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Valarie L. Mina, ASID, AKBD

School: Interior Designers Institute
Company: Transitions Designs
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-2164
Phone: (949) 338-6380
Email: val@transitions-designs.com
Website: transitions-designs.com

Designer Profile

I am a creative design professional with a passion for my craft and the education and experience required to provide you with innovative recommendations and a team of professionals to follow through. My kitchen and bath design expertise and education enable me to visualize and share ways to make your space more functional and beautiful. “I want to thank you again for the terrific job you did in helping me remodel my home. Everyone who has been in my home has said “WOW”!! I would recommend you and your team to anyone interested in updating their home.”

Since 2006, I have designed & overseen installation of 15 Kitchens, 34 Master Baths and 38 Bathrooms. Each design project offers a unique working environment. I credit my continued success over the years to listening to clients, my attention to detail and the ability to approach each design project as a collaborative team effort. My years as a design professional have helped me gain immeasurable experience. I have excellent industry contacts and enjoy working with a variety of clients, each with their own unique tastes, environments and budgets.

To stay current with client needs, I have added home staging and green design to my arsenal. Eco-conscious design helps preserve the environment and provides alternatives to help clients live more sustainably and save on energy costs.

As a resident of South Orange County for nearly 30 years, I have the unique opportunity to work throughout our coastal communities including Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Dove Canyon, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, Monarch Beach and Dana Point. My projects include homes, condos, vacation homes, and second homes locally and investment properties in Mammoth and other resort communities.

Services Offered

Full service interior design from concept to completion including:
- Establishing a budget
- Finish and material selections
- Product recommendations and referrals to trade sources
- Space planning and storage suggestions
- Drafting and rendering of plans
- Referrals to licensed contractors
- Project management
- Home staging

NCIDQ Certificate No. 28053
Industry Member National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)

Awards & Publications

Coast Magazine "Residential Renovation" Profile - January 2012
"Voice of the Customer Award" for providing excellent customer service - Expo Design Center
"Designer of the Quarter" - Expo Design Center

I love it when a plan comes together! This family's dream kitchen features a brand new on the market granite named Fusion. It is stop in your tracks gorgeous & enhances the cabinetry beautifully.
Irvine custom kitchen features Fusion countertops and Omega cabinetry.
Drop dead gorgeous Fusion countertops enhance the glazed cabinetry and furniture style slate blue island in this family's Irvine home.
Love that linear styling that features glass listellos and Brizo faucetry.
An elegant custom shower reflects in the mirror above the custom vanity in this Dove Canyon Master Bathroom.
Designing with a variety of listellos, liners and stone creates a beautiful shower focal point without interfering with the custom water features.
Dove Canyon residence features an elegant Master Bathroom.
Reconfiguring the layout and enlarging the island created more work space in this family friendly kitchen.
A basic tract layout blossomed into a beautiful custom kitchen with Omega cabinetry and featuring a 48 inch Dacor Epicure range
Omega custom cabinetry transforms a tract kitchen into a custom kitchen.
Are you ready for some football? Custom designed media center for the sports enthusiast!
Copper vessel sinks and mirrors accent beautifully against honed crema marfil countertops.
Tumbled stone and slate enhance the stainless appliances in this Irvine kitchen.
The cocoa glaze on these maple cabinets accentuate the cabinet detail.
This custom corner cabinet and buffet incorporate the same cabinet details as found in the kitchen and complete the dining and entertaining area
Replacing the original tub with this custom walk-in shower with corner bench created a spa-like atmosphere in this guest bathroom.
Traditional styled cabinets featuring amaretto glaze on an opaque finish update this kitchen beautifully.
An elegant soaking tub and walk-in shower enhance this relaxing master retreat.
Natural cherry cabinets & Santa Cecilia granite give the homeowners the fresh look they desired. The linen tower adds extra storage.
Reconfiguring the layout of this master bath creates a functional, beautiful space.
Beautiful cherry cabinets and Blanco Romano granite enhance this master bathroom. The framed mirrors are actually medicine cabinets to provide storage for this young family.
A custom bench allows easy accessibility to the handshower and soaps.
A custom cut glass enclosure creates the fun flare that enhances the custom walk in shower.
Frosted glass and tumbled stone give a beach feel to this kids' bath!