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This seaside home, nestled on Pacific Ocean dunes, was designed for empty nesters seeking casual comfort for their family. Lauren Nelson Design reimagined the layout, updated interiors, and furnished the three-bedroom retreat. The result is understated, offering quiet luxury with natural, durable materials that harmonize with the coastal surroundings of beach, ocean, and mountains, ensuring timeless elegance in a marine environment.

Photographer by Stephanie Russo.

Somers House by Kennedy Nolan serves as a weekender, summerhouse and a family gathering space for the owners’ children, partners and grandchildren. Blending architecture and interior design into a unified approach, it exemplifies harmony between form, space and material. With charred timber cladding, ochre render and oiled Douglas Fir, the home offers a tactile, resilient design suited to its wild Westernport Bay setting. The palette, inspired by Gija artist Queenie McKenzie and Luis Barragán’s vibrant hues, balances robustness and warmth. Every element—from red travertine to textured finishes—creates a sanctuary where privacy and togetherness coexist, celebrating timelessness, weathered beauty and distinctly Australian coastal aesthetics.

Photography by Derek Swalwell.

A second home is a dream of mine – a cottage to be able to do all the design things I wish I could have done in my main house, or the second-runner-up of styles I wished I would have done but caved and went the safe route. This historic coastal cottage in Northport, Maine is definitively giving cottage vibes but also so much vintage charm and such pretty, joyful colours that really make this an awesome place to spend with family and friends. Another wonderful project by Reath Design. Photos: Laure Joliet.

The owners of this Byron Bay property prioritized beachfront views, privacy from the street, and an inviting outdoor space with a pool. With three children, they needed four bedrooms, ample indoor living space and a dedicated home office. The design blends urban elements with natural materials like timber, sandy concrete and glass to capture light. The home features downstairs bedrooms and utility rooms, while upstairs, the kitchen, dining, and living areas open onto a balcony with ocean views. Unique materials and finishes create a captivating experience throughout the home, including contrasting bathroom styles and bold furniture selections that reflect the clients’ distinctive taste. Belongil Beach by Milton Architecture and Leftfield Studio.

Photography by Christopher Fredrick Jones.

Northern Lights, a Sydney beach house by Cadence & Co evokes the nostalgia of tree houses, designed as a lasting, creative retreat. Built to endure harsh beachfront conditions, its expressive concrete frame houses a studio space beneath a wave-like driveway. The raw concrete exterior pairs with natural hardwoods and cedar, while the interior mirrors this simplicity with organic textures reflecting the landscape. A mature cheese-tree by the balcony keeps the tree house spirit alive, framing views of the beach through native trees.

Photography by Felix Mooneeram.