Coastal Living - September 2016 by Lawrence Ambrocio

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CONTENTS Coastal Living September 2016 Currents 13 What’s On Our Radar Beach beauty essentials, California hot spots, and the best wines for fall

Havens 27 Building at the Beach An A-to-Z guide to coastal renovations, from small refreshes to full-on redos

Navigator 35 Weekend Getaway Three days in Santa Monica—SoCal’s play-hard, feel-good destination 38 The Guide Corsica’s halcyon northeast coast, plus three more sunny Mediterranean escapes 44 Double Take Santa Barbara vs. Sarasota

Bounty 99 Gather Four delectably easy salads for a crowd 104 Hooked Hot-smoked salmon inspired by an Alaskan adventure 108 Happy Hour Name our cocktail of the month!

IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter 10 Sources 112 Beach Dogs 113 Coastal View 114

47 BUILDING

THE DREAM

DAVID A. LAND

Tour three from-the-ground-up seaside homes brilliantly designed to meet the singular challenges of their waterfront settings. Cape Cod Mod A twist on the classic shingled look elevates a Rhode Island cottage.

Lowcountry Rambler A low-key riverfront compound honors its historic roots.

O N T H E COV E R : P H OTO GRAP H BY JO H N ELLIS

Scaled-down Spanish Colonial A hillside stucco plays up its grand Paciﬁc views.

A House by the Sea Celebrated designer Bunny Williams and her husband, antiques expert John Roselli, craft a beloved island sanctuary in the Dominican Republic.

2016 Showhouse Our inspiring Hamptons house is a happy blend of coastal farmhouse design and modern fabrics, wallpapers, and outdoor spaces. Guests welcome!

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ADVENTURE AT SEA See how luxury expert and author of lifestyle blog Classy Girls Wear Pearls, Sarah Vickers, experienced an unforgettable journey aboard The World’s Most Awarded Cruise Line™, Crystal Cruises.

Sarah experienced a variety of amenities aboard Crystal Serenity from butler service, to ﬁve-star cuisine, to nightly entertainment.

2 The staterooms aboard Crystal Cruises offered a luxurious and comfortable night’s rest, leaving Sarah refreshed and ready to take on a day of exciting adventures.

Sarah and her husband, Kiel J. Patrick, enjoyed the incredible dining options on the ship. 4 Sarah and Kiel relaxed with a glass of champagne after a day full of awe-inspiring excursions.

Sarah relished in the luxury of Crystal Serenity.

Sarah and Kiel enjoyed spectacular views from their Crystal verandah as they anticipated what experiences would unfold throughout the day.

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( EDITOR’S LETTER )

AT MY HOUSE, pillows and cushions have two functions: to make sofas more comfortable and to build forts. Give my sons 15 minutes with the sectional in our den and they’ll pick apart the pieces to create a hideaway. As I watched them do this for the umpteenth time recently—negotiating the particulars of cushion walls and ceilings, rearranging the pillow “furniture,”—I couldn’t help but think of this issue of Coastal Living, dedicated to all things home design. From my colleagues to the pros and experts on these pages, right on down to my couch construction artists, it would seem that crafting a living space you love is a near-universal dream. It’s also a serious undertaking, one that requires thought, patience, and a smart design team. This month, we’ve put together an issue we hope will help you make your dream home come true—with ideas, wisdom, and advice from a list of architects, builders,

VIEW FINDER

CL staffers share their favorite classic beach houses

“This humble gem in Tomales Bay might be my absolute favorite. Who can resist a ﬁsh shack hanging over the water?” —Liz Strong, stylist

“A widow’s walk + shingled siding + the Stars and Stripes + vintage wicker = cottage perfection in Sag Harbor, New York.” —Steele Thomas Marcoux, editor

STEELE THOMAS MARCOUX, EDITOR steele@coastalliving.com; @steelemarcoux “With its blue Bermuda shutters, screened French doors, and cocktail-perfect porch, this Sullivan’s Island charmer has my heart.” —Ellen McGauley, homes editor

DREAMY DESIGN

For more decor inspiration, dive into Southern Coastal Living: Stylish Lowcountry Homes by J. Banks Design (Gibbs Smith, October 2016). The Hilton Head, South Carolina–based ﬁrm (featured on p. 54) is part of the Coastal Living Designer Network; cldesignernetwork.com for info.

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For a chance to be featured in an upcoming issue, share your favorite classic beach house by tagging photos #classicnow on Instagram @coastal_living. For more info, visit coastalliving.com/classicnow.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP, LEFT: MATTHEW EISMAN, LIZ STRONG, STEELE THOMAS MARCOUX, ELLEN MCGAULEY, ALISON MIKSCH

Showhouse designer Meg Braff and I wore J.McLaughlin to the opening. Our shades are by Maui Jim.

interior designers, and landscape designers that reads like the roster of a championship-winning team in the World Series of beach house design (if there were such a thing). Of course, it’s family that really makes a house a home, and nowhere is that more tangible than at the beach. This issue is filled with inviting spaces that make gathering with your clan easy and comfortable—like the party-ready, wraparound banquette featured on our cover (and p. 65) and a family reunion– ready four-cottage compound (p. 54)— plus smart products and stylish decor (p. 27 and 72) that will stand up beautifully to the wear and tear those family gatherings are bound to generate. Which brings me to my Coastal Living family. I would be remiss if I did not highlight the work of Homes Editor Ellen McGauley, the real architect of this issue, who produced all five spectacular homes features, including our Hamptons Showhouse piece and our first-ever A-to-Z guide to building at the beach. (Beach house dreamers, take note: This one’s a keeper). As with all truly worthy endeavors, it takes a village to create each issue of Coastal Living and each inspiration-packed gallery on coastalliving.com. I am so very lucky to be a part of this talented, dedicated, and fun dream team.

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CURRENTS What’s On Our Radar This Month

PRISCILLA IEZZI/ORANGE COAST MAGAZINE

Helene Henderson’s Malibu Farm—and her cookbook of the same name—serve up inventive takes on local produce that draw fans from all over the globe.

HOT CHEF

MALIBU’S FRESH STAR For the founder of Malibu Farm café and restaurant, the deﬁnition of local begins in her backyard

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CURRENTS At Malibu Farm, every seat comes with an ocean view.

COOL DRINK

FALL’S ANSWER TO ROSÉ: ORANGE WINE NO, IT’S NOT MADE FROM ORANGES, but rather from white wine grapes that have the skins left on through much of the

HOT CHEF

fermenting process. Because making these wines is an ancient method only recently

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The location has become as much of a draw as the food itself: “People call up and ask for an ocean view,” says Henderson, “because they don’t realize that every seat has one!” What started as a six-month popup restaurant became a permanent mainstay of Malibu cuisine as Henderson translated her email lists and social media following into a dedicated group of diners. And thanks to stylish, Scandinavian-inspired interiors, the space itself is an Instagrammer’s dream. “People come from all over the world and they may not speak English, but they’ll point to a photo on their phones of what they want to order,” she says. And whether the picture is of a burrata-and-tomato salad with lemon-ginger vinaigrette or charred broccoli with pickled chiles and fennel, the ingredients are as fresh and local as possible. “I thought the 30 eggs a day from my chicken coop would be enough for the few people I expected for breakfast,” she says. “Now we use 300 a day on weekends!” To keep up, Henderson sources ingredients from local farms, and her homegrown food still makes it into the restaurant kitchen, too. “We’ll get surprises from farmers, like 100 pounds of cucumber, and we ﬁnd ways to use it,” she says. “It’s all part of the fun!”

resurrected, they’re produced in tiny quantities that sell out fast. The tasty result is a wine possessing the mouthfeel and tannins of a red combined with the minerality of a white. That unique texture and acidity make orange wine extremely versatile with food, particularly anything fatty or smoky.

PICK AN ORANGE Serve slightly cool, not chilled, and preferably with a September sunset in view. (Prices are approximate.) 1. Dirty & Rowdy Sémillon (Yountville, Napa Valley; $30)

3. Fog Monster Chenin Blanc (Amador County, California; $70)

2. Erzetic Winery Sivi Pinot Amfora (Goriška Brda, Slovenia; $30)

4. Channing Daughters Meditazione (Long Island, New York; $40)

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from her garden; feeding the goats, chickens, and sheep at her two-acre hillside farm near the Pacific surf; and dashing to serve up the renowned organic eats at her bustling restaurant and café occupying each end of the Malibu pier, it takes Helene Henderson two breakfasts to get fueled for the day. To kick things off: a smoothie at home after she feeds the animals, then a latte and whole-grain pancakes or seasoned avocado toast from the café’s kitchen once she arrives. Now, thanks to a gorgeous cookbook re-released this spring (Malibu Farm Cookbook: Recipes from the California Coast), a new café location in Lanai, and another coming soon in Miami, Henderson’s farm-to-table ethos and creativity is quickly spreading out from the Malibu shore. The Sweden-born model turned graphic designer turned private chef first built a loyal following with low-key dinner parties thrown in her backyard. Guests would roam about, nibbling on goat cheese–topped pizza near the goat pen and Caprese salad by the thriving tomato plants. It was Henderson’s husband, film director John Stockwell, who suggested that she take her dinners to Malibu’s then-empty pier, which stretches almost 800 feet out into the ocean. BETWEEN PLUCKING TOMATOES

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1 PREPARE LOCKS Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Moisturizing Shampoo, $6; ulta.com

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2 3 LOCK IN TEXTURE OGX Moroccan Surf Paste, $8; ulta.com

HOT LOCKS

CATCH THE WAVE Sun plus sea equals the best tousled hair. Here, the products to keep your beach look going, and the ones to help you make waves no matter where you are

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PRETTY ENOUGH TO DISPLAY ON A VANITY

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Sachajuan Ocean Mist, $31; barneys .com

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Alterna Haircare Bamboo Beach Summer Ocean Waves Tousled Texture Spray, $22; alternahaircare.com

Fekkai Soleil Beach Waves Tousling Spray, $20 (5 oz.); fekkai.com

TEXTURIZES EVEN THE FINEST LOCKS evo Salty Dog Salt Spray, $25; evohair.com

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King Bean Deep Blue Harar Coffee Beans, $18; kingbean.com

NEW JERSEY

Matahari Home Woven Rattan Square Tray, $52 (large); bixbyandball.com

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Lobmeyr Mokka Espresso Cup, $72, and Saucer, $216; marchsf.com

Chemex Six Cup Classic Series Coffeemaker, $43.50; chemex coffeemaker.com

Handmade Kenyan Batik Coffee Scoops, $15 each; leifshop .com

Juliska Classic Bamboo Natural Mug, $29; juliska .com

Blue Bottle 17ft Ceiling Espresso, $15.75; bluebottle coffee.com

Paper and Clay Danish Mug in Peach, $44; shoppaper andclay.com

Baby’s Coffee Havana Roast, $15; babys coffee.com

Treasure Crafts Box Ceramic Spoons, $14 for a set of three; etsy.com/shop/ treasurecraftsbox

Bodum Schiuma Milk Frother in Green, $10; target.com

Rosanna Inc. Jet Setter Mug Botanical Pineapple, $24; rosanna inc.com

FLORIDA

Tina Frey White Resin Tray, $395; serenaandlily.com

Akiko Tsuji Black and White Spoons 1, $20 each; etsy.com/shop/ akikotsujishop

Importika ROK Espresso Maker, $200; food52.com

THE KEYS

Crate and Barrel Zuma Aqua Sky Tray, $30; crateandbarrel.com

MoMA Design Store Multicolor Teaspoons, $28; moma store.org

modcup coffee co. Subscription, from $16; mod cup.com

Pigeon & Poodle Montauk Striped Cocktail Tray, $185; neimanmarcus.com

CALIFORNIA

Canvas Home Kaffe Tumbler in Pink, $10; canvas homestore .com

Portmeirion Sophie Conran White 1.75 Pint Pitcher, $60; wayfair.com/ coastalfrenchpress

Oceana Coffee Costa Rica Blend, $16; oceana coffee.com

Cost Plus World Market Brass Pour Over Coffee Dripper Stand with Wood Base, $40; worldmarket.com

Villeroy & Boch New Wave Caffe Demitasse Spoon in Gold, $13.50; villeroy-boch .com/shop

SIP A BEACH BREW! Discover our favorite places to grab a cup of coffee on the coast at coastalliving.com/coffee-shops

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Clockwise from left: Moorish magic in Casa Laguna’s lobby, grounds, and guest rooms

CALIFORNIA’S NEW SHANGRI-LA Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa, a popular hideaway in renowned Laguna Beach, emerges from a redesign—and takes our breath away Where one stays in Laguna Beach may now finally be as memorable as that one stays in Laguna Beach. It’s true. From its early days as an art colony, Laguna’s natural beauty has often outshone the hotels that dot the town’s seven miles of tawny, hillsideguarded coves. And while high-profile resorts like the Montage have earned their moments in the sun, it’s only recently that small hotels of high style have emerged along the streets of Laguna itself. LEADER OF THE HOTEL PACK: A popular hotel for decades, Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa is a Mediterranean-inspired cluster STOP THE S O C AL PRESSES:

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of 23 guest suites perched right above Pacific Coast Highway. It has leapt into the design VIP lounge thanks to new ownership and to the buoyantly sophisticated vision of L.A.-based designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The result: a hideaway-style hotel stripped back to historically appropriate, Spanish Colonial white walls and red tile roofs, encased by lush landscaping and infused with a sensibility revived directly from California’s exotically informed 1920s. M O R E M O O R I S H : Echoing that period’s obsession with Orientalism (and in a nod to Laguna Beach’s blossoming status at the

time as a getaway for movie stars, plein aire painters, and other assorted bohemians), Bullard has summoned Moroccan influences as the soul-defining statement of Casa Laguna, including graphic ceramic tiles that brighten patios, wrap fireplaces, line baths, and create vibrant wainscoting. Midcentury California pottery, including Catalina tiles, and Bullard’s own ceiling treatments and fabrics (many in oceanic blues) bring the illusion into perfect focus. COMPLETING THE PICTURE: If this weren’t enough, a house restaurant serves small plates on Casa Laguna’s intimate patio, a pool overlooks the sea, and a spa caters to sybaritic desires. A short but steep walk to a hidden Pacific cove heightens the sense of intoxicating escape. It only takes one trip to Laguna Beach to appreciate its magic; a night (or more) here may capture you for life. Rates start at $249. 2510 South Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach; 800/233-0449 or casalaguna.com.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: TIM STREET-PORTER (2), JAMIE KOWAL

HOT HOTEL

COOL DECOR

THE FINISHING TOUCHES Behold: nine essential accessories our stylists swear by for giving any home a beachy, lived-in look

6 WHITE VASES

Rooms & Gardens Glass Strand in Aqua, $22 (medium); roomsand gardens.com

Jamie Young Co. Coco Vessels in White, $112.50 for a set of two; shopcandelabra.com

2 INSPIRING BOOKS

7 SOMETHING GREEN

Beautiful: All-American Decorating and Timeless Style by Mark D. Sikes, $45; rizzolibookstore.com BEACHES by Gray Malin, $40; amazon.com Surﬁng: 1778–2015 by Jim Heimann, $200; taschen.com

Costa Farms Fiddle Leaf Fig, from $18; lowes.com for store locations

3 GIANT CLAM SHELL Ballard Designs Giant Clam Shell, $139;

GO Home Vintage Wine Bottle Demijohn, $256; modishstore.com

8 LACQUERED TRAY

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Healthy Habits Worth Keeping

STAYING HEALTHY, ENERGETIC AND ACTIVE ARE THE KEYS TO KEEPING YOUR SECOND ACT AS REWARDING AS YOUR FIRST. MEET GYPSY NESTERS DAVID AND VERONICA JAMES, PURSUING THEIR LIFELONG LOVE OF TRAVEL.

GETTING A MASSAGE FOR SORE MUSCLES IS GOOD FOR YOU

Enjoying a massage is not only a wonderful way to relax, it can help ease high levels of stress that may contribute to hypertension, while increased blood ﬂow can also help to reduce inﬂammation that could lead to more serious problems.

David and Veronica in Denali National Park, Alaska.

When did a vacation idea become a decision to live on the road? Once our youngest of three was off to college, we had our “now what?” moment. We expected our harebrained idea of traveling across the country in a used RV would be temporary—but we kept going. After starting GypsyNester.com, we were delighted to ﬁnd folks cheering us on.

What’s the best part of being on permanent vacation? It’s hard to relate just how amazed we are at how things have worked out these past few years. Writing our stories has taken us to 47 countries on six continents. It’s like a dream come true—and we’ve rediscovered those fun-loving youngsters who fell in love three decades ago.

What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned on the road? Never eat a silkworm: worst, thing, ever! On the whole, we have been extremely lucky in avoiding mishaps and major setbacks.

A HEALTHY DIET HELPS YOUR BODY HEAL AND STAY STRONG

A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP PAYS DIVIDENDS ALL DAY LONG

Getting the right mix of nutrients and keeping your weight down relies on a balanced diet: lean proteins, healthy carbs, and plenty of fruits and vegetables to help you keep your energy and your activity levels up.

When things do go awry, we deal with them: the world will keep turning if we miss a ﬂight or the RV breaks down.

How do you stay healthy when you’re far from home? Knock wood, we’ve been very lucky as far as health-related incidents go. Food is a big part of our love of travel, and we are adventurous eaters—trying local delicacies and street food whenever we can. We drink bottled water overseas, and an anti-inﬂammatory has come in handy for allergic reactions. David takes glucosamine to keep his knees happy while we bike and hike.

Any tips for eating right while traveling? We pack healthy snacks for long trips: nuts, carrot sticks and fresh fruit that make it easy to bypass the expensive and not-so-healthy chips and candy at the airport and on the road. We also avoid processed fast food by cooking homemade meals in our RV, and we look for restaurants that feature fresh local ingredients.

A night of restorative sleep is essential to giving you the energy you need to power through your day. Sleep not only helps you feel better, it helps you be better, giving your immune system time to reboot, repair and recharge.

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HAVENS Fresh, New Ideas for Coastal Homes

BUILDING AT THE BEACH How much does it cost to add an outdoor shower? What is dark-sky lighting (and do you need it)? Whether you’re due for a refresh or an all-out redo, we have these answers and more in our A-to-Z guide to coastal renovations BY E LLEN M CGAULE Y

PHOTOGR A PHS BY STEPHEN DEVR I ES

( BUILDING AT THE BEACH )

Copper is the coast’s all-star, all-weather metal. Try weather vanes and exterior light ﬁxtures made of solid copper, roof ﬂashing crafted of lead-coated copper, and hardware made of bronze, which is primarily copper.

Hire an architect with a good understanding of your coastal area. Every beach has a unique temperament— seasonal patterns of wind direction, fog, humidity—and the pros you hire should be able to navigate these factors to your best advantage. “Just remember that anything on or near the beach needs to be resilient and adaptable, or unﬂinchingly durable— including your architect,” says Los Angeles architect Tim Barber. “On the coast, your ﬁrst and dearest plan may not work. You need someone who can quickly come up with a good Plan B.”

the efficiency of your appliances to air leaks in entryways, and recommend some high-impact ﬁxes. The cost of an audit can run between $300 and $500, but the changes you make can result in monthly savings of up to 30 percent on your bill.

Q: What is dark-sky lighting? A: Available through most lighting retailers, these exterior ﬁxtures are designed to minimize light pollution, in particular upward glare. In addition to preserving natural nocturnal conditions for shore-dwelling animals (for instance, sea turtle hatchlings that are guided by the light from the horizon), dark-sky lighting increases the visibility of stars at night.

Hire a professional to perform an energy audit of your beach house. He or she can examine everything from

Make smart use of groundﬂoor areas under elevated homes. “In the ﬂoodplain, these areas need to be open to protect against storm surge,” says Charleston architect Beau Clowney, “but that openness also makes for a great shaded outdoor living room.” Breakaway walls or slatted swinging doors offer a pass-through for storm water, but they also maintain privacy. Just be sure and furnish with weatherresistant furniture that can be easily stored.

Hurricane-resistant design: Tropical cyclone damage from 2005 to 2015

Know your base flood elevation (BFE): This is the maximum level a flood has even a 1 percent chance of reaching in any given year. Many high-risk communities, such as those on the coast, have building codes that require the lowest floor of your living space to be built at or above your property’s BFE (talk to your insurance agent or building code department to find out yours); in some cases, building above the BFE could lower your premium.

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F Flooring FOR BEACH-FRIENDLY INTERIORS Painted wood is great for hiding sand. Use epoxy paints or marine-grade deck paints. Cerused oak (a.k.a. limed oak) has ﬁlled and highlighted grain lines to protect against moisture. Stained concrete is virtually indestructible—great for indoor/outdoor rooms.

COASTAL DESIGN PRO

“THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVICE I HAVE FOR TACKLING A RENOVATION AT THE BEACH IS TO THINK OF THE BEACH AS ANOTHER PLANET. THE SUNLIGHT, WINDS, SURF OR BEACH NOISE, TEMPERATURE SWINGS, AND HUMIDITY ARE DIFFERENT HERE, AND ARE BIG FACTORS IN EVERY DECISION YOU MAKE” ARCHITECT TIM BARBER Los Angeles

totaled more than $286 billion, with Hurricane Katrina becoming the costliest disaster in U.S. history. (Superstorm Sandy in 2012 ranks second.) Modern building mandates have been updated to require impact-resistant windows, hurricane shutters, and reinforced doors, among other safeguards. But strength also lies in design. Concrete-block construction is widely used in the Caribbean for its storm strength; according to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, hip roofs (four slopes) stand up better to high winds than gable roofs (two slopes). Talk to your architect and builder about the latest technology, including impact-resistant screens and drainable, dryable wall systems.

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Smarter house technology is tailor-made for maintaining vacation homes and rental properties from afar. Install water leak and mold sensors that alert you to problems via text message, or even airconditioning thermostats that use your phone’s GPS to adjust temps based on your proximity.

Jib (hidden) doors are a smart pick for turning unused space under stairs and along hallways into cleverly concealed storage, which is at a premium in busy family beach houses. Jib doors appear ﬂush with the wall and lack architectural adornments, streamlining corridors while making use of the space behind them. “Guests and kids travel with a lot of gear, and dedicated spots for storage, particularly with shelving, help cut down on clutter,” says Barber.

Replacing the kitchen countertops is a highimpact upgrade for older beach house kitchens. San Francisco interior designer Elizabeth Cooper recommends soapstone or honed Zimbabwe black granite for best durability. “They both hold up incredibly well, and

they’re a classic counterpoint to the light cabinetry I like to use in beach house interiors. In a Martha’s Vineyard house I designed, we chose pale oak cabinetry and black soapstone countertops, and the

kitchen looks like a beautiful, cozy ship’s cabin.” Tops on her list for best-in-show beauty are white Carrara marble or mahogany-stained teak countertops. “The patina of those natural materials really enhances that coastal feeling and aesthetic,” notes Cooper.

Laundry rooms that open to the outside are the ultimate drop zone, eliminating trails of sand and salt water through the house, says San Francisco architect Lewis Butler. Even better: connect the laundry to a bath with an open shower, sloped ﬂoor, central drain, and waterproof baseboards for a kid-friendly setup that cleans up towels and kids before they hit the furniture.

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“I LIKE TO ADVISE CLIENTS TO REALLY THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX AT THE BEACH—HOW CAN WE REINVENT THIS SPACE? HOW CAN WE MAXIMIZE ITS CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS? HOW CAN WE HIGHLIGHT ITS INHERENT STRENGTHS?” ARCHITECT BEAU CLOWNEY Charleston

Quality materials that can withstand sun, sand, salt, and wind are important no matter which coast you call home, whether the storm-prone Southeast or the blustery Northwest. Time-tested materials like simple cedar or stuccoed masonry with a natural limewash finish are good choices for longevity, says Clowney. Barber recommends seeking out materials that are rated fire-resistant, like cement-fiber wall surfaces. “The same qualities

that make these materials ﬂame resistant make them sound choices for withstanding the harsh coastal elements,” says Barber.

Keep the natural landscape clear as a bell by using low-iron glass. Windows and doors containing glass with high amounts of iron produce a green tint, Butler says.

Don’t skip the outdoor shower. A basic installation can run less than $1,000, while one with all the bells and whistles (think spa-like showerheads and custom stone privacy enclosures) may cost anywhere from $4,000 to upwards of $8,000. Be sure and hire a contractor who can tap into your beach house’s existing water lines and knows how to keep runoff from leaking into the home’s foundation. Your ﬁrst decision? Whether to shower in the sun or the shade.

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Paneling BEADBOARD VS. SHIPLAP

Beadboard is a tongue-andgroove-style wood paneling that is typically hung vertically in strips (and now, often sold in large panels). Raised beads and recesses carved into the millwork help disguise the joints, which expand and contract with seasonal moisture. Beadboard originated in the late 19th century as a way to protect the walls in high-traffic areas, but homeowners later found that its simplicity and durability lent it to summerhouses, and began using it as a wall material throughout.

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Shiplap paneling is often wider and hung horizontally across interior walls. The rough-sawn boards tend to range in width and ﬁt together via rabbets, or grooves, that run the length of the boards and overlap to form a tight, weatherproof seal (as opposed to beadboard, which ﬁts together with intermittent tongues and grooves). Shiplap was originally used in barns and other outbuildings, but like beadboard, found its way into the spotlight for its durability in seasonal homes.

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“THE MOST EXCITING THING ABOUT A FIXER-UPPER AT THE BEACH? THE POSSIBILITIES. BEFORE THE FIRST WALL EVEN COMES DOWN, PEOPLE SEE A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN ESCAPE AND RELAX. IT’S EXCITING TO WATCH THE HAPPINESS FACTOR GO UP AS WE NEAR COMPLETION” INTERIOR DESIGNER ELIZABETH COOPER San Francisco & New York

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Q Quiet appliances are genius for cutting down on excess noise (aren’t beach houses rowdy enough?). For the neighborhood party pad: Consider a garbage disposal with noise insulation to keep cleanup from interrupting the ﬂow of conversation. For the teeny tiny cottage: Look for a washer/dryer duo with minimal vibration so that it keeps a low proﬁle in whatever room it squeezes into (the kitchen, a bedroom). For the come-one, come-all family beach house: Go with a dishwasher that touts a noise level lower than 50 decibels and you may forget that it’s constantly running.

Choose deck and balcony railings that preserve your line of sight. For instance, self-cleaning glass railings— these have special coatings that react with sunlight to break down dirt and use rainwater as a natural rinse— narrow iron rails, and stainless steel cables are less intrusive than their bulkier ornamental predecessors. The ideal option, says Clowney, is a design that terraces the steps down to ground level, eliminating the need for safety rails.

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T Trim SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT Steal-of-the-century beach shack owners, this one’s for you: Adding interior trim brings depth and dimension to plain Jane rooms and is a dynamite DIY project. Just keep scale and proportion in check with some basic rules of thumb, bearing in mind that smaller trim leans more contemporary, larger leans more traditional: Baseboard: 7 percent of the height of the wall Chair rail & wainscot: One-third of the height of the wall—great for making ceilings appear taller Window & door casing: Aim for half the height of your baseboards. Plate rail: Install these handy storage shelves 1½ to 2 feet below the ceiling. Crown molding: For 8-foot ceilings, between 2½ and 6 inches; for 10-foot ceilings, 3½ to 8 inches

Going up? Elevators aren’t just a smart investment for baby boomers settling into forever homes along the coast: Experts reported an estimated 30 percent jump in residential elevator sales in 2015, which is consistent with their rising popularity between 2004 and 2007 (pre housing market crash). Costco trips and unloading a summer’s worth of suitcases just got a whole lot easier, and then some.

lessons on how the right design elements can help keep beach houses cool,” says Clowney. “For instance, simply adding a porch to one or two sides of the house can go a long way; it serves as a big awning keeping direct sunlight from hitting the rooms.” He also recommends looking for ways to keep air moving, such as carving out center halls that run from the front to the back of the house with a door at either end to usher breezes through.

Encourage natural ventilation. “Look to the historic homes in the Caribbean and throughout the South for

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Save more water. A packed beach house nets big demands on H2O and energy both, so look into new hybrid

Find your X factor: Think island-inspired Bermuda shutters in hibiscus pink, a stately widow’s walk topping the roof, or tropical pineapple details on the fence posts. Bonus: You get to say things like, “Swing by for happy hour! We’re the house with the bright teal door.”

Perform yearly deck maintenance to avoid costly and frequent replacements. Exposure to salt air, moisture, and sunshine is especially tough on wooden decks; they should be resealed annually to prevent damage. At the same time, replace warped or cracked boards, strengthen railings that have any give,

and check for missing ﬂashing (the strips of metal that direct water away from vulnerable areas, like where the house meets the deck).

Catch some Zs by fashioning an old-school sleeping porch. Enclose a veranda (upstairs gets the best breezes) with charcoal or black aluminum screening, which will keep the bugs out and guard against the sun’s glare—essential for afternoon snoozes. Add a ceiling fan with a UL damp rating (meaning it can withstand the elements so long as it’s in a covered area) and a hanging bed oriented toward the view. With a pair of outdoor club chairs and a bar cart, your afternoon napping spot can double as a cozy cocktail lounge for watching the sun go down.

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“THE FIRST STEP IN ANY REMODELING PROJECT IS FIGURING OUT WHAT IS REALLY ‘BROKEN’ ABOUT THE DESIGN OF THE HOUSE. IT’S SO EXCITING WHEN YOU CAN TURN A HOME’S WEAK POINT INTO ITS GREATEST STRENGTH” ARCHITECT LEWIS BUTLER San Francisco

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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA This Southern California beach getaway is the best place in the world, perhaps, to feel healthy and ﬁnd new ways to make wellness a happy drumbeat every day Public-pool glamour at Annenberg Community Beach House

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Clockwise from far left: Santa Monica’s sandy scene; bright design at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows; Tongva Park. Below: Bianca pizza at Milo & Olive

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Three days of eating, drinking, and playing well in Southern California FRIDAY / 5 P.M. Banish travel kinks (and let the wellness journey begin!) at The Raven Spa with a Traditional Thai massage, a lifechanging (and fully clothed) bodywork event that combines rhythmic massage, acupressure, and deep stretching; 310/3994747 or theraven spa.com. FRIDAY / 8 P.M. Get your taco ﬁx at Blue Plate Taco, where the beach view is superb and the tacos are perfectly elevated; 310/458-2985 or blueplatetaco.com.

spirited instructors make sure you seriously get your sweat on; 310/3944800 or cyclehousela .com. Caffeinate at Dogtown Coffee, located in a former surf shop; 310/310-3665. SATURDAY / 12 P.M. Santa Monica locals have two wardrobes: one for work, and one for working out. Get in the flow—both fashion and vinyasa—at Australian fitness favorite Lorna Jane’s U.S. flagship store (310/395-7700 or

SATURDAY / 9 A.M. Blow out the cobwebs with Core Fusion Barre at Exhale, a superb ﬁtness studio/spa on the grounds of the Fairmont Miramar; 310/ 576-7777 or exhalespa .com. Or, if an intense cardio spin studio is more your speed, walk down the beach to Cycle House, where

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lornajane.com) and tribal-chic U.K. brand Sweaty Betty (310/752-4634 or sweatybetty.com). Make your shopping lunch a deliciously vegan one at eLOVate Vegan Kitchen & Juicery; 424/2728700 or elovate kitchen.com. SATURDAY / 4 P.M. Hop on a complimentary BMW bike from the Fairmont Miramar for a breezy afternoon cruise on The Strand, part of a 22-mile paved path that runs

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along the coast. Refuel with a cold-pressed juice at Nékter Juice Bar; 310/862-8585 or nekterjuicebar.com. SATURDAY / 7 P.M. You’ve earned this: craft cocktails with a killer ocean view at The Penthouse at the Huntley Santa Monica Beach hotel; 310/3945454 or thehuntley hotel.com. Regain your equilibrium with the stunning, Asianinspired plates at Cassia; 310/393-6699 or cassiala.com. SUNDAY / 8:30 A.M. Whether you’re here for the food or the celebrity-spotting, the Sunday Main Street Farmers Market is a Santa Monica must (just bring your own bag!); smgov.net/ portals/farmersmarket. And bid a tasty farewell to the weekend with the reward of a fresh-baked pastry (or pizza) at Milo & Olive; 310/453-6776 or miloandolive.com.

The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, fronting Ocean Avenue (and just beyond, the beach and sea) is a luxurious trifecta. This historic hotel is home to a buzzing watering-hole scene; its 32 bungalows, recently imagined in bold oceanic palettes, are the perfect retreat for luxury- and privacy-seekers. Rates start at $439; 866/ 540-4470 or fairmont.com/santa-monica.

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THE MEDITERRANEAN’S SUNNY DISCOVERIES From Corsica’s suddenly buzzing northeast shore to up-and-coming resort towns with new allure, scene-stealing is all the rage this year in France, Italy, and Spain

Corsica’s northeast port of Bastia

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( THE GUIDE ) Quiet coves near Saint-Florent

I’M READY FOR CORSICA. I have my striped boat-neck tee, my easy little tank dress, my rope-soled espadrilles—and a guide to driving a manual-shift car. Because before I can get to the blue bays and honeysuckle-scented hills of the mountainous French island 100 miles southeast of Nice, I’m going to have to get that Peugeot I’ve rented into reverse. I could have skipped the car, and my nervous first attempt at driving a stick in 35 years, and planted myself under a striped umbrella at one of southern Corsica’s touristy beach resorts; plenty of visitors happily do just that. But I wanted to see another side of the Mediterranean’s fourth largest—and arguably most beautiful—island. At 130 miles long and 50 miles wide, with a central spine of 6,500-footers that gives way to corded acres of vineyards and olive groves before plummeting to the sea, Corsica is an implausible mashup of landscapes (Tyrolia meets Tuscany meets Tonga) that cries out for exploration—and wheels. My destination is the relatively undiscovered northeast coast, made more accessible recently by an increase in flights into northern Corsica’s Bastia airport and more enticing by the emergence of a handful of stylish small hotels, terrific restaurants serving Corsica’s singular earthy cuisine, and a network of smallbatch producers making everything from wild-boar sausage to chestnut flan. The car bucks and dies. Another try and I’m off, slowly easing onto the twolane highway. A couple of roundabouts

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(one circumnavigated twice), one stall-out, and I find the mountain road I need. And what a road it is: serpentine, narrow, skirting the edge of steep slopes. In my rearview mirror, I see a long line of cars. I pull over to let them pass—and take in the amphitheater of forested hills, some dotted with stone villages, below me. I descend to sea level and pull into Saint-Florent, a pretty 15th-century fishing village curved around a natural harbor. The citadel that looms above the terra-cotta roofs and town square petanque court is a remnant of Corsica’s long history with Italy, just 50 miles across the Tyrrhenian Sea to the east. After centuries of Genoese rule and a brief period of independence, Corsica was sold to France in 1768— a move that generations of Corsican separatists have railed against ever since. Along the marina, a row of restaurants with blackboard menus tout the day’s catch: rouget, loup de mer, langouste. I take an open table, look across the docked yachts to the peaks I’ve just come through, and flag down a waiter. I could use a glass of wine. Just out of town, I find the Hôtel Demeure Loredana and a balconied room overlooking the water. In the morning, I drive into the countryside following signs pointing to vineyards, farms, and workshops. I sample a crisp vermentino at the Domaine Orenga de Gaffory winery, buy a pot filled with foraged herbs in Julien Truchon’s ceramics studio, poke my head into Christelle Dervieux’s hillside fromagerie (nobody here—she’s out with the goats), and pick out a football-size smoked pork lonzu at Charcuterie San Sebastianu. The next day, I take a shuttle boat to Les Desert des Agriates, a vast protected area of undeveloped coastline and fragrant shrublands known as maquis accessible by foot or sea, or by bicycle or horseback. Lotu Beach, where we land, is beautiful, but I want to see Saleccia, said to be one of the Mediterranean’s best strands. After more than an hour on the rocky coastal path, I come around a point and spot it—a half-mile sweep of ivory sand fronting translucent cyan water, backed by dunes and Aleppo pines. Glorious, and for now, I have it nearly to myself. Later, I’m in the car, bouncing down a narrow dirt track in search of a rustic farm restaurant called Le Potager du Nebbio. It’s worth finding. I order samosas filled with herbed brocciu, Corsica’s signature creamy sheep’s milk cheese, and a mintlaced salad. Over a glass of housemade myrtle liqueur, owner Sophie Pollini tells me she and her husband started with organic gardens, a produce stand, and three tables set under olive trees ³

GET HERE The best time to go to Corsica is fall and spring. (The summer ﬁlls with Europeans; in the off-season, many hotels close.) Air France has daily service connecting Paris and Lyon with Bastia; airfrance.us. Air Corsica ﬂies daily to Bastia from Nice and Marseille; aircorsica.com. Ferries travel to Bastia (schedules vary by season) from several ports in northern Italy and southern France; directferries .com/corsica_ sardinia_ferries.htm.

The port of Saint-Florent

STAY HERE With balconies and views of the water, the Hôtel Demeure Loredana in SaintFlorent is a 10-minute walk to the village center, and open May 1 to November 1. Rates start at $219; 33/ 049/537-2222 or demeureloredana .com. In Oletta, the intimate U Palazzu Serenu has views of the sea and the mountains, and is open year-round. Rates start at $221, breakfast included; 33/049/538-3939 or upalazzuserenu.com.

EAT HERE In Saint-Florent, the entry to L’Auberge du Pecheur’s courtyard garden restaurant is through its owner/ﬁsherman Damien’s market, featuring catch-ofthe-day seafood; 33/062/436-3042 or aubergedupecheur .net. In Oletta, the menu at Le Potager du Nebbio features organic produce grown on site, plus locally sourced ﬁsh, meats, and wine. Open April to November; 33/061/ 717-4553.

Charcuterie San Sebastianu

STOP AND SHOP U San Petrone is a small shop in the heart of Saint-Florent selling charcuterie from owner/ farmer Benoît Rinaldi, as well as other Corsican specialties; 33/049/537-1095. In Patrimonio, Domaine Orenga de Gaffory is an airy tasting room cum contemporary art exhibition space in the middle of one of Corsica’s largest and most esteemed vineyards; 33/049/537-4500 or orengadegaffory.com. Domaine Stéphanie Olmeta is a fourth-generation winemaker offering local tastings of red, white, rosé, and muscat from her small organic vineyard and shop; 33/067/5777213. Atelier Julien Truchon is the workshop and showroom of the second-generation potter trained in Burgundy and Japan, making exquisite plates, bowls, and pots, and is open year-round; 33/061/796-1123 or jtceram.com. In Poggio d’Oletta at Monte a Torra, Christelle Dervieux makes goat cheese and brocciu from her small herd on a luxuriant hillside; 33/066/367-0201.

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strung with fairy lights. When people started to come, they added more tables and more lights— now, reservations are hard to get. “Still, we try to do things the human way,” she says. “Not too much.” That sense of balance is the essence of this northeast coast. I find it again the next day in Oletta, a hanging hilltop village of pastel stone houses. After some tricky downshifting to maneuver the steep cobblestone lanes, I spot U Palazzu Serenu, a pale gray-and-white Florentine-style palace turned luxury hotel. Owner Georges Barthes, impeccable in a blue linen suit, cornflower scarf, and laceless navy Jack Purcells, escorts me to my room, cool and white and spare. A rooster crows as I lean out the large window to take in the view: a turquoise lap pool, a clipped lawn, and beyond the rolling hills, Saint-Florent and the glinting sea. Over espresso the next morning, Barthes explains why he left Paris for this remote hillside. The founder of an international chain of rose shops, he traveled widely for business and was disappointed in the places he stayed. “For 20 years, I held in my head a dream hotel,” he says. While at his summer home on Corsica, Barthes learned the 17th-century palazzu was for sale. Seven years ago he sold the flower business, bought the mansion, and set out to restore it to match his chic, minimalist hotel fantasies. He asks me what my plans are for the day. I tell him I’m not sure. “You must drive the Cap Corse,” he says. I’ve read about that corniche road around the island’s prominent 25-mile-long northeast peninsula, an intimidating white-knuckler. Those who have dared it said it should be driven clockwise, in order to always be on the safer inside lane. “Drive east to west,” he says. “You must. Otherwise, the beauty is always behind you.” I go, starting out in the rain. I pass through a village with wisteria dripping from latticed doorways and spot the ruins H T THE BEACH of a round Genoese watchtower on Shuttle boats to a wave-frothed, rocky point. To the Lotu and Saleccia east, Elba—the Italian island where make several Corsica native son Napoleon round trips daily from Saint-Florent Bonaparte was exiled—emerges marina. Tickets dark and hulking from a lifting mist. start at $11 (children) and By the time I make my way down $20 (adults); a twisting luge run of a road to 33/049/537-1907 Centuri, at the top of the west coast, or lepopeye.com. the sun is out. I eat lobster-filled

ravioli overlooking painted ﬁshing boats in the small harbor, walk along the seawall, and then get back in my car and head south. I’m into the really hairy stuff now: the switchbacks, the drop-offs, the vertigo-inducing vistas. Most of the traffic is coming the other way. Guidebook followers, I think. This isn’t so bad. The windows are down. The air smells of rockrose and broom. Curve after curve, I shift and brake and shift again. And around each corner, a revelation: a hilltop windmill; an opalescent cove; the white blade of a distant sail, tracking south. Let the hills spill into the blue sea. I’m driving. Q

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MALAGA CULTURAL REVOLUTION On Spain’s renowned Costa del Sol, the resort town of Marbella has long lured beach lovers, but the region’s capital port city of Malaga is emerging from a cultural reboot, and has upped its game with a new batch of museums, including a ﬁve-year pop-up of France’s breathtaking Centre Pompidou, and a restaurant scene that’s challenging Barcelona’s.

SICILY’S EASTERN COAST WINE TIME Like Corsica, this Mediterranean island, which dangles off the edge of Italy’s boot toe, is already a prime European getaway.

But head to the slopes of volcanic Mt. Etna on the eastern coast for the Sicilian surprise: a burgeoning wine tourism scene fueled by a cluster of sophisticated wineries taking advantage of the mineral, lava-informed soils.

MALTA NOVEL ROMANCE Brad and Angelina honeymooned here. That alone may be reason to check out this three-island archipelago nation, but add this: Malta’s charming capital city of Valletta (above) has primped for its 450th anniversary, its waters and beaches are stunning, and its under-the-radar quality keeps prices low.

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SANTA BARBARA VS. SARASOTA Santa Barbara California’s glorious hotbed of Spanish Colonial Revival style

Two architectural stars go head to head on shopping, drinking, tours, and more BY TR ACEY MI N KI N

Sarasota Florida’s stunning center of midcentury modern architecture

TASTEMAKERS The hottest seat going is at The Lark, which occupies Santa Barbara’s historic Fish Market building and features innovative, fresh seafood; 805/2840370 or thelarksb.com.

On boutique-lined St. Armands Circle, the Shore Diner is both sophisticated and laid-back, and does elevated beach bites just right; 941/296-0301 or dineshore.com.

SWEET SHOPPING The Blue Door has three ﬂoors of amazing vintage and modern ﬁnds for the home, all housed in a 1922 former car dealership; 805/364-5144 or thebluedoorsb.com.

Canned Ham Vintage’s tiny blue cottage and 1963 Shasta trailer have cooly retro furniture, lighting, and clothing; 941/313-1280 or facebook.com/ CannedHamVintage.

DESIGN DETOUR The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara’s walking tours reveal splendid glimpses of the historic downtown; 805/9656307 or afsb.org.

Guided strolls from the Sarasota Architectural Foundation highlight midcentury modern homes; 941/364-2199 or sarasotaarchitectural foundation.org.

COCKTAIL CRUSH The Brass Monkey, a Tiki-style “beertail” from The Good Lion, takes IPA to the tropics (recipe at coastalliving .com/brassmonkey); goodlioncocktails.com.

Apricot jam plays sassily off dry gin in the Gin & Jam at the popular Louies Modern (recipe at coastal living.com/ginjam); louiesmodern.com.

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and a good idea. Then comes a wave of drawings and site dynamics, finely tuned floor plans and finishing details. At the heart of every beach house, though, is an extraordinary setting—one that washes through your mind as regularly as the tide. Here, we bring you three new seaside homes with ingenious twists on traditional architecture: A SHINGLED NEW ENGLAND COTTAGE adapted for modern ﬂood requirements (and a killer view!), A MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE STUNNER that went small on size and big on Paciﬁc vistas, and A LOWCOUNTRY CHARMER modeled after plantation outbuildings. So bring on the beach house wish list, and start planning your own dreamy escape.

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BY MICHAEL CANNELL

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CAPE COD MOD On a Rhode Island salt pond, a complement of shingled barns with views for days

GENIUS MOVE The white cedar shingles and vinyl AZEK trim are designed to last 30 years in the punishing salt wind. “Theoretically,” architect James Estes says, “the house has no exterior upkeep.”

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In place of a traditional ﬁreplace for chilly evenings, the team opted for a more modern freestanding direct-vent heater. Outdoors, a stone ﬁre pit helps keep the deck cozy.

An open ﬂoor plan and 8-foot picture windows (adjoining a sliding door to the deck) ensure the living areas have uninterrupted views of Ninigret Pond. The shiplap paneling is painted Cloud Cover by Benjamin Moore.

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GENIUS MOVE Round, coppercoated sconces cast light in all directions: “When you have sconces that only point down, it’s easy for high ceilings to get lost at night,” Estes says. “Fixtures like these light the whole room.”

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Three THE TEAM

Architect James Estes Interior designer Anne Hardy Builder Dan Kinsella Landscape architect Anne Penniman

he design of this Charlestown, Rhode Island, beach house honors the farm buildings and Cape Cod-style summer cottages that have inhabited the nearby rockbound peninsulas for hundreds of years. “It’s inspired by that old coastal architecture, but the twobuilding design is an updated take,” says architect James Estes, who designed the smaller wing (situated parallel to the shoreline) for cooking, dining, and living and the larger, twostory structure for bedrooms, and then linked the companion structures with a glassed-in breezeway. Light ﬂoods the contemporary, loft-like interior, and syncs well with the “faded, barefoot palette,” says designer Anne Hardy. “During summer, the light is ﬁlled with the blue of the water and green of the grasses. We wanted to bring some of that inside,” she says, adding that the natural harmony adds warmth to the sunny rooms. September 2016 COASTAL LIVING

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The wood ﬂooring throughout is ash. The powder room sink is Vermont soapstone.

CAPE COD MOD

THE DREAM: “We had always

THE DESIGN SOLUTION:

imagined spending summer days in a tranquil setting,” says owner Bob Shanﬁeld. “We saw ourselves on a pond, a quiet place on the New England waterfront where we could fish, kayak, clam, swim, and paddleboard with our children and our friends.” But even against such a storybook backdrop, adds his wife, Francine, “We wanted some modernity blended into the local traditional architecture we love.”

Breaking the design into two structures to create as low a profile as possible—keeping the living spaces on a single story and ensuring water views from all rooms. To solve the riddle of the noteworthy entryway, Estes designed a partially enclosed stairway leading up to a glassed-in breezeway that connects the two wings. “It has a sense of arrival and frames an amazing view,” he says. THE CHARACTER BOOST: A

THE WATERFRONT SITE: A

grassy lot that stands yards from Ninigret Pond, a tidal body protected from the ocean by a barrier beach. Oysters and quahogs populate the shallow waters, and kayaks bob along its serpentine shoreline. THE CHALLENGE: A law

that required a new house built in this ﬂood zone to stand 8 feet above ground. Most of the historic barns and cottages of old Rhode Island nestle comfortably on the rocky shore, so one of the biggest challenges for the architect was giving the house a sense of belonging within the landscape and among its older neighbors. In addition, notes Estes, “it’s difficult to make the entrance interesting and notable when the front door is so high off the ground.”

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time-tested New England pairing of cedar shingles and white trim, along with wide horizontal poplar boards that panel the interior walls. “We had the carpenters leave gaps between them,” Estes says. “We wanted them to age well by swelling and shrinking with the seasons.” Metal rods and tie beams are exposed in the rafters, just as they would be in a working barn. THE CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS: Two decks for

enjoying the breeze. One, directly off the kitchen and dining room, was designed for grilling and dining, and one off the living room serves as an open-air extension of the great room. “It faces south, so it gets good light and warm sun even late in the day, when the air is cooling off,” says Estes.

The draperies and upholstery fabric in the master bedroom are by LINK Outdoor.

Horizontal AZEK trim enclosing the groundﬂoor storage areas mimics the nautical vibe of shiplap paneling.

The master bedroom is on the main level and is closest to the water.

A ﬂoating vanity and a soaking tub give the master bath a spa-like feel that syncs with the serene pond setting.

GUTTER CREDIT

The railings on the south-facing deck are crafted of steel wire, horizontal boards, and metal uprights.

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LOWCOUNTRY

RAMBLER Along the South Carolina coast, a cottage compound inspired by the history of its island setting

PHOTOGRAPHS BY PETER FRANK EDWARDS STYLING BY GINNY BRANCH 54

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A tongue-and-groove pine breezeway leads to the main cottage (opposite). The Shaker-style front door is mahogany with paneled sidelights.

GENIUS MOVE Rather than a grand entry hall, the welcoming element here is a 113-footlong breezeway that unites the four buildings.

ishermen on the Colleton River, in South Carolina, can barely make out the contours of the house through a screen of live oaks swathed in Spanish moss. What lies halfhidden in that tidal estuary is a low-slung compound of three cottages and a carriage house, joined by a covered breezeway running parallel to the river. Architectural designer James Strickland modeled his ideas after the scattering of barns, smokehouses, and sheds that accrues on plantation grounds. “It’s a tin-roof kind of place—nothing like the grand plantation house,” the homeowner says. “We wanted something that reﬂected Lowcountry traditions.”

GENIUS MOVE Unpainted reclaimed boards panel many of the ceilings, emphasizing cottage character and reinforcing the beauty of the natural landscape.

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A tall, metal-framed skylight pours light into the kitchen. The countertops are Carrara marble.

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6,800

Six

THE TEAM

Builder John Clements

Architectural designer James Strickland Interior designers Shelley Wilkins and Joni Vanderslice

Landscape architect Donald Hooten

Large casement windows line the river side of the main cottage, including this cozy sunroom and the adjacent sunken dining room. The walls are painted White Dove by Benjamin Moore.

The blue ceiling in the guest cottage breakfast room was inspired by an old Lowcountry belief that the color (typically used on porch ceilings) keeps evil spirits away.

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Interior shutters in the master bath ensure privacy without blocking the sunlight. The ﬂooring is 4- by 4-inch Cayman Blue Silk tile by Lunada Bay.

LOWCOUNTRY RAMBLER THE DREAM: A part-time haven by the water for eight months of the year—a place for ﬁshing and easing into the relaxed Lowcountry pace. Conceptually, it needed to reﬂect the land’s history. “We wanted the house to feel as though it had been built in stages over time,” the homeowner says, “just as plantations evolve as a series of linked shacks.”

is composed of low-scale structures including a main cottage, two guesthouses, and a carriage house. It was designed around the existing live oaks; workers shoveled the foundation by hand and worked around the tree roots to ensure their survival. The design works to highlight “the great romantic Southern character of the site,” says landscape architect Donald Hooten.

THE WATERFRONT SPOT:

THE CHARACTER BOOST:

On the shaded shore of Spring Island (a former cotton plantation) where the winding Colleton River empties into the Atlantic. “We knew the relationship to the water was the most important element,” says architectural designer James Strickland. “When you’re there you can feel your blood pressure dropping.”

Buttboard walls, tongue-andgroove ceilings, and reclaimed woods, including hand-hewn beams salvaged from an old mill and vintage timber with residues of old paint used for ceilings. A metal roof also pays homage to buildings that arose there in centuries past.

THE CHALLENGE: Creating

black-bottomed lap pool and hot tub at the heart of the compound, between the main house and guest accommodations. The ﬂooring is Savannah Grey bricks, an antique variety with mortar handmade from ground oyster shells. “On a lot where the environment is the star, we needed a pool that would blend in,” Hooten says. “The darker pool bottom and locally sourced materials give it a real sense of belonging.”

a home with ample room for guests—the home would need six bedrooms—while still making it appear modest in scale, more in line with a cottage than a manor. Also, because the lot is situated among a stand of live oaks, the floor plan would have to be designed to protect the trees. THE DESIGN SOLUTION: A

multicottage compound that

THE CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS: A patio with a

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The studio above the garage is “like a waterfront man cave,” says designer Joni Vanderslice, noting the salvaged barnwood walls and ceilings.

Shiplap walls wrap this bunkhouse bedroom. The copper sconce is by Georgia artisan Eloise Pickard.

GENIUS MOVE A deep, screenedin sitting room offers access to the outdoors without the nuisance of bugs and helps keep the bedroom shaded and cool.

The whitewashed ﬂooring and colorful Land of Nod quilts and life ring pillows give the bunk room a youthful, beachy vibe.

Local bricks made from ground oyster shells strengthen the patio’s connection to its surroundings.

SCALED-DOWN

SPANISH COLONIAL Roosted high in the Malibu hills, a great American beach bungalow with a Spanish heart

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GENIUS MOVE Designer Christine Worth Vergara tucked the TV behind rustic cabinet doors painted to look like panels found in an ancient Spanish church. “I like to think you could walk through the house and not know what year it is,” she says.

Architect Lewin Wertheimer drew upon window and door designs from similar homes built in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, emphasizing oversize openings, thin framing and mullion bars, and leaded glass transoms. The wood is Douglas ﬁr (also used on the overhead beams).

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Three THE TEAM

Architect Lewin Wertheimer Interior designer Christine Worth Vergara Builder Martin A. Leon and Gabriel Simon Landscape designer Marny Randall

A cool, ocean-facing loggia with terra-cotta ﬂoor tiles and an earthy stucco double-arched ceiling functions as an outdoor living room for owners Renee Vogel and Allan Mayer (shown here with daughter Sasha, 13, and Australian shepherd Panda).

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Wertheimer designed the study with a top wraparound shelf, extending the book collection up to the eaves. The ﬂoor tiles are stained tecate.

A rustic trellis outside the master bedroom is crafted of salvaged local branches.

n California, the land of invention, even old styles can live in new ways. Los Angeles architect Lewin Wertheimer chose Spanish Colonial inﬂuences for a house standing alone on a tawny hillside 300 feet above the beach. Nothing says “old California” like buff-colored stucco walls, dark wood beams, and a low-sloping terra-cotta roof. But this is no sprawling hacienda. On the contrary, Wertheimer skipped the grander hallmarks of a traditional villa layout, like a palatial staircase and cavernous rooms. He scaled the house down for efficiency of living on a modest lot while retaining its Mediterranean character. “I wanted it to look humble,” says Wertheimer, “like a farmhouse or Spanish Colonial cottage.”

Vogel watches surfers bobbing beside the Malibu pier from this built-in reading nook. “It’s like a little jewel off the living room,” she says.

The walls in the master bedroom and throughout are painted Whisper White by DunnEdwards.

Rosemary, French lavender, and roses border a garden path. Below: The whimsical star-shaped entry fountain is crafted of decorative ceramic tiles.

BUILDING BLOCKS SCALED-DOWN SPANISH COLONIAL THE DREAM: A new house

THE CHALLENGE: Fire and

with a great deal of tradition but not a huge amount of space. Homeowners Renee Vogel and Allan Mayer wanted to capture the magnificent view of the Paciﬁc, and create rooms that their family would spend time in every day.

geological setbacks (requiring homes be built away from bluff and cliff edges for earthquake protection) that restricted its footprint. Plus, respect for an uphill neighbor limited the house to one story. THE DESIGN SOLUTION: Cre-

THE WATERFRONT SPOT: A

blufftop site wiped out by a Malibu wildfire, which left only the charred remnants of a fireplace and swimming pool. The new house stands in splendid isolation with virtually no other residence in sight, only views of the wide Paciﬁc and an adjacent canyon protected from development.

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ating a boomerang-shaped plan, with the long side of the house facing the ocean so that nearly every room overlooks the water. With square footage at a premium, Wertheimer combined the kitchen and dining area. The condensed ﬂoor plan is an advantage, he says, because the spaces tend to be used more frequently.

THE CHARACTER BOOST:

Classic California-style stucco and hand-painted decorative tiles that re-create Moorish and Spanish patterns common in the area during the 1920s and ’30s. To endow the exterior with a more rustic character beﬁtting a cottage, Wertheimer used terra-cotta Mission roof tiles with a rough, irregular texture and added a trellis made from found heavy branches above the master bedroom porch.

THE CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS: A series of open-

air spaces, beginning with a brick entry court centered around a star-shaped, tiled fountain. On the water side of the house, a double-arched loggia functions like a breezy living area. “This is where the owners spend much of their time,” says Wertheimer. Bordering the house, landscape designer Marny Randall opted for hardy natives, roses, and succulents.

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“IT FEELS SO PRIVATE HERE, AS IF WE’RE LIVING IN OUR OWN STATE PARK” —HOMEOWNER RENEE VOGEL

GENIUS MOVE A terra-cotta tiled terrace with an L-shaped banquette stretches onto the bluff, creating the illusion of an outdoor seating area that hovers over the ocean. “This is the knockout view,” says Mayer. “From here, you can see miles of blue.”

A House

Since it would be built on the highest point in Corales [our community in the Dominican Republic], we would call this house La Colina, which translates to “The Hill.”

by the Sea In her new book out this month, legendary designer Bunny Williams opens the doors to La Colina, the magical Dominican Republic retreat that she built with her husband, antiques expert John Roselli. Here’s a peek at how the two design pros tackled creating their own tropical escape from the ground up photographs by Francesco Lagnese September 2016 COASTAL LIVING

WHEN IT CAME TO PLANNING our island retreat, John and I both knew we wanted a traditional, classic house. We also knew we wanted a house where we would really live outside, a house the ocean breezes would blow through, a house that would be a place in which we could gather our friends and family and entertain easily. He and I went through every book we had on Southern houses of the Mississippi Delta, a style of architecture we both adored. John’s greatest desire was to have a large, high-ceilinged living room (he loves big furniture), so Ernesto Buch, our architect, sketched this in. He designed for it a beautiful tray ceiling with a perfectly proportioned cornice. I added triplehung windows—I had always loved the ones designed by Thomas Jefferson for Monticello—as these keep air moving through the house while avoiding the banging of French doors in a breeze. Building a house in the Dominican Republic is a truly unique experience, and one I came to love (despite many moments of chaos). There is a world of difference

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SHADE GARDENS Tropical plants are so strong and architectural that, for me, they are more exciting when planted in masses (like this shaded allee of royal palms and giant gingers).

REAL SHELLS La Colina is full of them—when I come across shells or shell motifs, I can’t resist.

A FEW ISLAND SURPRISES Think of placing furniture in unusual ways to give a room a sense of surprise, like these antique sleigh beds placed in the middle of the room.

TRIPLE-HUNG WINDOWS These are ideal for highceilinged rooms. You can open them all the way and walk under them easily.

A WELL-DRESSED TABLE Setting a table is like painting a picture. I love mixing the china, glasses, and tablecloths together.

We fell in love with a dream. The dream was to build a house from scratch— our house—that would be everything we wanted

GRACIOUS GUEST ROOMS I love tall four-poster beds, with or without a canopy.

MEMORABLE COLLECTIBLES Cherished objects (like this camel side table) bring so much warmth and life to a room.

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COTTON DUCK SLIPCOVERS These gave our 18th-century chairs a casual feel that was more appropriate for this airy house by the sea.

The 255-page book will be released September 13.

For La Colina, my sense of place included the hot climate, sand on my feet, wet bathing suits, suntan lotions, and afternoon naps 70

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MEANDERING PATHS Little by little, we kept developing the gardens, creating paths that lead from one to the other (including this cool cactus garden).

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CANDLELIT PORCHES Even a 25-watt bulb can become very glaring in the dark—candlelight is by far the most atmospheric choice.

PLANTATION SHUTTERS These ﬁlter the sunlight and allow breezes to blow through.

PLENTIFUL OBJET D’ ART When any home is ﬁlled with individual, unique personal items, magic will happen.

A CLASSIC POOL HOUSE The pool house is fashioned as a Greek temple, its granite columns extending to the edge of the water.

between the climate of New England (where we live) and that of Punta Cana. And when it comes to construction, there is also a world of difference between the methods, available building materials, and labor customs of the two countries. All these things we had to learn as we went along. I went to Punta Cana every six weeks over the year and a half it took to build the house, growing more excited each time—and learning more about how construction on an island is done. First, I saw no toolboxes; everything was done by hand. Even cement was mixed manually on flattened cardboard boxes—I never once saw a mechanical cement mixer. One day I came in on a noon flight and arrived to find the site empty. Absolutely no one was around. When I finally opened the door to a guest room, I discovered all the workers taking a nap on the cool stone floor to escape the midday heat. We considered the tropical climate constantly. Everything in the house had to accommodate both heat and high humidity. And a lot of our planning centered on the materials we would use for the building itself. The walls were to be traditionally constructed using concrete block with stucco century. The factory had all the old patterns, and one could choose from many colors. Once the tiles were installed, the floors would look as though they had been well preserved for ages; the backgrounds of the tiles vary, as though they have been painted by hand. And it is this handmade quality that gives La Colina its magic. When you study the details, you see the craftsmanship: in the columns, which are not cast but have been built up by hand, layer by layer. Though the house is now finished, I sometimes long for those trips made in the heat of summer to visit the construction site, watching the wonderful craftsmen at work and seeing La Colina come alive. The designing and building of a house is a thrilling time, one I miss. Q Reprinted with permission from A House By The Sea by Bunny Williams (ABRAMS, fall 2016)

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Coastal Living SHOWHOUSE 2016

hamptons classic FLARED ROOFLINES, SENSATIONALLY SUNNY COLOR, AND THE COZIEST OUTDOOR ROOMS AROUND: STEP INSIDE THIS YEAR’S DREAMY RETREAT

BY ELLEN MCGAULEY • PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAVID A. LAND • STYLING BY LINDSEY ELLIS BEATTY AND RACHAEL BURROW

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The walls in the foyer are painted Spring Sky by Benjamin Moore, “the most pleasing shade of blue I could ﬁnd,” says designer Meg Braff. The console is by Serena & Lily. Opposite: Black window and door frames by Marvin bring modern detailing to the vernacular architecture. The decking, trim, and railing are by AZEK.

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are for living outside—back doors wide open, afternoons by the pool, evenings on the porch—so I loved this spot right away,” says builder Anthony Balducci of the 1½-acre site of this year’s Coastal Living Showhouse. “It backs up to a 40-acre preserve—all that privacy is ideal for spending time outdoors.” Balducci and his building partner, Dave Bennett, together with interior designer Meg Braff and architect Fred Throo, designed the 6,800-square-foot Bridgehampton house to reﬂect a strong connection to the area’s agricultural heritage. “Just 40 or 50 years ago, the Hamptons were mostly coastal farmland, and we wanted to incorporate that inﬂuence,” says Bennett. For instance, though natural cedar shingles are more commonly linked to local architecture, the team chose white shingles for this house, the color of many of the old area farmhouses. Throughout, traditional design principles like this blend with modern updates (tropical wallpaper or a breezy pool house lounge, anyone?). For more guest-friendly rooms and colorful decorating ideas, read on: This Hamptons stunner is ready for summer guests!

“ WE E K E N DS I N TH E H A M P TO N S

LIVING ROOM

UNLEASH A POWER COUPLE Blue and green have a natural soulmate thing going. “They make a good pair because we’re used to seeing the colors

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of grass and sky together, and it always feels optimistic, energetic,” Braff says. “Plus, it’s a good combo for going all in on color—familiar combinations are less likely to feel overwhelming, even in large doses.” The duo pops up throughout the house, but works especially well in the living room, which was designed with a strong architectural connection to the outdoors. “The pool is aligned with the French door sliders, so walking in the front door, you see right through to the blue water and green grass,” says Balducci.

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White furniture legs: “On the coast, I opt for white bases in place of mahogany,” says Braff. “They subtly brighten the ﬂoor area.”

The sconces and table lamp are by Circa Lighting. The sofas, chairs, and ottomans are by Lee Industries. The doors are by Marvin, and the draperies are by Peter Dunham Textiles. The wall treatment is a Venetian plaster with a pearl ﬁnish, and the ﬂooring is by Armstrong Flooring.

MEET THE DESIGNER

Meg Braff

“Color was on my mind from the very beginning—with the right combinations, it’s a fantastic tool for making a house feel special,” says the New York–based designer and member of the Coastal Living Designer Network. Braff has an antiques store in Locust Valley, New York, and in 2011 launched her own wallpaper line; 10 of her bright prints are featured in this year’s Showhouse.

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The appliances are by Viking, the plumbing ﬁxtures are by Delta Faucet, and the disposal and hot water dispenser are by InSinkErator. The island and dining seating (below) are by Lee Industries; the windows and doors are by Marvin.

BELONGS AT THE BEACH Open shelving: It’s super guestfriendly, making it easier for friends and family to help themselves.

KITCHEN

DINING ROOM

BET BIG ON BLUE

DEFINE THE SPACE

The ocean blue backsplash tiles

Give rooms in an open ﬂoor plan a

are large and graphic and bright.

little independence. “All the spaces

At 4 inches by 8 inches (compared

have to relate well to each other,

to 3- by 8-inch subway tiles), “both

but I think it’s important to give

the size and color were daring, even

each room its own personality and

for me, but that shade seemed

individual style,” Braff says. In the

right for this house,” says Braff, who

dining room, for instance, geo-

also liked that the size of the tiles

metric elements like a striated orb

offered a hint of familiarity—like

chandelier and angular pedestal-

“an old brick kitchen, just brighter

base table convey a strong

and more fun.” She tempered the

contemporary vibe. But paired

tiles with streamlined details: Shaker-

with bamboo-patterned window

style millwork, armless counter

treatments, raffia-upholstered

stools, and Dekton waterfall

ottomans, and curvy sea urchin table

counters, a lightweight composite

lamps, the mod elements strike a

surface that’s resistant to heat,

more easygoing chord. “Nature is

stains, and scratches (so party on!).

the ultimate harmonizer,” says Braff.

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The lighting in both rooms is by Circa Lighting. The table and console are by The Old Wood Co.

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Why not breathe beauty into every space?

BELONGS AT THE BEACH Yellow! Nothing shines brighter in large rooms with lots of sunlight to balance out the brightness. Try warm shades with a hint of orange.

MEET THE BUILDERS

Anthony Balducci & Dave Bennett

says Bennett. The team opted for streamlined interior trim, simple Shaker-style cabinets, and a galvanized silver metal roof along the front. Balducci is a Long Island native who started his career in interior design, and Bennett has spent 20 years as a general contractor. Their company, Touch of Grey, is based in Hampton Bays, New York.

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PORTRAIT: LINDSEY STONE

“We wanted to take a modern approach to building a traditional Hamptons-style house,”

MASTER BEDROOM

BUILD BIG CHARACTER IN BIG ROOMS The master bedroom is a grand 19 feet by 21 feet with a soaring 18-foot cathedral ceiling, so Balducci and Bennett built in warm details like white-painted beams, shiplap ceiling paneling, and a painted brick hearth. “Woodwork and other textural surfaces are a great way to warm up a large room, keep it from feeling cavernous and cold,” Balducci says. And these architectural elements made it all the more ﬁtting, says Braff, to choose a strong color that is not prominent anywhere else in the house. “The woodwork, the unexpected bright hue—these really make the room feel special,” she says. “Besides, I think yellow is such an under-used color, but one that is so ﬁtting in a summerhouse.” She color-matched the bedding embroidery to the botanical-print wallpaper, but kept the palette simple with a white linen upholstered bed and sheer white draperies.

The clothing, luggage, and handbags in the master closet are by J.McLaughlin. The ottoman is by Lee Industries.

The Meadow Reed wallpaper is by Meg Braff Designs. The upholstered bed, ottomans, and armchair are by Lee Industries. The embroidered bedding is by Satori Fine Linens, and the rug is by Dash & Albert. The lantern pendant, table lamp, and ﬂoor lamp are by Circa Lighting; the windows are by Marvin. The shades (here and at right) are by Horizons Window Fashions.

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The pencil-post bed is by Reid Classics, and the lamp is by Circa Lighting. The Nassau wallpaper is by Meg Braff Designs; the nightstand is by Bungalow 5. The windows (here and below) are by Marvin, and the indoor/outdoor rugs are by Dash & Albert. GUEST BEDROOMS

DON’T BE AFRAID OF A GOOD THEME If there’s a room that merits a spirited play on a fun motif, it’s a guest room. Here are some rules to decorate by: Look for pattern pairings that vary in scale and tone; neutral solids are always welcome; and serenity reigns! Here are a few of Braff’s favorite themes.

1. SCORES OF SCALLOPS This double shot of a pretty pattern shells out so much style: Braff paired embroidered scallop bedding with a graphic, reverse-color wall pattern. Differences in scale brilliantly play a ﬁgurative pattern against a more subtle abstract one.

2. BAMBOO AND RATTAN Mix in vintage organic materials to cut the “newness” factor in guest rooms. “Age adds its own brand of sophistication,” says Braff. Plus, natural woods help soften contemporary forms; for instance, this round rattan mirror is the ideal foil for a pair of grid headboards.

3. A CANOPY OF GREEN Green tone-on-tone palettes set an outdoorsy vibe that’s just right for an out-ofthe-way summerhouse. Along with chartreuse-and-green draperies, the leafy green walls reach all the way up to the tray ceiling, “which feels like shade trees overhead,” says Braff.

The upholstered headboards, bed, and seating are by Lee Industries, and the lamps are by Circa Lighting (2 & 3). The drapery fabric is by China Seas (2) and Katie Ridder (3).

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The ﬁxtures in all the baths are by Delta Faucet, and the sconces and vanity lights are by Circa Lighting.

The tangerine tiles are by Fireclay Tile.

The shower wall pattern is a mix of star- and cross-shaped tiles, also by Fireclay Tile. BATH

FIND A WINNING FORMULA “In a house likely to be packed with guests, I incorporate as many en suite baths as I can,” says Throo. With more than a half dozen throughout the house, Braff honed her design approach: “I like to create common denominators, like white vanities and polished nickel hardware, and then throw in a wildcard wallpaper or tile.” Here are four ideas for baths that bring the wow factor.

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1. FAN-PATTERNED WALLS “This archival wallpaper feels so tropical. It’s an Asianinspired pattern, and I love it in a beach house.” White sconces and a white plaster mirror keep the focus on the high-impact wallpaper.

3. POWERHOUSE

2. RISE & SHINE

4. YIN & YANG Using

TILES The half-arc pattern of these tangerine tub tiles is reminiscent of the rising sun, which is brilliant as a backdrop for morning soaks. Pair with a wallpaper smaller in scale but in the same color family.

this linear, wovenpatterned wallpaper with a curvy Moroccan-style tile arrangement is a smart match. Choose tiles that are a shade darker than the walls to keep the tonal palette in harmony.

BLUES Navy and aqua is a dynamic duo, and works magic for amping up excitement in small rooms without access to sunlight. Mix geometric tile patterns for shower walls that shine.

The wallpaper is by Meg Braff Designs; the window is by Marvin.

WATCH OUR VIDEOS! Find loads of colorful decorating lessons and up-close design inspiration at coastalliving.com/ showhouse.

BONUS ROOM

RESCUE THE BONUS ROOM It’s time to turn this architectural black sheep on its head. “So many people have a tricky room like this— maybe over the garage, with an odd shape and angled ceilings,” says Braff. Her solution: create a design plan that plays up its idiosyncracies, starting with using a grand-scale rain forest wallpaper that ampliﬁes the angled walls. The pattern repeat stretches across two panels, shaking up the symmetry inherent in most wallpapers. Low-proﬁle trundle beds upholstered in a white burlap weave have the sleeping space of traditional bunks, but double as sofas.

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BELONGS AT THE BEACH Rush ﬂoorcoverings: “They’re so inexpensive,” says Braff. “I buy a new one for my back porch every summer.”

MEET THE ARCHITECT

Fred Throo

“Shingle-style architecture emerged as a rebuttal of the more exacting Victorian formality. The lines are more relaxed, which is a welcome idea out here in the Hamptons,” says Throo, who has been designing homes on Long Island for more than 25 years. He worked closely with Balducci and Bennett on this house as they aimed to “get a roomy, ﬁvebedroom house onto a very narrow wooded lot,” he says.

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The windows are by Marvin, and the Rain Forest wallpaper is by Meg Braff Designs. The daybeds, ottoman, and chairs are by Lee Industries. The desk is from Stanley’s Coastal Living Retreat collection; the table lamps are by Circa Lighting. The throw blankets are by Sunbrella.

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FAMILY ROOM

CLIMB THE WALLS The upstairs TV room connects to a sunny veranda overlooking the pool, and both

All fabrics, rug, and throw are by Sunbrella. The rug is crafted by Colonial Mills Inc. The seating is by Lee Industries, and the ﬂoor lamp and caged lantern are by Circa Lighting.

are designed as come-as-you-are, indoor/ outdoor living areas. Braff designed the interior room using only high-performance, spill-resistant fabrics, including a striped canvas indoor/outdoor rug. “The tray ceiling in this room is 12 feet, so I chose a wallpaper that really emphasizes height,” says Braff of her vertical trees pattern. “Plus, it’s brilliant with the solid blue seating.”

SECOND-FLOOR PORCH

INTRODUCE PAST TO PRESENT Nostalgic white wicker furniture and a striped cabana awning create a striking contrast to the modern black windows on the second-ﬂoor porch. The cushions on the deep-seating chairs are 3 inches thick, making the open-air living room as comfy for curling up as the indoor lounge adjacent to it.

The decking, trim, and railing is by AZEK. The furniture is by Lloyd Flanders. All fabrics and throws are by Sunbrella. The sunglasses are by Maui Jim.

BELONGS AT THE BEACH Marine-performance fabric: It’s especially ﬁtting on this family room seating with a super casual top stitch, as opposed to a traditional welt.

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The shiplap paneling is painted Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore, and the door is by Marvin. The ﬂooring is by Armstrong Flooring. The raffia wallcovering and fern cushion fabric are by Meg Braff Designs. The clothing and towels are by J.McLaughlin.

The pendant and table lamp are by Circa Lighting. The chrome faucet is by Delta Faucet. The ﬂooring is by Armstrong Flooring; the shades are by Horizons Window Fashions.

LAUNDRY ROOM

EMBRACE THE ANTI-UTILITY ROOM Flame-stitch, 1970s-style wallpaper, a serrated pendant, and polished nickel hardware help this second-ﬂoor laundry room shed its practical, workaday rep. But, the designer notes, there’s a lesson here. “You always want to give a little special attention to workrooms—they need to feel like places you actually want to be.” Another big plus here is natural sunlight. “Don’t underestimate how important outside light is for creating a feel-good room,” says Balducci.

MUDROOM

PLAY HARD! In older homes, wainscot paneling was added to protect the walls in hightraffic areas from bumps and bruises, and the idea still suits busy beach houses to a T. Painted shiplap paneling wraps this catch-all mudroom, which is designed with lots of nudges to get outside and enjoy the fresh air: natural grasscloth wallpaper, a fern-patterned bench cushion, and all the toys you need for an idle afternoon on the lawn.

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LIFE IS FULL OF

Beautiful Moments LET THEM IN

Coastal homes are crafted for beauty, but demand an unmistakable level of strength. Marvin windows and doors strengthen every beautiful home without sacrificing a single detail. No matter what nature brings, our products endure, framing the moments you hold dear. Envision your Marvin home at marvinwindows.com

THE FLOOR PLAN

CREATE AN OPEN-DOOR POLICY The art in the game room (right) and the media room (below) is by Wendover Art Group. The upholstered furniture is by Lee Industries, and the wallcovering is by Thibaut. The Ping-Pong table is by 11 Ravens; the sconces are by Circa Lighting. The coffee table is by oomph.

The ﬁve-bedroom, 6,800-square-foot house “was designed to be as open as possible,” says Throo, noting the wide openings between rooms and ample access to the outside. This is a house built for busy weekends with guests.”

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UP YOUR GAME UNDERGROUND “In basement rooms, I always think ﬁrst about how to make that level inviting enough so it gets plenty of use—and not just on rainy days,” says Braff. “And often the answer is to make it as light and cheerful as possible. Plus, I found that layering in plenty of contrasting textures is

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a good way to make up for the depth that windows and light add to a space.” In the media room (above), linen swivel loungers and a funky red-orange raffia wallcovering make it warm and welcoming for movie

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night. The game room (top) is anchored by a sleek, orange-trimmed Ping-Pong table; the abstract art in both spaces is custom designed to amplify the navy color thread woven through the rooms.

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MEET THE LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Calais Ongania

“No matter where you sit outside, there’s an amazing, colorful view,” says Ongania, of Southampton-based landscaping ﬁrm Mahoney Associates. The 28-year nursery pro and arborist, along with colleague Nasir Molla, chose ﬂowers that bloom all summer, shrubs that will stay green through the winter, and hardy grasses that welcome bare feet.

OUTDOOR LIVING

ADOPT NEW POOL HOUSE RULES The rooﬂine gables and their groovy ﬂares (slightly curved angles) aren’t the only things that have relaxed around this cool outdoor haven. A sublime setup like this calls for ditching the old playbook on poolside decorum in favor of a livelier set of ground rules. (No time-outs required.)

1. POOL AREA CLOSED OPEN! DURING A DRIZZLE The pool house is designed with an open lounge down the middle and grass-colored cabana curtains for a cool spot out of the sun or for shelter during afternoon rainstorms.

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2. NO DRINKS ALLOWED ENCOURAGED Chic, deep-seated cocktail furniture is reminiscent of the designs of the 1960s. The woven pieces are weather resistant, so you won’t have to replace them in a couple of years.

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6. NO ROUGHHOUSING GO WILD Welcome the untamed ethos of summer! Braff wrapped this airy poolside changing room in her leafy emerald-and-blue jungle print that mimics the feel of a tropical rain forest.

GRASS To green up the pool house courtyard, the team created a grid with Belgard pavers and bluegrass. “It’s a great way to bring nature back into an area that traditionally requires a lot of hardscape,” says Balducci.

PROHIBITED NIGHTLY. COME ON BY! A stackedstone outdoor kitchen and ﬁreplace are tucked away along the side of the pool house. The 3-foot stone wall overlooks a sprawling lawn and the wooded preserve.

BRING WATER INDOORS Clay ﬂoor tiles easily stand up to wet pool traffic, but with the tonal subway backsplash, they also bring the colors of the pool water inside. Largeformat ocean photos splash in more H2O.

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The exterior trim and lounge area decking is by AZEK. The skylights are by Velux. The pavers are by Belgard. The windows throughout are by Marvin, and the cabana curtains are by Sunbrella.

The outdoor kitchen and ﬁreplace (below) are by Belgard, and the furniture throughout the outdoor spaces is by Lloyd Flanders with Sunbrella fabric. The backsplash and ﬂooring in the pool house kitchen (right) is by Fireclay Tile. The dishwasher is by Viking.

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The wallpaper in the pool house changing room (left) is by Meg Braff Designs, and the sconces are by Circa Lighting. The pool pavers (above) are by Belgard.

SEE MORE ONLINE! Check out exciting room before-and-afters and so much more at coastalliving.com/ showhouse.

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Four simple, delicious recipes make a brilliant, light meal that beach house guests can nibble on all week!

MENU Farro, Heirloom Tomato, and Peach Salad, p. 101 Green Goddess Chicken Salad, p. 101 Broccoli Salad with Creamy Cider Dressing, p. 101 Coastal Cobb Salad, p. 102

Farro, Heirloom Tomato, and Peach Salad

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Farro, Heirloom Tomato, and Peach Salad Green Goddess Chicken Salad SERVES 8 ACTIVE 30 min. TOTAL 1 hour

Serve leftovers on croissants, in collard green wraps, with garlic toast, or on their own. ¾ ¾ 3 ½ ½ 2 2 ¼ ¼ 2 2 ¾ ¾

cup canola mayonnaise cup sour cream Tbsp. fresh lemon juice cup finely chopped fresh parsley cup finely chopped fresh chives Tbsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt tsp. kosher salt tsp. black pepper cups thinly sliced curly kale rotisserie chickens, meat removed and diced (about 6½ cups) cup finely chopped celery cup finely chopped carrot

SERVES 8 ACTIVE 15 min. TOTAL 1 hour, 10 min.

Nutty grains, peak-season produce, and sweet stone fruit make this pretty salad an ideal side for simple roasted chicken or sautéed salmon. 3 ½ ⅓ 3 1 2 1½ ¼ 1 1 1 2 ¼ 2

cups water cup uncooked farro cup extra-virgin olive oil Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar Tbsp. Dijon mustard tsp. minced shallot tsp. kosher salt tsp. black pepper cup ﬁrmly packed fresh baby arugula lb. heirloom tomatoes, cut into ½-inch wedges cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved medium-size ripe peaches, cut into ½-inch wedges cup chopped fresh basil oz. crumbled ricotta salata (about ½ cup)

1. Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream,

1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a large

lemon juice, parsley, chives, tarragon, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until blended.

saucepan over high.

2. Using your hands, massage the kale leaves. Combine kale and ¾ cup of the dressing in a large bowl. Add chicken, celery, carrot, and remaining dressing to bowl; stir until thoroughly combined. Let chicken salad sit at least 30 minutes before serving.

Coastal Cobb Salad (recipe on p. 102)

2. Meanwhile, rinse farro under running water until water runs clear. Add farro to boiling water. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until farro is tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and spread in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; let stand until cool, about 1 hour. Or place in the refrigerator until cool, about 30 minutes.

3. Place oil, vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt, and pepper in a small jar with a tight-ﬁtting lid; attach lid, and shake vigorously until combined.

4. Toss farro and arugula with 2 tablespoons of the dressing; spread on a large platter. Toss tomatoes, peaches, and basil with 3 tablespoons of the dressing, and spoon over the farro mixture. Top with crumbled ricotta salata, and serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Broccoli Salad with Cider Dressing SERVES 8 ACTIVE 12 min. TOTAL 25 min.

Add some protein—grilled chicken or quinoa, for example—and pack it up for a quick lunch on the beach. ½ ¼ 1 1 1 ¾ 4 ½ ¾ ½ ¼

cup plain Greek yogurt cup extra-virgin olive oil Tbsp. apple cider vinegar tsp. lemon zest plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice tsp. kosher salt tsp. black pepper heads broccoli, stems trimmed cup thinly sliced red onion, soaked in warm water and drained cup chopped fresh ﬂat-leaf parsley cup roasted, salted almonds, coarsely chopped cup chopped fresh dill

1. Stir together yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until ready to use. Fill a large bowl with ice water.

2. Cut each head of broccoli in half lengthwise. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan ﬁtted with a steamer basket. Arrange the broccoli halves, cut side up, in basket. Cover and steam until tender-crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer broccoli to ice water bath, and let sit until chilled, about 3 minutes. Drain well. Cut the ﬂorets and stems into bite-size pieces to equal about 8 cups. 3. Combine broccoli and onion in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Add parsley, almonds, and dill; gently toss. ³

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Layered salads are great for entertaining; this one can be assembled up to eight hours in advance. 6 1½ ½ 6 ¼ 1 ¼ ½ 1 2 1 2 2 2

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cups water lb. peeled and deveined raw shrimp cup sour cream Tbsp. olive oil cup buttermilk Tbsp. white wine vinegar tsp. kosher salt tsp. black pepper oz. crumbled blue cheese (about 1 cup) hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped (about 5 cups) pt. cherry tomatoes, quartered cups shredded red cabbage cups diced cucumbers cups thinly sliced carrots

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1. Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Fill a large bowl with ice water. 2. Add shrimp to boiling water; cook just until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Drain well, and immediately place shrimp in ice water bath. Drain again, and pat shrimp dry with clean kitchen towels.

3. Stir together sour cream, olive oil, buttermilk, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir in crumbled blue cheese.

4. Layer romaine, tomatoes, red cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, and avocado in a 4-quart triﬂe dish. Spoon dressing over top. Arrange cooked shrimp in the center; place eggs and olives around shrimp. Sprinkle with parsley.

Silver Trident 2014 “Symphony No. 9” (Napa Valley; $28). The wine’s bright acidity and herbal side love the parsley, chives, and tarragon in the chicken salad; it also has a richness that meets the creamy green goddess dressing and chicken, and the nuts in the broccoli salad. VERMENTINO Tablas Creek 2015 (Adelaida District, Paso Robles; $27). A lovely range of citrus and stone fruit (perfect for shrimp) is balanced by a pithy, savory, almost salty limestone layer that works with the Cobb’s eggs and olives, and even the wildcard mix of buttermilk and blue cheese. Its stone fruit ﬂavors work with the peaches in the farro salad, while the savory side likes the tomatoes. —Sara Schneider

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SWIMMING UPSTREAM The journey of wild salmon inspires our contributing seafood editor to explore Alaska— and to develop an amazing smoked preparation

by Barton seaver my prop plane skids down the water, gaining momentum before improbably taking flight. After a long journey up the coast, my last leg takes me deep into the heart of salmon country on the tundra edging the ragged mountains. The bumpy flight crosses a lush and verdant landscape, a unique collage of land and water interwoven so much that they no longer seem like opposites. This is the home of the salmon, the king of fish, a species steeped in both mystery and marvel. Salmon are born in shallow, crystalclear streams far inland; once juvenile, they descend into the lowlands and out to sea. There, they live for several years before returning to the exact spot of their birth. It’s possible that we relate to salmon more so than other fish because of their intuitive drive to return to the place where their journey began. Native Alaskans and First Nations tribes have thrived alongside plentiful salmon since first stepping foot on this continent. In fact, all five species—king, chum, coho, pink, and the main attraction of Bristol Bay, the sockeye—are critical to sustaining Alaskans, whose heritage and traditions honor the fish on which they rely. As a result, artisanal Alaskan fisheries have had a positive influence on commercial salmon fisheries, creating an industry that’s sustainable and an example of how we can live in concert with nature. Salmon has found its way into cuisines all over the world, but no dish better tells the story of the striking Alaskan coastline and its people than cured, smoked salmon. When the fish surge upstream in summer and fall they are caught, preserved, and smoked so they can be stored throughout the year. While this preparation preserves

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the salmon, I’ve adapted that tradition to create an easy to make and versatile dish that is ﬂavored with brine and smoke, but meant for eating within a couple of days. (See the recipe on page 106.) The ﬂavor of the richly textured, alder wood–smoked salmon always sends me on a journey of my own, back to those rugged Alaskan shores near the top of the world. ³

Fresh sockeye from Bristol Bay

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Hot smoked A askan Sockeye Sa mon Flake the fish on top of Caesar salads, add it to minestrone, use it in salmon salad sandwiches or smoky salmon melts with Parmesan cheese.

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SERVES: 6 | ACTIVE: 20 min. | TOTAL: 4 hours

cups hot tap water cup packed light brown sugar cup kosher salt Tbsp. onion powder cups cold tap water (1½-lb.) sockeye skin-on salmon ﬁllet (about ¾ to 1 inch thick) ½ oz. (1 Tbsp.) Pernod (licoriceﬂavored liqueur), brandy, or bourbon Cooking spray

1 Combine 2½ cups hot water, brown sugar, salt, and onion powder in a large bowl, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Stir in 2½ cups cold water. Place salmon in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish, skin side down. Make 2 long lengthwise slits in the ﬂesh of the ﬁllet, leaving the skin intact. Pour brown sugar mixture over salmon, and chill, uncovered, 1 hour.

2 Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet; transfer salmon to rack. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Brush ﬂesh with Pernod, and chill, uncovered, 2 hours.

3 Light 15 to 20 briquettes in a charcoal chimney starter. When the briquettes are covered with gray ash, pour onto bottom grate of a charcoal grill, then push briquettes to 1 side of the grill grate. Scatter a handful of wood chips (preferably alder wood) over the top of the briquettes. Coat the top grate with oil; place on grill.

4 Lightly coat salmon skin with cooking spray. Place salmon, skin side down with head to tail ends parallel with the grill grates, on oiled grate, as far from hot coals as possible. Close the vent opening at the bottom of the grill by half; close the top vent opening in the grill lid by half. Grill salmon, covered and maintaining grill temperature between 200°F and 225°F, until salmon is a rusty reddish-brown and a small amount of protein has coagulated, leaving little white dots on the ﬁsh, 45 to 60 minutes. Using 2 spatulas, carefully tilt the tail end of the salmon up so excess juices run out; transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

10-STRIKE Pair the salmon’s big flavors with this unique take on a gin and tonic—likely named for 10-strike matchbooks, which often accompanied the drink in cocktail lounges. Gin’s juniper notes and the floral/anise scent of Pernod flatter the fish and tame the smoke. Pour 1 oz. (2 Tbsp.) gin and ½ oz. (1 Tbsp.) Pernod over ice. Top with 4 oz. (½ cup) tonic, and garnish with an orange slice. Makes 1 cocktail.

5 Types of Wild Alaskan Salmon KING: The largest and richest of the

salmon, it’s also the most prized. COHO: Also known as silver salmon,

this is the salmon that is probably most familiar: not overly rich, well-ﬂavored but not assertive. PINK: The smallest but most abundant

of the five wild Alaskan salmons. This has traditionally been directed toward canned products, though there is a growing market for fresh, which is light in flavor and leaner than the other salmons. SOCKEYE: Also known as red salmon, its flesh is deeply hued, a rusty sunset tone. It’s lean and has the most pronounced flavor, with a gamey quality that makes it the perfect variety for smoking. CHUM: Also known as dog salmon, it is harder to find at market, though it’s a perfectly balanced fish with a bright, floral flavor and fatty richness. Q

BARTON SEAVER is a chef, sustainable seafood expert, and National Geographic Explorer, and is the author of several books, including For Cod and Country and Two if by Sea.

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Mecox Southampton; 631/287-5015. Games table, side tables, consoles, mirrors, rug, and additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Kitchen, page 76: Pendants, Circa Lighting. Gas range with griddle, Pro wall hood, Pro dishwasher, Viking. Faucets, Delta Faucet; deltafaucet .com. Disposal and hot water dispenser, InSinkErator; insinkerator.com. Backsplash, Fireclay Tile; ﬁreclaytile .com. Dekton countertops, Cosentino; dekton.com. Cabinet hardware, Nest Studio LLC; signaturethings.com. Counter stools, Lee Industries. Dinnerware, glassware, napkins, napkin rings, and silverware, Juliska. Highball glasses, old-fashioned glasses, and carafes, Dillard’s. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Dining room, page 76: Drapery fabric and wallcoverings, Meg Braff Designs. Ceiling light and table lamps, Circa Lighting. Armless chairs and ottomans, Lee Industries. Workstation and Houdini expansion dining table, The Old Wood Co.; theoldwoodco.com. White planter, Mecox Southampton. Indoor/outdoor rug, Dash & Albert. Bowl, Made Goods. Glassware and dinnerware, Juliska. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Master bedroom, pages 78–79: Wallpaper, Meg Braff Designs. Lantern pendant, table lamp, and ﬂoor lamp, Circa Lighting. Chair, ottomans, and headboard, Lee Industries. Drapery fabric, Fabricut/ Trend; fabricut.com. Embroidery coverlet, shams, and sheets, Satori Fine Linens, Inc.; satorilinens.com. Drapery trim, Fringe Market; fringemarket.com. Nightstand, Bungalow 5; bungalow5.com. Sisal rug, Dash & Albert. Books, Books by the Foot. Clutch, J.McLaughlin; jmclaughlin.com. Glassware, Juliska. Bag, The French Basketeer; frenchbasketeer.com. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Master bedroom closet, page 79: Walls in Decorator’s White, Benjamin Moore. Ottoman in Sunbrella Sling Salt, Lee Industries. Clothing, luggage, and handbags, J.McLaughlin. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Scallop guest bedroom, page 80: Wallpaper, Meg Braff Designs. Table lamp, Circa Lighting. Bed, headboard, tester frame in Benjamin Moore White Dove, Reid Classics; reidclassics.com. Roman shade fabric, Fabricut/Trend. Drapery trim, Fringe Market. Dresser, Bungalow 5. Sisal rug, Dash & Albert. Coverlet, shams, and sheets, Satori Fine Linens, Inc. Books, Books by the Foot. Accent pillows and additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Twin guest room, page 80: Walls in Acadia White, Benjamin Moore. Table lamps, Circa Lighting. Drapery fabric, China Seas; quadrillefabrics.com. Headboards, Lee Industries. Coverlets, shams, and sheets, Jane Wilner Designs; janewilnerdesigns.net. Mirror and desk, Serena & Lily. Desk chair, Selamat Designs; selamat designs.com. Striped rug, Dash & Albert. Clothing and luggage, J.McLaughlin. Luggage holders, accent pillows, and additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Green guest room, page 80: Walls in Kiwi, Benjamin Moore. Floor lamp, Circa Lighting. Drapery fabric, Katie Ridder Inc.; katieridder.com. Chair and bed, Lee Industries. Coverlet, shams, and sheets, Jane Wilner Designs. Dresser, Bungalow 5. Rug, Dash & Albert. Mirror and additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Aqua & white bath, page 82: Wallpaper, Meg Braff Designs. Sconces, Circa Lighting. Faucet and towel ring, Delta Faucet; deltafaucet.com. Vanity hardware, Nest Studio LLC. Hand towel, Turkish-T; turkish-t.com. Soap dish, Pigeon & Poodle; pigeonandpoodle.com. Red & white bath, page 82: Wallpaper, Meg Braff Designs. Sconce, Circa Lighting. Faucet and tank lever, Delta Faucet. Shower curtain and bathmat, Jane Wilner Designs. Tile, Fireclay Tile. Vanity hardware, Nest Studio LLC. Mirror and additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Navy & aqua bath, page

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( BEACH DOGS ) 82: Walls in Decorator’s White, Benjamin Moore. Sconce, Circa Lighting. Shower fixtures, Delta Faucet. Vanity hardware, Nest Studio LLC. Tiles, Fireclay Tile. Hand towel, Turkish-T. Soap dish and brush holder, Pigeon & Poodle. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Green & white bath, page 82: Wallpaper, Meg Braff Designs. Faucet, tank lever, towel ring, and toilet tissue holder, Delta Faucet. Tile, Fireclay Tile. Hand towel, Jane Wilner Designs. Brush holder, Pigeon & Poodle. Mirror and additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Bonus room, pages 84–85: Wallpaper and pillow fabric, Meg Braff Designs. Convertible daybeds, ottomans, and dining chairs, Lee Industries. Table lamps, Circa Lighting. Mirror, Serena & Lily. Coastal Living Retreat table desk, Stanley Furniture; stanleyfurniture.com. Stool and dresser, Bungalow 5. Backgammon board, oomph; oomphonline .com. Sunbrella throw, Textillery Weavers; textillery.com. Baskets, Made Goods. Bone box, Mecox Southampton. Carafe and glass, Canvas Home; canvashomestore.com. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Family room, page 86: Wallpaper, Meg Braff Designs. Lantern and floor lamp, Circa Lighting. Drapery fabric, Sunbrella; sunbrella .com. Sunbrella drapery trim, Ardwyn Decorative Trim Products; ardwyndecorativetrim.com. Sofa and chairs in Sunbrella Canvas Air Blue fabric, Lee Industries. Sunbrella Zipper accent pillows, Thibaut Inc. Sunbrella Canvas White, Canvas Gingko, and Canvas Air Blue rug, Colonial Mills Inc.; colonialmills.com. Sunbrella throw, Textillery Weavers. Coffee table, Serena & Lily. Decorative boxes, Made Goods. Books, Books by the Foot. Bone box and white pillows, Mecox Southampton. Garden stools, mirror, and additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Upstairs deck, page 86: Deck, trim, and rail, AZEK. Sofa, lounge chairs, ottomans, and end tables in Sunbrella Canvas Parrot, Lloyd Flanders. Sunbrella accent pillows, Thibaut Inc. Sunbrella Canvas Gingko and Natural awning, fabricated by Wm. J. Mills and Company; millscanvas.com. Sunglasses, Maui Jim; mauijim.com. Sunbrella throw, Textillery Weavers. Bag, Mar y Sol; shopmarysol.com. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Mudroom, page 88: Wallpaper and bench cushion, Meg Braff Designs. Towels and clothing, J.McLaughlin. Striped rug, Target; target.com. Beach toys, Beachmate; mybeachmate.com. Striped cover-up, Turkish-T. Metal baskets, Painted Lady Antiques; etsy.com/shop/paintedladyantiques. Additional furniture and accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Laundry room, page 88: Wallpaper, Meg Braff Designs. Pendant and table lamp, Circa Lighting. Faucet, Delta Faucet. Dekton countertops, Cosentino. Washer and dryer, Plesser’s Appliances; plessers.com. Rug, Target. Striped towels, Turkish-T. Michael basket, Made Goods. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Game room, page 90: Ping-Pong table, 11 Ravens; 11ravens.com. Rug, Dash & Albert. Artwork, Wendover Art Group. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Media room, page 90: Wallpaper, Thibaut Inc. Sconces, Circa Lighting. Swivel chairs, Lee Industries. Artwork, Wendover Art Group. Tweed pillows, Meg Braff Designs. Westport coffee table, oomph. Sisal carpet provided and installed by Country Carpet; countrycarpet.com. Meridian audio package, Sim2 projector, Stewart Filmscreen Projection Screen, Bluesound Audio, and Sonance In-Ceiling Speaker, Electronic Environments; eeny.net. Malik box, Made Goods. Small bowls, Haand; haand.us. Large bowl, Juliska. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Pool house, page 92: Deck and trim, AZEK. Sunbrella Gingko Canvas drapery with Sunbrella Natural Tape, Ardwyn Decorative Trim Products. Table lamps, Circa Lighting. Sofa, cocktail ottoman, and lounge chairs in Sunbrella Canvas Natural, and teak console table, Lloyd Flanders. Sunbrella Ellipse accent pillows, Thibaut Inc. Rug, Dash & Albert. Sunbrella throw, Textillery Weavers. Votives, Serena & Lily. Additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Outdoor kitchen, page 93: Stones 2.0 pavers and Bordeaux Collection fireplace and grill, Belgard; belgard.com. Sofa and lounge chairs in Sunbrella Canvas Natural, cocktail table, and end tables, Lloyd Flanders. Sunbrella Haven accent pillows, Thibaut Inc. Accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Pool house kitchen, page 93: Walls in Decorator’s White, Benjamin Moore. Pro Dishwasher, Viking. Tile backsplash, Fireclay Tile. Dekton countertop, Cosentino. Cabinet hardware, Nest Studio LLC. Artwork, Wendover Art Group. Towel, Turkish-T. Dinnerware and carafe, Juliska. Tray, Bungalow 5. Vase, Furbish Studio; furbishstudio.com. Changing room, page 93: Wallpaper, mirror, and additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs. Sconces, Circa Lighting. Bar cart, Serena & Lily. Floor tiles, Fireclay Tile. Wicker Natural Sisal rug, Dash & Albert. White towels, Peacock Alley. Carafe, Dillard’s. Basket, Made Goods. Pool, page 93: Stones 2.0 pavers, Belgard. Chaises in Sunbrella Canvas, Lloyd Flanders. Sunbrella Kiwi Oasis accent pillows, Thibaut Inc. Umbrellas in Sunbrella Natural, Treasure Garden; treasuregarden.com. Garden stools and additional accessories, Meg Braff Designs.

READER PET OF THE MONTH

MEET THEO This West Coast pup hits the sand with a smile WEEKEND PLANS Following seagulls and splashing in tidal pools at Cannon Beach, a short drive from the 3-year-old golden retriever’s Portland, Oregon, home. FUNNY FACE “He smiles at you when he’s really happy,” says owner Emma Rae Khalil. “He even shows his front teeth!”

GO-TO GRUB Meat and potatoes at Portland’s Tin Shed Garden Cafe. “It’s his favorite restaurant,” says Khalil with a laugh. “If we go to another restaurant on the same street as Tin Shed, he whines because he’d rather go there.”

KING OF THE CASTLE Getting sent to the doghouse has never been so luxe Straight Line Designs Custom Pet Camper designed by Judson Beaumont, from $800; straightline designs.com

Bohemian Workbench Lifeguard Stand Doghouse, $4,000; bohoworkbench.com

Do you have a favorite picture of your dogs at the beach to share? To nominate your pup for Reader Pet of the Month, send a photo to beachdogs@coastalliving.com and tell us in 100 words or less why you think he or she deserves to be featured.

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BUILDING IN HAWAII A writer’s island dream house starts with swaying grasses, guardian spirits, and a structure that puts the great outdoors front and center BY JA M E S S T U R Z THE FIRST TIME I BUILT a dwelling in Hawaii

it involved guy lines, poles, and stakes. The foundation was a sheet of waterproofed nylon ripstop to protect the bottom, which I had to pay extra for. Don’t ask about the bathroom—essentially, it was everywhere else. But I was especially proud of a little loop at my tent’s ceiling, where I could suspend a light. So, yes, I had a chandelier. A year before, my wife and I had flown to Hawaii’s Big Island from New York City to buy a second house, and somehow had ended up getting land instead. We were filled with first timers’ innocence, excitement and gullibility about how long the process of designing, engineering, permitting, and construction would take. Still, the land we’d found—a rolling pasture in former sugar-cane fields that practically spilled into the ocean—had commandeered our attention, even the first time we saw it in the rain, and it stirred something inside us that said this could be home. The land has cows and birds, including snowy owls with 4-foot wingspans, and others which Hawaiians consider

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nā ‘aumākua, or guardian spirits. In winter, there are whales. Those were all things that led to our ﬁrst construction, the one I carried in on my back and which proved to me it was waterproof that second night it was up. It also turned out to be feral pig–proof, in the sense that the 300-pound behemoths I’ve since spotted charging through our pasture’s grasses pleasantly considered it an obstacle, akin to a tree or rock, instead of something they should run across or through, particularly with me inside. And now we’re building, using more traditional materials—concrete, wood, steel, glass (plus a sturdy fence to keep the cows and pigs at a respectful distance), and by the time you read this, the house should be almost ready. I’ve pitched my tent more times in Hawaii since then, on our land and elsewhere on the island with friends. This time, we’re looking forward to actually inviting those friends inside our home—although we’ll still ask them to remove their shoes before coming in, as is the Hawaiian custom, and has always been the custom with my little tent.

ILLU STRAT I ON BY SA R A H WI LKI N S

What’s thrilling about the process of building by the beach is pursuing permanence, the idea that no matter the amount of rain or wind or curious creature, our house is designed to stand. The naked land is what first caught our hearts, and my tent is how I first experienced living on it, with all of its sounds, whether it was the wind rushing through towering grasses, or the lowing and grunting and rustling of those creatures outside. But our finished house, with all its comforts and a few indulgences beyond my jerryrigged chandelier, will be how we express ourselves—because you don’t just build a house, but also a life that happens inside and around it, one that takes place in its rooms, on its deck, in its garden and among its trees. Do we have plans for that? You bet. Also we have hopes. A house starts out on paper. But it exists as much in the realm of expectation as it does in straight lines. You try to imagine your furniture inside—not really how it will look, but what it will be like to sit on those couches, doze in that bed after gazing at the ocean, even slice papayas in that kitchen and let your fingers get sticky as you put the pieces into your mouth. We imagine watching movies, planting fruit trees and flowers, growing older, inviting friends. You build a house, but you imagine life. When the house is finished, I’ll move the tent there, to a shelf in the garage, so it will always be ready for an adventure— ready to stand tall in some deep forgotten valley, or maybe just on our land, on a cliff overlooking the coast. I’ve pitched it in other places, in other states and countries, but the tent itself seems Hawaiian to me now, as if it belongs to the land. That’s what we hope for ourselves. James Sturz’s travel journalism, short fiction, and essays have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Outside, and more. See his dream house blog at dailycatch.coastalliving.com.

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