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address: "747 Dover Drive Ste. C, Newport Beach, California 92663, United States"
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# Anne Michaelsen Design

Original Houzz profile: [Anne Michaelsen Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/anne-michaelsen-design-pfvwus-pf~755208149)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA
- **Serves:** Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, San Joaquin Hills, Colorado, East Irvine, Hawaii, Newport Coast
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Online consultation
- 31 years in business

Newport Beach, California-based interior designer Anne Michaelsen’s work defines the dynamic edge between classic and modern design. Melding old and new, traditional and contemporary, beach and city; her brilliant balance between the dichotomies are apparent in every space she touches. By creating a wonderful energy and engagement in every environment she designs, Mrs.Michaelsen Yahn reveals her extensive education and classical training in both art history and design.

For more than three decades, Michaelsen-Yahn has created some of Southern California’s most intriguing and innovative interior environments blending her classical training, art history expertise, and love for modernism to establish an artful alchemy that is redefining interior design. Her art-influenced aesthetic weaves together an impressive, and award winning body of work that  includes a wide variety of projects, locations and architecture.
 
With an extensive education and classical training in both history and design, Michaelsen-Yahn has a BA in Art History from Scripps College in Claremont and has completed UCLA’s renowned Interior and Environmental Design program. To further steep herself into the history of art and design, she studied Renaissance art in Florence, Italy through Syracuse University, participated in the English Country House study program of the Royal College of Art in London, and continues to travel extensively. Michaelsen-Yahn states, “My education has guided me through my design endeavors and therefore has been a very valuable compass throughout my career.”
 
In addition to being a member of ASID, Michaelsen-Yahn has also designed two Pasadena Showcase houses and for the Orange County Philharmonic House of Design.  Awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, her interiors have also been featured in several Southern California magazines.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Furniture Selection
- Dining Room Design
- Lighting Design
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Wine Cellar Design
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions

### Areas Served

- Irvine
- Huntington Beach
- Costa Mesa
- Newport Beach
- Laguna Beach
- Corona del Mar
- San Joaquin Hills
- Colorado
- East Irvine
- Hawaii
- Newport Coast

### Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 10 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Anne Michaelsen Design |
| Address | 747 Dover Drive Ste. C, Newport Beach, California 92663, United States |
| Phone | (949) 922-1800 |
| Website | http://annemichaelsendesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 209 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/annemichaelsendesign
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/AnneMichaelsenD
- LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/pub/anne-michaelsen-yahn/19/970/bba/
- Blog — http://www.annemichaelsendesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Anne Michaelsen Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/anne-michaelsen-design-pfvwus-pf~755208149)
- **Website:** http://annemichaelsendesign.com
- **Phone:** (949) 922-1800

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- ASID, Allied member
- Articles:
- http://www.annemichaelsendesign.com/riviera-article-march2013
- http://www.annemichaelsendesign.com/coastalhome-cover-marchapril2013
- http://www.annemichaelsendesign.com/blank-c1uq9
- http://www.annemichaelsendesign.com/amd-press-release

- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 15 reviews**

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Erin Henderson, Sept. 2017**

> Anne is the real deal! She has the ability to see her clients wants and bring them to fruition. She is compassionate and treats everyone like family.

**Comment from Anne Michaelsen Design:**

> Thank you Erin, it is always a pleasure working with you as well!

**★★★★★ — South Coast Woodworks, June 2017**

> We have worked with Anne on multiple jobs. She is professional, talented and a pleasure to work with! Highly recommended!

**★★★★★ — Brian Lawlor, May 2017**

> I've worked with Anne on multiple projects over the past five years and she's proven time and time again to be an outstanding partner and an invaluable resource for her clients.  Anne's knowledge far exceeds pillows and pretty things.  She's a project manager for all aspects of the construction project who also happens to be a fantastic interior designer.  I'd highly recommend Anne and her team to anyone looking for creative, hands-on professional design services.

**★★★★★ — melinda\_swartzbaugh, April 2017**

> Anne provides exquisite design work with timely execution. She offered a vision that came to life more beautifully than we could have ever imagined. Her ability to resolve any hurtle throughout the remodel created a seamless stress-free process for us as clients who are busy with work and children. Anne had a keen sense for our taste and delivered that with perfection.

**★★★★★ — Ellen Miller, April 2017**

> Anne is so creative, respecting our taste and coordinating everything.  I LOVE her choices for fabric and ideas for the powder room. She  is very aware of our budget, expects quality product and service from all of her vendors.

**★★★★★ — Glenn Eggert, Feb. 2017**

> Anne evolved our track home in a master planned community to a custom dream, all while we remained on the east coast awaiting our corporate re-location move. Our project was completed within budget and on time, a rarity in any home improvement project.   Anne offered great insight and strong opinions which helped us widen our perspective that ultimately resulted in her work exceeding our expectations.   She is a true trusted advisor that took care of every detail from start to finish.  We recommend Anne without hesitation.

**★★★★★ — Karen Parks, Oct. 2016**

> Anne guided us through our rebuild from the architectural stage through the final touches.  She has impeccable taste, and is a delight to work with.  She made what could have been a stressful process into an enjoyable experience.  I highly recommend Anne, and would hire her again in a heartbeat.

**Comment from Anne Michaelsen Design:**

> Hi Karen,
>
> Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this nice review. It was a pleasure working with you.
>
>  https://www.houzz.com/projects/2153451/east-bluff

**★★★★★ — michelle sholkoff, Oct. 2016**

> Anne and her assistant really listened and kept me informed along the way.   It was a pleasure dealing with them.  Most of the work was in my home, but I loved visiting their little office.

**★★★★★ — Jennifer Steele, Oct. 2016**

> Anne Michaelsen is a design professional that you can trust.  The design and remodel process can be very challenging and she is there for the client throughout the entire process.  She is very talented in many way--both in her design choices and suggestions, and in her ability to work with spouses, contractors and architects.  She is a good listener, has good ideas, good follow through, knows where to go for what, and she can stand her ground, for the client, during the design process.  Ask her to show you some of her work-- that speaks for her experience and for her talent.

**★★★★★ — Lisa Wetzel, Sept. 2016**

> Anne has been absolutely invaluable for us building our first custom home.  I am so happy she was part of the team from the very beginning.  She has a terrific eye for detail, so she would notice things on the plans that I wouldn't see, items that we were happy she caught.  Throughout construction she continued to notice construction elements and make improvements that made big differences. She's added so many design elements that have helped make this house more unique and more "us".  She kept me on schedule by taking me shopping for appliances, plumbing fixtures, tile, and stone long before the contractor deadlines, so he had all items he needed well ahead of time and I didn't feel pressured.  She has wonderful taste and resources without overwhelming the client.  She somehow keeps a unified vision of the home we want, even when I go off on tangents.  Anne is professional ,pleasant, with a sense of humor ,so she has been able to work with  everyone.   I know I can absolutely trust her to represent what I want if I can't be in a meeting, and that we can trust her expertise at all times.  A friend had said I would be crazy not to use Anne to build our house.  She was right!  I would absolutely hire her again.

**★★★★★ — shirleyquack, Sept. 2016**

> Currently working with Anne and her team on our rebuild of our 60 year old home in Corona Del Mar. Anne's taste is impeccable and balances our desire for a perfect home with our less than perfect budget. She has helped us with everything from finding the right architect and builder to selecting all the finishes. We couldn't do this project without her!

**★★★★★ — Bridget Skinner, Sept. 2016**

> It has been our pleasure to collaborate with Anne Michelson on several projects over the last few years. Her firm exemplifies the concept of team effort making each project the best to can be.

## Selected projects

- [Laguna Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laguna-beach-pj-vj~7637183)
  - Location: Laguna Beach, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [Back Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-bay-pj-vj~7637187)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [Marrakesh Country Club](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marrakesh-country-club-pj-vj~7637188)
  - Location: Palm Desert, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Spyglass Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spyglass-hill-pj-vj~7637180)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [Corona Del Mar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corona-del-mar-pj-vj~5697415)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 33
- [Kukio I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kukio-i-pj-vj~7637192)
  - Location: Kailua-Kona, HI
  - Photos: 13
- [Little Balboa Island Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-balboa-island-cottage-pj-vj~7637177)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 10
- [Kukio II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kukio-ii-pj-vj~7637181)
  - Location: Kailua-Kona, HI
  - Photos: 9
- [Newport Coast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newport-coast-pj-vj~3014299)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 22
- [Newport Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newport-heights-pj-vj~7637168)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Crystal Cove](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crystal-cove-pj-vj~7637174)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [Little Balboa Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-balboa-island-pj-vj~499393)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 31
- [Irvine Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/irvine-terrace-pj-vj~6031906)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 37
- [San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-pj-vj~2516600)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 15
- [East Bluff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-bluff-pj-vj~2153451)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 26
- [Newport Beach Yacht](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newport-beach-yacht-pj-vj~5533050)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 19
- [Balboa Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/balboa-island-pj-vj~1443275)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 18
- [East 15th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-15th-pj-vj~3023040)
  - Location: Costa Mesa, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Vista Entrada](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-entrada-pj-vj~2243976)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Leeward Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leeward-lane-pj-vj~2154224)
  - Location: Newport Beach, CA
  - Photos: 7

[See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/anne-michaelsen-design-pfvwus-pf~755208149)

## Ideabooks

- [Articles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117698840/list/articles) — 7 ideas
- [Seaside Tuscan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104954215/list/seaside-tuscan) — 37 ideas
- [Blog](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102783864/list/blog) — 2 ideas
- [Buoy Pet of the Week!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92268845/list/buoy-pet-of-the-week) — 1 idea
- [closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65771511/list/closets) — 2 ideas

[See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/designam)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Hi there - what are the dimensions of this bathroom?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Curious to know dimensions of the space

A: Approx. 9'0" wide by 14'0"

**Q: any chance you know the source of the table?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Table source

A: The table was made by Robert James Furniture. Glad you like it!

**Q: Hi! What are the countertops? They're beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The counter tops are marble.

**Q: flooring** *(in Photo Questions)*

what kind of flooring is this? engineered? what about the color and brand. Thanks!

A: The flooring was in the unit when my clients purchased it so we do not know the answer.

**Q: where can I find the gray chairs** *(in Photo Questions)*

Please tell me where the chairs and matching ottomans are from ?

A: So glad you like them! The chairs and ottomans were custom made by A.rudin in a Glant mohair fabric.

**Q: Bar stools** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love these bar stools!  Can you please tell me where I can get them?

A: The bar stools are made by A.Rudin. Glad you like them!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-30.*