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Lilo, Bells + Whistles | International Design Awards Winners

Lilo

CompanyBells + Whistles

Lead DesignersBarbara Rourke & Jason St John

Design TeamBarbara Rourke, Jason St John, Jasmine Glover

Project Location2571 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

ClientJohn Resnick,

CreditsElodie Bost, Gage Forster, Kimberly Motos

Prize(s)Silver in Hospitality Interior Design / Restaurants

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Entry Description

Lilo is a sensory journey through Southern California’s ecosystem and unique terroir. Guests enter a garden anchored by an Australian Bottle Tree and cedar wall before moving into an earth-toned dining room. Textured walls by artist Sasha Seyb echo local cliffs, while California Coastal Oak slats ripple like waves above. A warm open kitchen invites interaction as chefs finish dishes tableside. Oak and quartzite chef’s counters and tables, designed with accessible heights, make the experience welcoming for all.

Bio

Established in 2000, Bells + Whistles is an award-winning, Los Angeles-based design studio that is dedicated to creating quality, hand-made, modern interiors. Working primarily with commercial spaces, our projects have included bars, restaurants, boutiques, entertainment venues and salons. Bells + Whistles is capable of taking on projects of any scale from concept to completion. Our goal is to create amazing interiors that showcase our talents and vision while successfully realizing our clients’ dreams.

Awards and Prize

America’s Top 100 Hospitality Architects & Designers 2026

- Providence: International Design Awards 2025, International Hotel & Property Awards 2025, Muse Design Awards, IAD Awards, London Design Awards, Int Design Awards, Design Skill Awards, GFD Awards
- Starlite: International Design Awards 2025, GFD Awards 2025, NY Arch Awards 2025 (Design of the Year), London Design Awards 2025, World Design Awards 2025, Undesign Awards
- Lilo: International Design Awards 2025, GFD Awards 2025, London Design Awards 2025, World Design Awards 2025
- Wildland: International Design Awards 2025, GFD Awards 2025, World Design Awards 2025
- Merenda: International Design Awards 2025, ADC Awards 2025, GAA 2025, LIV Awards
- Marrow Fine Chicago: Muse Design Awards, IAD Awards, London Design Awards, Int Design Awards, Design Skill Award, GFD Awards
- Remedy Place: World Design Awards, Int Design Awards, SBID, Chinese Design Awards, Muse Design Awards, BLT Design Awards, IID Awards
- Marrow Fine One Paseo: World Design Awards, SBID, Chinese Design Awards, BLT Design Awards, IID Awards