How to Remodel Your Orange County Home with Spanish Interior Design Style

Are you considering remodeling your Orange County, California, home with a modern twist on Spanish interior design? If so, you're in the right place. Inspired by the missions of early Spanish settlers, Spanish Revival style architecture has been a part of California for hundreds of years. This timeless style not only pays homage to the state's historical roots but also brings a touch of classic elegance to Southern California homes. In the modern age, a revitalized interest in Spanish interior design has made it a trending choice for homeowners looking to blend the best of both worlds: contemporary aesthetics and a deep respect for the enduring classic style that remains prevalent in the region. In this blog, we'll guide you through the key elements and steps to remodel your Orange County home in the modern Spanish style.

1. Color Palette

Modern Spanish interior design is all about warm and earthy tones, making it a perfect choice for the sunny climate of Orange County. Start by choosing a color palette that reflects the Mediterranean landscape. Opt for shades of terracotta, deep blues, olive greens, and warm neutrals. These colors create a cozy and inviting atmosphere that is characteristic of Spanish homes. To modernize the look, pair those colors with a heavy dose of white to give it a fresh appeal.

Photography: Nayan Soni; Source: Architectural Digest

2. Rustic Elements

Spanish design often incorporates rustic elements to bring in a sense of history and authenticity. Exposed wooden ceiling beams that support the architecture also offer a decorative element characteristic of the Spanish interior design style. Other rustic elements to consider are vintage spanish doors, wood windows, reclaimed wood furniture, and terracotta tile flooring. These elements not only add texture and depth, but will and warmth to your Orange County space.

Photography: Ryan Garvin; Source: Intimate Living Interiors

3. Tilework

Spanish tiles, especially decorative ceramic, terracotta, or porcelain tiles, are a hallmark of Spanish interior design style. Whether incorporated subtly in stair risers, as a backsplash to provide a bold pop of color in your kitchen or bathroom, or if you’re tiling an entire floor, tiles made of traditional patterns like arabesque or quatrefoil can make a striking statement in your Orange County home.

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4. Archways and Niche Spaces

Arched doorways and niche spaces are common architectural features in Spanish homes. Quite often, Orange County homes already showcase these architectural elements, so if you're remodeling, keep them! For a more modern look, consider updating the arches with a more smooth round or oval shape if the arches are originally segmented. If your home doesn’t have existing arches, consider incorporating arched doorways to add character, elegance, and a sense of flow between rooms, or, if possible, add a domed ceiling to make the space feel wide open and airy and create a sense of grandeur.

Photography: @discinteriors; Source: The Spruce

5. Wrought Iron Accents

Spanish interior design style is characterized by a few key elements, wrought iron accents being one of them. Black wrought iron railings are commonly found in Spanish style home designs. A wrought iron railing on your staircase is also a modern way to make a vast impression. You can also use wrought iron in your lighting fixtures and decorative pieces. Simplifying a more intricate iron pattern while maintaining some details is a timeless way to add a touch of sophistication to your modern Spanish style interior design. In fact, wrought iron is a classic design feature has the ability to effortlessly blend in with other decor elements making it a versatile choice that adapts to changing design trends. 

Photography: Deborah Shields; Source: Redfin

6. Textiles and Fabrics

Rich fabrics are a traditional part of Spanish interiors. Incorporating textiles and fabrics with a Spanish flair to traditional modern homes helps create a cozy and inviting ambiance. Consider adding vintage embroidered throw pillows to your living room sofas, chairs and other accent pieces, as well as bedroom furniture. Another way to add flair to your modern Spanish interior design style is to use colorful area rugs or rich drapery on iron rods throughout your home. These textiles can infuse vibrancy and personality into your Orange County space.

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7. Spanish-Inspired Furniture

When it comes to choosing your home furniture, look for modernized pieces with a traditional Spanish influence. Dark wood furniture with ornate carvings, black metal details, or distressed finishes work well. Don't forget to add comfortable seating options like leather sofas and armchairs. Keep in mind, it doesn’t have to feel like the heavy, chunky furniture that was popular decades ago. Instead, you could opt for more delicate pieces in the same materials for an updated design.

Photography: Roehner + Ryan; Source: Luxe Interiors + Design

8. Decorative Accents

Spain has a long history of pottery making so it’s no surprise that many Spanish style homes have lots of beautiful pottery pieces in earthy colors and neutral tones. Strategic placement of colorful pottery and ceramic vases throughout your home and garden can make a bold statement. Other decorative accents such as wrought iron candle holders, decorative mirrors, and Spanish-inspired art can help tie the Spanish theme together. These small details can add the needed touch to your modern Spanish interior design style.

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9. Lighting

Spanish homes often feature decorative ambient lighting. Chandeliers with wrought iron or Moorish-inspired designs are excellent choices. Use warm, soft lighting to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in your Orange County home. Consider updating your recessed can lighting to smaller flush trim-less recessed lights that disappear into the ceiling for a luxury modern detail that allows your beautiful decorative light fixture to take center stage.

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10. Greenery

Spanish homes are recognized for beautiful courtyards with lush greenery, so incorporating plants can easily bring a little Spanish charm and warmth to your space. Adding greenery with potted plants and indoor gardens to evoke that feeling of an outdoor oasis reminiscent of the beautiful Orange County landscape right outside your doors. The Fiddle Leaf Fig, Snake Plant (Sansevieria), Bird of Paradise, Philodendron, Monstera Deliciosa, and Pothos are all plants that thrive in indoor conditions but also contribute to the Mediterranean aesthetic.

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Spanish-style interior design is one of the most popular styles of home décor today. Its simple, sophisticated appeal has made it a favorite among homeowners who want to bring an elegant, timeless touch to their living space. Remodeling your home in the modern Spanish interior design style can bring that beautiful Mediterranean charm and elegance all the way to your Orange County home. Embrace the warmth and character of Spanish design, and you'll have a space that's both stylish and comfortable for years to come. With the right colors, rustic elements, decorative tiles, and carefully selected furnishings and accents, you can create a beautiful and inviting Orange County oasis.

Need help? Viève Interiors is a full service interior design studio serving luxury residential and select commercial clients in Southern California and as far as Las Vegas, NV. With an attention to detail and an unparalleled technical edge we embrace functionality and personal expression of style, designing environments that are cohesive, polished, and tailored to each client. Contact us today to book your discovery call. 

How to Decorate Your Orange County Home Using Masculine Interior Design Style

Bedroom designed and styled by Viève Interiors

If you’re anything like me, you’re following a slew of interior designers on social media and blogs who share images of airy designs with soft color pallets. But every now and then, you come across an image that’s strikingly different in the best way. It’s bold, it’s moody, it’s functional, it’s masculine interior design style. 

What is masculine interior design style? It encompasses simple lines, strong materials and comfort. It can even be elegant, industrial, modern, contemporary, or bright. But the best description we have heard of masculine interior design style is this: “a bold, yet functional [design] trend which takes inspiration from the lifestyle of a man”. As with women, no two men are the same, so masculine interior design style is definitely up for interpretation and personalization. But with all design styles, there are some characteristics that can help inspire you to create a space that has a masculine flare. 

Before we get into it, we wanted to point out that using masculine interior design style doesn’t necessarily mean you are decorating a bachelor pad. This dramatic design style is perfect for a game room, a sexy bar, or a cozy guest room. Even if you’re set on a more feminine feel, incorporating elements of masculine design is a good way to balance more feminine curves or floral patterns in your home for a look that feels right for all family and friends.

1. Choose rich, deep and dark room colors.

One of the most prominent aspects of a masculine room is the color scheme. Usually, masculine design style features darker hues of blue and green, plus varying shades of gray and brown, as well as black. The key is rich, deep, dark colors with decorative accents in lighter colors to create contrast. This creates a dramatic vibe. You can easily incorporate these colors using interior paint, decorating home fabrics or small accessories. 

Masculine office space designed by Viève Interiors

Photo credit: @masculine_interiors

Photo credit: @havendesignandconstruction

Photo Credit: @leahkoubainteriors

2. Accent the room with strong materials. 

Another key defining characteristic of masculine design style is to incorporate materials including metal, wood, stone and leather. These materials naturally exude a more masculine energy and also tend to come in more masculine and neutral colors. Focus on key pieces of furniture like a leather chair or sofa, the bed frame, or our personal favorite, an impressive, live-edge dining table. You could also consider adding these elements into other parts of your home like sky beams, light fixtures, and appliances.

Dining room designed by Viève Interiors

Photo credit: @jlv_creative

Photo credit: @havendesignandconstruction

3. Design for comfort and functionality. 

Any good interior designer will make sure to balance the aesthetics of a room with functionality. And when it comes to masculine interior design style, it is pretty evident that comfort and functionality are at the forefront. You won’t see a lot of wasted space or nick knacks in this design style—every desk, bookshelf, chair, sofa, bar cart, pool table, or decorative box, etc. has a purpose. 

Photo credit: @havendesignandconstruction

Photo credit: @havendesignandconstruction

4. Focus on simple and clean lines. 

Effortless simplicity is at the heart of this design trend. And clean, simple lines are the key. Masculine spaces have very clean, tailored lines.  In addition to using more linear and simplified furniture, you can tie a masculine room together with the clean lines of your flooring, drapery, bookcases, wall finishings, backsplashes, the tub or shower, and so much more.    

Photo credit: @masculine_interiors

Photo credit: @jlv_creative

5. Don’t forget the finishing touches. 

Along with tip number three, the finishing touches are really what make a space your own. Don’t forget to hang artwork, prints, mirrors and shelving that speaks to you. Fill in empty spaces with meaningful sculptures or oversized plants. With masculine interior design style, the finishing touches are often inspired by nature, so look for pieces like the matching bird photos we used in this Orange County bedroom! 

Bedroom designed and styled by Viève Interiors

Photo credit: @havendesignandconstruction

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10 of the Hottest Trends in Interior Design in Orange County in 2022

10 of the Hottest Trends in Interior Design in Orange County in 2022

A fresh start to the new year, better energy flow, increased endorphins, more time spent at home, the deep need for more harmony and serenity—it’s a long list of reasons why Orange County homes are receiving revamps in 2022. From minor uplifts to major remodels, we’ve put together our predictions of the hottest trends in interior design in Orange County in 2022. 

1. Sustainability Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

It’s no surprise that sustainability is one of the top interior design trends in Orange County, California this year. With more people taking ownership in the fight for a sustainable future, you are guaranteed to see an increase in recycled furniture (like vintage rugs), upcycled pieces (think unique artwork), locally made decor from reusable and/or eco-friendly sources, and rapidly renewable natural materials like cork and bamboo. 

Another benefit of decorating with sustainability in mind is decreased maintenance costs, reduced utility expenses, and higher returns on your investment. Drought-resistant landscaping and energy-efficient lighting will continue to be in high demand for these exact reasons. Fun fact: the greatest ROI you can receive on your home is switching all your light bulbs to LED lights! 

2. Bold Pattern Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

We talk about bold patterns a lot! Why? We love them. Choosing a bold pattern for your wallpaper, tile flooring, accent wall, shower wall, accent rug, or even your headboard or bedding, can change the entire look of your home. This year, we expect to see a lot of bold patterns in black and white. If you’re on a tighter budget, this should be the one area where you splurge! 

3. Texture Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

The texture trends in Orange County are as vast as the types of textures around the world–from soft and nubby boucle and velvet to hard and sleek stone and metal. We’ll talk about a few texture trends we expect to see in 2022, but the biggest takeaway is this: adding texture makes a room more dynamic and interesting and is what gives your home that cozy, warm feeling. 

The biggest texture trends we expect to see is reeded, fluted, or slatted wood.  This ornamental millwork can be used in more modern applications to walls or cabinets to add interest and repetition in a design.

Using naturally woven textures for seating, lighting, small decor items, and tables is also a hot trend that will continue in 2022. And, these naturally woven textures incorporate a lot of other design trends we plan to see in 2022, like earth tones, nature, and sustainability. 

Incorporating delicate black metal has been, and continues to be, very popular for window frames, stair railing, and even furniture details. It can add a contrast to an otherwise bright white space and gives a modern minimalistic style. 

Plastered wall finishes are an excellent way to add texture throughout your entire home. Bonus: plaster wall finishes generally last longer than paint jobs or wallpaper because once it dries, it hardens to a stone-like finish.  

4. Neutral Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

Classic and in-demand: white and warmer neutrals (with a pop of color). This design style never goes out of style—and, it's perfect for the beach towns in Orange County. Start with a white, clean space (white walls, countertops, sinks, furniture, bedding) and add in natural woods (doors, bed and other furniture frames, fixtures, etc.), and finish off with light neutral colors for decor (pillows, lighting, artwork, curtains, rugs). But, don’t forget to add a pop of color with an accent pillow or art or even a funky chair to liven and cozy-up your home.  

5. Nature and Earth Tone Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

Bringing the outdoors into your home using vibrant plant life and earth tones will continue to be a trend in 2022. Aside from looking beautiful, incorporating live plants and fresh flowers into your home can have a significant impact on your mood, improves memory retention and concentration, and reduces stress! If you don’t have a green thumb, consider decorating with floral patterns or photos of plant and animal life as an alternative way to incorporate nature. And, as we mentioned earlier, other natural elements can also be incorporated into your home, like real wood, stone, and naturally woven materials. 

As for color, cool colors continue to trend out and the use of warm earth tone colors (deep greens, warm browns, terracotta oranges, blues) continues to trend up. These colors do exactly what it sounds like—they warm up your home while also adding a level of sophistication. To tie everything together, use brass, gold or black fixtures and frames. 

6. Alternative Countertop Material Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

White marble countertops are always a classic winner, but other more durable countertop materials continue to be sought after particularly in high use places like the kitchen. Other natural stones like quartzite or dolomite are more durable than marble but still give a gorgeous organic look while porcelain countertops copy the look of marble almost identically. Other alternative materials that are trending include concrete, terrazzo, or the most popular quartz. Quartz is extremely dense and impermeable, so it makes a great kitchen counter surface.  We like the look of simple solid or textural quartz that isn’t trying too hard to look like another stone, but instead honors its own man-made quality.

7. Minimalist Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

Minimalist designs can mean a few different things: Marie Kondo-ing your space, using only a few colors in your design pallet, or incorporating thoughtful negative space to make a home feel clean and uncluttered, etc.  We also love that this is a great way to incorporate some of those sustainable materials and a minimal amount of unique hand-made functional decor instead of filling your space with many manufactured items. A few ideas: locally made kitchen table, hand-made ceramic dishes, wall art, or organic linen pillowcases. The possibilities are endless. 

8. Multifunctional Space Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

Going on year three of a pandemic means we continue to work-from-home and school-from-home. We believe the need for multifunctional spaces is here to stay. If you haven’t already, it’s time to create a space for yourself, or for the kiddos, that’s both functional and enjoyable. To do this, here are a few tips to consider: 

• Make sure the decor you purchase meets your needs

• Consider multifunctional furniture

• Opt for an efficient layout

• Skip oversized furniture

• Make smart choices for storage

• If the room is crowded, go for clean colors so it doesn’t feel cluttered 

• Consider hiring a professional designer to help

9. Bathroom Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

One way to give your Orange County home a new look and feel this year is to zhoosh up the bathroom! Transforming your bathroom can make a huge difference in how you start and end your day. For all our best tips to decorate your bathroom, visit our blog! 

10. Curve Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

A way to add charm and character to your home is to incorporate curves and arches. Along with arched entryways and windows, we are seeing more and more curved furniture and decor items. Couches, end tables, accent chairs, bed frames, area rugs, mirrors, and lighting fixtures are just some of the ways you can add curvature to your home.

To see how we can incorporate the hottest trends in interior design into your Orange County home, book a discovery call. At Viève Interiors, it is our mission to help homeowners love where they live because happy homes are the most beautiful homes!