Contemporary Beach Home

by Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design
The 1948 original redwood bungalow underwent a two-year remodeling project to create a streamlined beach cottage that has all the comforts and sophistication of the 21st century.

The house sits between an enclosed courtyard and a dramatic cliff top ocean view. In order to retain the charm of an older beach house Sheldon used the contrast of smooth glossy ceilings reminiscent of a sail boat with sand-blasted craftsmanship and modern silhouetted molding.

The living room basically functions as the front room of a cottage and contains comfortable seating on “rope” rugs. Despite the angled brick wall in the family room (part of the original bungalow), Sheldon created a colorful and cozy seating arrangement on the off-white thick pile shag rug in front of the fireplace.
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Photo by Grey Crawford. Exclusive update of a 1948 redwood bungalow by Sheldon Harte. The living room basically functions as the front room of a cottage and contains comfortable seating on “rope” rugs. Despite the angled brick wall in the family room (part of the original bungalow), Sheldon created a colorful and cozy seating arrangement on the off-white thick pile shag rug i... more »
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Photo by Grey Crawford. Exclusive update of a 1948 redwood bungalow by Sheldon Harte. Chair is Orbit Sun Lounge by Dedon. Upholstery is custom-printed acrylic from Silkworks and Perennials. Published in Riviera Orange County March 2011.
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Photo by Grey Crawford. Exclusive update of a 1948 redwood bungalow by Sheldon Harte.
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Photo by Grey Crawford. Exclusive update of a 1948 redwood bungalow by Sheldon Harte. The fabric on the chairs and throw pillows are from Galbraith & Paul's Heatwave.
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Photo by Grey Crawford. Exclusive update of a 1948 redwood bungalow by Sheldon Harte. The fabric on the chairs and throw pillows are from Galbraith & Paul's Heatwave.
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Photo by Grey Crawford. Exclusive update of a 1948 redwood bungalow by Sheldon Harte. Master bath uses Maya Romanoff glass bead wallpaper to add a stylish element to the spa setting.
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Photo by Grey Crawford. Exclusive update of a 1948 redwood bungalow by Sheldon Harte. Master suite fabrics are from Clarence House, Diamond Foam, and Creation Baumann.
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