The central courtyard is the beach home’s breathtaking centerpiece. Grassy lounging areas, a covered loggia and dining table, and dramatic evening lighting make the space work beautifully for entertaining.

The main-floor master bath, which combines contemporary and traditional design elements, is luxurious and functional, with a double vanity graced by a marble countertop and Purist faucets.

This beach house’s main-floor master suite is located in a secluded wing of the home. This private retreat features a beautiful hand-made four poster mahogany bed and a spacious sitting area. The accents on the bedding trim are a fantastic way to pull all of the colors of the room together.

The study just off the Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House living room provides a quiet place to relax.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Livingis a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

Karbon faucet
Beach culture goes modern in the powder room, with the contemporary-style Karbon faucet, classic shell mirror frame and playful yet elegant tile.

The Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House main-floor guest suite is located in a private wing of this beach home and uses soothing, neutral colors to create a comfortable, relaxing space.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

This cozy bedroom with its angled ceiling provides a fun retreat for girls and their guests in the Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House. The custom-crafted beds and painted walls offer a pop of color that’s perfect for any sleepover.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

A hand-painted ping-pong table and comfy couches make the Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House game room the perfect place to relax and kick back.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

12” rainhead WaterTile bodysprays DTV digital interface
Adding an element of contemporary luxury to an outdoor shower, the DTV digital control valve lets you personalize your WaterTile bodyspray and rainhead shower experience with custom settings.

Toobi faucets and accessories Rêve toilet Tea-for-Two bath
The second-floor guest bathroom shares the home’s mixed finishes and washed woods, but adds a modern twist with slightly sassy Toobi sink and bath faucets and the geometric Rêve toilet.

The Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House’s wide-open kitchen is all about entertaining, with an adjacent scullery for storing dishes and cleanup. Warm bronze tones in the faucets both contrast with and complement the reflective stainless steel sink finishes.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

Karbon faucet Poise sink

The articulating Karbon kitchen faucet and Poise sink mix warm and cool-toned metals, complementing the eclectic hardware finishes in this streamlined contemporary kitchen.

Cool, neutral colors and a display of gold-trimmed plates offer casual sophistication in the Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House dining area.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

Home Tour

Florida Beach House

This Rosemary Beach home’s architecture echoes the vernacular of homes in the West Indies, Charleston and New Orleans, where deep eaves provide welcome shade.

The home was a project with Coastal Living Magazine.

The central courtyard is the beach home’s breathtaking centerpiece. Grassy lounging areas, a covered loggia and dining table, and dramatic evening lighting make the space work beautifully for entertaining.

The main-floor master bath, which combines contemporary and traditional design elements, is luxurious and functional, with a double vanity graced by a marble countertop and Purist faucets.

This beach house’s main-floor master suite is located in a secluded wing of the home. This private retreat features a beautiful hand-made four poster mahogany bed and a spacious sitting area. The accents on the bedding trim are a fantastic way to pull all of the colors of the room together.

The study just off the Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House living room provides a quiet place to relax.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Livingis a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

Karbon faucet
Beach culture goes modern in the powder room, with the contemporary-style Karbon faucet, classic shell mirror frame and playful yet elegant tile.

The Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House main-floor guest suite is located in a private wing of this beach home and uses soothing, neutral colors to create a comfortable, relaxing space.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

This cozy bedroom with its angled ceiling provides a fun retreat for girls and their guests in the Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House. The custom-crafted beds and painted walls offer a pop of color that’s perfect for any sleepover.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

A hand-painted ping-pong table and comfy couches make the Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House game room the perfect place to relax and kick back.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

12” rainhead WaterTile bodysprays DTV digital interface
Adding an element of contemporary luxury to an outdoor shower, the DTV digital control valve lets you personalize your WaterTile bodyspray and rainhead shower experience with custom settings.

Toobi faucets and accessories Rêve toilet Tea-for-Two bath
The second-floor guest bathroom shares the home’s mixed finishes and washed woods, but adds a modern twist with slightly sassy Toobi sink and bath faucets and the geometric Rêve toilet.

The Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House’s wide-open kitchen is all about entertaining, with an adjacent scullery for storing dishes and cleanup. Warm bronze tones in the faucets both contrast with and complement the reflective stainless steel sink finishes.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

Karbon faucet Poise sink

The articulating Karbon kitchen faucet and Poise sink mix warm and cool-toned metals, complementing the eclectic hardware finishes in this streamlined contemporary kitchen.

Cool, neutral colors and a display of gold-trimmed plates offer casual sophistication in the Coastal Living 2012 Ultimate Beach House dining area.
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.