Gorgeous coastal home with dramatic indoor-outdoor living in California

This gorgeous coastal home features a brilliant contemporary design by Brandon Architects in collaboration with Details a Design Firm, located in Corona Del Mar, California. With five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, this 7,721 square foot home boasts unobstructed and framed views of Catalina Island by means of a cantilevered, operable steel wall system. Dramatic and expansive indoor-outdoor living elements and modern technology are paired with old-world craftsmanship and custom detailing to create a unique coastal living experience.

Recognition: 2016 Gold Nugget – Award of Merit

Project Team: Architect: Brandon Architects / Interior Design: Details a Design Firm / Builder: Spinnaker Development

This European inspired farmhouse incorporates traditional architectural materials and form while introducing a contemporary open floor plan concept pursuing maximum ocean views. The living areas are centered on an expansive peninsular fireplace and oriented towards the rear bluff-top yard improvements complete with a pool, large spa and fire-pit all with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop.

The modern design elements and exposed steel structure help to tell a history of the home that evokes generations of renovations and improvements. Overall, this gorgeous residence is a romantic reinterpretation of classical design with a modern flare.

What We Love: This gorgeous coastal home reflects an outstanding job both from layout as well as interior design perspective. The design is so timeless with its clean lines and impeccable attention to detail throughout. Luxury and comfort are well-sought after throughout this home and the design team made this presentation seem effortless. We are especially loving all of the custom details that makes this home so unique… Readers, please share what details in this project you would want to have in your dream home and why in the Comments below!

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Above: The custom built cantilevered steel window wall is by Euroline Steel windows and doors in Santa Ana, California.

Above: The site built Isokern Fireplace features a custom a masonry hood that is concealed behind the veneered panels.

Above: The custom fireplace features a metal sculpture fabricated by Wilshire Fireplace.

Above: The ceiling is a stained Obeche Mahogany and the exterior siding is Rheinzink metal cladding. This is an actual zinc product that was fabricated for this application.

Above: On the wall adjacent to the kitchen is a Control 4 home automation system. This controls all mechanical features of the home.

Above: The kitchen countertop is a quartzite slab material named “Quarto Bianco”.

Above: The backsplash features 4″x8″ white marble tiles installed vertically running bond. Stainless Steel liner pieces were used to achieve this pattern.

Above: The exquisite countertop consists of a leathered slab material named “Sandalus”. The sconces are called the “Yasaman Sconce” and can be purchased through Circa Lighting.

Above: The countertop is an Onyx slab material. This is a natural stone, therefore maintenance and care would be similar to a granite or marble surface.

Above: The light fixture illuminating the home office is the Raimond Suspension Light by Raimond Puts, from Moooi—sourced from YLighting.

Above: The bedroom light fixture is from Christopher Boots and this is the Promethieus chandelier in chrome finish.

Details: There are a total of five bedrooms and seven full bathrooms, along with two powder bathrooms. One bedroom is located on the basement level and four bedrooms are on the main level, with the option of converting one of those into an office!

Above: This wet room space is approximately 13″ x 6″. The entire space was treated as a wet room, with a large trough drain across the dam. It is also depressed 2″ from the bath floor to contain the shower spray.

Above: The acrylic vanity chair was sourced from Pottery Barn.

Above: A large open courtyard filters light down into a 3,000 square foot basement where one can enjoy private outdoor living. Plentiful entertainment spaces including: state of the art theater, game room, full bar, conditioned wine room, gym, guest suite as well as a large 2,000 square foot garage.