This Sussex beach house was completely re-designed and extended by the owners, who wanted a Californian-style property that really blended in with its surroundings. With expanses of glass and weathered wood cladding, the owners have created a truly contemporary and individual take on a traditional beach house.
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With huge folding doors leading out on to a sunny terrace, the contrast between interior and exterior is blurred.
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Full height windows in this beach house allow light to flood the open-plan living room space with bright, seaside light. Colourful accents have been added to evoke fun and warmth.
This large glass coffee table is from Selfridges and sits on a rug from The Rug Company.
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A maple floor co-ordinates with a light-wood table and sideboard, creating a sleek contemporary feel in the kitchen diner. Throughout, flashes of purple break up the wood for a colourful accent. A light voile curtain helps divide the room, and softens the modern look.
This dining table was sourced at Chaplins, while the chairs are from Arne Jacobsen. The polka-dot curtain is from Liberty.
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A sleek maple kitchen is broken up with a speckled granite worktop, reflecting elements of the blustery sea it looks out on.
This contemporary kitchen was sourced from Hi Spec Design.
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An easy way to brighten up tableware is to add brightly-coloured glassware for a fun and relaxed seaside feel.
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The seaside theme is continued in the quaint children's bedroom. Boat print curtains, and a bright coral throw, add vibrancy and life to this neutral background.
For a wide variety of paints and wallpapers, go to Sanderson, and for retro prints, head to Cath Kidston.
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Mosaic tiles in aqua and blue reflect elements of the seaside in this bathroom. Tiling halfway up the wall creates impact and is contrasted by the crisp white sinks.
For tiles like this, head to the Stone and Ceramic Warehouse.
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The main bedroom is kept contemporary and cosy, with neutral and calming colours, and tactile furnishings. Huge windows allow light to flood the room and give stunning views of the surrounding beaches.
For a similar bed, go to New Heights, and for bedlinen like this, head to The White Company.
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Most of the bedrooms in the house have their own balcony looking out onto the sea. Materials used in the building of this house reflect the elements found outside it. The house is wrapped in iroko timber cladding, which has now been beautifully weathered by the sea, turning a silver-white colour mirroring the natural tones of the sand and driftwood on the beach.
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