Jeff D. F. Trotter serves as Founder and Principal Designer of full-service Los Angeles-based design firm Jeff Trotter Design (JTD). An award-winning designer, Trotter exhibits a natural eye for transitional modern elements that endure beyond contemporary trends, earning him features in ELLE Décor, on international media outlets, and more. His SKIN SURF and STONE SURF collections take functional décor to a new level of luxury, introducing a synergy of style and sport in crocodile-inspired or natural stone-inspired prints. An upcoming collaboration with MATERIAL blends Trotter’s trademark visionary “coastal chic” approach with the pioneering bespoke stone, tile, and glass company’s unparalleled selection.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Trotter developed a deep passion for great design from a young age. A penchant for reorganizing his own bedroom décor followed him to the University of California - Los Angeles, where he was often asked by friends to help style their dorm rooms or apartments. When he began his formal career in art direction and set design for a major motion picture studio, Trotter was given free rein to further explore his innate talent. Unfulfilled by the temporary nature of each set creation, he established Jeff Trotter Design to produce more lasting interior home and residential looks that would uplift clients for years to come.
Trotter made a near-immediate impact on the industry, competing in La Cienega Design Quarter’s prestigious Legends Design Week. There, his decisive win placed him among the ranks of other notable celebrity Interior Designers and now nearly 10 years later, Jeff Trotter Design has worked with hundreds of residential and commercial clients, enjoying an unrivaled reputation for a signature style described as a “contemporary twist on coastal comfort.”
Known for reimagining the art of residential/commercial interior aesthetics, JTD specializes in large-scale, high-end renovations and new construction. Trotter is discerning in his approach, blending traditional elements and comfortable elegance with distinctively contemporary undertones. His spaces are tailored, luxurious, and uniquely livable, crafted to elevate life’s everyday moments down to the finest detail. The brand’s expansive portfolio features projects ranging from large-scale restaurant and hospitality design to the restoration of historic residential properties and entertainment venues.
In addition to design, Trotter is a frequent contributor to several home and lifestyle design publications. Learn more about the upcoming Jeff Trotter Design by MATERIAL collection at jefftrotterdesign.com or explorematerial.com. Follow @jefftrotterdesign on Instagram for West Coast lifestyle inspiration, everyday elegant looks, and brand updates.