California Coastal

California Coastal style combines the most beautiful and livable aspects of modern, rustic, cottage, and coastal design to showcase the California dream.

¡°Say 'thank you' to the authors of CALIFORNIA COASTAL. With an artist¡¯s eye they have seen and given witness to the artist¡¯s line in home design. Here are homes where your eye will find grace, your soul will find rest, and on balance, the rest of you will find joy. Ahhh.¡±¨DNoah benShea, International Best-Selling Author/Philosopher

"This book is not just for architecture fans¨Dit¡¯s for anyone who¡¯s ever dreamed of coastal living that¡¯s more about connection to nature than coastal clich¨¦s. It¡¯s a strong example of how good design can enhance, rather than disrupt, one of the world¡¯s most iconic coastlines."¨DSoCal Magazine

¡°In addition to providing valuable insight into how architects conceive their designs, the authors demonstrate the transformative effect that one statement piece can have on a room¡­.Connoisseurs of high-end design will find much to savor.¡±¨DPublishers Weekly

California style comes to full fruition in today¡¯s coastal homes. Whether a new build or renovation, the homes are all about easy, comfortable living with the focus on the outdoors. The diverse range of projects are organized into three regions: Northern Coast, Central Coast, and Southern Coast. Architectural styles range from traditional to modern, with added variety in the form of rustic modern, small-format bungalow, and renovations of existing buildings.

The California Coast is an iconic landscape, one that has been imprinted on the collective psyche as a land of endless sunshine, pristine beaches, swaying palm trees, epic waves, and sinuous curving roads clinging to dramatic cliffs along a rugged coastline. Scenically rich and teeming with wildlife, California is also known for its laid-back, nature-forward, indoor-outdoor lifestyle. This is epitomized in the architecture and design of eighteen homes featured in the book, which speaks to the coastline¡¯s special qualities¨Das well as its distinct hazards.

This selection of extraordinary West Coast homes offers inspiration and ideas and an armchair travel experience.