Newport Beach Magazine

Newport Beach-based Bessette offers handpicked goods and personalized embroidery. By Alicia Venter   A vintage, one-of-a-kind item can bring life into a space or home, but for some, it may take too much time to sift through antique and thrift stores. However, those busy individuals do not have to forgo anything for...

Create cohesion and calmness in a home with color drenching. By Alicia Venter   Neutral colors are out. At least, they are for some homeowners across the country, who are turning away from the coined “millennial gray,” a minimalist decor trend popular in the 2010s. Now, interior designers are seeing color drenching emerge...

The wallpaper trend is back—and it’s fresher than your grandma’s florals. By Ashley Breeding   Minimalism has had its moment—more than once. Now, homeowners are embracing more visual interest for their living spaces. One way that interior designers are helping them achieve this look is through the use of wallpaper. But it’s...

Clean, minimalistic design shines in the Japandi home trend, which blends Japanese and Scandinavian elements. By Ashley Breeding   At a time when the outside world is especially chaotic, restore calm by curating a restful home sanctuary. Enter the Japandi philosophy, defined as “a marriage between Japanese principles and Scandinavian design,” notes...

The relaxed rhythm of coastal living begins at the entrance of a home. By Tanya A. Yacina   Historically, front porches represented a social space populated with rocking chairs, fresh lemonade and waves to the neighbors. Today’s modern designs often place an emphasis on the interior space and the functionality of a...

Local nursery and home decor center Roger’s Gardens celebrates a milestone anniversary with a look at what has changed over the years as well as tips on incorporating current backyard trends. By Ashley Ryan   From vibrant roses in an array of colors, juicy tomatoes and fragrant herbs used for cooking to...

Discover the art of creating an elevated al fresco entertainment experience. By Tanya A. Yacina   Southern California’s year-round temperate weather undoubtedly facilitates outdoor entertaining to be a way of life. Whether for a sunset soirée by the sea or a relaxed brunch under the palms, backyards, patios and poolside decks are...

From florals to stripes, grasscloth and vintage designs, wallpaper lets homeowners imprint their living space with personality. By Sharon Stello   With the resurgence of wallpaper in recent years, a wide range of styles from bold geometrics to dainty florals and stripes have filled the market, but the product has come a...

Transform your home’s bathroom into a spalike retreat with these tips from prominent local designers. By Elizabeth Nutt   These days, there’s no need to get in your car and drive to the nearest luxury spa for an indulgent self-care experience. Rather, spa-inspired amenities and details—from steam showers and saunas to natural...