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Journal | June 30, 2025

Refresh Your Space, Renew Your Senses

According to a United States 2022 remodeling report, bathroom redesigns take the lead for the most popular home renovation project. In that same report, California bathroom conversions hold a high... Continued

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Contemporary bathroom by Grace Blu with teal tile, round mirror, wood vanity, and matte black fixtures.

Project Recap | June 2, 2025

The Quietude in Luxury… 5 Ways Your Home Can Whisper Wealth!

Luxurious environments have rules and let’s talk about it. Have you noticed the more expensive an experience is, the more tranquil you are expected to be? The whispers of wealth... Continued

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Design moodboard with brown leather texture, Tom Ford candle, vintage map, and dark blue wood molding on gray background.

Journal | May 28, 2025

Designing with Energy: The Art of Feng Shui

If you are new here, let me set the stage for you. Grace Blu Interior Design has many spiritual balances tied to how we design homes. We believe in the... Continued

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Rona Graf, the founder and lead designer of Grace Blu smiling in the Grace Blu office

Travel | May 2, 2025

Palmetto Chic

Apart from having a little vacation, networking, and, oh yeah, getting married 🙂 South Carolina has been a place my creative spirit and heart have re-aligned. Palmetto Bluff is known... Continued

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Southern-style village scene at dusk with two-story white building and chapel.

Project Recap | April 24, 2025

It’s Crystal Clear!

Crystals are a big part of our brand here at Grace Blu. Many people believe that crystals have healing properties that can bring positive energy into a space and Grace... Continued

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Powder room with patterned wall tile, dark wood vanity, marble top, and framed vintage-style portrait.

Journal | April 9, 2025

Picking the Right Interior Designer

Welcome to Newport Beach, California home to many beautiful exteriors overlooking fabulous Southern California views. Picking the right interior designer in Newport Beach can be daunting, as many professionals have... Continued

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Modern farmhouse exterior: bright white two-story home with gray roof, shutters, and dual garage doors.

Journal | November 11, 2024

The Colors of Creating Your Zen

Outside the blast of healthier habits trending in 2023, bold pops of color are also coming back. Since this is right up our design alley, we thought we would share... Continued

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Indoor pool area from Grace Blu’s with window-lined walls, yellow-accented seating, white circular lighting, and glossy floors.

Project Recap | November 6, 2024

Transforming Trailmaster

When asked if we could give a new tract home some custom designer details, Grace Blu responded with an absolute YES! The unique approach of adding sultry and dramatic details... Continued

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Modern transitional entryway with open staircase, paneled white walls, and console with lamps.

Journal | November 6, 2024

16 Never Felt Sweeter

Sixteen years ago, I took a daring leap of faith to embark on a transformation that would forever change my life. As a single mother with a passion for design... Continued

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Eight Grace Blu team members posing for a picture in the office wearing dresses.

Travel | October 30, 2024

Where Paris Meets the Sea

Picture this: The bustling streets of Paris, the aroma of freshly baked croissants lingering in the air, and the Grace Blu team embarking on an unforgettable adventure. Yeah, it happened…we... Continued

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Architectural ceiling detail from Grace Blu’s with black-and-white symmetrical dome design and human and angle sculptures.

Journal | October 11, 2024

Grace Blu Top Picks

Grace Blu is excited to share our favorite materials selected by our in-house designers. Our designers have a wide range of tastes and styles, and their favorite materials show the... Continued

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