Displaying posts labeled "Beach"

Villa Recco in Portofino, Italy, designed by Studio Skey, is an eight-bedroom cliffside home overlooking the coast. Over three years, the villa was carefully reworked, adding new spaces and reshaping the original structure within landscaped grounds. The studio brought warmth and personality to the villa’s clean, contemporary bones through bespoke pieces, artwork and styling. Carefully sourced designs, antiques and custom commissions create a relaxed, layered interior.

Photography by Studio Campo.

Sydney-based Richards Stanisich’s Coalcliff House is a relaxed, coastal take on multi-generational living. Perched beneath the Illawarra escarpment, the revamped weatherboard home now pairs two A-frame dwellings that stay connected yet private. The team kept parts of the original structure, added a new upper level with treetop and ocean views, and wrapped the exterior in fire-safe charred timber. Inside, it feels like a modern cabin, with warm timbers, copper benches, and reclaimed brick adding texture and soul.

Photography by Felix Forest.

Maison Ferndale by Studio Zung is a fresh take on fashion designer Ulla Johnson’s beloved family beach house. Set where land meets sea in Montauk, the home was reimagined to blend effortlessly with its lush surroundings and ocean views. Inside, every space, from the kitchen to the master suite, was redesigned for calm, connection and easy coastal living, capturing warmth, simplicity and an inviting sense of retreat.

Photography by Adrian Gaut & Jonathan Hökklo.

Set on a prime harborfront site, this 1990s Nantucket residence has been reimagined by Workshop/APD as a forever home. The design unifies its original gabled form with a refined, contemporary sensibility, anchored by a sculptural staircase in textured plaster and dark-stained wood. Reclaimed timber, wire-brushed oak, striated stone and steel paneling lend depth and tactility. True to the Workshop/APD aesthetic the home embodies an artful, unmistakable expression of modern Nantucket living.

Photography by Read McKendree.

This English beach house by Isabella Worsley features open, light-filled interiors layered with natural materials. Pale timber floors, textured walls and bespoke joinery create depth while neutral tones and curated furnishings enhance a calm, tactile atmosphere. Rooms flow seamlessly framed by sea views and subtle architectural details and handcrafted touches add warmth. Every element is considered, producing a refined, relaxed home with a cohesive, intentional design.

Photograpny by Helen Cathcart.