This timeworn Stinson Beach house becomes a cozy coastal escape

PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Fletcher Photography

A weathered beach house in Stinson Beach, California, has undergone an extensive renovation by Butler Armsden Architects.

PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Fletcher Photography

Encompassing 2,000 square feet of living space, this beach retreat challenged the architects to embrace its waterfront location.

This house is nestled on the thin strip of land between Bolinas Bay and its lagoon, reaching out to the water from its back deck, which, along with a small courtyard in front of the house, sandwiches an interior living space lined with large, wood-framed windows.

PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Fletcher Photography

PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Fletcher Photography

The kitchen has custom cabinetry by Woodline Design, black granite countertops, and island counter stools from Restoration Hardware.

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The dining banquette features a custom-fabricated table by Woodline Design. The banquette cushions are covered in Holly Hunt fabric in the Great Outdoors collection, in the color Shale.

PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Fletcher Photography

In the living room, over the fireplace, an art piece by Yoshitomo Saito recalls the flocks of seabirds that frequently fly over the inlet.

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The living room’s palette is inspired by the beach, including the sandy stucco masonry. A wall of windows invites the outdoors in, and French doors lead out to the courtyard.

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The courtyard is at the heart of the home, separating it into two wings—private living spaces and guest accommodations.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Fletcher Photography