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Home & Design

Spalike Serenity

Design a bathroom that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. By Ashley Ryan   When creating cozy areas in the home, you’ll likely want to incorporate warm throw blankets, plush pillows and furniture that you sink into. However, those soothing pieces don’t translate well to the bathroom. But that doesn’t mean...

Innovative Interiors

Meet the fresh faces redefining Laguna Beach home design aesthetics. By Tanya A. Yacina   Step into the world of restyled home spaces with some of the newest interior designers in Laguna Beach. These creative visionaries bring a fresh perspective to interior aesthetics, infusing their unique perspective into the projects they undertake.   Laura...

Healing Homes

From design to construction, consider these elements to help create cleaner, less toxic living spaces. By Elizabeth Nutt   Nearly four years ago, Laguna Beach-based interior designer Deana Duffek found herself chronically sick. After an arduous journey to get to the bottom of her symptoms, which included headaches and chronic fatigue, Duffek...

Preserving the Past

An Aubrey St. Clair home gets a refresh while maintaining historical features and adding an ADU in the same style. By Clara Beard   When Oligino Laux Construction took on a historic home remodel on Crescent Bay Drive, the team went to great lengths to re-create unique architectural features in the trusses,...

Drought-Resistant Design

Mitigate maintenance and lower water bills by landscaping with native plants. By Tanya A. Yacina   While recent rainy Southern California weather patterns have put the worry of a drought out of many people’s minds, the truth is that another drought season is just around the corner. Laguna Beach is lucky in...

Serene Sanctuaries

Zen-style gardens use natural elements to create tranquil spaces where homeowners can find peace in their own backyards. By Ashley Probst   Standing in an expansive garden complete with a tea house, koi pond and 100-year-old trees is a vivid childhood memory for Laguna Landscapes & Construction owner Chris Peterson. “From a young...

High-Tech Havens

Homeowners are incorporating technology into their outdoor spaces to maximize productivity and entertainment options. By Ashley Probst   In our modern world, technology is woven into virtually every aspect of our lives, so naturally homeowners are incorporating it in their outdoor areas. From long-range Wi-Fi for those working from home to wireless speakers...

Living the Laguna Lifestyle

Local homes on the market offer the best of beach living at different price points. By Tanya A. Yacina   Known for beautiful coastline views, art festivals and beaches, Laguna Beach encompasses some of the best surfside living in all of California. This beachside community’s homes embrace a range of design styles...

Everything and the Kitchen Sink

Laguna Beach design experts reveal the latest trends and delve into the process of pulling together the perfect space for cooking and gathering with family. By Ashley Breeding   While the all-white kitchen will never “go out of date,” asserts designer Andrew Flashman of Laguna Beach’s Flashman Design Inc., many in his...

Backyard Cottages

With high housing costs, accessory dwelling units rise in popularity as regulations relax to make approvals quicker and easier. By Sharael Kolberg   Laguna Beach homeowners wanting to expand their living space to accommodate extended family or create a rental unit on their property have long been able to do so with...