West Elm store opening in Santa Monica

The candles by In My Solitude are the work of Evolyn Brooks, one of two entrepreneurs who are part of West Elm’s first in-house small-business residency program.

West Elm’s new concept store in Santa Monica is committed to supporting local artisans.

In-store workshops will be available at the new West Elm store in Santa Monica.

Scott Coppersmith Designs is one of two small businesses chosen to be part of West Elm’s first in-house residency program.

One of the design labs in the new, 24,000-square-foot West Elm store in Santa Monica.

A corner of the expansive new West Elm store in Santa Monica.

Furniture and accessories for sale at the new West Elm store in Santa Monica.

The new West Elm store in Santa Monica features the work of 26 California-based artisans.

An assortment of vases at West Elm in Santa Monica.

Kitchen items on view at the West Elm store in Santa Monica.

West Elm’s new baby line is on display at its store in Santa Monica.

The West Elm store in Santa Monica includes an outdoor area.

Pillows and knickknacks at the West Elm store in Santa Monica.