Two people sitting at a bar counter with a dog, in front of a decorative mirror and Londubh Studio's Enlightenment mushroom wallpaper.

Lisa Donohoe and Brynn Gelbard

ARTISTS & FOUNDERS

Londubh Studio is a decorative arts and surface design studio founded in Los Angeles in 2011 by artists Lisa Donohoe and Brynn Gelbard. United by a passion for storytelling and fearless material experimentation, they created a new a new kind of studio practice where fine art, design, and architectural finishes intersect. With backgrounds in both art and design, Lisa and Brynn specialize in crafting custom, hand-applied surfaces that bring depth, texture, and emotional resonance to residential, commercial, hospitality and experiential spaces, both interior and exterior.

From the beginning, they have approached every surface as an opportunity for transformation. Their work spans custom murals, wallcoverings, textiles, decorative plaster finishes, artisan glazes, gilding, hand-painted floors, hand-adorned furniture, bespoke doors, and large-scale, site-specific installations. Each surface is either hand-applied on site, crafted in studio for installation, or digitally produced as large-format prints designed for architectural applications including walls, ceilings, and built-in elements.

Londubh Studio collaborates with interior designers, architects, art consultants, developers, production designers, and private clients across the U.S. and internationally. Their multidisciplinary practice is unified by a meticulous commitment to craftsmanship and the belief that beauty should be both seen and felt. Every project is guided by collaboration, curiosity, and imagination from concept through installation.

150+

PROJECTS

500+

CLIENTS

14

YEARS EXPERIENCE

Our Story

At Londubh Studio, design begins with the conviction that surfaces are alive. Every mural, finish, wallcovering, and surface treatment is approached as a living language, one that speaks in rhythm, color, and symbol.

Our philosophy is grounded in material exploration, fine craftsmanship, and a deep love of ornamentation. Whether it is a one-of-a-kind mural for a private residence, a bold wallcovering for a hospitality space, or a hand-adorned piece of furniture, every work is created with intention, bridging timeless techniques with a contemporary edge.

Science and tradition meet in our process. Research shows that repetition, symmetry, and richly patterned environments reduce cognitive strain and enhance pleasure, a phenomenon known as processing fluency. These rhythmic visuals allow the brain to rest, inviting clarity and calm. Color psychology further demonstrates how hues influence mood, regulate the nervous system, and anchor emotional experience. And neuroscience confirms what cultures have always known: awe—sparked by pattern, scale, and color—expands consciousness, restores connection, and awakens joy.

At Londubh, this knowledge becomes art. We design surfaces that resonate not only with the eye, but with the body, the mind, and the heart. Our wallcoverings, murals, installations, and bespoke decorative finishes bring texture, emotion, and soul into the built environment, creating spaces that inspire presence, connection, and awe.

This is design that remembers, felt in the body, grounded in story, and crafted to endure.

Two embracing ladies sitting on a jukebox in front of Londubh Studio's Enlightenment Panaeolus mushroom wallpaper in the entry way of Desert 5 Spot at the Tommy Hotel in Hollywood.

Design Philosophy

Lisa Donohoe of Londubh Studio standing on scaffolding painting a large ornate ceiling motif in tones of gold, black, red, white, and blue.

At Londubh Studio, design begins with the conviction that surfaces are alive. Every mural, finish, wallcovering, and surface treatment is approached as a living language, one that speaks in rhythm, color, and symbol.

Our philosophy is grounded in material exploration, fine craftsmanship, and a deep love of ornamentation. Whether it is a one-of-a-kind mural for a private residence, a bold wallcovering for a hospitality space, or a hand-adorned piece of furniture, every work is created with intention, bridging timeless techniques with a contemporary edge. Science and tradition meet in our process. Research shows that repetition, symmetry, and richly patterned environments reduce cognitive strain and enhance pleasure, a phenomenon known as processing fluency. These rhythmic visuals allow the brain to rest, inviting clarity and calm. Color psychology further demonstrates how hues influence mood, regulate the nervous system, and anchor emotional experience.

At Londubh, this knowledge becomes art. We design surfaces that resonate not only with the eye, but with the body, the mind, and the heart. Our wallcoverings, murals, installations, and bespoke decorative finishes bring texture, emotion, and soul into the built environment, creating spaces that inspire presence, connection, and wonder.

This is design that remembers, felt in the body, grounded in story, and crafted to endure.

Diary

The Londubh Diary is a window into our world—a place for studio updates, current projects, creative adventures, historical inspirations, and deep dives into the decorative arts. Part journal, part archive, part love letter to beauty and craft, it’s where we share what moves us, what teaches us, and what we hope will inspire you.

Click HERE to read, learn and explore.

Brynn Gelbard and Lisa Donohoe of Londubh Studio put the finishing touches on the custom textured blue venetian plaster and 24 karat gold leaf 2020 Golden Globes Elevator set in their DTLA studio

History

We believe in honoring the rich traditions of art history while pushing forward into new territories. Our appreciation for classical techniques and historical movements informs our contemporary practice and helps us create work with depth and meaning.