Coastal Modern Home: A Masterpiece of Timeless Design and Natural Materials
This week, I had the privilege of touring a coastal modern home on the Gulf Coast that perfectly captured the essence of elegant living through thoughtful design and innovative materials. What set this home apart was its use of natural, textured materials like plaster, limestone, and grasscloth, creating a serene and luxurious environment that felt as timeless as the Gulf itself.
Plaster: A Seamless, Waterproof Marvel
Plaster played a starring role throughout the home, offering both aesthetic and functional benefits. The smooth, matte plaster walls provided an organic, tactile finish that added depth to every room. In the bathrooms, plaster extended into the showers, creating a continuous, grout-free surface that was not only visually stunning but also waterproof and highly durable. It was a brilliant alternative to traditional tile, turning these functional spaces into spa-like retreats.
In the kitchen, plaster also featured prominently. The plaster countertops were paired with custom drawers that showcased inset hardware and grasscloth panels, offering a striking mix of texture and practicality. This combination brought warmth and sophistication to the space, while the seamless design of the plaster counters emphasized the home’s clean, minimalist aesthetic.
Limestone: A Natural Anchor
Limestone was another standout material, lending its natural beauty to both floors and artistic elements. The bathroom floors were crafted from soft-toned limestone, offering a tactile surface that was cool underfoot and visually cohesive with the home’s coastal palette.
In a unique design touch, limestone pieces were mounted to the walls beneath curated artwork, grounding each display in natural elegance. These installations blended art and architecture, turning every hallway and living space into a gallery.
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Effortless Indoor-Outdoor Living
This home’s design revolved around the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The plaster walls, limestone floors, and wide-plank oak extended through every room, creating an uninterrupted flow that carried through to the outdoor courtyard and pool area.
The courtyard was framed by plaster walls and featured potting areas that invited greenery to flourish, softening the architectural elements. From this central point, you could look through the home to the Gulf beyond, reinforcing the connection between the home and its natural surroundings.
Thoughtful Details Everywhere
The primary bathroom stood out as a sanctuary of luxury. A custom vanity featured oak framing with grasscloth insets and substantial inset hardware, balancing texture and modernity. The vanity paired beautifully with a solid stone tub and limestone shower walls, creating an elegant interplay of materials.
Throughout the home, curated details elevated each space. Grasscloth drawer panels in the kitchen, plaster hoods, and even hand-finished touches like the seamless transitions between materials demonstrated the thoughtfulness behind the design.
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Final Thoughts
Walking through this home, I was reminded of how powerful natural materials can be in creating a timeless and serene environment. The plaster walls, limestone flooring, and custom details like grasscloth insets and mounted limestone pieces transformed the space into a work of art.
For anyone seeking a coastal modern home that embodies sophistication and harmony with its surroundings, this property is a true gem. If you’re inspired by these design elements and want to explore homes like this along the Gulf Coast, I would love to guide you through the process of finding your dream home.
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