Custom Botanical Design, Handcrafted Metalwork, and Inspired Outdoor Living Spaces by JP Rivera

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What I do.

I create California living spaces, living succulent walls, artisanal planters and metalwork, custom benches & chairs, outdoor space dividers and more for private clients, shops, and events. See below for more detail, reach out for Custom Work or visit my Etsy Design Shop for specific products.

“I live in a landscape, which every single day of my life is enriching.”

— Daniel Day-Lewis

“Tension creates attention and that is what I try to do with the organic aspect of plant varietals, the austere and static aspect of materials such as steel and the three classic shapes of all objects: a square, a triangle and a circle.”

—JP Rivera, owner/founder of Studio DBL

With a background from the Art Center College of Design and a deep love for plants—especially succulents—JP Rivera brings a unique and singular perspective to designing outdoor space, one that is brimming with passion, soul, and enthusiasm. Raised by a father who was a sought-after graphic designer and a mother who was an accomplished illustrator, it seems inevitable that his path would be that of a creative. His designs grace outdoor spaces ranging from the Redbird/Vibiana complex to coffee shops on Third Street and residences all across the Greater Los Angeles area.

“JP is a craftsman and a visionary. He is a renaissance man to the core and produces a nice, clean product...on time.”

—Camarillo Drew on Etsy
“The quality and craftsmanship on these custom planter boxes was outrageous. It was absolutely, precisely what we needed. They are sturdy, come with drainage, and were available very quickly. JP was extremely kind, communicative, and understanding throughout the process.”

—Etsy customer Carter Gee

Custom Botanical Design, Handcrafted Metalwork, and Inspired Outdoor Living Spaces by JP Rivera

What I do.

“I live in a landscape, which every single day of my life is enriching.”

“Tension creates attention and that is what I try to do with the organic aspect of plant varietals, the austere and static aspect of materials such as steel and the three classic shapes of all objects: a square, a triangle and a circle.”

“JP is a craftsman and a visionary. He is a renaissance man to the core and produces a nice, clean product...on time.”

“The quality and craftsmanship on these custom planter boxes was outrageous. It was absolutely, precisely what we needed. They are sturdy, come with drainage, and were available very quickly. JP was extremely kind, communicative, and understanding throughout the process.”