The Sophea Interior Design Studio
We strive to bring the feeling of “home” to reality.
We embrace creativity, evolve with intention, and welcome the unexpected moments that make each project uniquely inspiring.
Our foundation is a shared commitment to creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful — environments that elevate everyday living.
As a team, we approach every project with clarity, confidence, and adaptability, thoughtfully bringing each client’s vision to life
with care and precision.
About Dorothy Alon
Dorothy Alon is a Los Angeles-based interior designer and founder of Sophea Interior Design, working throughout greater Los Angeles and on select projects across the United States.
Raised in a family of artists, Dorothy grew up surrounded by creativity, craftsmanship, and an appreciation for beauty. Her perspective has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity for the world, from traveling internationally in search of inspiration to building lasting relationships with architects, artisans, makers, and strategic partners across the United States, Europe, and China.
Her approach to design is deeply personal. Dorothy believes a home should feel collected rather than decorated, layered over time with pieces, materials, and details that give it a sense of permanence. She is drawn to classic interiors, natural materials, thoughtful proportions, and spaces that feel as beautiful years from now as they do on the day they are completed.
Most importantly, Dorothy loves creating the backdrop for life. The homes she designs are meant to hold the everyday moments, celebrations, gatherings, and memories that make a house a home. She approaches each project with the same care and consideration she would bring to her own, always looking for ways to make a space feel more thoughtful, more functional, and more meaningful.
A significant part of Dorothy’s practice is dedicated to high-end spec homes, where design and investment must work together. Her process begins long before finishes are selected, with a careful reading of the property, its architecture, location, neighborhood, and intended market. Working closely with the architect and development team, she considers every decision through both a design and investment lens: where to make a statement, where to simplify, and where thoughtful design can create meaningful value.
For Dorothy, luxury is not simply about what is spent. It is about knowing where to invest, understanding proportion and detail, and creating a home that feels inevitable within its setting. The goal is to maximize the potential of every property while creating an environment that feels elevated, timeless, and genuinely desirable.
At Sophea Interior Design, architecture, interiors, craftsmanship, and global sourcing come together to create homes that are considered from the outside in and designed to be lived in, remembered, and loved.