The Studio
The Studio
“Furniture and sculpture obey a lot of the same rules, but you don’t have to be able to sit comfortably on a sculpture. Furniture has to be somewhat practical, but I like furniture that borders on sculpture, and you need a pure room for furniture to be in, too. Most rooms, if you put something in them, it gets lost because they’re so cluttered, so the more pure the room, the more the people and the furniture can come forth.”
— David Lynch, Room to Dream
Laetitia Wajnapel
Interior Designer - Owner
Born and raised in Paris, Laëtitia began her career as a film and video game journalist before moving to London in search of new creative adventures.
There, she spent over a decade carving out a niche in the digital world, building a large audience and earning international recognition in the press. This multi-layered creative practice deepened her exploration of storytelling, leading her to experiment with styling and photography as natural complements to her writing.
Her fascination with the way people live and interact with their spaces eventually led to the creation of Cinquième Gauche after relocating to Los Angeles. Drawing from years of interviewing creatives and immersing herself in different cultures, Laëtitia developed a unique ability to translate personal stories into spaces where people can truly thrive. Her background in film and video games also gives her a deep understanding of how environments shape character and experience.
Since launching Cinquième Gauche in 2019, Laëtitia has worked on a diverse range of projects, always striving to create spaces that feel warm, lived-in, and serene—yet always ready for a great party. She is passionate about preserving the historical integrity of the properties she designs while seamlessly enhancing their functionality for modern living.
Spaces tell stories. A designer’s job is to write them.
Degrees and Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts,
History - Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne
Master of Arts, Film/Cinema/Video Studies - Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne
ASID accredited for Interior Design