46,145 Coastal Exterior Design Photos

Beach Front Lifestyle
Beach Front Lifestyle
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
This oceanfront home on Moody Beach in Maine packs a lot of style and stunning views into 1,800 square feet on a modest footprint. A graceful wrap-around porch complements the classic, shingle style architecture and provides both a welcoming façade and a perfect place to enjoy the sea breeze. On the opposite side of the house, a spectacular stone chimney with a brick inlay and an inset window stands next to a three-story tower that houses built-in seating on the first floor and an observatory on its top floor. The open interior spaces are full of light and framed by gentle curves that echo the contours of the natural landscape outside. Custom elements like bookcases and shelves built into the staircase and add charm and functionality. Architectural details like a wooden ceiling add texture and visual interest to this beautiful home by the sea.
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Newport Beach Ocean Front
Newport Beach Ocean Front
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Traditional/ beach contempoary exterior photo chris darnall
Deck Cable Railing
Deck Cable Railing
San Diego Cable RailingsSan Diego Cable Railings
Resawn wood framed cable railings with pvc decking Steve Sherritt--San Diego Cable Railings
Exterior
Exterior
UserUser
This coastal living home has true curb appeal. A grass lined cement driveway, peaked entry roof, rock pavers and beautiful landscaping will catch the eye of all who pass by. Interior Design by: Details a Design Firm 2579 East Bluff Dr.#425 Newport Beach, Ca 92660 Phone: 949-716-1880 Construction By, Spinnaker Development 428 32nd st. Newport Beach, CA. 92663 Phone: 949-544-5801
Breakers Beach House
Breakers Beach House
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Firmness . . . Santa Cruz’s historically eclectic Pleasure Point neighborhood has been evolving in its own quirky way for almost a century, and many of its inhabitants seem to have been around just as long. They cling to the relaxed and funky seaside character of their beach community with an almost indignant provinciality. For both client and architect, neighborhood context became the singular focus of the design; to become the “poster child” for compatibility and sustainability. Dozens of photos were taken of the surrounding area as inspiration, with the goal of honoring the idiosyncratic, fine-grained character and informal scale of a neighborhood built over time. A low, horizontal weathered ipe fence at the street keeps out surfer vans and neighborhood dogs, and a simple gate beckons visitors to stroll down the boardwalk which gently angles toward the front door. A rusted steel fire pit is the focus of this ground level courtyard, which is encircled by a curving cor-ten garden wall graced by a sweep of horse tail reeds and tufts of feather grass. Extensive day-lighting throughout the home is achieved with high windows placed in all directions in all major rooms, resulting in an abundance of natural light throughout. The clients report having only to turning on lights at nightfall. Notable are the numerous passive solar design elements: careful attention to overhangs and shading devices at South- and West-facing glass to control heat gain, and passive ventilation via high windows in the tower elements, all are significant contributors to the structure’s energy efficiency. Commodity . . . Beautiful views of Monterey Bay and the lively local beach scene became the main drivers in plan and section. The upper floor was intentionally set back to preserve ocean views of the neighbor to the north. The surf obsessed clients wished to be able to see the “break” from their upper floor breakfast table perch, able to take a moment’s notice advantage of some killer waves. A tiny 4,500 s.f. lot and a desire to create a ground level courtyard for entertaining dictated the small footprint. A graceful curving cor-ten and stainless steel stair descends from the upper floor living areas, connecting them to a ground level “sanctuary”. A small detached art studio/surfboard storage shack in the back yard fulfills functional requirements, and includes an outdoor shower for the post-surf hose down. Parking access off a back alley helps to preserve ground floor space, and allows in the southern sun on the view/courtyard side. A relaxed “bare foot beach house” feel is underscored by weathered oak floors, painted re-sawn wall finishes, and painted wood ceilings, which recall the cozy cabins that stood here at Breakers Beach for nearly a century. Delight . . . Commemorating the history of the property was a priority for the surfing couple. With that in mind, they created an artistic reproduction of the original sign that decorated the property for many decades as an homage to the “Cozy Cabins at Breakers Beach”, which now graces the foyer. This casual assemblage of local vernacular architecture has been informed by the consistent scale and simple materials of nearby cottages, shacks, and bungalows. These influences were distilled down to a palette of board and batt, clapboard, and cedar shiplap, and synthesized with bolder forms that evoke images of nearby Capitola Wharf, beach lifeguard towers, and the client’s “surf shack” program requirements. The landscape design takes its cues from boardwalks, rusted steel fire rings, and native grasses, all of which firmly tie the building to its local beach community. The locals have embraced it as one of their own. Architect - Noel Cross Architect Landscape Architect - Christopher Yates Interior Designer - Gina Viscusi-Elson Lighting Designer - Vita Pehar Design Contractor - The Conrado Company
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
This stunning lake home had great attention to detail with vertical board and batton in the peaks, custom made anchor shutters, White Dove trim color, Hale Navy siding color, custom stone blend and custom stained cedar decking and tongue-and-groove on the porch ceiling.
Minnetonka Beach House | Custom Home
Minnetonka Beach House | Custom Home
Streeter Custom BuilderStreeter Custom Builder
Natural flagstone pathway leads to classic shingle-style home entry. Gable roofline with deep eaves and triple dormers express a traditional coastal style.
Paradise Key South Beach
Paradise Key South Beach
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Built by Glenn Layton Homes in Paradise Key South Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Fairfax Guest Cottage
Fairfax Guest Cottage
Essential Habitat ArchitectureEssential Habitat Architecture
Garden view of guest cottage kitchen & loft windows. Craftsman stained glass windows in sleeping loft for privacy.

46,145 Coastal Exterior Design Photos

Lakeside Family Cottage
Lakeside Family Cottage
Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.
Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Project Architect: Melanie Basini-Giordano, AIA
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