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Gracie was founded in 1898 by Charles R Gracie in New York. He began the business by selling antiques and by the 1920s was importing handpainted Chinese wallpapers. Early clientele included design greats William Haines, Dorothy Draper, and Elsie De Wolfe. Gracie is now run by the 5th and 6th generations: siblings Mike and Jennifer Gracie, and Jenn’s son, Zach Shea. Los Angeles became Gracie’s third market in the mid-1980s at representative showrooms and in 2017 opened a dedicated showroom on Melrose Avenue in the West Hollywood Design District where a mixture of handpainted wallpaper and curated antiques can be seen today.

For more than two decades, Karen Harautuneian has offered the utmost in personalized service in creating distinctive kitchens as well as entire home interiors that are thoughtful, layered in timeless design and with an appeal that focuses on the individual.

Karen is a Certified Interior Designer; a Kitchen Specialist with 31 years in practice; co-founder of Hart & Toth Cabinet Co. in West Hollywood; a member of the California Council for Interior Design, member #1421; and a graduate of the UCLA Architecture & Interior Design Program as well as having received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies from UCLA among her many professional credits.

For over 25 years we have been charmed by Hub of the House|A Design Studio by Karen Harautuneian.  Located at the “Hub” of the West Hollywood Design District since 1994, Hub of the House Studio specializes in kitchen and architectural remodeling. Long recognized for their individualized approach, richly layered designs and for their ability to create rooms that exemplify the classic “California Lifestyle” this shop is a must stop for your home design needs. Hub of the House|A Design Studio by Karen Harautuneian offers design services, custom cabinetry & millwork, and home furnishings.