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address: "1911 S El Camino Real, Ste B, San Clemente, California 92672, United States"
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# Terri Brien Interiors

Original Houzz profile: [Terri Brien Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/terri-brien-interiors-pfvwus-pf~793048188)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** San Clemente, CA
- **Serves:** Irvine, Huntington Beach, Pasadena, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, La Jolla, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Coto De Caza, Corona del Mar, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Trabuco Canyon, Capistrano Beach, East Irvine, Palos Verdes
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2023–2026), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

Terri Brien Interiors is an Orange County interior designer offering full-service design for custom homes, renovations, and furnishings. With over 20 years of experience in residential design, our studio brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to every project. Based in Southern California, we work throughout Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Dana Point, and surrounding communities, creating homes that feel warm, layered, and full of character.

Our approach blends thoughtful space planning with a refined, textural aesthetic, using natural materials, custom details, and tailored furnishings to create interiors that feel both elevated and approachable. Each project is designed with careful attention to how the home functions day to day, ensuring a seamless balance between beauty and livability.

We offer comprehensive interior design services, including space planning, kitchen and bathroom design, custom cabinetry, finish and material selections, furniture sourcing, and final styling. Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing space, we guide the process from concept through completion with clarity and attention to detail.

Known for a collaborative and organized approach, we work closely with builders, architects, and trades to ensure each project is executed thoughtfully. Our goal is to create homes that feel cohesive, considered, and genuinely reflective of the way our clients live.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Design Consultation
- Floor Plans
- Project Management
- Entry Design
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Playroom Design
- Custom Furniture
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Custom Home Bars
- Art Selection
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Closet Design
- 3D Rendering
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Rugs
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Home Theater Design
- Wine Cellar Design
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Holiday Decorating
- Custom Table
- Attic Conversion
- Custom Beds
- Garage Design
- Garage Storage
- Home Remodeling
- E Design

### Areas Served

- Irvine
- Huntington Beach
- Pasadena
- Costa Mesa
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Lake Forest
- Tustin
- Laguna Niguel
- San Clemente
- Aliso Viejo
- La Jolla
- San Juan Capistrano
- Dana Point
- Laguna Hills
- Ladera Ranch
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Woods
- Coto De Caza
- Corona del Mar
- Foothill Ranch
- Portola Hills
- Del Mar
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Trabuco Canyon
- Capistrano Beach
- East Irvine
- Palos Verdes

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 20 million

$50,000 - 20 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Terri Brien Interiors |
| Address | 1911 S El Camino Real, Ste B, San Clemente, California 92672, United States |
| Phone | (949) 245-8923 |
| Website | https://terribrieninteriors.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 3 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TerriBrienInteriors
- LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/in/terri-brien-aab199bb

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Terri Brien Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/terri-brien-interiors-pfvwus-pf~793048188)
- **Website:** https://terribrieninteriors.com/
- **Phone:** (949) 245-8923

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Interior Design Institute Newport Beach,Ca. Building Industry Association of Southern California Design Team of the Year 2014

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2023–2026), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Interior Design Society](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-design-society-pfvwus-pf~1829752925)
- [NKBA Southern California](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nkba-southern-california-pfvwus-pf~219204573)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — yvonnebnv, Jan. 2025**

> Terri brings all of the elements together in a way that is not only inspiring and insightful, but peacefully satisfying. I am in absolute awe of her elemental knowledge of aesthetics which she transcribes into functionally unique design. Suffice it to say, I highly recommend.

**★★★★★ — Tabitha Fischer, July 2022**

> Beautifully Designed!
> Terri listens as a designer. She was able to pick up on what I like and even presented me with options I loved that I never would have considered on my own. She also was incredibly timely, communicative and organized with her presentation! I trusted her and I love the design she gave me! Elegant and welcoming!

**★★★★★ — Nancy Giangeruso, April 2022**

> If you are fortunate to work with Terri Brien Interiors, you will be completely thrilled with your home!  The team focuses on individually on each client and creates the house into your home!  Terri is a true professional and her team is A1!

## Selected projects

- [San Clemente Seaside Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-clemente-seaside-kitchen-pj-vj~7715876)
  - Location: San Clemente, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This San Clemente kitchen remodel focused on reworking a dated space into something that feels layered, functional, and quietly timeless without changing the existing footprint. As the clients had recently updated their flooring the goal was to make the kitchen work better through thoughtful cabinetry design, detailing and smarter use of what was already there without changing the floorplan. Custom cabinetry was designed to bring in both character and order, with integrated organizational featur…
- [Dana Point Daydream](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dana-point-daydream-pj-vj~7740629)
  - Location: Dana Point, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Tustin Green Dream](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tustin-green-dream-pj-vj~7587948)
  - Location: Tustin, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Ladera Serene Ensuite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ladera-serene-ensuite-pj-vj~7463750)
  - Location: Ladera Ranch, CA
  - Photos: 14
- [San Clemente Organic Desert Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-clemente-organic-desert-modern-pj-vj~7355170)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Bluff Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bluff-creek-pj-vj~6914004)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [South OC Light and Bright](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-oc-light-and-bright-pj-vj~6908481)
  - Location: Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Playa Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/playa-vista-pj-vj~6904877)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Transitional modern home in Los Angeles close to the beach. We wanted a light and airy feel fit for the beach but with that clean modern appeal expected of LA. We must have hit that sweet spot because this home was featured on Luxury Property Wars!
- [Transitional Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-modern-pj-vj~6904892)
  - Location: Irvine, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: The rich toned high gloss cabinets paired with natural stone created an overall luxurious feel in this home. I loved being able to take the tile all the way up to the ceiling in a number of areas in this home as it just adds to that feeling of luxury.

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/terri-brien-interiors-pfvwus-pf~793048188)

## Ideabooks

- [San Juan Capistrano - Moody English Pub](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185047014/list/san-juan-capistrano-moody-english-pub) — 4 ideas
- [Dana Point Laundry room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/183465536/list/dana-point-laundry-room) — 4 ideas
- [Dana Point Powder bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/183465475/list/dana-point-powder-bath) — 5 ideas
- [San Clemente Modern Organic](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165602318/list/san-clemente-modern-organic) — 15 ideas
- [Day Spa Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159748414/list/day-spa-renovation) — 24 ideas

[See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/webuser-149030084)

## Community Q&A

**Q: beautiful~! where did you find those tiles?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you provide the source for the floor tiles?

A: @gladdygirl Hello, I selected them from a local showroom in San Clemente, Moda Marble. They were labeled Marble jewel hex mosaic.

**Q: I love the whole remodel.  Question about shades.** *(in Photo Questions)*

I would like to know the brand, color and material of the window shades.  Everything is beautiful.

A: Hello @merryaustin Thank you! They were custom made waterfall roman shades in a light filtering fabric and lining.

**Q: What is the tile used above vanity?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Looks great.

A: Hi Sam, Thank you! The tile is arizona tile flash.

**Q: what is the countertop material? It looks like Taj Mahal quartzite?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Counter top material

A: Hello Melissa, Thank you for your question. Yes, the coutnertop is a leathered Taj Mahal.

**Q: nice countertops** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please share the countertop material

A: Hello @carsbo The countertop material is Taj Mahal Quartzite.

**Q: Tile brands?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi! I know the upper part of the shower is tiled in Flash Ivory, but could you share the info for the lower portion of the tilework? So beautiful! Thanks!

A: Hi @kshands The 12x24 stone is called Mystery White. Just note that different suppliers will re-name natural stones to "white label" so be sure to view it in person before making a purchase if considering it.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*