This stunning beach house was designed by architects Ike Kligerman Barkley, located on a rolling site overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Boston, Massachusetts. This seaside gable house brings together two contrasting ideas – nineteenth century Shingle Style design, and a contemporary preference for material and textural expression over architectural detail. While the exterior captures the local design […]
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South African beach house perched on the dunes overlooking the sea
Hovering over a dune is this contemporary beach house designed by SAOTA Architects, located just steps from the snow white sands of Robberg Beach in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The design of this home was conceived as a simple box, designed to maximize views of the magnificent ocean. The exterior facade was finished in a rough natural texture that […]
Idyllic beach house frames seaside views on Balboa Island, California
This stunning transitional eclectic style home was designed by Brandon Architects in collaboration with Details a Design Firm, located on the Balboa Peninsula in the coastal community of Newport Beach, California. The blending of both traditional and contemporary styles, color, furnishings and finishes is complimented by seaside views, spectacular sunsets and idyllic year-round tropical weather. […]
Charming historical beach cottage on Sullivans Island, South Carolina
This classic island beach cottage was designed by Beau Clowney Architects in collaboration with Sea Island Builders, located on Sullivans Island, South Carolina. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway side of the island, this two-story family home contains 4,192 square feet of living space with six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms. Built in 1830, the architects took a dated piece of […]
New Zealand beach house covered by a canopy of pohutukawa trees
This amazing contemporary beach house surrounded by pohutukawa trees was designed by Herbst Architects, located in Piha, a seaside village west of Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island. The pohutukawa trees carry a great symbolic significance to the region, therefore they are protected by the local authorities. This presented a challenge to the architects, to build on the […]
Modern-rustic seaside retreat in Australia: Pretty Beach House
Nestled amongst the trees at the edge of an insanely beautiful beach in Sydney, Pretty Beach House offers Australian bush luxury at its very finest. A private guesthouse perched high on the escarpment above Pretty Beach in the Bouddi National Park, Pretty Beach House is located just 100 km north of Sydney, yet it feels worlds away. […]
Beach house retreat balances relaxation and luxury in Cabo San Lucas
A mix of earth tones and Moroccan-inspired notes defines this luxury beach house designed by decorator Sandra Espinet, nestled on a privileged enclave of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. With unparalleled views out to the Pacific Ocean, this property built 15 years ago was in need of a complete overhaul. The clients are a family consisting of parents, children and grandchildren, so spaces needed […]
Breezy seaside home makeover nestled on Florida’s Emerald Coast
This stunning seaside home has undergone a complete interior overhaul by Urban Grace Interiors, located on the beautiful white sand beaches of WaterSound Beach, Florida. This home was originally constructed in 2004 by the St. Joe Company as the show house for Southern Accents magazine. The design of the house drew its inspiration from the […]
Luminous coastal chic home features breezy living in Newport Beach
Designed by Corona Del Mar-based Brooke Wagner Design, this coastal chic home was created for the designer and her family, with the assistance of Brandon Architects. Located in Newport Beach, California, this home is the epitome of classic coastal design, featuring clean lines, simplicity and an abundance of natural light. Layering neutrals and textures with accents […]
Charming beach house boasts open and airy layout in WaterColor, Florida
This charming beach house was custom designed by the talented Geoff Chick & Associates, located in WaterColor, a community of Seagrove Beach on the Northwest Gulf Coast of Florida. The exterior facade of this inviting two-story house features Red Cedar shakes with a 6″ staggered exposure on the second level and an 8″ exposure on the first […]








