It's no secret that most people love the relaxed vibe of a beach house.  You can create that feeling no matter where you live. Whether you live in a more traditional style home or a more modern home., you can create a coastal aesthetic. There are many versions of Coastal Design from Coastal Cottage Style to Modern Beach House Design.  One of our favorite variations of Coastal Design are the clean lines of Modern Style. It's often seen in California Coastal Homes and was made famous by Interior designers like Michael Taylor in the 1980's. He designed many beautiful modern beach houses in well known places like Malibu. If you look at a Michael Taylor design it still feels current today, over 40 years after he designed it.  The timeless, simplicity of modern design beautifully complements the light and airy style of a Chic and Modern Beach House. This contemporary version of Coastal Design can be created in a modern style home or apartment no matter where it is.  The elements of Coastal Modern Design are simplicity, uncluttered, minimal, subtle, organic shapes and materials.

Finishes and textures create a Modern Beach House Vibe. The layers of modern design are not complete without texture and sleek finishes. To give your home depth and dimension include textures in rugs, fabrics and furniture. The soft, knotted texture of a rug paired with the sleek metal on furniture creates interesting contrast and more layers to the design. Textures in wood, grass cloth wallcovering, jute rugs, rattan and knubby fabrics all work well in a Modern Beach House. Juxtapose shiny metals like brass or sleek surfaces like marble or polished wood for rich detail.

The contemporary design elements of modern furniture are simple, clean lines, natural materials and organic silhouettes.  A dramatic modern console table makes a statement in the entrance. Soft rounded upholstered furniture complements the simple round shape of a marble table. The straight lines of the natural four poster bed is softened with textured blankets and pillows. The best modern beach house furniture has clean lines and organic shapes.