Gary Friedman, the CEO of RH (formerly Restoration Hardware), has long used Architectural Digest to showcase a design philosophy that blurs the lines between retail, hospitality, and residential living. His personal homes and RH "Galleries" are often featured as physical manifestos of his commitment to "Human Design"โa discipline rooted in balance, symmetry, and perfect proportions.
Friedman's personal residences are frequently highlighted for their "move-in ready" perfection, often appearing as though they were plucked straight from an RH sourcebook.
Venetian plaster exteriors, 16-foot boxed ceilings, and custom brass chandeliers. Gary Friedman Architectural Digest
A signature charcoal-gray and neutral scheme throughout the 5,140-square-foot space.
Under Friedman's leadership, RH has moved away from traditional stores in favor of massive "Galleries" that integrate food, wine, and art. Gary Friedman Has Reinvented Retail at Restoration Hardware Gary Friedman, the CEO of RH (formerly Restoration
Featured in Architectural Digest as a "living, breathing RH catalog," this Napa Valley estate underwent a two-year renovation led by the RH design team. Key features included:
Friedman has bought and sold several high-profile properties in Beverly Hills, including an 11,000-square-foot Promontory mansion designed with Hollywood Regency influences, disappearing walls of glass, and a zero-edge infinity pool. Retail as an "Ecosystem" Gary Friedman Has Reinvented Retail at Restoration Hardware
Grounds featuring 100-year-old olive trees, vineyards, and a wellness studio with a private massage terrace.