John Wallace Benecke Interiors

“I truly believe that an artfully designed space evokes passion, emotion, and a lifetime of enjoyment.” - JWB John Benecke contributes his unique design aesthetic to a lifetime of travel and a passion for beautifully crafted interiors. Decades of Southern California lifestyle infused with European influences has developed into a design style that transcends time and trend. For over 30 years John has been the creative force behind his full service interior design firm, JWB Interiors. John’s professionalism and dedication to service has earned him a stellar reputation among his lifelong clients and the design community. His award winning talent has graced the pages of numerous publications and has made him one of the most sought after design professionals for timeless sophisticated interiors. Membership Organizations • Laguna Beach Business Club - President • ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) • Advisory Committee, University of California at Irvine, Certificate Program in Interior and Environmental Design, 1995-1996 •Philharmonic Society of Orange County – Board of Directors: 1995 – 2003; 2011-present •AIDS Services Foundation of Orange County – Board of Directors, 1990 – 2001 •AIDS Walk Orange County – Board of Directors, 1994 – 1997 •Coastal Business Exchange •Laguna Beach Professional Alliance •Laguna Beach Music Festival Board of Directors •Laguna Playhouse Masquerade Ball

Furnishing and Upholstery Our approach to furniture and upholstery stems from an extensive knowledge of scale, proportion, and customization. A tasteful balance of color, texture, and style makes each piece unique to your home.

lighting Lighting is a critical component to the design process. We take function, lifestyle, and beauty all into consideration in our approach to lighting design.

WINDOWS, WALLS AND FLOORING Every surface of the home is a canvas - an opportunity to further relay the dialogue of design.

DETAILS AND ACCESSORIES Meticulous placement of art and accessories is the final layer of design which adds character and personality to your home.

Furnishings & Upholstery

Our approach to furniture and upholstery stems from an extensive knowledge of scale, proportion, and customization. A tasteful balance of color, texture, and style makes each piece unique to your home. We work with the finest workrooms and design trade resources to insure that our design vision is translated to perfection. Our signature blend of contemporary elements with authentic period pieces is achieved through our long standing relationships with vintage and antique resources both in the US and abroad.

Lighting is a critical component to the design process. We take function, lifestyle, and beauty all into consideration in our approach to lighting design. Proper lighting accentuates art and brings color and texture to life. We understand and appreciate the importance of ambiance, utility, and drama when it comes to illuminating a room. Our layered approach to lighting covers all key areas with an emphasis on style and elegance.

Every surface of the home is a canvas - an opportunity to further relay the dialogue of design. A calculated approach to surfaces and windows maximizes light, texture, and visual interest in a space. The thoughtful juxtaposition of smooth stone surfaces and a rich woven rug creates balance and warmth. The layering of drapery panels, or the lack thereof, enhances architectural elements like windows and doors. From solar shades to multi layer treatments, every solution is considered and designed with your needs and the unique nuances of your home in mind. Our surface solutions include paint, plaster, tile, stone and wood flooring, specialty wall covering, and upholstery to further enhance the dimension and style of each space.

Meticulous placement of art and accessories is the final layer of design which adds character and personality to your home. We go to great lengths to curate unique and one of a kind objects and accessories that resonate with not only the style of your home but also with the personality of our clients. The procurement of art and accessories is an interactive process with an emphasis on authenticity and relation to our client’s lifestyle. Every item is selected and placed with heart and intention.

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publications and events

Laguna Beach Magazine Orange County Register Newport Beach Magazine Los Angeles Times Laguna Beach Independent The Daily Pilot W Magazine Designers West Magazine Orange Coast Magazine Orange County Home Book: featured in Fresh Country Style, by Mary Wynn Ryan Interiors of home featured in 2011-2012 Audi Automobile Commercial Client’s JWB designed home used as location shoot for “This is Us” series, from NBC

Philharmonic House of Design: 1996, 1999, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2016 Corona del Mar High School, PTA Home Tour – 3 featured homes CHOC Home Tour - featured home Lake Arrowhead Home Tour - featured home Speaker: Philharmonic Society Committees Speaker: Balboa Bay Club Speaker: Philharmonic Society Committees Speaker: Bowers Museum, Decorative Arts Forum

“We’ve had several rewarding design experiences with John. He has a wonderful eye for space and design and, unlike some other designers we have worked with in the past, also listens to what the client wants – an often neglected part of the equation! Over 10 years ago, John helped us complete our build out and design for our new high-rise condo. We needed an interior design of contemporary minimalism to complement a rather eclectic art collection, and the choices he made were perfect. As importantly he worked with contractors, interior lighting specialists, and the constraints of the building’s walls and ceilings to create a wonderful feel and flow for our home. Redesigning the entryway, the dining room and the bathroom helped to make our unit into a very unique space. Several years ago we engaged John again to help update our Balboa Island house. We were looking to escape the 15 year accumulation of shabby chic beach stuff and bring in a little more sophistication while still being appropriate for the location. Again John worked directly with the contractors in redefining the master bedroom and bathroom, modifying the interior flooring, lighting, and stairwell and literally providing us with exactly what we wanted. The end results are always rewarding and John makes the process an enjoyable one as well.” P.W. Westwood, CA “We chose John to help us for many reasons, not the least of which is that he is a good friend. But, beyond that he has a great sense of color and style. He works with his clients in a way that takes their style, interests and personalities into consideration, and then adds excitement to what may have been a good design, but he makes it great! Our home reflects this process. I would definitely recommend John to anyone with a sense of adventure in decorating!” F.K. Laguna Beach, CA “I have been living in a house designed and decorated by John Wallace Benecke for 17 years. His decor and design is timeless; holding strong through the years. What strikes me as John’s ability to execute the unexpected; the juxtaposed. Turning the pattern on a fabric, using the contrasting color. John can find the furniture element that sets a room yet works perfectly with the theme; the accessory that stimulates. John Wallace Benecke is the only designer I would use and trust for creating an inviting and comfortable environment.” S. N. Balboa, CA “I Love, Love, Love, John. He has decorated 2 of our most recent homes and will decorate any of our future homes . He listened to what I wanted, but continually presented ideas that I had not even thought of. He is talented and inspired and very easy to work with. I love the way he staged our home. Instead of bringing in one piece at a time, he decorated the whole house. It was a wonderful surprise! The final result Magnificent! The best testament is I still love my home and I still love John and would use him again and again and again. He has also decorated my daughter's apartment and our CDM boutique.” T.D. “P.S My husband enjoyed working with John as much as I did.” Newport Coast, CA “John has an exceptional eye for color and a unique style. I saw a house on a home tour in which color was used stunningly and requested the name of the designer, which turned out to be John Benecke. We selected John as the designer when we built our home and appreciated his flawless taste and amiable personality. He is a pleasure with which to work. John knows exactly when to let the client’s views and individuality prevail and when to prevent the client from making design mistakes.” S.T. Laguna Beach, CA

John Wallace Benecke Interiors, LLC 2180 Temple Hills Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: (949) 494-4476 Fax: (949) 494-4405

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