
Since 1988, Stephen Mark Johnston designed homes, retail stores, offices, furniture and home furnishing accessories from his downtown Los Angeles studio.
Now based in Joshua Tree, and as principal of IBSMJ DESIGN, the high
desert design studio offers residential design, interior design and
exterior design services to clients.
Working with clients from initial concept through move-in, projects include conceptual design for ground-up new construction, renovations, remodels, additions, swimming pools, and custom furnishings for dozens of homes throughout Southern California.
rocky road, landers



photos by Elizabeth Carababas and Brandon Harman
johnston-ready furniture

brentwood water feature

mr. nelson bar cabinet


los feliz showhouse


marina del rey bath





johnston-ready furniture





under construction…
desert air road, joshua tree
Addition and remodel in Joshua Tree, CA, 1238sf 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Single Family Residence to be completed 2025






on the boards…
mitch lane, landers
The original 400sf recreation cabin in Landers, CA is to be converted to a 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Single Family Residence








gamma gulch road, pioneertown
The original 400sf recreation cabin in Pioneertown, CA is to be converted to a 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Single Family Residence






philippi lane, landers
Primary suite addition to a 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Single Family Residence in Landers, CA





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