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Located six houses from the beach, this 1970s Manzanita beach house had enviable mid-century details but needed significant work to become a modern retreat. The homeowners wanted a complete remodel that updated the materials while maintaining the home’s warm, beachy mid-century character. The design embraces the relaxed spirit of coastal living while bringing more light, better functionality, and a fresh sense of cohesion to the interior spaces.
A major part of the remodel involved reworking the entry sequence and creating a large green storage volume at the heart of the house. The volume conceals pantry storage, laundry, utilities, and cabinetry while defining spaces without closing them off.
The kitchen remodel improved circulation by replacing an awkward peninsula with a central island that better separates food prep and seating areas. The large green storage volume creates a strong visual anchor within the open interior, while exposed beams, wood ceilings, and globe pendants reinforce the home’s warm mid-century character and draw the eye toward the ocean views beyond.
Quartz countertops, white oak finishes, high-pressure blue laminate cabinetry, a glass mosaic tile backsplash, and cork floors reinforce the light and relaxed feel of the remodeled kitchen. Polished chrome hardware and fixtures add crisp modern detailing, while the skylight and globe pendants bring soft, even light into the vaulted space throughout the day.
From 70s drab to mid-century fab
In the primary bathroom, removing wall-to-wall carpet, one sink, and an outhouse-sized shower made way for a spa-level transformation. Instead of chopping the space into mini rooms, a straightforward plan and striking details divide the space into wet and dry zones.
The wet area, raised three inches above the dry area, features the tub and walk-in shower. This configuration achieves a sense of separation while maintaining an open and bright feel.
An elevated beach house palette gives the space a spa-like character. A stone pebble mosaic floor and glass tile walls frame the freestanding tub within the wet area, while a glass partition reinforces the subtle division between zones. In the dry area, quartz countertops, porcelain tile flooring, and blue laminate cabinetry connect the bathroom palette back to the kitchen and the rest of the remodel.
