This organic modern farmhouse in Southern California gets a stunning makeover

Exterior of a traditional coastal home with stone facade, olive tree, ornamental grasses, and gravel driveway

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This organic modern farmhouse in Encinitas, California, is where timeless design meets relaxed seaside living. Dagan Design & Construction, in collaboration with architect Eric Olsen Design and interior designer Studio Mcgee, has transformed this 3,200-square-foot residence plus guest house into a stunning Mediterranean-coastal retreat perched on a California plateau with panoramic canyon and ocean views.

Known as the Crestview Canyon Home, the project was a full gut remodel of the main house along with a guest house addition, with the goal of making the two structures flow as seamlessly as possible. On the exterior, black stain was applied to the board and batten siding, complemented by a beautiful stone facade, black windows, and steel window systems.

Reclaimed wood headers on the window and door openings add rich texture that carries throughout the interior. Andersen E-Series windows and patio doors with raw oak interiors were selected to match the wood ceilings and floors, capture the expansive views, and withstand the saltwater sea breeze. Continue below to see every detail of this stunning Encinitas home…

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Eric Olsen Design
BUILDER Dagan Design & Construction
INTERIOR DESIGNER Studio Mcgee

exterior garage, dark board and batten siding, reclaimed wood chevron garage doors, gravel driveway

What We Love About This Home

We love the effortless way this Encinitas home blends traditional coastal charm with modern California living, from the navy kitchen with its dramatic dark marble backsplash and brass pot filler, to the white oak ceilings and custom breakfast nook that make every room feel warm and considered. The stone water feature, mature olive trees, and drought-tolerant Mediterranean landscaping create curb appeal that feels like it belongs to the California coastline itself. And the infinity pool with its sweeping panoramic views of the canyon and distant mountains is simply breathtaking, the kind of outdoor space that makes you never want to leave.

Tell Us…

What is your favorite detail in this stunning traditional coastal home in Encinitas? Is it the dramatic navy kitchen, the mountain mural wallpaper in the boy’s room, or the infinity pool with its jaw-dropping canyon views? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other incredible home tours we have featured here on One Kindesign in the San Diego area: Incredible dream house gets renovated with a California moody vibe and Tour a midcentury modern San Diego home that underwent a beautiful makeover.

Front porch of a coastal home with dark board-and-batten siding, stone facade, rope porch swing, and rocking chair

Above: The remodel entailed reimagining the exterior facade, adding black stain, beautiful stonework, and black windows. The porch area was a new addition to the home, which includes a hanging daybed and a dutch door,

Angled exterior view of a dark board-and-batten coastal home with rope porch swing and stone steps

Front porch of a coastal home with dark board-and-batten siding, stone facade, rope porch swing, and rocking chair

Entryway

contemporary coastal style home entry with a console table and round mirror

Above: Originally, there was no designated entryway for this organic modern farmhouse, so the designer created one on the wall right behind the door. It features a vintage console table that perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the house. Tip: You don’t need four walls to create an inviting entry space; you just need to find an area for a console and a mirror that you can use as a drop zone, preferably next to the door.

Kitchen

Navy blue kitchen with brass hardware, freestanding oak island, dark marble backsplash, and black dome pendants

Close-up of navy kitchen range with dark marble slab backsplash, professional stainless range, and brass pot filler

Freestanding oak kitchen island with white countertop, brass faucet, and black dome pendants under wood beam ceiling

Living Room

Living room with wood beam ceiling, stone fireplace, flanking built-in shelves, gray sofa, and large windows

Above: This space features a linen Vernon Sofa by McGee & Co., along with leather chairs and beautiful accent pieces.

living room, black leather chair, built-in bookcase, plaster fireplace, wood beam ceiling, brass floor lamp

Living room with wood beam ceiling, stone fireplace, flanking built-in shelves, gray sofa, and large windows

Open-plan living room with wood beam ceiling, gray sofa, built-in shelves, and view into navy blue kitchen

Coastal living room with gray sectional, stone fireplace, wood beam ceiling, and open view to navy kitchen beyond

Kitchen with oak island, woven leather bar stools, navy cabinets, black pendant lights, and oak glass-front hutch

Kitchen island with woven bar stools under wood shiplap vaulted ceiling, navy cabinets, and oak hutch beyond

kitchen island, brass faucet, white quartz countertop, black pendant lights, wood beam ceiling

View into coastal kitchen through stone and reclaimed wood opening with oak island and woven bar stools

Dining Room

dining room, black glass-front cabinet, gold-framed coastal artwork, open plan to navy kitchen beyond

Above: The black Leona Hutch from McGee & Co. is styled to blend dining and living spaces with serving pieces and decor.

Open-plan dining room with vaulted wood beam ceiling, rustic table, black cabinet, and view to navy kitchen

Dining area with vaulted wood beam ceiling, rustic dining table, and open view into navy blue kitchen

dining room sideboard, navy blue cabinetry, green marble backsplash, brass sconces, wood plank ceiling

Above: The bar area has a dark-on-dark effect with cabinetry and a soapstone countertop.

Dining room with vaulted wood shiplap ceiling, reclaimed wood table, navy sideboard, and black steel glass doors

Dining room with wood beam vaulted ceiling, rustic table, navy sideboard, and steel glass doors to patio

Great Room

Living room corner with wood beam ceiling, leather chair, stone fireplace, ottomans, and large potted olive tree

Above: The living area features a plaster fireplace as the focal point, with a mix of concrete and quartz around the surround. The sloped effect on the plaster creates a statement.

Living room corner with wood beam ceiling, leather chair, stone fireplace, ottomans, and large potted olive tree

Owner’s Bedroom Suite

Bedroom with French doors opening to the garden

contemporary coastal style bedroom with french doors

Sitting room with black sideboard, round wood mirror, white armchair, and black-framed glass doors

sitting area, white slipcovered chair, eucalyptus plant, brass floor lamp, black side table

Primary bathroom double vanity with floating oak cabinet, white marble countertop, and black-framed mirrors

Primary bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, vaulted ceiling, black lantern pendant, and garden view window

bathroom, built-in wood shelves, freestanding tub, marble vanity, black lantern pendant

Girls Room

Children's bedroom with built-in white shelves, rattan hanging chair, window seat, and white bedding

bedroom, hanging rattan chair, built-in window seat with storage, coastal pillows, natural wood windows

Bathroom vanity with floating oak cabinet, white trough sink, full-width mirror, and brass globe sconces

Boys Room

Boy's bedroom with rustic wood beam platform bed, black-and-white mountain mural wallpaper, and striped rug

Boy's bedroom with walnut wall-mounted shelving system, floating cabinet, and leather sling chair

Boy's bedroom with mountain mural wallpaper, rustic wood platform bed, and floor-to-ceiling oak wardrobe

Close-up of floor-to-ceiling oak wardrobe with black hardware beside mountain mural wallpaper

Boy's bedroom with rustic wood platform bed, mountain mural wallpaper, window seat, and black cage ceiling light

Laundry room with knotty oak cabinets, gray concrete countertop, white subway tile backsplash, and hexagon floor tile

traditional coastal home porch

Rear exterior of a traditional coastal home with stone facade, metal roof, rustic barn doors, and mature olive trees

exterior, stone water feature wall, Mediterranean landscaping, olive trees, Encinitas California

exterior, white painted brick, dark wood siding, black-framed windows, drought-tolerant landscaping

Guesthouse

Bright open-plan living room with white vaulted ceilings, gold pendant lantern, and white sofa

Coastal living room with white sofa, blue armchairs, wood coffee table, gold lantern pendant, and built-in mudroom nook

Coastal living room with white fireplace, wall-mounted TV, French doors, blue armchairs, and white sofa

kitchen, white oak cabinetry, zellige tile backsplash, open shelf, black range, brass hardware, wall sconce

kitchen detail, black and brass range, white oak drawers, marble countertop, brass knobs

Kitchen breakfast nook with built-in oak banquette, cane dining chairs, wood table, and black dome pendant light

Bright kitchen breakfast nook with built-in oak banquette, cane chairs, wood pedestal table, and black dome pendant

Primary bedroom entry with a vaulted ceiling

Primary bedroom with wood beam vaulted ceiling, white upholstered bed, and French doors opening to garden

Rear exterior of a dark board-and-batten guest house with French doors, concrete patio, and wicker seating

modern coastal property with a fire pit

traditional coastal home gardens

traditional coastal home garden pathway to a sauna

modern coastal property with a crushed gravel pathway

infinity pool, wood deck, panoramic mountain views, Encinitas California

Infinity pool with lounge chairs overlooking a scenic valley and distant mountains

Modern infinity pool and hot tub on a patio overlooking a valley with palm trees and distant hills

Backyard with a modern pool, wooden deck, and outdoor bar beside a contemporary home

traditional coastal home patio with an outdoor kitchen

Modern infinity pool and hot tub with a view of the home exterior

Modern infinity pool and hot tub on a patio overlooking a valley

PHOTOGRAPHER Fernando Cebreros Photography