Whim Furniture and Interior Design

This is a tough review for me.
If I go by the store and the look alone, it’s a 5+. The inventory is amazing… they have such beautiful and unique things and so many of them, you could spend hours and still not see everything.
That said, if I go by my experiences with the staff that helped me on the two occasions I purchases something, I would give it a zero. I was ignored and felt like I had to beg to pay for my items, not once but twice. The one woman was pretentious, rude and had an air of superiority once she did pay attention. Yeah, I’m sorry that you have to help a paying customer and… you know… ring up my purchase.
I don’t like feeling like I am putting someone out when I give them money and that I am not a worthy customer unless I am spending thousands.

This store will inspire you to update the home front. The owners are highly personable and display such a flourish with décor that you’ll just want to keep visiting the store. They’ve integrated a lot of other items, such as jewelry and fine toiletries, into the space as well. It can be pricey, but then again there are items that are pretty affordable, too.

Oh such a cool store! Their candles (with a hidden compartment in the lid for matches) are to die for. The smell of them!!! I bought a Seashore one and lit it when I got home and it filled the whole living/​den area with fragrance. I also bought some of their soaps, smell good enough to eat. Wonderful. I sampled some of their lotion for hands and my hands were so soft…(must buy next time) they have funny greeting cards, hilarious books, all kinds of decorative things. Had a blast wandering thru there (my friend loved it too)

Cute stuff in a neat setting. Their stuff is on the overpriced side, but worthwhile to look at. Walking through the store is a treat, though the two big birds in the front garden cage looked cramped and miserable.

looked nice from the outside. wish I could have gone in, but I had my baby with me & there was a sign on the door that said no strollers. they are losing a lot of potential customers with that policy.

I had a girl emergency! I left home without my earrings. Gad, felt naked. Ran into Whim and bought a really nice pair of earrings for $ 50, also got a cute little necklace, $ 40. They have jewelry of all prices, going way up the scale, as well as the cheaper pieces.
Love this store. They don’t allow photos unfortunately but we were drooling over some of the furniture and the beautiful place settings. And the kitchen ware. And the pillows. And the fabrics. Fab store.

If you are walking around downtown do not miss Whim! Their design abilities are truly a delight to the senses. The owners are extremely talented. The store offers everything from furniture to jewelry to coffee table books. They are an incredible asset to San Juan Capistrano.

Shopped here about 3 years ago. Made a trip again today. First time we shoppef here the owner was present. Funny and personable. Not there today, bummed to miss him but understand. Store is beautiful and has a few things, not much in way of smaller items, or for budget shoppers. I liked our a bit more on my first visit, but it’s a worthwhile stop to be inspired if nothing else.

The Owners, Eric Gunther and Daviell Maldonado are impossibly gifted Stylists with a curated eye for all that is best in the design world.
An invitation to an afternoon garden lecture in their esteemed Maria House is the invitation of the season! Prepare to be lulled by magical floral arrangements, Historic Villas & ancient garden art, all while enjoying the fabulous food from Sundried Tomato & always some talented soul, floating magical music in the air.
Eric is an esteemed Professor of Design and Daviell a sought after Jewelry designer and well respected Gemologist, stocking the store with a virtual treasure trove of Bling!
A visit to Whim dazzles the eye as room after room unfolds and tells yet another design story.
Professional design services are available at their pendant store, Pink — conveniently located right across the breezeway from Whim.
Prepare to be warmly greeted by impossibly gifted design consultants who inspire you to return, friends in tow, and bask in the singular design talent called «Whim.»
Retail Therapy at it’s Finest!
To all my wonderful, inspiring friends at Whim, I love you all!

Drop dead gorgeous affordable jewelry and breathtaking items for the home! We love this enormous shop. Every single item is beautiful and unique. They offer traditional as well as modern touches for the home. It’s a great place to pick out a housewarming gift.
The owners and staff are warm, friendly helpful and kind. They never put pressure on you to buy anything. They usually have 2 – 4 furry friends behind the counter and there are several birds in cages throughout the store. You can even bring your own small dog into the store as long as you can carry him/​her.
Each room in the shop has a different feel, style and color palette so there is really something for everyone here, even men! They also offer interior design services.
Free parking on the street or the garage in the back of the building.

I love this store! It’s a bit pricey, but it’s also fun to come and just look around. Plus, they sometimes have two cute dogs that hang around the checkout counter! Lots of stuff that would make unique gifts.

I absolutely love this place! It’s pretty big and there is an affordable price point for every budget. They have house made costume jewelry that is stellar. Other than that, the store has garden, home, children, cards, jewelry, and bath gifts. The service is outstanding. They gift wrapped everything and made sure that we felt welcome. If you’re in the area or need a unique gift, you should definitely swing by.

love love love!

What drew us in to this store was the wine chandelier we saw through the shutters from one of the main windows… we just had to see that chandelier!
We came in through the side entrance, passing through an enchanted little garden through glass doors unto a small store… which just kept getting bigger and bigger.
When I win the lottery I am coming here to get all my interior AND exterior tips on decorating. This is definitely an amazing store, with lots of details and great furniture, colors and art features.
The owners and workers here are soooo nice and they don’t care if you’re just browsing, as we were, and when we were about to leave, one of the guys was giving free advice. I could hear him talk all day!!! He was so sweet and was talking about paint and how it’s not as easy to pick a color for a room as you may think, you have to incorporate the light you get from the outside, the flooring you have in the room and the scenery. Can’t wait to have them come to my house and redecorate my whole entire house!

If you want over priced crap that reminds you of zgallery coupled with sales people who treat you like garbage, then pay them a visit

Whim Furniture and Interior Design is an upscale, hidden secret in the heart of San Juan Capistrano providing luxurious treasures from faux mink bath robes to «The Big Book of Boobs». Who would have thunk that! This is a perfect place to purchase that unique gift for every occasion. Each vignette has a flair of it’s own ranging from ocean blue recycled glass dishes, white resin sea shells, beaded chandeliers and silver like accessories … to a Stetson distressed leather office desk, leather fringed chair and rusted bronze boots! Prices are moderate to high and yet reasonable.
In the outdoor garden section, you will find beautiful iron bistro tables (some with tile inlay) in the most wonderful colors and styles, waterfalls, birdhouses and baths, stone (Feng Shui) door mats, unique wind chimes and doorknockers … I could go on and on!
In the «Pampered Pet» section … eclectic leashes, collars, beds and clothes for our four legged friends of every size are displayed. Parking is plentiful with easy access. Every visit is a new experience.

I am torn about whether or not I can truly recommend this store.
It is a classic love-​hate situation for me.
LOVE:
The eye candy rooms filled with a mixture of beautiful and delicate, useful and «Whim“sical objects;
Knowledgeable staff who only love the finer things and have ammassed a store of them;
A fairly priced collection of mercury glass (though slightly spotted);
Great selection of sophisticated gift items that are sure to make an impression on hard to impress recipients;
HATE:
Beautiful things I will never afford ($ 60 napkins?);
Pompous staff (but staff who truly love their store and what they do — interior design and jewelry design);
Boutique markups on most items — ebay or any online store is sure to have most of the less unusual brands they have (Tea Forte and Archipelago Monogram Candles)
Part of the fun of Whim is the brosing the beautiful surroundings but I found it hard to sink in my hard earned cash on their pricey inventory. For any Unilocalers who want to know more about what they are getting before they hit Whim — don’t expect to see any member photos of the interior online or posted anywheres as the staff does not allow photos.

They are expanding and part of the store is under construction for another two weeks (maybe more?). They told me that they are going to focus more on the furniture and will be shying away from carrying knick knacks which is a bummer. :(
I visited this store for the very first time when they opened (I think about 4 years ago or so?) and LOVED their stuff. People arenice and friendly.
They still have cute gift items but maybe not for too long?
It’s worth a look though for special gifts.
It really is a beautiful store.

What a beautiful store in a fantastic location. I looks like it used to be an old home and the current owners have transformed it in to something awesome still leaving that old charm. Every room is a different decorative style, so it’s very easy to find the look you want. The staff is very helpful, but not pushy at all. My mom and I both got something and they package your items in the cutest bags ever, you could take it straight to the party if it’s a gift and there is no need to repack it. It is just down the street a little from the mission too so stop by when day trippin’. Minus 1 * because it is a bit on the pricey side…

Looking for a special gift for someone as a housewarming present? Or even if you’re looking for something for yourself. Really gorgeous knick knacky stuff for the home.
The place has whimsical stuff, so the name is perfect. Or you could just spend money on a ‘whim’ HAHA.