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The Happy Place

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Courtney

DESIGNER

Builder

Burkhart Brothers

Photographer

Darlene Halaby

Ocean-front living room from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place with light gray couch with a yellow blanket and pillow and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open directly onto the sand

A joyful retreat that redefines modern family living

Welcome to The Happy Place, a joyful retreat designed by Grace Blu Interior Design that redefines modern family living through vibrant color, playful sophistication, and layered comfort.

Work with Grace Blu

Living room from Grace Blu's The Happy Place Interior Design Project with a light gray couch, abstract gray lamps, with yellow accents from the pillow and blanket

Exterior shot of Grace Blu's Interior Design The Happy Place Project. Ocean-front beach house with three stories

Curated and completely livable

Located in sunny Southern California, this custom home is a celebration of personality and ease—blending California cool with elevated interior design that feels both curated and completely livable.

Rona, founder of Grace Blu, and designer Courtney sit on a bed with two dogs in a modern bedroom with patterned headboard and wall art.

oceanfront living room with yellow blanket and pillow on couch, floor to ceiling glass doors opening to sand

living room with grey couch, abstract sunset painting above, and vase of orange flowers on wooden table behind couch

living room with neutral palette and grey accents in pillows and carpet, wooden coffee table and wide windows letting in natural light

Living room with modern patterned chairs, light gray couch and abstract sunset painting hanging on the wall

Living room with gray lacquer bench, white patterned sofa chairs, light gray couch and abstract sunset painting on the wall

The Happy Place stairway with black rails leading to patio, featuring colorful abstract painting on the wall by Grace Blu.

Kitchen with white marble counters and light wooden drawers from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place

White marble kitchen from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place featuring wood panel floors with hanging basket lights

The Happy Place dining with abstract lamps, wood table, and yellow blanket accents.

The Happy Place kitchen with marble counters, wood drawers, and woven island chairs.

Bedroom from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place featuring a sophisticated bunk bed with a dark gray frame

bedroom with white bed frame, blue and white paneled walls and light gray comforter, balcony and windows on both sides of bed

Airy bedroom with white and beige palette, dark blue carpet and a blue armchair in the foreground

Beachfront bedroom with beige bedding and white walls, tan bed and pillows, floor to ceiling glass doors opening to sand

Designers Rona Graf and Courtney sitting on the bed with two dogs in a bedroom, part of Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place

The Happy Place beige tote bag sitting next to pink flowers, a pastel blue polaroid camera with striped blue plates

The Happy Place bedroom with wood bed, yellow pillows, and framed ocean photograph.

Bathroom from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place with white marble countertops and light wooden cabinets

Colorful bedroom with yellow comforter, hot pink blanket, and SURF artwork above the bed from Grace Blu’s The Happy Place project.

Bathtub from Grace Blu’s Happy Place project with white string chandelier and frosted window for soft natural light.

The Happy Place bedroom with balcony, beige-white tones, and dark blue carpet.

Kitchen sink and mirror from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place made of white marble with a warm wooden storage below the sink

Bathroom from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place with dark gray walls, a striped white & gray shower tile and white countertops

Shower from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place with dark gray marble

Shower close-up from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place with faded blue tiling and a black faucet

Bathroom from Grace Blu's Interior Design Project The Happy Place with faded blue tiling and wooden cabinets under the white marble sink

outdoor patio with gray walls, white cushioned chairs and central white table, featuring stove and kitchen area

Dark gray patio couch swing from Grace Blu's The Happy Place Interior Design Project inside a room made of light brown wood panels

Outside patio area with built-in bench seating against colorful patterned accent walls, white cushioned chairs and white table in center

Behind the Scenes

The Design Process

Design Team

Not your average designers

With an emphasis on bespoke design and a deeply collaborative approach, our team of experts translates individual visions into artfully curated environments that transcend fleeting trends and define timeless elegance.

Meet the Team