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Geoffrey De Sousa

The San Francisco interior designer and cofounder and creative director of De Sousa Hughes cultivates an inspired bedroom suite for the Galerie House of Art and Design

By Galerie editors
Modern living room with a white sofa, abstract coffee tables, a large painting, and a sculpture in a gallery-inspired setting.
A San Francisco living room by Geoffrey De Sousa. Photo: Jose Manuel Alorda

Geoffrey De Sousa designs homes for the Bay Area’s leading entrepreneurs, tech visionaries, and creatives, conceiving interiors that are singular and bespoke. He brings to each project relationships with the finest global artisans; the ability to superbly marry custom furnishings, antiques, and vintage pieces; and a passion for contemporary art.

As cofounder and creative director of the furniture and design showroom De Sousa Hughes, he regularly travels the world to discover and collaborate with designers, and provides clients with  extraordinary custom capabilities with the artisans he represents.

Man in a blue blazer leaning against a white wall, with newspapers scattered on the wooden floor in a bright room.
Geoffrey De Sousa. Photo: Andrew Paynter

De Sousa commits extensive time to philanthropic work. He is the chair of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase Design Advisory Board. He is a former chair of the San Francisco Fall Art + Antiques Show, is a founder of the Palm Springs Architecture + Design Museum, and was Design cochair of the pro bono redesign of the 55,000-square-foot Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto. An East Coast native, he lives in Pacific Heights with his husband, José Manuel Alorda, a renowned interiors and architecture photographer.

Elegant dining room with dark walls, ornate mirror, floral centerpiece, round table set for dinner, and tall curtains.
Jordan Winery’s dining room in Headlsburg, California, by Geoffrey De Sousa. Photo: JOSE MANUEL ALORDA
Elegant library interior with large bookshelves, wooden desk, and a white armchair on a striped rug.
A Presidio Heights library in San Francisco by Geoffrey De Sousa. Photo: Matthew Millman

Hamptons style: “I’ve lived in California for over 25 years, but I’m from New England. To me, there is still nothing better than an 18th-century farmhouse or 19th-century shingled cottage hidden behind massive hydrangea bushes. That just screams summer!”

Modern living room with natural light, featuring wooden furniture, a large wall art piece, and a cozy seating area.
A San Francisco loft living room by Geoffrey De Sousa. Photo: Matthew Millman

Favorite Hamptons design shops: “When we’re in the Hamptons it seems what I’m shopping for the most are host and hostess gifts for the wonderful dinner parties we attend. There are so many wonderful shops and pop-ups each summer, but I seem to always find something interesting at Aerin or Goop.”

Modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, abstract painting, floor lamp, and coffee table on a wooden floor.
A San Francisco family room by Geoffrey De Sousa. Photo: Jose Manuel Alorda

Favorite Hamptons art venues: “I always enjoy the shows from the Van de Weghe gallery. They recently curated an amazing Calder and Moore show.”

Living room with large ornate painting, neutral sofa, modern chairs, and coffee table, creating a blend of classic and modern styles.
A San Francisco living room by Geoffrey De Sousa. Photo: Jose Manuel Alorda

Favorite East End restaurants: “When we visit the Hamptons the absolute best place to eat is at home with friends and family. There’s nothing better than visiting a farmer’s market for fresh produce, then enjoying that with the area’s amazingly fresh seafood and several bottles of wine.”

Modern dining room with round table, blue chairs, a vase with branches, and a large architectural painting on the wall.
San Francisco, Downtown High-Rise. Photo: Jose Manuel Alorda

The Galerie House of Art and Design will kick off with a VIP event on August 5, with public viewings taking place from August 7 through September 6. Click here to view the full list of participating designers.