Sunset Idea House : The Ultimate Modern Beach House

Sunset magazine has built Idea Houses throughout the West showcasing the latest innovations in architecture, construction, design, and sustainable building. When we heard the news that Sunset was opening their very first LA Idea House we couldn’t resist, we had to see it for ourselves! Everything we read pertaining to this modern beach house described it beautifully and when we stepped inside the vast entry way you could see that this “Ultimate Modern Beach House” lived up to its name.
 

The Sunset Idea House is located in the heart of an upscale Manhattan Beach neighborhood (111 S. Meadows Ave., Manhattan Beach) and is a mere 1 ½ miles from the beach. This home captures beach town aesthetic without the usual Cape Cod style. Modern eclectic finishings were used to give this house its effortless cool beachy style.

The Los Angeles Times described this eclectic modern beach home’s interior perfectly when they said, “The designers played up graphic contrasts with oversized black-and-white photography of ocean scenes and selected warm finishes such as natural linens, baskets and white oak flooring. Ceramics, paintings, textile weavings and custom furniture commissioned from L.A.-area makers and artisans give personality to the voluminous interior spaces.”

Take a look at the photos we captured of Sunset’s LA Idea House from our visit!

 

 

"The Ultimate Modern Beach House" (4,500-square-ft)

features drought-tolerant plants and a no-mo lawn.

 

 

 

Brilliant basket lighting fixtures suspended from

the vast 26-foot high entryway give guests the

first glimpse into this modern yet beachy

style home.

 

 

 

A key trait of the glass railing staircase is

its first step made out of marble to add

an elegant modern touch.

 

 

 

The powder bath is complete with the

graphic Holland & Sherry patterend

wallpaper, Smith & Noble roman shades,

South Bay Stone Necro Marquin floating

counter, and Kohler sink/faucet/toilet.

 

Custom beach photo wallpaper by Laure Joilet covers

the office walls. A perfect view while

working from home.

 

 

 

Smith & Noble window coverings kiss the

ceiling of the formal dining room highlighting

the elongated walls and windows;

while the woven textile wall art gives

the room an artisan feel.

 

 

 

The gorgeous family room is open and

spacious welcoming family and friends to

sit and chat on the lush chairs

and sitting pillows.

 

 

 

Indoor-outdoor living. The Kolbe retractable doors

open up the great room to the outdoor lounge,

merging as one.

 

Where Fashion Meets Interior Design

Last week we had the pleasure of attending Leatrice Eisman’s, Executive Director of the PANTONE Color Institute, presentation Fashioning the Forecast at the PDC Kravet showroom during Fall Market 2014. Leatrice who is known as the international color guru talked to a room of inspired designers and guests about the history of color in fashion and its journey to interior design. Giving a glimpse of future color trends and PANTONE'S colorful collaboration with Kravet.

In the past, when a color was seen walking down the runway, four to seven years later the color made its way into interior design. If not the exact shade, then certainly in families of various hues (PDC, Showroom Programming). Fabrics, paint colors, sofas, pillows, and drapes took on the most unforgettable shades of color. Now the transition from fashion to interior is much faster! With technology everything is more attainable allowing fashion colors to make their way into interior design in one to two years or less. Imagery of New York and Milan’s fashion week can be seen posted on designer’s websites and social media channels. Fashion blogger’s most loved fashion looks can also be seen on their Instagram and Twitter accounts before the model finishes her walk down the runway. Color is instantaneously transitioned from fashion to interior design.    

Throughout history fashion has always driven the interior color trends. It is amazing how the speed at which these colors will be available for your next big dining room dinner party!

Here is a preview of what to expect come Spring 2015.   

(Photo credit: PANTONE_FCR_Spring_2015.pdf)

Here you can take a closer look at the colors for Spring 2015 according to PANTONE.  

Another huge part of the presentation was Kravet & PANTONE’s collaboration. This brilliant collaboration uses PANTONE Colors in a series of eight color-coordinated pattern books. Take a look at the beautiful fabrics and colors made easy to mix and match.