De Mattei Construction

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De Mattei Construction
14 Reviews

Cliffside Transitional, Santa Cruz

A cliffside vacation property built atop a sea cave on the California coast. Unobstructed views of the ocean and generous use of natural materials are key to this home being in harmony with its stunning surroundings.
Country: United States
Others who worked on this project: Tyler Chartier Architectural Photography
The home is built above a sea cave at the edge of the cliff. Views from the home are of the expansive Pacific Ocean and nearby beaches.
Cliffside Beach Home Exterior
The open plan living room includes large sliding glass doors that allow the exterior deck to connect to the indoors.
Living Room
The sliding glass doors extend the entire back of the home on both the upper and lower levels.
Living Room
The double mirrors are set in front of a large storage ledge.
Master Bathroom
The master bathroom includes an expansive shower with a built-in skylight.
Master Bathroom
Photo: Tyler Chartier
Kitchen
The living room includes a built-in bar with a wine fridge and ample storage.
Wet Bar
The organic wood shelving balances out the ultra-modern glass tile backsplash.
Kitchen Shelving Detail
The outdoor kitchen area includes a built-in bench that faces the ocean views.
Outdoor Kitchen
Photo: Tyler Chartier
Exterior deck
The master bedroom has two points of access to the upper wraparound deck. The angled ceilings and walls allow the windows to provide a 180 degree view of the ocean and beaches.
Master Bedroom
A guest room overlooking the beach includes a built-in window seat that doubles as a daybed, and attached, built-in clothes storage.
Guest Room
The skylight expands the feel of the room and provides extra day time illumination.
Guest Room
The staircase rail is both sculptural and functional leading to the upper level.
Staircase
The upstairs landing leads to a loft space accessible by rolling ladder.
Loft space
The living room includes a built-in bar with a wine fridge and ample storage.
Built in Wet Bar
Detail of the wood grain on the cabinets.
Kitchen
Power outlets are located in the living room floor - providing camouflage for unsightly cords and easier access to power where it's needed most - such as next to the sofa.
Living Room
The guest bath includes a bronze on jute rivet-detail wall covering by Phillip Jeffries.
Bathroom Detail
The deck detail includes modern angles and elevations.
Deck Detail