Houzz Tour: Light and Easy in Newport Beach

With an eye for detail, interior designer Brooke Wagner layered traditional, modern and rustic decor throughout a new Newport Beach, California, home built for a young family of four. The home features Lucite furniture, reclaimed barn wood, sculptural chandeliers and artistic tile, so its stylistic influences are not easy to pigeonhole, but its overall harmony is hard to deny.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A family of 4
Location: Newport Beach, California
Size: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Designers: Cynthia Childs (architect); Brooke Wagner (interior design)

The entry foyer features a Dutch door painted black and floors made of reclaimed barn wood; they pop against the custom millwork painted a crisp white.

Flooring: The Vintage Wood Floor Company; paint: All White, Farrow & Ball


A sculptural black iron chandelier 6 feet in diameter strongly contrasts the white lofted living room ceiling. Wagner wallpapered the built-in bookcases to add dimension to the geometric design. Floor-to-ceiling curtains in a deep blue print frame the sliding glass doors that lead to a balcony with breathtaking views.

Blue sofa: Casamance; gray chairs: Lee Industries; rug: Stark Carpet; chandelier: Cisco Home; curtains: Zimmer + Rohde; bookcase wallpaper: Designers Guild; coffee tables: custom, Brooke Wagner


Though a strictly nautical look was avoided, the living room has some conscious nods to stylish coastal living, with items like the striped area rug and rope handles on the Lucite stools. The coffee tables are a custom design created by Wagner; they were paired up to better fit the scale of the room.


The extra-wide dining table was custom designed and accommodates a settee at both ends. The Lucite chandelier connects to the stools found in the living room. Finally, the gray area rug has metallic threads running through it for additional glam.

Table: custom, Brooke Wagner; chairs and settee fabric: Laura Lienhard Textiles; chandelier: Aerin; area rug: Rosemary Hallgarten; paint: Shady, Dunn-Edwards


The sculptural black tile backsplash in the butler’s panty is a favorite of guests. “Everyone who sees it, touches it. It has a real 3D quality to it,” Wagner says. The homeowners’ colorful glassware collection lines the middle row of glass door cabinets.

Backsplash and countertop tile: Famosa


Lucite found its way into the kitchen too in stylish stools topped with bold, playful patterned seats. The countertops are a mix of Delano marble on the island and black soapstone near the gas range.

Stool fabric: Romo Black Edition


A pot filler is located above the black La Cornue gas range.


Another angle of the kitchen highlights its farmhouse sink, mini subway tile backsplash and Shaker-style cabinets, all in white.

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The glass chandelier in the breakfast-room solarium was the first item purchased for the home. “The graceful curves of the chandelier help soften the rigid black lines of the space,” Wagner says. The round zinc-topped table is surrounded by laminate-covered dining chairs that can be wiped cleaned with a wet sponge — perfect for a family with two young children.

Table: Noir; chandelier: Oly Studio


A wine cellar with a glass door provides a stylish way to exhibit the homeowners’ wine collection and a visual moment at the end of the first-floor hallway.


In the home office, distressed leather chairs with brass frames sit in front of a galvanized metal desk and an executive chair.

Leather chairs: Lee Industries; desk: Noir; area rug: Stark Carpet


The office features custom built-in bookcases painted a muted blue from Farrow & Ball. Three brass task-lamp sconces provide a stylish accent and lighting.


One of the homeowners was raised in Arizona and wanted Wagner to include some cowboy-inspired decor in the family room. The space features a large leather sectional, herringbone wood floors and Western-inspired art.

Leather sectional: Barclay Butera Interiors; throw pillows: Kneedler | Fauchère; area rug: Patterson Flynn Martin


Reclaimed barn wood was used to create the wall that houses the room’s flat-screen television. A large wicker basket is used as a coffee table with additional storage.

Orange armchair fabric: Roger’s & Goffigon


The bright patio off the family room features a collection of outdoor furniture covered in a gray fabric made by Perennials.

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The master bedroom features a tufted headboard, mirrored nightstands and a sliding door hanging from a rail that separates the adjoining master bathroom.

Area rug: Kravet; nightstands: Noir


One of the home’s six bathrooms features a fantastic mix of rustic and modern designs. The wall tile mimics brick, and the industrial faucet provides a ruggedness that is balanced by the elegant gold mirror and glass sconces.

Mirror: Arteriors Home; faucet: Pirch; sconces: Ochre


A custom built-in shelving unit is great for both display and storage.


One of the home’s two childrens’ bedrooms includes custom storage for toys. It also has a rustic bed and a striped rug that gives the space a youthful but refined look.

Bed and nightstands: West Elm; area rug: Barclay Butera Interiors


One of the children’s bathrooms features custom tilework that provides an important hygiene reminder. “We wanted to have some fun in the children’s bedrooms and baths and keep a playful spirit,” Wagner says.

Tile: custom, Famosa - The Surface Studio

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The pool area includes two stylish chaises and slate outdoor tile.

Chaises: Gloster Furniture

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