Tim Clarke in coastal luxury hospitality (e.g., restaurant/hotel interiors) but operates at much greater scale and scope.
• Nate Berkus: Celebrity interior designer with a national media platform, broad residential portfolio, and integrated product line. Comparable to Tim Clarke in named-designer model and publication presence, but at significantly broader scale.

Emerging players

• Jamie Bush: Los Angeles-based interior designer with a coastal/contemporary luxury aesthetic and a residential focus. Comparable to Tim Clarke on coastal California luxury residential design but at a smaller, less media-scaled operation.
• DISC Interiors: Los Angeles-based interior design firm with a residential and boutique hospitality focus and a published design aesthetic. Comparable to Tim Clarke on boutique California design model and coastal/Mediterranean portfolio.
• House of Honey Interiors: Southern California interior design firm specializing in residential projects with a warm, layered California aesthetic. Directly comparable to Tim Clarke on California residential boutique design model and coastal-influenced style.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tim-clarke

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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