Timeless with a touch of unassuming elegance, this new custom beach house looks like it has been at home on the La Jolla coastline for decades. This casual sophistication was achieved by a team effort with an interior designer, architect, and builder who were all encouraged to develop their own concepts for the project. The result: a California comfortable home that embraces traditional features more typical of the East Coast. The interior detailing with board-and-batten wainscoting and the weathered and whitewashed beams provide the perfect backdrop for the family's coveted artwork and antiques without competing with them. The mix of the old with the new continues on top of the house as well. The brick chimney was salvaged from the home that was previously on the site. You have to look up to see the focal point of the house. The cupola over the kitchen brightens the kitchen and the dining area with natural light. The interior design was customized to fit the way the homeowners live. Refined elegance draped in comfort.