13 Beach House Floor Plans That Celebrate Coastal Living
These interior layouts make the most of their seaside settings.
These interior layouts make the most of their seaside settings.
The best beach houses are designed for unplugging and relaxing—they can’t be fussy or formal. These comfortable retreats excel at casual gatherings, and they also make the most of their surroundings. Perfectly positioned to embrace views, sea breezes, and the light at sunrise and sunset, these beach house floor plans will surely inspire the design of your future seaside getaway.
Hart House by Casey Brown Architecture
Just north of Sydney, Australia, on Great Mackerel Beach, the Hart House is Casey Brown Architecture’s contemporary interpretation of the beach shack. Wrapped in a corrugated metal shell to protect it from the elements, the waterfront home is at one with nature—it’s nestled into a rocky outcropping and lush foliage, perfectly positioned to take in ocean views.
Rhys Holland Photographer
The house is oriented to take advantage of the sun and views with a front facade encased in floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to an expansive front deck. Through these sliders lies the main floor with an open-concept double-height living, dining, and kitchen area and a lofted mezzanine. Below, the basement is holds a bedroom with an en suite bath.
Courtesy of Casey Brown Architecture
Located in the Fire Island village of Saltaire, this charming 1930s shingled cottage was renovated by Manhattan-based architect Eric Schiller, who followed FEMA storm guidelines to help protect the historic structure from future hurricane damage.
Photo: Matthew Williams
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