--- title: "Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/harte-brownlee-and-associates-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1325531416 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1325531416.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/76032fef0081b215_7372-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "962 Glenneyre Street, Laguna Beach, California 92651, United States" latitude: 33.5429 longitude: -117.7813 phone: "(949) 494-8343" website: http://hartebrownlee.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 685 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/harte-brownlee-and-associates-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1325531416) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Laguna Beach, CA - **Serves:** All U.S. and international. - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2017), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Sheldon Harte of Harte Brownlee is one of the premier luxury designers in Southern California. With clients in the Fortune 500 and upper echelons of business, Harte specializes in designing high-quality, beautifully appointed homes with an emphasis on comfort. Working as an interior designer since 1984, Harte has a reputation for creating elegant, livable residences for a long list of satisfied clients, many of whom have hired him to work on second, third and multiple homes. A graduate of Rice University's business school, Harte worked in the corporate world for a short time before discovering his true calling: creating sophisticated interiors that reflect the lifestyles and loves of his clients. Harte Brownlee designs high-end houses in a variety of locales (city, beach, mountain, desert), as well as select commercial projects. Harte is well versed in any design style, from contemporary to traditional to eclectic, from rustic to casual to formal. The common denominator in all of the firm's work is high-quality furnishings, art and accessories. A member of the board of trustees of the Laguna Art Museum, Harte has helped many clients build or enhance their art collections. Above all else, Harte's passion is to make clients' dreams come true when it comes to the design of their homes. ### Services Provided - Interior design and interior architecture. We are often hired as part of the team at the beginning of a project to advise on plans whether it is a new home or renovation. Our knowledge and expertise of the construction process and detailed plans for interiors combined with outstanding service equate to luxurious homes for any lifestyle. ### Areas Served - All U.S. and international. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design | | Address | 962 Glenneyre Street, Laguna Beach, California 92651, United States | | Phone | (949) 494-8343 | | Website | http://hartebrownlee.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 685 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/harte-brownlee-associates-interior-design/271287578285 - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/hartebrownlee ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/harte-brownlee-and-associates-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1325531416) - **Website:** http://hartebrownlee.com/ - **Phone:** (949) 494-8343 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Sheldon Harte, an ASID member, is the winner of the American Society of Interior Designers' Gold Award for Best Home over 3,500 square feet. He has appeared on HGTV's Top Ten. His work has been published in Luxe, Architectural Digest Russia, Riviera Interiors and the Robb Report magazines. - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2017), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — C. Mariani Antiques, Restoration & Custom, Jan. 2017** > Sheldon and his team are fantastic to work with. Not only does he have a good eye, but he is professional, personable and knowledgable. We've done restoration, custom and antique work with Sheldon and he truly seeks to create beautiful interiors that both he and his clients can be proud of and happy with. We highly recommend him! **★★★★★ — jann gath, Sept. 2015** > So creative and talented, stunning portfolio. Nice to work with a competent, attentive staff. Highly recommend & special thanks to Sheldon Harte, love my home! **★★★★★ — Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour, Sept. 2013** > Harte Brownlee and Associates designed one of the homes that we featured this year on the Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour. Their creative design expertise was a fan favorite of the over 1,400 visitors who attended the Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour. **★★★★★ — Scott Jones Interiors, Jan. 2013** > Amazingly creative group of people at Harte Brownlee. I have worked with them on projects in the past and I am consistently amazed at the high level of taste that these guys provide. Every last detail in their design is spot on. You cannot find better. **Comment from Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design:** > Thank you so much for the kind words, we really appreciate it. ## Selected projects - [Provençal-style Hideaway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/provencal-style-hideaway-pj-vj~2178350) - Location: Carmel Valley, CA - Photos: 23 - Description: Tucked away in in the hills of Carmel Valley, California, this French Provencal-style home provides a comfortable, easygoing haven for its owners. Artisanal hand-painted frescos, textural natural fabrics harmonize with the home’s architectural details. A mix of antiques and custom bench-made furnishings makes for a rustic, welcoming aesthetic. Published in California Homes Summer 2015. - [Bayside Serenity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bayside-serenity-pj-vj~2178084) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: This seaside escape in Corona del Mar infuses beachside elements with authenticity and ease. Hints of the ocean and sand come through in the upholstery, wall coverings and art, each carefully selected for comfort and style. Published in Interiors California Fall/Winter 2015. - [Modern Desert Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-desert-home-pj-vj~99145) - Location: Indian Wells, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Eminent Orange County designer Sheldon Harte is known for creating luxurious but approachable interiors along California's Gold Coast, throughout the U.S. and abroad. With more than 200 interior design projects completed since founding Harte Brownlee and Associates in Laguna Beach in 1984, Harte has the ability to work in any style, from traditional to contemporary, formal to casual. A member of the board of trustees of the Laguna Art Museum, Harte has helped many clients build or enhance their… - [Contemporary Beach Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-beach-home-pj-vj~99209) - Location: Corona del Mar, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: The 1948 original redwood bungalow underwent a two-year remodeling project to create a streamlined beach cottage that has all the comforts and sophistication of the 21st century. The house sits between an enclosed courtyard and a dramatic cliff top ocean view. In order to retain the charm of an older beach house Sheldon used the contrast of smooth glossy ceilings reminiscent of a sail boat with sand-blasted craftsmanship and modern silhouetted molding. The living room basically functions as the… - [Modern Home with a View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-home-with-a-view-pj-vj~99217) - Location: Laguna Beach, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: The Laguna Beach house is exquisite, modest in size, but very sophisticated – and sexy. The owner wanted to enjoy the beauty of the beach but he also desired the vibe of a penthouse. And he got both – a wraparound deck overlooking a verdant cliffside and the Pacific Ocean and a bachelor pad complete with silk throw pillows on velvet, dark woods, and rock crystal. With the client’s preference for deep colors, Sheldon Harte knew well enough to avoid chrome, glass and white. He chose taupe limeston… - [Updated Classic Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-classic-residence-pj-vj~99179) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: The house contains stellar examples of 20th century and contemporary furniture, which is what the owners love. (Sheldon’s interiors usually are more traditional/transitional, so this house reflects an interesting departure from his typical work.) In the living room, pairs of Barcelona chairs in caramel leather and Gary Hutton library chairs are assembled on a shag with an incredible 3-inch pile that’s called Under the Sea. Sharing the large open space with the living room, the dining area is anc… - [Deer Valley Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deer-valley-retreat-pj-vj~99193) - Location: Park City, UT - Photos: 11 - Description: Sheldon infused the interiors with a mix of antique pieces, antique reproductions and a smattering of rustic pieces, like a twig mirror and a table with a tree branch base. The living room is grand and looks out onto the Wasatch Mountain range. The room reflects Sheldon’s deft use of color and pattern, seen throughout the house, and it contains his signature miniature chairs in front of the coffee table opposite the sofa. The red dining room chairs from A. Rudin have a surprise in the back: a bl… - [Classic Traditional Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-traditional-residence-pj-vj~99133) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Eminent Orange County designer Sheldon Harte is known for creating luxurious but approachable interiors along California's Gold Coast, throughout the U.S. and abroad. With more than 200 interior design projects completed since founding Harte Brownlee and Associates in Laguna Beach in 1984, Harte has the ability to work in any style, from traditional to contemporary, formal to casual. A member of the board of trustees of the Laguna Art Museum, Harte has helped many clients build or enhance their… - [Contemporary Newport Beach Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-newport-beach-residence-pj-vj~99156) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Eminent Orange County designer Sheldon Harte is known for creating luxurious but approachable interiors along California's Gold Coast, throughout the U.S. and abroad. With more than 200 interior design projects completed since founding Harte Brownlee and Associates in Laguna Beach in 1984, Harte has the ability to work in any style, from traditional to contemporary, formal to casual. A member of the board of trustees of the Laguna Art Museum, Harte has helped many clients build or enhance their… [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/harte-brownlee-and-associates-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1325531416) ## Community Q&A **Q: What brand/color is the beautiful wall tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These tiles are made of glass and are not colored. They're from Concept Studios in Costa Mesa, CA. **Q: Love this!!! What are the dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, can you please tell me the width of the opening and walkway remaining? Totally beautiful! Thanks. A: Sorry, but unfortunately we do not have that information in our records. **Q: Hello -- how beautiful. what color is the marble tile? thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello! We apologize, but we do not have the color in our records. **Q: Faucet** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you be able to tell me the distance between the rim of the vessel sink to the faucet spout? Thank you. This is so pretty. A: I apologize, but we do not have the information in our records. **Q: Wall lamps at bed** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you get the wall lamps on each side of bed? A: These lamps were custom made. **Q: Fireplace** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the brand of that fireplace? Thx. A: Sorry, but unfortunately we do not have that information in our records. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*