A SLICE OF PARADISE
Layers of modern coastal charm, complex tropical colors and esteemed nautical and tiki influences feel right at home in this three-story beach house. Fun fact: Our clients are now an electric boat commute from their favorite Mai Tai bar and that carefree island lifestyle is woven throughout the clean and classic Eastern Seaboard structure of the home.
THE TEAM
Interior Design: Blackband Design
Architecture: Brandon Architects
Build: Patterson Custom Homes
Photography: Ryan Garvin
EXTERIOR
Standing tall above the channel, this seaside home takes full advantage of its surrounding scenery with wall-wide windows and a natural flow of indoor-outdoor living.
LIVING
A linear fireplace feature and steel-framed sliding glass doors border the living room space while warm wood tones and patterned fabrics soften the home’s black and white contrast.
DOUBLE DUTY
This custom leather ottoman with a wood “cuff” offers a comfortable place to rest your feet and a sturdy surface to keep your drink upright. We love the extra dimension that this form-meets-function design adds to the home.
Clean lines and coastal touches give this sophisticated space that quintessential beach house feel.
KITCHEN
CLEAN + COASTAL
The design is all in the details of this classic kitchen – cast bronze cabinetry hardware, a Spanish-style tile backsplash and the perfect hue of blue on the island – Dunn Edwards Outer Space (DE5824).
DUNN EDWARDS-OUTER SPACE (DE5824)
TILE STYLE
“I’m drawn to materials inspired by Spain and Morocco. I loved this splash for this modern beach home. The pattern reads Spanish but it’s on a glazed white 6x6 tile giving the splash a bright, simple clean look, perfect for this coastal kitchen!
There are times when you pull a material and it just seems perfect from the beginning. I like it, the team likes it, the client likes it, it’s easy and you know it’s going to look great! That’s how I felt about this splash.”
- Wendy Blackband
Tile: Walker Zanger
Andalucia / Alhambra Blanco Matte
DINING
TABLE TALK
Fabric often drives our designs. We love this hand-blocked x pattern in the dining space and wanted to use it for the whole chair, but the fabric grade wasn't high enough for upholstery. We opted for a contrasting back accent and covered the rest of the seat in an indoor-outdoor fabric to withstand the sunlight shining through.
On a site visit after the lighting was installed, the builder Andrew Patterson asked why we hung an armadillo in the dining room… as it turns out, it’s one of the favorites!
OUTDOOR LIVING
AL FRESCO ALWAYS
The waterfront patio is an extension of the main living quarters. Beyond the home's large pocketing doors, all-weather furnishings gather guests to enjoy the coastal real estate and Southern California's mild climate.
ROOFTOP CABANA
SKY HIGH
The rooftop boasts major bonus square footage for the lounging and entertaining to continue in the open air. Between the TWO fireplaces, a fire pit and an array of comfortable seating options there’s always a spot to soak in the scenery.
SMALL BUT MIGHTY
White Thassos marble covers every wall of the third-floor bathroom in a herringbone pattern. Located between the rooftop cabana and home gym, this little space packs a powerful punch.
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