Exterior shot of modern beach house in Hermosa Beach, California. Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar. DesignBuildbySouthSwell.com Photography by Joel Silva

The master bath features a taller vanity with plenty of space for two. Painted in a custom mixed designer Midnight Blue provide by Benjamin Moore. The Blue Danube granite brings a sparkle to the space. Chrome handles on the dark blue really bring it all together.

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Light floods in through the stairwell above. This waterfall with trees brings the outside in this beach home. Indoor waterfall in stairwell in Hermosa Beach, California. Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar. DesignBuildbySouthSwell.com Photography by Joel Silva

Steve Lazar's newest project, a six-bedroom residence built on a hillside peak of 30th Street in Hermosa Beach for design+build by South Swell, is a study in the functional exploitation of lot size and surrounding beauty. That, and an evolution of the designer’s singular style. Modernist in its veins, the new home has the earmarks of a Lazar design inside and out. There’s a hint of lifeguard tower in its exterior, though more muted than visible in his past projects, mainly due to a ring of rusticated wood cladding swathed around its mid-section. Other signifiers are there, too, from a row of high-perched observation windows to a slightly raised metal hip roof of soft blue. Jutting out slightly over the home, its underside dressed in tidy shiplap, the roof contrasts smartly against the clean white stucco and earthy wood of the lower levels. In all, it’s still clean-cut Lazar, but more organic than sleek. “I use a lot of the same ideas,” says Lazar, standing outside the structure while craftsmen and workers buzz around, putting finishing touches on the place. “ “I have a signature vocabulary, but I adapt it with each custom home to meet a client’s needs and maximize the particulars of that space.” Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar design+build by South Swell. designbuildbysouthswell.com Photography by Laura Hull

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We opened up the space between the original kitchen and dining room and made it into one space. We tucked the dining table closer to the exterior wall and incorporated bench seating to allow for a larger prep island for the clients. A new back window was incorporated to bring more natural light into the space and we accommodated the large appliances required by the client which included both a 36" fridge and a 18" subzero wine fridge.

4 drawer swell chest by Century. Outside: W: 40.25 in D: 19 in H: 39 in Crafted From: Maple solids and veneer Tip restraint included COMBO FINISH: Available as Top/Base combination ONLY. Shown in Finish: Top: Amaretto - Base: Barn Red

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Mid-sized asian master green tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom photo in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and gray countertops

Accoya wood is the perfect substrate for windows and doors as its naturally insulating, class 1 Durable and dimensionally stable. As Accoya is so stable it means coatings last longer and therefore offer less maintenance. Accoya wood windows shrink and swell less, so they open and close freely all year round.

This kitchen design has a seamless backsplash aesthetic that especially look swell in the corner of the kitchen. This speaks volumes to the quality of the design and craftsmanship.

As population swelled, early twentieth century America saw a rapid expansion of public spaces. Savvy developers gained the edge with standout lighting designs-bright symbols of technology and progress. Showcasing a multi-faceted shade of glossy, mouth-blown opal triplex glass and a prismatic down-light diffuser, Odessa brings the eye-catching innovations of a bygone era to your current standout space.

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Home design - mid-sized asian home design idea in San Francisco

Accoya wood is the perfect substrate for windows and doors as its naturally insulating, class 1 Durable and dimensionally stable. As Accoya is so stable it means coatings last longer and therefore offer less maintenance. Accoya wood windows shrink and swell less, so they open and close freely all year round.

The master suite also includes a fairly massive but sensible bathroom and closet area. “The master bath rivals most spas,” says realtor Ed Kaminsky. “It includes a walk-in shower and a step-up Jacuzzi to take advantage of the surrounding views. Plus, separate men’s and women’s sinks, toilets and walk-in closets.” Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar design+build by South Swell. designbuildbysouthswell.com Photography by Laura Hull

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Accoya wood is the perfect substrate for windows and doors as its naturally insulating, class 1 Durable and dimensionally stable. As Accoya is so stable it means coatings last longer and therefore offer less maintenance. Accoya wood windows shrink and swell less, so they open and close freely all year round.

Accoya wood is the perfect substrate for windows and doors as its naturally insulating, class 1 Durable and dimensionally stable. As Accoya is so stable it means coatings last longer and therefore offer less maintenance. Accoya wood windows shrink and swell less, so they open and close freely all year round.