Design

L was designed around the concept of an organic, participatory environment where you will experience a variety of spatial atmospheres, from the warm and intimate to the grand and celebratory.

Upon entering the 3,000 square foot space from L Street, you are welcomed into an atmosphere of a boutique hotel, open and inviting, with custom furniture and flexible seating.

The wood is darkly stained and the walls are finished in Venetian plaster colored in the natural earth tones of Napa. For an intimate atmosphere, the “Loft” was designed for romantic candle-lit space, the classic dining room where you are encouraged to take your time and enjoy the wine and shared plates.

The “Bubble Lounge” was designed for celebration, where the surroundings are fun and engaging. Circular, handmade wooden mirrors are inset into the walls and mirrors, inspiring you for a drink of the bubbly.

For those beautiful Northern California nights, the L Terrace is the perfect setting for an al fresco dinner or chocolate and port pairing with friends.

L is a destination for wine enthusiasts and aficionados, as well as the casual drinker, to meet and enjoy a simple, comfortable, and sophisticated environment.

About the architect

Kristi Lamay Daggett is a Los Angeles-based designer born and raised in Sacramento. Kristi has a professional degree in Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, graduating with a Minor in Construction Management. Kristi has worked on several restaurant and retail projects in the Los Angeles area. This is her first Sacramento venture, reuniting with her childhood friend, Marcus Marquez.

About the designer

The one-of-a-kind walnut wine vault, entrance pillar, back bar, and farmer’s table were all creations of designer William Earle. Based in Placerville, CA, William has a unique client list including SF MOMA, Macy Gray, Courtney Cox, Bergdorf Goodman, and Kevin Spacey, among others. William’s collection is available through Donald Joseph in Sacramento. www.williamearle.com

About the signature sofas

Selected by Joyce Wolfe of LIMN, the Cassina “Aspen” sofas are a dramatic design by Jean Marie Massaud from 2005. The swooping, asymmetrical back conjures the soaring terrain of a mountain range. It is a slinky, sexy, and sinuous piece suggests modern design at it’s best. Cassina is one of the great European Furniture companies based and manufactured in Italy. The “CASSINA I MAESTRI” collection combines a selection of the most important pieces of furniture created and widely regarded as the epitome of 20th Century design. The Contemporary Collection embodies Cassina’s commitment to the Italian design ideals of craftsmanship and quality. It is a true fusion of industrial technology with artisan manufacturing. Cassina is available at LIMN Sacramento. www.limn.com

About the tile

The bathroom tiles are from the Tessera Collection by Oceanside. Tessera mosaics are hand cast in over three dozen shimmering iridescent and non-iridescent colors. All Oceanside Glasstile is made from silica sand, an abundant natural resource, and as much as 86 percent recycled material. Sherman-Loehr Custom Tile Works selected and installed the tiles as well as the bar countertops at the L.