23rd Street

Just steps from the Pacific Ocean, a home that celebrates a laid back California aesthetic but is fused with a traditional East Coast sophistication. In keeping with a beachy aesthetic, walls were kept a crisp white, while all interior doors were lacquered in Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball. Floors and furniture pieces in varying shades of wood add warmth, while custom shelving features a navy blue grasscloth. Natural light plays off textures for a relaxed interplay of high design and easy living.

Family-friendly design solutions came into play since it was key to have creative spaces for children; sturdy, natural rolls of cork were used to line the walls of a hallway, while custom shelving and storage was premium. Miniature replicas of the 1951 Case Study Wire Chair add a clean mid-century element.

Furnishings were a mix of far-flung finds—a driftwood chair picked up in Thailand sits beside a custom sofa covered in a Moroccan wedding blanket. A personal collection of framed Hamsas became the perfect focal point for the entrance gallery—along with a seamless mix of contemporary and vintage accessories. The overall effect is spirited but effortless; the epitome of fresh and modern California living.