That’s the Big Question. Which is why we’ve organised our pick of the 10 BEST.

JEAN DE MERRY

It’s got it all: drop-dead gorgeous modern pieces for house and garden including Thomas Hamel’s signature Hamel + Farrell collection. www.jeandemerry.com

THERIEN & CO

Go to just breathe in the atmosphere. It could teach us all a thing or two about mixing genres, eras, periods and styles. www.therienantiques.com

DENNIS & LEEN

Seriously good, 17th century repro lighting, furniture, lighting and artefacts used by the biggest names in design. www.dennisandleen.com

JF CHEN

The place the style set get their antiques. www.jfchen.com

BLACKMAN CRUZ

One of the hottest shops in LA right now. International designer Thomas Hamel swears by it. www.blackmancruz.com

FORMATIONS

A great hunting ground for antique replicas (mantles to mirrors, chandelier, consoles) for house and garden. www.formationsusa.com

THE APARTMENT BY THE LINE

The future of retail? The Apartment by the Line in Los Angeles offers an immersive, homelike experience. www.theline.com

MECOX GARDENS

The LA version of the famous Southhampton New York Long Island emporium’s signature collection of garden ornaments, outdoor furnishings, accessories and plants that are unlike anything else around. www.mecox.com

RESTORATION HARDWARE

In a league of it’s own, with a well-edited selection of trademark designs for house and garden. www.restorationhardware.com

NICKEY KEHOE

Interior designers Nickey and Kehoe have made their mark with their own line of textured home goods (solid cast brass hand sconces, tufted headboards, hassock ottomans), which they’ve mixed with vintage Hmong embroidered cushions and black-bristled brooms—and you’ll want to buy it all. www.nickeykehoe.com

KELLY WEARSTLER

One of America’s best-known decorator’s flagship. www.kellywearstler.com

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

Rose Tarlow, www.rosetarlow.com  Kneedler Fauchere, www.kneedler-fauchere.com Christian Liaigre at David Sutherland, www.davidsutherland.com Holly Hunt. www.hollyhunt.com