This L.A. Designer’s Living Room Is a Minimalism Master Class

Victoria Adesanmi, a Nigerian-American interior designer, has long embraced the art of collaboration. When she moved to Los Angeles from Portland four years ago, Victoria was working as a color and material designer at Adidas, creating livable art for entertainment powerhouses including Beyoncé and Kanye West. So by the time she decided to launch Aesthetics Studios in 2021, Victoria was confident about her measured approach to style and function.

“I’m focusing my business on interior design, creative direction, and everyday objects through reimagination and storytelling,” she says.

Even though her living room’s look was entirely under her domain, she still had to carefully pick and choose items that would foster harmony—especially since her main goal in this space was to get some relief from the demands of the city. Layers of textures, inspiring art, and strategic splurges all work together to make that happen.

“I really wanted to push the boundaries of what I could do with my rental,” Victoria says. “Funny enough, when friends come to visit, the first thing they mention is that my apartment feels so peaceful. Mission accomplished.”

Location: The Valley, Los Angeles

How long she’s lived here: 4.5 years

The inspiration: “I was inspired to create a space that provided a sense of escapism and relaxation, especially since the redesign process started at the beginning of the pandemic,” Victorian says. “My living room was the perfect canvas to get creative and push the limits of what I can do with a rental. For me, it was never about a specific design style or trend but rather creating a feeling through storytelling. I wanted to curate my home with objects that are meaningful and evoked both an emotion and a conversation.”

Square footage: Less than 350 square feet