Areas of Expertise:
Full Scale Renovations
New Construction / New Builds
Furniture & Styling
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Additional Expert Commentary
Dengarden
Room
House Digest
Bob Villa
As seen in Cottages & Bungalows (6-page feature and back cover)
This Tustin kitchen renovation started with a layout that no longer worked for how the homeowners actually live. With a young family, a love of cooking, and frequent entertaining, the space needed to function on multiple levels throughout the day.
We reworked the footprint and introduced a more grounded palette with painted cabinetry, unlacquered brass, and custom wood elements designed to age naturally.
The result feels established, functional, and personal. Not trend-driven, and not trying too hard.
Featured Project
Features & Expert Commentary
Homes & Gardens
Photo feature with expert commentary on thoughtfully styling a kitchen, focusing on small details and layered moments that add warmth and personality.
"The Little Moments Do the Heavy Lifting - Here's How Designers Perfectly Style the corners of Their Kitchens "
Houzz editorial
Photo feature included among the most popular new bathroom designs of the year, highlighting a thoughtful approach to material selection, layout, and creating a space that feels considered without being overworked.
""The 10 Most Popular New Bathrooms of 2024"
Parade Home & Garden
Photo feature and expert commentary on wood kitchen cabinetry, with a focus on how tone, finish, and material choice shape the overall feel of a kitchen - from more traditional styles to updated, livable spaces.
"Wood Kitchen Cabinet Ideas That Feel Timeless, Not Trend-Driven"
Expert Commentary
Livingetc
Expert commentary on current design conversations around bathroom design, with a focus on timeless choices and thoughtful design.
"Interior Designers Say These 7 Tile Mistakes Are Making Your Bathroom Look Cheap — And You Should Avoid Them at All Costs"
Apartment Therapy
Design insight on the historical and modern appeal of the butler’s pantry, exploring how this Victorian-era storage space is being reimagined for functional, thoughtful layouts in today’s homes.
"Why You Should Have This Victorian-Era Kitchen Storage Solution In Your Home"
better homes & gardens
Expert commentary on furniture quality, addressing the shift in materials and construction, and how more thoughtful sourcing and selection leads to pieces that hold up over time.
"Is Furniture Quality Worsening? Here’s What Designers Say"
Martha Stewart
Providing design perspective with Martha Stewart on thoughtful interiors and the details that elevate a home without overcomplicating it.
"6 Common Décor Mistakes That Will Instantly Make Your Home Feel Cluttered"
Homes & Gardens
Design perspective on key holiday décor and trend picks for the season, with insight into thoughtful styling choices that blend simple, timeless elements with curated accents according to expert guidance.
"Lulu and Georgia Just Revealed Its Key Holiday Trends for 2025 – And This Is the One Look That Stands Out as the Most Quietly Elegant, Softer Take on Holiday Glamour"
SD Voyager
Interview discussing Terri Brien’s background, design philosophy, and approach to building a residential design practice is rooted in experience and intention.
"Hidden Gems: Meet Terri Brien of Terri Brien Interiors"
newsweek
Expert commentary on holiday decorating, offering perspective on how styling choices can lean overly themed or dated, and how a more restrained, layered approach keeps a home feeling current and personal.
"How Your Christmas Decorations Could Give Away Your Age"
The Spruce
Design insight on timeless bathroom vanity colors, highlighting hues and finishes that stay relevant across changing trends and help create spaces that feel enduring rather than dated.
"7 Bathroom Vanity Color Trends That Aren't Going Anywhere in 2026, Designers Say"
REAL SIMPLE
Interior design insight on living room décor, highlighting choices that can unintentionally date a space and how thoughtful materials, and curated details keep a room feeling fresh and collected.
"5 Outdated Decor Trends That Are Making Your Living Room Look "Cheap and Tired," Designers Say"
Convo by design
Podcast panel discussion sharing expert insights on designing thoughtful kitchens, balancing form and function, and what makes a kitchen truly complete for the way clients live.
"Leading Designers Explain The Ultimate Kitchen | 526 | Live from the Monogram Kitchen in Pacific Sales"
REAL SIMPLE
Photo feature with expert commentary on selecting and designing color palettes that complement blue tones, offering alternatives to white that add warmth, depth, and balance.
"15 Colors That Go Perfectly With Blue—And Look Great in Any Room"
Homes & Gardens
Photo feature with expert guidance on lighting a bathroom vanity, balancing ambiance and function through thoughtful fixture selection and placement.
"What's the best way to light a bathroom vanity? 6 designer-approved ideas for the perfect blend of ambiance and functionality"
