Our story

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When Covid-19 hit in 2020, and the world was forced into solitude, businesses worldwide had to rethink their way of working. For LA-based celebrity interior designer Jake Arnold, who has designed homes for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Rashida Jones, Aaron Paul and Sophia Bush, projects came to a halt.

It wasn’t until Arnold began receiving hundreds of direct messages on Instagram from people all over the world asking for design advice that he and his high school friend, a tech entrepreneur Leo Seigal, who has helped launch several startups in Silicon Valley and beyond, came up with the idea for The Expert - video consultations platform connecting high-end interior designers with clients from all over the world.

They’ve already managed to secure 2 rounds of financing of $15 millions in total. The Expert has been featured in numerous magazines and outlets:

What we do?

“ We aspire to enable anyone access to the world’s top interior designers, furniture and brands. Every home should be elevated.”

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1. Online consultations

Choose from a curated selection of top design Experts from across the world, choose the length of consultation you'd like to book and a time that works for you. You’ll receive a link to your consultation via Zoom so you can meet your Expert face to face.

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2. Unique items for your home

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We curate exclusive furniture collections, made-to-order pieces, trade-only brands, refurbished vintage — all handpicked by the world’s best interior designers.

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3. Inspiration and advice