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"The Seal Beach–based firm takes a storytelling-inspired approach, making sure that each home is carefully curated to be a true reflection of the people who live there."

“To keep the Quiet Luxury vibe while unsaturating the trend, I look for things I call ‘my favorite aunt’ pieces. Think eccentric, think vibrant, extra, perhaps as far as inappropriate for the space, a piece that breaks the mood."

"There is a true art to creating a well-balanced maximalist masterpiece from the chaos of endless options. Plus, there’s always a great story attached to the items around a room, making them great spaces for cocktails and conversations.”

“Clients often hesitate to include the quirky, strange, or unique pieces they love because they don’t think they 'fit in' with the rest, but that’s where personality lives! We always encourage our clients to keep those pieces and build around them, because your home shouldn’t just look a certain way—it should make you feel a certain way.”

"Splurge on wall treatments like bold wallpaper, yes, even on the ceiling!"

‘A warm-toned beige creates a perfect atmosphere for a new breed of modern that upends the cold and impersonal mood that people typically perceive as modern,’

“For my clients who love the clean and serene look of a bright, white home, pairing natural oak with white walls provides the perfect patina.”

“A very traditional French Rococo wood console table full of dimension, swirl, and pomp dropped into a sleek modern white space is simply stunning.”

Catch Melissa Van Zee in action on House Hunters Renovation's Modern vs. Beachy episode to see why van zee design interiors continues to set the standard in interior design.