Breegan Jane’s Sanctuary of Style
Photos by Ryan Garvin. This article was first published in 2020 and updated in 2025.
Home is a mindset. It's the place where people seek safety, comfort, and belonging, a foundation for a person's lives and identities. When that foundation cracks through divorce, the sense of loss can be profound. Yet in that disruption lies another possibility — the chance to rebuild a home that reflects one's past and the new person one becomes.
That is exactly what Breegan Jane, author of California Beach House Luxury, set out to do. After her divorce, Breegan turned one of life’s hardest transitions into an act of creativity and joy. Her home in Marina del Rey became more than a living space, it was a symbol of her resilience and transformation, a place that honored her independence and clarity of self. And where she faced the challenge of starting over as a single mother of two while running a thriving interior design firm in Santa Monica.
On her journey, Breegan shared, “I reflected on the pain that I endured because I was trying to remain in something that wasn’t meant to be. I made the choice because I knew the future held ten times more happiness than what I was experiencing at that moment.” In the midst of what she described as some of her darkest days, Breegan found unexpected light. “It can be hard to see the peace that exists on the other side of it all,” she admitted. “One of the biggest surprises was that life after divorce left me happier than I’ve ever been.”
Breegan describes her style as “Approachable Modern Luxury,” as she feels it’s the perfect design style for creating gorgeous, inspiring spaces. Her three-thousand square foot, four-bedroom single family home is a perfect reflection of her personal style. In just two years she filled every inch with her signature designs, beginning with the main bedroom. Inspired by Ibiza, the classic black and white palette is combined with sculptural lines in the furniture and global accents, creating a luxurious space that is both glamorous and inviting.
Breegan is quick to reference the bedroom as her favorite space in the house. “My bedroom is my private oasis space,” she says. “The black, white and gold accents are elegant and comforting every time I walk into the space.” It was also the hardest part of the renovation. “It had an open spiral loft in the middle of the room, and a giant change in ceiling height.” But with her expert design approach, everything worked out perfectly. “I took it as an opportunity to create an individual canvas for customized art,” she recalls.
“It was a complete gut remodel,” Breegan remarks about the work of transitioning the home from the condition it was in when she first purchased it to where it is today. But the upside of such a monumental task is the beauty of having exactly what you want once it’s all over. In the main bathroom that means a vanity fit for a palace, featuring custom made mirrors and wrap-around marble counters along with Moroccan lighting.
In the main bathroom marble walls, metallic accents and Moroccan lighting work here to provide an impressive backdrop for the equally impressive soaking tub. Assisted by a soothing color palette of white and deep wood-tones, and small touches like the colorful rug and leafy green plant in the cutout shelving, this bathroom is designed to feel like stepping into another world.
“For me, self-care means getting small moments of time back,” Breegan says. She focused on creating a space to prioritize her needs. and this bathroom is definitely designed with that in mind. The massive soaking tub is ideal for reclaiming moments as the day slips away.
In their amazing room, Breegan's sons, Kensi and Kingsley, get the full benefit of having a designer mom. Keeping with the black and white aesthetic of the rest of the home, patterned bedding, Moroccan poufs and mudcloth throw blankets complete the color scheme. The relaxing palette makes room for colorful moments. A coffee table with bright yellow lacquer is perfect for reading or playtime.
Reading is important to this young mom. “Some of my favorite pieces are books I’ve collected during my travels,” the designer affirms. Passing a love of reading on to her children, the boys’ room features book storage that is perfect for blending form and function. The bookshelves keep things tidy while displaying Kensi and Kingsley’s favorite books.
Breegan spends much of her time designing spaces to make other people feel comfortable and cared for. It’s a skill she uses in her own home as well. Her guest bedroom blends soft textures and light colors to make a room any guest would find hard to leave. “I love hearing that people feel welcome,” she says. “That’s always been my bottom line goal for the look and feel of my home, and that affirmation lets me know I did my job.”
With so much going on for this designer, it’s vital to have a place where she can sit, plan and decide what to work on next. And if that place also happens to be a beautiful combination of serenity and style, then so much the better. In a corner of the first floor, Breegan has carved out an office space. In her signature palette of black and white, the office features a modern secretary with plenty of storage.
The open-plan kitchen and dining area is full of striking details as well. One of Breegan’s favorite elements is the parquet floors, which add pattern to the space. The kitchen bar is also sleek and stylish, featuring comfy bar stools with turquoise cushions — the perfect pop of color in this black and white interior.
In a full renovation, designing a new kitchen can be one of the biggest challenges. It’s impressive then that Breegan points to it as one of the easiest parts of her remodel journey. “It wasn’t that the kitchen would be better than any other project,” she remembers, “I just knew I was not going to keep any elements of the old kitchen.”
Fortunately, she had something better in mind. The white cabinetry fits seamlessly with marble flowing from countertop to wall. Breegan’s love of metallics is on full display in the kitchen accenting an amazing black oven range. Best of all, the gold range hood that sits overhead is a statement piece in the room. No surprise then that it was all part of the plan from the beginning. “It was the part of the home I saw most clearly in my mind’s eye when I entered the room.”
Home is a mindset – and a reflection. After divorce Breegan has cultivated an environment that prioritized her and her children's peace. Taking everything that she's been through as a lesson, Breegan has created a new space that reflects what she's learnt from the hard times. The process may be painful, but there is something redemptive in the work. “It may not feel likely while you’re in the process,” she says, “but trust me: happiness really does exist in your life after divorce. Hold onto that, and persevere.”
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