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Maison Trouvaille

Los Angeles, CA, US

Founder Erick Garcia leans into his company’s namesake, ‘trouvaille’—which means to stumble upon—to unearth unique and uplifting finds that create truly personal spaces.

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a kitchen with marble counter tops and stools
a potted plant sitting on top of a wooden shelf
a kitchen with marble counter tops and a gold backsplash
a dining room with a table and chairs
a bath room with a tub a sink and a window
a living room filled with furniture and a large window
a kitchen with marble counter tops and stools
a dining room with a table and chairs
a dining room with a table and chairs
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas
a house with a lot of windows and plants in front of it
a bedroom with a bed, two chairs and a rug
a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
a bedroom with a large bed and a large window

About

Maison Trouvaille is a design firm founded by Erick Garcia. The definition of "trouvaille" is something that is discovered by chance or stumbled upon. This is inherent in Erick's design process, finding that perfect piece or coming up with an unexpected idea that brings magic, joy and excitement to the client and finishes the space.

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Born in Mexico and raised in Los Angeles, he is inspired by his extensive travels and his deep appreciation of art, culture and fashion, which reflect in his global sense of design. He creates picture perfect settings that respect, yet enhance a client's personal style and taste.

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His commercial and residential clients include those in entertainment, sports, beauty and fashion such as Blake Griffin, Jen Atkin, Desi Perkins, Julie Sarinana and Marianna Hewitt. Erick's work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Harper's Bazaar, My Domaine, Forbes.

Maison Trouvaille

can advise on
Furniture and home decor selection and placement
Floor plan layout
Stores and brands to consider
Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)
Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments
Cabinetry and built-ins
Fixtures, finishes and trims
Construction and remodel ideas
Exterior design
Career advice for aspiring designers
Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Maison Trouvaille can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

Client Testimonials

"Beyond expectations! This experience gave me the opportunity to work with one of my favorite designers even though he's been booked for so long! I learned so much and I think the mistakes I will avoid will save me thousands! Definitely will book more time with Erick as my project progresses. He was so thoughtful about everything I wanted to talk about. It didn't feel like it was the first time we were chatting! Thank you Erick for all your help! Can't wait to chat again soon!"
Donya D.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
Verified by The Expert
"My session with Erick was a joy from start to finish. And so easy to arrange! I'd been looking for a designer to help me make the most of my new home and when The Expert recommended Maison Trouvaille I was thrilled, as I'd actually followed his work for a while. I love his paired back style and ability to bring warmth and character into a space. The consultation delivered above and beyond expectations! We fit so much into the hour (he helped me choose so many pieces as well as overall layout."
Pippa L.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
Verified by The Expert
"Had the best consultation with Erick Garcia. He was extremely helpful, made great recommendations for everything that I asked for and in the price range I wanted. He is super kind and friendly, felt as though I’ve known him. Would HIGHLY recommend him. Will definitely be doing a future consult with him again. Thank you Erick!!!"
Ferishta G.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
Verified by The Expert
"Had a wonderful consultation with Erick! He provided tremendous insight and we covered a lot of topics about my project during the session. I highly recommend Erick."
Christine M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
Verified by The Expert
"Erick is so easy to work with and understood what I needed. I'm excited to work with him to finish up my house!"
Tracy F.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
Verified by The Expert
"My hour spent with Erick was truly incredible. He helped me come up with all the concepts I need to get my project started. Feel so unbelievably grateful to have had the opportunity to chat with such a creative and genius mind. Thank you!"
Shira K.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
Verified by The Expert
"Great conversation with Erick! He had practical advice on our plans and was great to have his perspective to validate or challenge our ideas. Very well spent time :)"
Cristian V.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
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"Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Erick not only provided excellent feedback and ideas, but also took the time to understand my concerns and aspirations. I found his advice to be both constructive and practical. I left the session feeling both inspired and clear-headed in regards to what I needed to do next. Very happy with my session."
Geoffrey B.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
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"This was such an efficient and fun experience! Erick was so, so thoughtful with his choices, taking my current lifestyle and future plans for the house into consideration and helping me see the big picture. All while POWERING through my entire main floor—from exact pieces of furniture down to the fixtures and materials. I couldn't believe how much we got through in 55 mins and how much peace of mind it gave me. 100% will be doing this again for the rest of my house! "
Roxanne V.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
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"Had another amazing session with Erick Garcia. This was my second consultation with Erick and it went amazing. Both times Erick was extremely kind and patient and helped me figure out every single question I had (and I had a lot!). He gave me the perfect suggestions and helped pick items that would fit perfectly in my home/space to my liking. I can’t say enough about how much he has helped me transform my house. I can’t wait to work with him again and HIGHLY recommend him to all! "
Ferishta G.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
Verified by The Expert
"I just completed my first session with Erick and couldn't be happier with it! He gave me very useful advice on my home's overall concept, color scheme and layout. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his craft, and he gave me concrete recommendations when I was being indecisive. I left the session with newfound confidence, energy and a clear direction; it was well worth the investment. I'm looking forward to more sessions with him. I highly recommend him! Thank you Erick!"
Ed W.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
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"My time with Erick Garcia was well spent. He is such a gift with excellent insight. Erick is kind and patient and brilliant. I received so much inspiration. I’ll be booking again! Erick Garcia is amazing bar none. Having an avenue like The Expert is so helpful for people in need of experts. "
La B.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
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"Erick was so wonderful to work with! He helped me with so many decisions in a short period of time. He provided excellent insight and helped me feel confident about moving forward with my projects. He is wise and a pleasure to work with!"
Natalie M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
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"This is my 2nd consult with Eric. I started off with a 30 minute to get a feel of the process and quickly discuss the ideas I had to renovate the exterior of my home. After I got a quote from the contractor he recommended, we were able to take more time with an hour consult to go over the project in more detail. Eric is not only sweet and personable, he has so much knowledge and is clear with his vision. I'm very inspired by his recommendations and can't wait to get this renovation going! "
Leah L.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
Verified by The Expert
"Erick is PHENOMENAL and a total delight! We covered everything (and more) I set out to cover in 1 hour. I was stuck on several spaces and furniture/lights/decor, and he showed me multiple solutions, both literal and directional. He 1000% understood my aesthetic, but also while keeping me in check so the style didn't become a hodgepodge. I've talked to several consultants in the past and Erick is the only one I would recommend in a heartbeat. THANK YOU!"
Sallie L.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
Verified by The Expert
"Erick has been incredibly helpful, his sessions are very straight forward and efficient. He’s helped us transforming our home."
Yaser A.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
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"Erick was great! He made the process so easy, answered all my questions and took the time to go over suggestions, and product/service vendors. Love Love Love!"
Rachel C.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
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"Such an amazing meeting with Erik! Super helpful with our renovating process and very knowledgeable in giving recommendations to improve the overall look of our design. Can’t wait to book more meetings through our home reno process. "
Patricia D.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Erick Garcia
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