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Sand and Sea-Inspired Color Palette at Beach House

This contemporary home near San Francisco takes major cues from its coastal location, and features woven wall accents, sea glass-inspired light fixtures and comfortable furniture within a neutral color palette. Outside, the owners can enjoy a deck with a modern fire pit and built-in benches, as well as private beach access.

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Photo: Aubrey Pick. From: Lauren Nelson.

Coastal Living Room With Ocean View

The outer wall of the house opens up completely to ocean views, thanks to sliding glass doors. Gauzy shades filter the light and the whole space exudes calm.

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Photo: Aubrey Pick. From: Lauren Nelson.

Coastal Living Room With Wall Hanging

Wrapping seating all the way around this living room—with a break for the beautiful fireplace—instantly makes the space so cozy. It's a nice juxtaposition to the wide, open seascapes framed in by the huge windows.

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Photo: Aubrey Pick. From: Lauren Nelson.

Coastal Living Room With Blue Fireplace

A window seat runs the length of the living room, the coziest spot to take in ocean and beach views. Adding to the room's beauty is a large fireplace with a delicate, blue-and-white tile surround. The woven wall hanging above it echoes the tile's pattern.

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Photo: Aubrey Pick. From: Lauren Nelson.

Scandinavian Stairs and Dresser

Storage is incorporated in surprising, yet graceful places, like the shelf-plus-dresser at the top of these stairs.

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