Meet our team of talented designers who bring innovative and personalized solutions to transform your space into a true reflection of your style. After reading their bios below, if you’d like to make an in store appointment to work with one of them in person, you may email them directly or click here!
Eric
My style is Adaptive/eclectic for my clients and Maximal for myself.
Learn more about Eric
How long have you been with LaDIFF?
Since December, 2018.
What is your current favorite piece at LaDIFF?
The Charleston Forge Emmitt Lounge chair because of it’s hand-crafted nature and mix of natural materials: wood, leather and iron.
What’s an ideal outing for you in Richmond?
Coffee at Blanchards followed by day of thrifting/site-seeing and ending with oysters and Manhattans at Can Can.
Favorite local business in Richmond (other than LaDIFF)?
Bacchus for dinner, Mongrel for gifts.
Is there a design trend that you see coming in the near future (or something you want to see)?
The resurgence of color, specifically green, affordable luxury and mixed metals.
Favorite vacation spot you’ve been to?
Tuscany
Bucket list vacation destination?
The Roman ruins along the Croatian coast.
Movie/ TV show you can watch on repeat
Cold Comfort Farm, a movie based on a book by Stella Gibbons – known as the Jane Austen of her generation – set in the 1930s
Get in touch at eric@ladiff.com
Emily
I have a pretty flexible design style. For my personal spaces, I’m all about moody maximalism. For clients, I’m not prescribed to one design style but I do like to push boundaries. I like to pull people out of the comfort zone IN their comfort zones, ya know?
Learn more about Emily
How long have you been with LaDIFF?
Since March 2021
What is your current favorite piece at LaDIFF?
You mean other than the chandelier giraffe? There’s a Max Divani piece coming in this spring that I am over the moon excited about – you’ll just have to wait and see!
What’s an ideal outing for you in Richmond?
Dinner at Native Plate followed by a concert at the National.
Favorite local business in Richmond (other than LaDIFF)?
Fuzzy Cactus
Is there a design trend that you see coming in the near future (or something you want to see)?
I am hoping for a resurgence of risk taking. My social media feeds are full of maximalism, color, and surrealism. Why do you think I pushed Sarah to bring QeeBoo in?!
Favorite vacation spot you’ve been to?
Juno Beach, Florida
Bucket list vacation destination?
A French wine tour. Start in Champagne and bounce from east to west working down the Rhone Valley and Cote d’Azur.
Movie / TV show you can watch on repeat
Crazy, Stupid Love
Get in touch at jo@ladiff.com
Lea
With 25+ years of design experience, my specialty is in modern design with a concentration on space-planning and color arrangement. One of the most satisfying facets of my business is redesigning a difficult floor plan and seeing the before & after to see how the space has transformed.
I thrive on relationship-driven interactions with my clients and find that putting an animal print in ALMOST any room will solve almost any decorating problem.
Learn more about Lea
How long have you been with LaDIFF?
Since March 2012
What is your current favorite piece at LaDIFF?
For comfort, the Carson sofa. For aesthetic the Menlo Park. Both are from American Leather.
What’s an ideal outing for you in Richmond?
A scenic hike around Belle Isle or a day at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in the Spring.
Favorite local business in Richmond?
The Plant House on Cary Street! I was invited there to make a terrarium last year and became hooked!
Is there a design trend that you see coming in the near future (or something you want to see)?
Wall paper! Yes Please!
Favorite vacation spot you’ve been to?
Sedona, Arizona
Bucket list vacation destination?
Greece
Movie/TV show you can watch on repeat?
The Dutton Ranch series on Paramount (and my mom and I watch The Italian Job, The Firm, A Few Good Men, or DieHard whenever they come on and we happen to be together)
Get in touch at lea@ladiff.com
Rick
I enjoy a clean and classic look. However, I do have strong leanings towards a layered and collected interior as well.
Learn more about Rick
How long have you been with LaDIFF?
Since August 1994 — that would be 3 locations ago
What is your current favorite piece at LaDIFF?
The Lexi sofa ticks a lot of boxes for me. It has heritage yet can be a real chameleon design-wise.
What’s an ideal outing for you in Richmond?
I enjoy visiting the historical sites that are still to be found around town.
Favorite local business in Richmond?
Currently craving Joe’s Inn and their spaghetti a la Greek!
Is there a design trend that you see coming in the near future?
I’m glad to see a returning appreciation for neutrals and earth tones. Looking forward to seeing a lot less grey in interiors…
Favorite vacation spot you’ve been to?
We’ve really enjoyed Antwerp and Paris.
Bucket list vacation destination?
Istanbul and Florence. The Dalmatian Coast would be great, too!
Movie/TV show you can watch on repeat?
I’m always up for an historical documentary
Get in touch at rick@ladiff.com
Larrieux
I have a traditional style with a bit of cottage living with gold/ bronze accents and dark wood features.
Learn more about Larrieux
How long have you been with LaDIFF?
Since June 2026!
What is your current favorite piece at LaDIFF?
The Gwen sofa!
What’s an ideal outing for you in Richmond?
A shopping spree at Marshalls or HomeGoods then stopping by Sugar Shack for a salted caramel doughnut, and Cava for dinner.
Favorite local business in Richmond (other than LaDIFF)?
LUNCH and SUPPER!
Is there a design trend that you see coming in the near future (or something you want to see)?
I would love to see people bringing back the originality of older homes going from gray or beige homes back to the original piece
Favorite vacation spot you’ve been to?
Wilmington Beach
Bucket list vacation destination?
Italy and Greece
Movie/TV show you can watch on repeat?
I can watch all three of the Godfather movies over and over.
Get in touch at larrieux@ladiff.com
Leigh
I enjoy pieces with clean lines, naturally darker or mid-tone stained wood, iron, and leather.
Learn more about Leigh
How long have you been with LaDIFF?
Since June 2026!
What is your current favorite piece at LaDIFF?
Charleston Forge’s Emmitt chair because it hits all of my favorite design elements
What’s an ideal outing for you in Richmond?
An outdoor Fall concert with a picnic at Belle Isle
Favorite local business in Richmond (other than LaDIFF)?
BAR-Q: Amazing southern pork BBQ sandwiches and sides!
Is there a design trend that you see coming in the near future (or something you want to see)?
Smart powered recliners
Favorite vacation spot you’ve been to?
Roatan, Honduras for the reef, beach, and jungle!
Bucket list vacation destination?
New Zealand for glacier skiing and sailing
Movie/TV show you can watch on repeat?
Reservoir Dogs
Get in touch at leigh@ladiff.com