Corona Del Mar Interior Design Studio

Corona del Mar earns its name — ‘Crown of the Sea’ — with some of the most spectacular residential real estate on the California coast. It’s a small village with outsized design ambition: you’ll find cottage-scale properties on the Flower Streets sitting blocks away from $15–40 million oceanfront estates in Cameo Shores and Shore Cliffs. Designing well in CDM means understanding both scales — and the full range in between. At Grace Blu, we approach every project here with an appreciation for the village’s character: its light, its palette of natural tones, the way the ocean frames every view. Whether we’re working in a Poppy Avenue home where every square foot counts, or a Shore Cliffs estate where the blufftop setting demands a commanding design response, we tailor each decision to the home and the context it sits in.

Our residential work in Corona del Mar spans full-home renovations, new construction finish-outs, and focused transformations of individual spaces. CDM presents a unique range of project types: the Flower Streets’ characteristically deep, narrow lots demand creative space planning and a precisely edited material palette that lets coastal light do the work. Irvine Terrace’s wide lots and sweeping harbor views invite layered, gallery-quality interiors where every detail is visible. Cameo Shores and Shore Cliffs estates require interiors at grand scale — but still warm, still personal, never museum-cold. Grace Blu navigates these different briefs fluently, drawing on the same design rigor we apply across our markets in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and beyond. We manage everything from space planning and material specification to custom millwork, furniture sourcing, and complete installation.

Corona del Mar’s village character extends to its commercial landscape — boutique retail, wellness studios, intimate restaurants, and professional offices that reflect the community’s elevated, unhurried sensibility. Grace Blu brings our full commercial and hospitality design capabilities to Corona Del Mar businesses, creating interiors that feel brand-specific and locally rooted at the same time. We understand what CDM clients expect when they walk through a door: quality, intention, and an atmosphere that feels genuinely considered. Whether you’re opening a new retail concept on PCH, refreshing an existing professional space, or designing a boutique hospitality experience, Grace Blu delivers design that makes the impression you’re looking for.

Clients in Corona del Mar choose Grace Blu because we understand what makes this village different — and we design for that difference. Our proximity to CDM, our experience in the adjacent Laguna Beach and Newport Beach markets, and our deep familiarity with coastal Orange County architecture means we don’t need orientation. We show up ready. Recognized by HGTV as Designer of the Year and featured in Architectural Digest, Better Homes & Gardens, and Modern Luxury, Grace Blu brings a track record that speaks to the quality CdM homeowners expect. More than that, we listen well, communicate clearly, and deliver spaces that consistently exceed what clients imagined was possible in their home.

Does Grace Blu design for homes in the Flower Streets neighborhood of Corona del Mar?

Yes. The Flower Streets are one of our favorite briefs — they require precision, creativity, and a real understanding of how to make a narrow coastal lot feel both functional and beautiful. We excel at maximizing space through smart planning, integrated storage, and a carefully edited palette that allows the natural light and ocean adjacency to do the heavy lifting. Several of our strongest residential projects have come from Poppy, Orchid, and the surrounding streets.

Does Grace Blu handle the Coastal Commission and HOA requirements specific to Corona del Mar properties?

Yes. Many CDM properties — especially those on Ocean Boulevard and in the bluff communities — are subject to Coastal Commission oversight and Newport Beach’s design review process. Grace Blu is familiar with these requirements and works proactively with your permit expediter and architect to ensure all design elements meet regulatory standards before work begins. We’ve navigated these requirements on multiple CDM and Newport Beach projects.

Does Grace Blu design both primary residences and vacation or investment properties in CDM?

Yes. We design for primary residences, vacation homes, and investment properties. Each has a slightly different brief — primary residences need to work every single day for the specific people who live there; vacation and investment properties need to feel instantly inviting and hold up to more varied use. We understand these distinctions and develop design strategies accordingly.