Ulla Schmitt

Unique Home Stays

Photo by Tim Furlong Jr.

Arriving guests pass through a small garden before the front door opens to reveal the dramatic view. The main living area connects onto the covered porch and through to the kitchen and small den. A varied ceiling form and staggered exterior wall helps the large, informal space feel comfortable for two people or a large gathering. The textures of painted brick and rustic wall planks offset the warm tones of the vintage timbers and wood flooring.

The clients were looking for a beach house to be built on this site overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands, and the house design responds with a guest wing and a tower oriented to take in the ocean view. At the clients’ direction, Coburn designed a building that has a timeless appearance, looking as if it has been sitting on site for decades. This intention was achieved with salvaged materials, focused design work, and a high level of detail typically found in the great homes of the past.

Евгений Кулибаба

Traditional with a twist, orange walls with a magenta glaze. Bring this very traditional setting up to todays less stuffy and fun standards.

Lisa Petrole Photography Elsa Santos Stylist

This home was a particular challenge, but with wonderful results!!!

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Photo: Nat Rea

In the master bedroom, artwork by the designer becomes an elegant backdrop to the bed. A simple Japanese-inspired bed and a Nelson bench complete the sparse furnishings. A transitional chaise acts as a counterpoint to the modernity of the rest of the space.