Gary Friedman Architectural Digest May 2026

Venetian plaster exteriors, 16-foot boxed ceilings, and custom brass chandeliers.

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"—a discipline rooted in balance, symmetry, and perfect proportions. Gary Friedman Architectural Digest

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. including an 11

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" disappearing walls of glass

A signature charcoal-gray and neutral scheme throughout the 5,140-square-foot space.