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For interior designer Allison, keywords of the project included "inviting," "organic" and "less is more."
Mingling with the clean-line, contemporary atmosphere is also what Allison describes as "a nod to the
beach." On the north balconies, for instance, flooring is made from a mix of limestone and sea shell fossils
sourced from dried sea beds; a material that feels great on bare feet. Back inside, one can't miss the sculptural
dining room light made from sea shells and shimmery mother of pearl. Finishes are elegant, unfussy and
thoughtfully sourced, like white oak floors culled from a sustainable forest. Kitchen countertops are NeoLith,
a high-grade composite material made in part from quartz and prized for its durability and UV resistance.
In the end, the home, with its ample scale and open-air feel, was built around living life in a simple yet
elevated style near the ocean, where one can smell the sea air and hear the easy song of waves from each
patio and balcony. "Focus on the beauty of the beach, focus on your family," Allison says with a smile. Yes,
that's what this house was meant for.
