Gary Friedman Architectural Digest (2026)

Grounds featuring 100-year-old olive trees, vineyards, and a wellness studio with a private massage terrace.

Under Friedman's leadership, RH has moved away from traditional stores in favor of massive "Galleries" that integrate food, wine, and art. Gary Friedman Has Reinvented Retail at Restoration Hardware Gary Friedman Architectural Digest

Venetian plaster exteriors, 16-foot boxed ceilings, and custom brass chandeliers. Grounds featuring 100-year-old olive trees, vineyards, and a

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" Friedman has bought and sold several high-profile properties

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.

Featured in Architectural Digest as a "living, breathing RH catalog," this Napa Valley estate underwent a two-year renovation led by the RH design team. Key features included: