Modern Coastal Home Is Pretty + Functional

Huntington Beach, California-based designers Lindsay Stokes Kennedy and Alexandra Cole of Three Salt Design Co. are making Southern California an even lovelier place to live, one meticulously designed coastal charmer at a time.

On this Cypress Oak Creek project, the duo created a jaw-dropping master bath and developed its minimalist coastal palette in every room of the home. “We prioritized warm woods, deep and muted blues and whites, and small bits of leather to create a space that is natural and modern at the same time,” Lindsay explains. They also packed functionality behind every seemingly serene surface: this home is both extremely chill and extremely hard-working. Ready to get inspired by their thoughtful take on customized coastal living? Read on.

If the thought of a jumbled pile of outdoor accessories near the front door leaves you cold, consider how skillfully Lindsay and Alex put the space beneath their clients’ staircase to work by adding four drawers beside the front door — and where you might fill in a so-called blank. “We’re all about function that blends perfectly with form,” Lindsay says. “We were able to ditch an entry console or shoe bench by adding this storage at the steps. It’s clean and functional.”

Take a closer look at the “hardwood” pictured here at the bottom of the stairs and throughout the home’s ground level: “The good thing about this flooring is that it’s tile!” Lindsay says. “We were able to match a porcelain wood-look tile to the stunning European oak engineered hardwood that’s installed on the stairs and second story. It’s extremely durable and easy to clean, and stunning to boot.”

There are nine different textiles in this breezy sitting area — and it doesn’t feel cluttered in the least, thanks to the cohesive coastal palette that carries through Lindsay and Alex’s choices. Furthermore, the textures in this space echo each other just as the tones do: the nubbly area rug recalls the ivory throw blanket and pillow on the sofa, and the same subtle variegation carries through the fabrics on the sofa and the button-tufted ottoman.