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.