Loft Appeal

Every time I walk into Loft Appeal, I am inspired. As an interior designer, I'm always looking for unique items that are different from the standard Pottery Barn/Crate & Barrel variety. This store never disappoints. They carry a wide range of styles, from modern to Moroccan. I love that they have movie props, so you can get some really one-of-a-kind pieces. It's just fun to go into the store and explore.

Since I have lived in three different cities over the last five years, I have become something of an expert in furniture stores. I have shopped and made purchases at them all, from Macy's furniture store in San Francisco to Thomasville Furniture in Pasadena and countless other small shops. Although I did enjoy most of the furniture that I bought at these stores, I never became a "fan" of any of the stores.

It's different with Loft Appeal. I am a fan, a big one.

I rave about the place and recommend it to friends regularly.

From traditional furniture to one of a kind pieces, Loft Appeal is a furniture shoppers dream. I even like to look at the unique stuff I would never think of putting in my place. It is not only a furniture store it is a museum of sorts. But hey, don't take my word for it. Check it out for yourself.

Here are a couple of tips when shopping there:

Ask for Rich he is the co-owner. He will go out of his way for you. He gave me a loaner table and couch while I waited for mine to arrive. He measured my loft and made suggestions that I would never have thought of. Dealing with Rich is like having your own interior decorator you can bounce ideas off of. (Oh yeah, Rich will kill me for this... but haggle with him a bit and he will cut the price on stuff that is already lower than at all the chains.)

PROS: Personal service. Service you can't possibly get at chains or most other st
CONS: Well you have to go to downtown LA to get there.

There is plenty of great, quality furnishings at fantastic prices at Loft Appeal. But what I really like is the unusual items (I'd call them "rare" but there is no shortage of unique finds here) that turn a typical home into a one-of-a-kind castle. My friend picked up the actual phone booth from the movie "The Terminal" for a steal and installed it as a hilarious, "private" cubby for guests to make calls at his parties. From the smallest tchokes to big pieces, Loft Appeal is the best place to find that special focal point for your room. I'm just sorry other people are finding out about what I have long thought of as my special place!

PROS: Rare finds, uniques pieces, Hollywood memorabilia, great prices
CONS: I just hope it doesn't become too popular!

I was very impressed with the range and quality of merchandise at Loft Appeal. Rich and Ron, the owners, made sure that my questions were answered. I was looking for a unique birthday gift and found furniture for my livingroom. I like the comments from my guests and the conversation starters that I've found here.

I live in Texas and don't have a lot of time to shop. I suppose I could search around town here, but it has been much easier to work with Loft Appeal. Selection and shipping was a breeze.

I have both a loft downtown and an condo in the west side. Bought numerous items with a wide range of objects. Sort of an internatinal bazaar and movie set items , all in one place.

The owners are friendly and easy going. Talk to them and get even a better deal.

Like all good stores, there are wide range of items. From $5 accessories to $3000 antique armoires. I bought an amazing Tibetian armoire from Loft Appeal. I had seen a similar cabinet on Beverly Blvd. near Robertson for 3 times more. My best friend knew the store manager at the Westside store and negotiated a dealer cost discount. So instead of $9000 it was $4500. I passed and bought the armoire from Loft Appeal at $1500 less than the 1/2 price of the westside store.

Thanks guys.
Good service.

PROS: Electic Collection, Good Prices
CONS:

This is by far the best furniture shopping in all of Los Angeles, I work downtown, and go in almost every week, because it's always changing, and the prices are great, and the owner is very friendly, and willing to make deals, the more you buy, the better the price. I brought my friends there and they furnished their entire loft from this place, and saved a lot of money, 20-30% off the exact merchandise they saw at Macy's. Lots of fun stuff off movie sets too. A must to check out, seeing is believing!!!!!

PROS: Best prices in town, and I'm a major bargain shopper
CONS: somethings they are so busy, you have to wait a little, but it's worth it!

then this is your place. The furniture is very modern, sleek, clubby. And when I say clubby, I mean in the VERY Hollywood way. It's fine if you're single, but not if you've got children. The prices aren't bad, either.