Dream House Tour: A coastal sanctuary designed for entertaining in Newport Beach

Exterior view of white brick contemporary home with wood garage doors and cedar shingle roof

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Eric Aust Architects, together with Morrison Interiors, has created a spectacular house in the Big Canyon enclave of Newport Beach, California, featuring a timeless, warm contemporary aesthetic. The 6,854 square foot residence embodies a quiet sophistication, with natural materials, refined craftsmanship, and thoughtful proportions that create a home of enduring serenity.

A dramatic double-height entry with approximately 20-foot ceilings introduces the home, where bespoke lighting, rich herringbone wood flooring, and beautifully crafted custom cabinetry establish a quiet sense of luxury. From the foyer, a dramatic sightline extends through the home, across the infinity-edge pool to sweeping views of Big Canyon Country Club and the mountains beyond.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Eric Aust Architects
BUILDER JFB Custom Homes
INTERIOR DESIGN Morrison Interiors

Modern home exterior front facade

Interiors are shaped by a palette of warm oak, honed stone, and soft natural textures, creating an atmosphere of effortless harmony throughout. Light filters through carefully framed openings, illuminating spaces that feel generous yet intimately scaled.

Front facade with glass entry and geometric architectural design

The home includes six bedroom suites, a private office, multiple bonus spaces, and seven-and-a-half bathrooms, all connected by an elevator for effortless access between levels.

Exterior front view of modern home entry with walkway and landscaping

Double-height foyer with a statement console table

Bright foyer with soaring ceiling and console table

What We Love About This Home

This Newport Beach house brings together architecture, craftsmanship, and setting, creating a coastal retreat built for both grand entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen is a true showstopper, anchored by a dramatic veined stone island beneath exquisite pendant lights. We also love how the pocketing glass walls open the great room straight onto the outdoor loggia, making the whole main level feel like one continuous space.

Tell Us: Which space speaks to you most, the gourmet kitchen or the infinity-edge pool and spa overlooking the golf course? Let us know in the Comments below. We enjoy reading your feedback!

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contemporary home entry with a console table overhead view

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Sleek entryway featuring floating staircase and floor to ceiling windows

Open entry hall with natural stone flooring

Kitchen with large honed stone island and herringbone flooring

Contemporary kitchen with large island

At the heart of the home, the kitchen serves as both a gathering space and a sculptural focal point. An elegant stone island anchors the room beneath custom pendant lighting, while warm wood cabinetry and dramatic veined stone create a layered interplay of texture and tone.

Modern kitchen featuring sleek cabinetry and door leading into the pantry

Butler’s pantry with custom cabinetry

Organized butler's pantry with custom cabinetry and stone countertops

A fully appointed butler’s pantry with its own suite of appliances provides seamless support for everyday living and entertaining.

Great room with pocketing glass walls and pool views

Open concept living room with disappearing walls to outdoor patio

The great room opens fully through expansive pocketing glass walls, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out and embracing the essence of Southern California living.

Modern living room with fireplace and floor to ceiling windows

Covered patio with golf course views

Covered outdoor patio with lounge seating and golf course views

Dining room with statement lighting

Contemporary dining room with statement lighting and artwork

Sleek wet bar with backlit shelving and stone countertop

Powder room with stone sink and backsplash

Modern powder room with a stone sink and backsplash wall

Home office with built in shelving and clean modern lines

Guest bathroom vanity with a round mirror

catwalk with railings on either side and artwork on the walll

Owner’s bedroom with fireplace and vaulted ceilings

Primary bedroom with a canopy bed, chairs and large windows

The owner’s bedroom suite offers a private retreat with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and a serene balcony overlooking the fairways. Its spa-inspired bath features a Kallista soaking tub, Apparatus lighting, and exquisitely designed custom dual wardrobes.

Primary bedroom featuring modern furnishings and a fireplace

contemporary home backyard patio with outdoor furniture and a pergola

primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet

Primary bedroom hallway leading into the bathroom

Owner’s bathroom with soaking tub and walk-in shower

Primary bathroom with soaking tub and vanity with a makeup vanity

Primary bathroom with a walk in shower

contemporary guest bedroom with built-in closet storage and desk with a chair

contemporary guest bedroom with a bed and artwork on the wall

contemporary guest bedroom with a bed and a trio of artwork on the wall

Media room with built in entertainment center

Media room with plush seating and built in entertainment center

Laundry room with custom cabinetry

Laundry room with custom cabinetry and open shelving

Guest bedroom with a bed and upholstered bench with a sliding glass door and private balcony

Game room with modern furnishings and custom ping pong table

Bathroom with a vanity tile wall and shower

Infinity edge pool and spa with golf course views

contemporary home exterior with lounge chairs next to a swimming pool

A dramatic infinity-edge pool and spa overlook panoramic views of Big Canyon Country Club, accompanied by a firepit terrace and heated outdoor loggia designed for elegant alfresco dining and year-round entertaining.