Luxury Interior Designer in Newport Beach, CA
Joey Snow Design Co. leads full-service whole-home renovations, new builds, and complete-home furnishing across Dover Shores, Cliff Haven, Corona del Mar, and Upper Newport Bay.
A Dover Shores home, completely reworked.
A whole-home renovation on Upper Newport Bay, designed around the water, daily family life, and materials that grow more beautiful with time.
A rift-cut white oak plank ceiling with exposed beams, black Andersen casement windows framing the bay, custom white oak millwork throughout, and baths finished in glazed zellige. Every room was rebuilt around the bay views and the way the family actually lives on the water.
Inside the Dover Shores Home
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Kitchen
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Primary Suite
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Primary Bathroom
Designed for Outdoor Living
At Dover Shores, the renovation carried straight through the back door: a shingled, open-air living room set on the pool deck, with built-in shelving, a full lounge, and room to host from morning swims to summer evenings.
Living on the bay means living outside most of the year, so the outdoor rooms get the same discipline as the interiors: materials chosen for salt air and sun, and a layout that makes the pool deck part of the home's daily flow.
“We have worked with Joey on multiple properties over the years and keep coming back because nobody does it better. If you are looking for a designer who genuinely cares about how your family lives in your home, not just how it photographs, Joey is your person.”
“What I loved most about working with Joey is that she paid such close attention to what was important to me. The result was beautifully reimagined spaces full of all the elements I love. She created living spaces that reflect and feel one hundred percent me.”
“Joey's greatest strength is her ability to blend beauty with practicality. She takes how you actually live and what you love, then elevates it into something even better than you imagined. Years later, I still love it every time I walk in.”
Interior Design for Newport Beach Homes
Living here means living with the water: the marine layer that burns off mid-morning, the late-afternoon light coming off the Back Bay, a home that fills up every summer. From the mid-century streets of Dover Shores to the cottages of Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Cliff Haven, Newport Heights, and the harbor-front along Mariner's Mile, each neighborhood keeps its own architecture and its own pace, and a home here deserves design that understands both.
Our work in Newport Beach holds that standard: warm, textural, honestly livable rooms in genuine materials, designed around the bay views and the way a family actually lives on the water.
Selected Work Across Southern California
Bellevue
In La Jolla: a moody dining room in olive green, glass-front cabinetry, and warm, layered lighting.
Thousand Oaks
Antique French oak beams, hand-crafted zellige, and genuine limestone, in a home featured on The Haven List.
Coto de Caza
Behind the gates of Coto de Caza: timeless, textural, and warm, designed down to the last detail.
Begin With a Conversation
How we serve Newport Beach
Full Service Design is our investment-level, turn-key tier for whole house remodels, new builds, and complete furnishing, and it is the way most of our Newport Beach work happens: reimagining a Dover Shores mid-century around its bay views, or carrying a Cliff Haven renovation from first sketch through installation day with your contractor and architect.
Construction Design provides 3D visualizations and complete construction documentation for owners building with their own architect and builder.
Studio / Shoppe Design furnishes complete homes: space planning, furniture, art, and styling, sourced through our curated Carlsbad shoppe and installed down to the last detail.
Every project follows our seven-phase process, from design intake and 3D modeling through procurement, construction documentation, site visits, and the reveal. Explore Services
Across every tier, the work spans space planning, kitchen and bathroom design, bedroom and living room design, full home furnishings, and outdoor living design.
Interior Design Process
01. Inquiry +
Phase One begins when you reach out, followed by a warm introduction to Joey Snow Design Co. and a phone consultation to understand your goals and scope. An in-home visit allows us to experience your space and lifestyle firsthand. From there, we prepare a tailored proposal, complete onboarding, and schedule your project start date, ensuring clarity, alignment, and a seamless foundation for the design journey ahead.
03. Design Phase +
With the foundation in place, we move into the creative development of your design. We shape floor plans and elevations through detailed 3D modeling and establish the look and feel through curated mood boards. Following review and refinement, we present the preliminary design and guide you through selected hard surfaces and furnishings, thoughtfully incorporating your feedback. Once designs are approved, we transition into procurement and monthly billing, ensuring a seamless path toward execution.
05. Construction Documentation +
As construction progresses, we produce a comprehensive set of thorough documents, including detailed drawings, elevations, and specifications to support a smooth build. A complete specification book is provided for precise execution, while final design invoices are issued.
07. Installation +
As your interior design project enters its final stage, we schedule installation and collect any remaining payments, preparing for a flawless transformation. Our team gathers and installs all items, bringing the layers of the approved concept to life. Upon completion, we conduct a client reveal and walkthrough to review every detail together, then finalize invoices before parting ways so that you can enjoy your beautiful, highly personalized home.
02. Design Intake +
Once onboarded, we establish the foundation for your project. We provide a clear timeline, defined scope, and access to our collaborative tools, then gather detailed insight into your style, needs, and space. With this understanding, we prepare your floor plans within our rendering software, creating clarity, accuracy, and a shared design vision moving forward.
04. Procurement & Purchasing +
Once selections are approved, our interior design studio will source and price all materials, organizing them within our project management system for full transparency and budget tracking. We coordinate specifications with your contractor, present final proposals for approval, and collect payment prior to ordering. As items are procured and timelines align with construction, we prepare for installation.
06. Project Management +
Our project management services provide thoughtful guidance and dedicated supervision from start to finish. We deliver the Construction Book, collaborate with your contractor, and offer hands-on oversight through key site visits to confirm every detail aligns with the approved design. This approach maintains quality, momentum, and peace of mind throughout this phase.
Proven on Upper Newport Bay
Meet Joey Snow
Joey Snow is the founder and principal designer of Joey Snow Design Co., a full-service interior design studio based in Carlsbad. She and her team design whole-home renovations and new construction throughout Carlsbad and North County San Diego, with select projects across Orange County and Southern California.
Joey built the studio around a simple conviction: a home should be measured by how it feels to live in, not just how it photographs. That carries into every project. Homes designed for real family life, comfortable to live in and easy to come home to.
Serving Newport Beach & Orange County
Newport Beach Interior Design FAQ
How much does an interior designer cost in Newport Beach? +
Every engagement is scoped to its size and goals, so pricing is tailored rather than fixed. Full-service design is an investment-level commitment, and the studio reserves its calendar for a deliberately limited number of projects each year. A complimentary discovery call and in-home consultation lead to a detailed proposal covering cost, timeline, and budget.
How long does a whole-home renovation take in Newport Beach? +
A furnishing project runs several months; a significant renovation typically runs six to eighteen months, and a new build a year or more. You receive a defined timeline during design intake, before creative work begins, and we keep it updated at every milestone.
Can you work with my Newport Beach contractor and architect? +
Yes, happily. We like to meet your contractor and architect early, because a renovation runs on trust and clear communication across the whole team, and we start building both from day one. Comprehensive construction documentation and key site visits keep every detail aligned with the approved design. And if you haven't assembled a team yet, we're glad to make introductions from our own shortlist of the industry's best.
Have you actually worked in Newport Beach? +
Yes, and recently. Our most recent completed project is in Dover Shores itself: a whole home on Upper Newport Bay, completely reworked from the white oak plank ceilings to the glazed zellige baths. Take the tour. The studio works throughout Southern California, with projects spanning Thousand Oaks to San Diego.
How does the studio manage Newport Beach projects? +
Based in Carlsbad, the studio maintains consistent on-site involvement throughout coastal Orange County. On active builds we're on site weekly or every other week, coordinating directly with homeowners, architects, contractors, and trades through each stage of design and construction. See our Orange County page for the fuller picture of our work across the county.
Where is your studio? +
5671 Palmer Way, Suite A, Carlsbad, open Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. The studio doubles as our curated home goods shoppe, and clients are always welcome.
Considering an interior design project in Newport Beach?
Work With Us
The studio accepts a deliberately limited number of whole-home renovations, new builds, and complete furnishing engagements each year. If you're planning one on the harbor, we would be glad to hear about it. Dover Shores began the same way: a single conversation and a complimentary discovery call.