Home & Design

Coastal Contemporary Masterpiece in Orange County

Perched along the terraced coastline of Cameo Shores—a coveted region in the 92625 zip code—a new take on coastal living arrived in 2025. The Corona del Mar neighborhood, known for its architectural mix of vine-hedged Mediterranean villas and sleek contemporary builds, has welcomed a haven that blends organic and modern elements. Designed by Quin Brotherton of Bliss Home & Design—in collaboration with architect Mark Teale of Teale Architecture, builder Tom Nicholson of Nicholson Companies and la...

Layered Luxury Takes Center Stage in This Show-Stopping Beacon Bay Home

Situated on a private beach, “the home exudes a quiet charm, enhanced by its coastal setting and serene views of the water,” Bryen notes. But inside, the interiors are a vibrant blend of color, texture and timely design. Most notably, not a single wall was left as drywall. “Every surface is thoughtfully finished with either wallpaper or Venetian plaster, creating a layered, textured experience throughout the home,” she explains. “It speaks volumes about our client—fearless, design-forward, and c...

This Dana Point Home by Jodi Fleming Design Redefines Beach House Elegance

While the Dana Point property offered a solid foundation, it still required a hands-on transformation to achieve the client’s desired look. “The biggest challenge was taking the bones of a French Provincial home and transitioning it into a more traditional and classic aesthetic,” points out Fleming. Thoughtful lighting and inviting materials helped guide that shift with ease.

To allow the furnishings to take center stage, Fleming utilized a clean backdrop featuring walls painted in Benjamin Moo...

Transforming a Crown Point Home: Warm & Eclectic Design

THE DETAILS

Harvey contrasted the icy tones of the fireplace tile, flooring and kitchen with warm-toned materials throughout the home. “The goal was to make the space more vintage-inspired and less modern and cold,” she adds. To achieve this, they started with the living room. “We wanted to deemphasize the huge, cold fireplace by adding vertical paneling in the nooks on either side.” They installed white oak floating shelves and a desk featuring eclectic styling for brightness and functionality...

Explore Lindye Galloway's New RH Alora Collection Today

Interior design maven Lindye Galloway is known for her thoughtful and elegant approach, serving as the chief creative officer of her full-service atelier, Lindye Galloway Studio, and co-founder of home retail boutique Le Maé by Lindye. Now adding “collaboration with RH” to her impressive list of achievements, the O.C. local tells of the all-new Alora collection and how she continues to take clients’ homes to the next level.Tell us about your new Alora designs with RH.The Alor...

Explore an Architectural Marvel: Indoor-Outdoor Luxury Home

THE INSPIRATION“The client’s desire was to do more than capture the ocean views but also create space for outdoor living and entertaining for their family and friends,” explains Scott Laidlaw of Laidlaw Schultz Architects. Situated against Crystal Cove State Park, the home features three separate wings arranged around a central courtyard anchored by an outdoor pool and spa. As for the interior design, the aesthetic evolved from a look inspired by Europe meets Bali meets California to a more expa...

Beth Hoffman's Low-Tox Paradise in Corona del Mar Home

Principal designer Beth Hoffman poses alongside the wellness bar, featuring a fusion blue quartzite countertop and custom-made shearling stools. PHOTO BY PUBLIC311DESIGN

With three golden retrievers and a recent shift toward low-tox living, the active client’s needs had evolved since their previous project with Hoffman. “As the homeowner embraced lifestyle changes, it became essential to adapt the plans to their shifting priorities,” says Hoffman. “Their growing interest in health and wellness...
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