Jessica Glynn Photography
Example of a mid-sized beach style master bedroom design in Miami with blue walls and no fireplace

Example of a beach style master dark wood floor bedroom design in Tampa with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a beach style dark wood floor kitchen design in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A playground by the beach. This light-hearted family of four takes a cool, easy-going approach to their Hamptons home.
Mid-sized beach style dark wood floor and gray floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in New York with white walls

Bathroom - small coastal kids' brown floor and single-sink bathroom idea in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Architect: Brandon Architects Inc. Contractor/Interior Designer: Patterson Construction, Newport Beach, CA. Photos by: Jeri Keogel
Freestanding bathtub - coastal mosaic tile freestanding bathtub idea in Orange County

This is an example of a coastal landscaping in Portland Maine.

Beach style bathroom photo in Los Angeles

Chad Mellon Photographer
Bedroom - large coastal master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Orange County with beige walls and no fireplace

Family room - mid-sized coastal open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a small coastal vinyl floor, beige floor and shiplap wall powder room remodel in San Diego with a two-piece toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink and a floating vanity

This 5,200-square foot modern farmhouse is located on Manhattan Beach’s Fourth Street, which leads directly to the ocean. A raw stone facade and custom-built Dutch front-door greets guests, and customized millwork can be found throughout the home. The exposed beams, wooden furnishings, rustic-chic lighting, and soothing palette are inspired by Scandinavian farmhouses and breezy coastal living. The home’s understated elegance privileges comfort and vertical space. To this end, the 5-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) home has a 4-stop elevator and a basement theater with tiered seating and 13-foot ceilings. A third story porch is separated from the upstairs living area by a glass wall that disappears as desired, and its stone fireplace ensures that this panoramic ocean view can be enjoyed year-round. This house is full of gorgeous materials, including a kitchen backsplash of Calacatta marble, mined from the Apuan mountains of Italy, and countertops of polished porcelain. The curved antique French limestone fireplace in the living room is a true statement piece, and the basement includes a temperature-controlled glass room-within-a-room for an aesthetic but functional take on wine storage. The takeaway? Efficiency and beauty are two sides of the same coin.

Family room - mid-sized coastal enclosed light wood floor family room idea in Jacksonville with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Trent Bell
Example of a large beach style master gray tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub design in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops and gray countertops

- Executive cabinetry traditional flat panel doors in pure white - Range hood is custom wood also by Executive cabinetry - Custom marble Astoria Marble with a 3" back splash - Sink Alpha farmers sink in stainless steel - Bar sink in the island Alpha - Kohler Cruette kitchen faucets are in Vibrant stainless

Beautiful blue and white long hall bathroom with double sinks and a shower at the end wall. The light chevron floor tile pattern adds subtle interest and contrasts with the dark blue vanity. The classic white marble countertop is timeless. The accent wall of blue tile at the back wall of the shower add drama to the space. Tile from Wayne Tile in NJ. Square white window in shower brings in natural light that is reflected into the space by simple rectangular mirrors and white walls. Above the mirrors are lights in silver and black.

Living room library - coastal living room library idea in Portland Maine with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

The Escape embraces one of the best aspects of life in New England – the amazing range of natural settings within a relatively short distance from home that allows us an entirely different living experience. Here we get to rejuvenate and recreate with friends and family at our home away from home. From the mountains and lakes of New Hampshire, to the Island of Nantucket and the coast of Maine, Carter & Company has had the great fortune to help design, build and decorate some amazing vacation homes. These are special places with unique points of view that creatively reflect the natural environment, all with an emphasis on ease, comfort and relaxation.