Pacific Northwest beach house, Pathway garden.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style two-storey grey house exterior in Seattle with a gable roof, mixed siding and a shingle roof.

Gregory Butler – Prime Folio, Inc
Beach style two-storey white exterior in Charleston with a hip roof.

Russell Campaigne
Photo of a beach style exterior in Bridgeport.

Santa Monica Beach House, Evens Architects - View from street Photo by Manolo Langis
Beach style exterior in Los Angeles with wood siding.

Giovanni Photography
Inspiration for a beach style two-storey blue exterior in Miami.

Tanya Boggs Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style three-storey grey exterior in Charleston with concrete fiberboard siding.

Jack Gardner
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style three-storey blue exterior in Miami.

Traditional/ beach contempoary exterior photo chris darnall
This is an example of a small beach style two-storey white exterior in Orange County with a gable roof and vinyl siding.

Photo of a large beach style two-storey house exterior in Burlington with wood siding and a metal roof.

Design ideas for a beach style two-storey exterior in Providence with wood siding.

Beach House Photos Provided By: Brady Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a beach style exterior in San Diego with wood siding.

Architect: Brandon Architects Inc. Contractor/Interior Designer: Patterson Construction, Newport Beach, CA. Photos by: Jeri Keogel
This is an example of a beach style exterior in Orange County with wood siding and a hip roof.

Firmness . . . Santa Cruz’s historically eclectic Pleasure Point neighborhood has been evolving in its own quirky way for almost a century, and many of its inhabitants seem to have been around just as long. They cling to the relaxed and funky seaside character of their beach community with an almost indignant provinciality. For both client and architect, neighborhood context became the singular focus of the design; to become the “poster child” for compatibility and sustainability. Dozens of photos were taken of the surrounding area as inspiration, with the goal of honoring the idiosyncratic, fine-grained character and informal scale of a neighborhood built over time. A low, horizontal weathered ipe fence at the street keeps out surfer vans and neighborhood dogs, and a simple gate beckons visitors to stroll down the boardwalk which gently angles toward the front door. A rusted steel fire pit is the focus of this ground level courtyard, which is encircled by a curving cor-ten garden wall graced by a sweep of horse tail reeds and tufts of feather grass. Extensive day-lighting throughout the home is achieved with high windows placed in all directions in all major rooms, resulting in an abundance of natural light throughout. The clients report having only to turning on lights at nightfall. Notable are the numerous passive solar design elements: careful attention to overhangs and shading devices at South- and West-facing glass to control heat gain, and passive ventilation via high windows in the tower elements, all are significant contributors to the structure’s energy efficiency. Commodity . . . Beautiful views of Monterey Bay and the lively local beach scene became the main drivers in plan and section. The upper floor was intentionally set back to preserve ocean views of the neighbor to the north. The surf obsessed clients wished to be able to see the “break” from their upper floor breakfast table perch, able to take a moment’s notice advantage of some killer waves. A tiny 4,500 s.f. lot and a desire to create a ground level courtyard for entertaining dictated the small footprint. A graceful curving cor-ten and stainless steel stair descends from the upper floor living areas, connecting them to a ground level “sanctuary”. A small detached art studio/surfboard storage shack in the back yard fulfills functional requirements, and includes an outdoor shower for the post-surf hose down. Parking access off a back alley helps to preserve ground floor space, and allows in the southern sun on the view/courtyard side. A relaxed “bare foot beach house” feel is underscored by weathered oak floors, painted re-sawn wall finishes, and painted wood ceilings, which recall the cozy cabins that stood here at Breakers Beach for nearly a century. Delight . . . Commemorating the history of the property was a priority for the surfing couple. With that in mind, they created an artistic reproduction of the original sign that decorated the property for many decades as an homage to the “Cozy Cabins at Breakers Beach”, which now graces the foyer. This casual assemblage of local vernacular architecture has been informed by the consistent scale and simple materials of nearby cottages, shacks, and bungalows. These influences were distilled down to a palette of board and batt, clapboard, and cedar shiplap, and synthesized with bolder forms that evoke images of nearby Capitola Wharf, beach lifeguard towers, and the client’s “surf shack” program requirements. The landscape design takes its cues from boardwalks, rusted steel fire rings, and native grasses, all of which firmly tie the building to its local beach community. The locals have embraced it as one of their own. Architect - Noel Cross Architect Landscape Architect - Christopher Yates Interior Designer - Gina Viscusi-Elson Lighting Designer - Vita Pehar Design Contractor - The Conrado Company

This is an example of a beach style exterior in Portland Maine with wood siding.

2,500 SF beach house completed in 2006
Mid-sized beach style two-storey exterior in Wilmington with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Beach style exterior in Sunshine Coast.

Dark paint color and a pop of pink invite you into this families lakeside home. The cedar pergola over the garage works beautifully off the dark paint.

Rear Elevation
Photo of a beach style two-storey concrete house exterior in Miami with a hip roof and a metal roof.

This Newport Beach homes in the 'heights' underwent an addition and complete remodel. DeMarco added a large basement, master bedroom suite over a new garage. The first floor was completely remodeled, including the kitchen and family gathering spaces, creating a great family home. Covered entry porch was added and the front elevation was updated with this "beach house" style.