A line drawing of a flowering plant with two large blossoms and leaves, enclosed in an ornate oval border on a black background.

Irvine Interior Designer

Designing homes that feel as good as they look.

Led by designer Kristin Strand, Strand Interiors brings full-service interior design to Irvine homes, blending Scandinavian roots with California ease.

Double bathroom vanity with two mirrors, brown cabinets with gold handles, white countertops, and a beige ottoman in the center. Towel rings with white towels, a vase with flowers, and small decorative items on the countertop. Three-light fixtures with glass shades above each mirror. Rug on tiled floor.

Full-Service Interior Design

From furnishing a single room to a full kitchen or whole home renovation, we bring together thoughtful layouts, curated pieces, and personalized styling for a home that feels warm and easy to live in. We take care of every step, from early planning and selections to coordinating your contractor and trades through final styling, so your Irvine home comes together without the stress of managing it yourself.

Explore Our Services →

A woman standing in a bright, stylish kitchen with white cabinets and gold handles. She is smiling and wearing a black and white checked blazer, white blouse, white pants, and nude heels. There is a dining area visible through a doorway with a chandelier, artwork, and chairs.

Vintage line drawing of a two-story wooden house with a tiled roof, four awning-covered windows, and a vine-covered front door.

Why Choose Strand Interiors in Irvine

Kristin Strand grew up in Norway with parents who remodeled homes, and that hands-on start shaped the calm, organized process and warm, livable design she brings to Irvine homes today. With Strand Interiors based right here in Irvine, she's close by from your first home visit through install day. Strand Interiors is a three-time Best of Houzz winner, and we respect your budget and manage the moving parts, from selections and orders to coordinating trades, so the process feels as good as the result.

LEARN MORE →

Select Interior Design Projects

Bright living room with a beige sofa, white pillows, a oval wooden coffee table with a flower vase, a side table with a lamp, and a dining area with a table and chairs in the background. Large arched window with beige checkered curtains, showing green trees outside.

Project Culver

Bright kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, a large window, and a central island with a vase of flowers.

Project Old San Juan

A kitchen island with a white marble countertop, a gold-colored kitchen faucet, a white vase with white hydrangeas, and wooden chairs in the foreground. In the background, dark wood cabinets, a stove, and a white range hood are visible.

Project Steele

View THE portfolio →

Bright modern living room with olive sofa, patterned pillows, arched window, dining area, floor lamp, and coffee table with flowers

Designing Homes in Irvine, CA

Irvine homeowners come to us for everything from furnishing a newly built home to kitchen, bath, and whole home renovations. Every project starts with a visit to your home, where we learn how your family uses each space and how you want it to feel, and from there we take it from concept through install day. You can see our work here in Project Culver.

Irvine was planned village by village, and each one has its own character. Established neighborhoods like Woodbridge, Northwood, and Turtle Rock have homes with decades of history, while newer communities like Portola Springs and Great Park are full of recent builds. Styles range from Spanish-inspired and Mediterranean to Tuscan and contemporary, and we design each room to suit the home it's in.

In older homes, that often means updating dated kitchens and baths with custom cabinetry, new lighting, and timeless materials. In newer homes, it's usually about making a builder-finished space feel personal with layered textiles, thoughtful furniture, and finishes chosen for how you live. Either way, the goal is a home that feels warm, livable, and entirely yours.

Gold floral line-art illustration with two blossoms, leaves, and curling stems inside an oval border on a black background

Ladera Ranch Interior Design FAQs

It depends on the scope. Painting and swapping fixtures like a sink or dishwasher in the same spot generally don't need a permit. Moving plumbing, adding electrical outlets, or changing walls typically requires one from the City of Irvine. We coordinate with your contractor, who handles permitting, so it's built into your timeline from the start.
Yes. We work with homeowners throughout Irvine, including Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, Orchard Hills, Portola Springs, and Great Park.
Yes. Newer homes in communities like Great Park and Portola Springs often come with builder finishes and a lot of empty rooms. We help with furniture, lighting, textiles, and styling so the home feels finished and personal, and we can plan bigger updates if you want to go further.
Yes. In a smaller footprint, a thoughtful layout and furniture that fits the space make all the difference. We plan each room so it works hard without feeling crowded.