Renovating Our Japandi Modern Beach House in Malibu

It’s no exaggeration to say that I’ve been waiting for you to share this post for years. If you have been following for a while, you can see that you have participated in a big dream of renovating the Maribu beach house in 2020. We fell in love with the land overlooking the Zuma Beach. Beautiful horse farms and gardens were full of wild roses and olive trees. The breeze carries the scent of jasmine and salt water, and the sun sets the sea at night where the sea meets the mountains. It was at a glance.

A few months later, we got the key to the house and our journey began. We hired DOUG BURDGeThe architect -based in the beloved Maribu will re -invent the floor plan and add 1,000 square feet. We got all the ducks continuously and submitted everything to the city. Then, I slowed down the permission process with the city of Maribu and started waiting for three years. At that time, I didn’t know how much patience and uncertainty this dream would need, but throughout we refused to keep the vision and give up.

in Today’s substanceWe shared more about our personal journey and what they taught me, and the scope of emotions that came from a recent swinging place. If you need a full story (including the reason why we can build in a high -risk area), we will go to the post). Here we kick our first post Renovation diary Series, we have officially started construction!

We recommend that you share a lot about the Zuma Beach House project in the next few months. This is the official place where you can follow. My hope is that for those who are crazy about design, it will be a resource for your own renovation, inspiration and ideas. Details will be explained for details. Use accurate use of kitchen island design methods and materials used in all spaces, and solve tricky decisions that appear in all renovation projects. And yes, I will ask you to weigh.

I feel that it is correct to start with the view of the bird’s eyes. We zoom out the design style and reference of the design style and reference that influenced us, what we keep, what we keep, what we keep.

First, “before”

You should know about your current house:

• Ranch style bungalows in the 1950s -There are several attractive elements, but this house is really related to property.
• 1,400 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms
• 600 square feet guesthouse above the garage
• This property is under an acres looking down on the Zumabi, with a towering palm tree, a lush citrus and avocado trees.

Current house problem:

• Large electrode。 It was a Smack Dub in the center of our beach view. After working with the city for two years, we finally defeated it and filled the transmission line. It was a big investment, but opening a view is very valuable.
• There is no clear front door. While there Technically It is a front entrance and is used by zero people after buying a house. When you pull it on your own road, the road will take you straight to the back door to lead the sidewalk. Therefore, no one is convinced whether to go in front of the house or go straight in the laundry door.
• Lack of space. Apart from the troublesome floor plan, there is generally lack of space. It is a cozy fit for our four families. So when family and friends are with us, we explode in the seam. Also, there is no place where I and Adam work (it is a problem when you both work at home). Therefore, one of us usually calls from the bedroom. In the meantime, the children are not involved in the battle.
• Closed -off room. If you’ve seen our Austin’s house, you know that Adam and I are big in the open layout. We are drawn to a well -ventilated atmosphere, so a house consisting of a small room separated by each other makes us feel claustrophobic. I can’t wait to open this space.
• Low ceiling. In my opinion, the low ceiling is one of the most concerned about the house because it may be really difficult to change. In many cases, it can lead to a dark and crowded house. So, when I first considered the purchase of this house, it was a prerequisite to be able to raise the ceiling. I will explain it in detail later.
• Hidden kitchen. For me, the kitchen is at the heart and center of the house, so the small kitchen is hiding in the corner of the house (there are outdated granite and cabinet) will first go to the renovation.

I have a complete tour of the old house here, and if you want to dive deeper, I answered many FAQs about property and place.

Renovation plan

• addition: Add a 1,000 square -footed room (a large open kitchen with a living space). The architect Doug has found a way to maintain the original footprint of the current house, but reworks a wall without luggage and completely reconstructs the inside floor plan.
• Create a clear front door. As mentioned above, the current house has no clear entrance, and the guests confuse where to go. In the remodeled layout, we want those who arrive at home to clearly plan and know exactly where to park. Did you know that there is an actual name for this topic? the Way FindingIncludes principles, such as creating a “appropriately structured path” and avoiding “too many navigation choices”. I don’t know why I’m hooked on this topic, but I think it’s endless.
• Open floors. In areas where we live as a family, eat, and play together, I can open it outdoors. If you continue to read, you will find out how to achieve it with the addition of 1,000 square feet, which is basically one large kitchen.
• Arch -shaped ceiling. When I considered buying this house, I knew I needed to raise the ceiling for investment. Thankfully, it wasn’t very complicated here. Especially because it is held in one story. You will have to accumulate the ceiling. In other words, the ceiling extends to a triangular space between the place where it is sitting and the top of the roof. This not only helps the room feel bigger, but also gives more natural light in each space.
• Room for guests. We wanted to make this a fairly modest house, but we knew that this was the place where we expected to host family and friends for years. By adding a guest suite and a two -tier room, you can create another 4-5 rooms to stay with your family at the main house.
• A big kitchen for interesting. The kitchen is my happy place, so of course I want to be able to spend time surrounded by family and friends. Most dinner parties gather around the island, so you need a cooking project, recipes photography, and a kitchen that is enough to respond to many people. Based on the current hidden corner kitchen, it turned out that it was necessary to completely reconsider the space.
• Natural light. The current house has already had a big light, but I knew that by raising the ceiling and adding windows and doors behind the house, I could create a brighter filling space.

Style: Japan Dimodan Beach House

We call this A Japan Dimodan Beach House Because it focuses on the minimalism of Scandinavian design, beautiful lines, natural materials, warmth, tranquility, and craftsmanship from Japanese design. Our priorities are simplicity, functions, and harmony, and the indoors and outdoors are summarized in a seamless flow. This house wants to feel like a sanctuary using natural materials, neutral tones, and handmade details.

Visualization: Where we are heading

We are working with the team YOUSEE STUDIO Create a real 3D rendering of the plan so that you can truly visualize what you have created. This process is not recommended enough. Not only can you make a spatial decision on architecture, but you’ve already saved us from the multiple decisions we regretted to be able to test various materials and room layouts.

I can’t wait to share these visualization of each space of the house after the design process for the next few months. Project to life.

The outline of the property that shows a new appearance is as follows: On the left, you can see the addition of a wonderful room with an outdoor terrace. On the right is an existing house that becomes a bedroom, bathroom, and media room.

Features of Japan Dimodan Beach House:

For ADAM and for me, it is important that all elements of this project are intentional fusion of beauty and function. Here are some design decisions that guide the entire project.

Exterior design:

• Scandinavian -style wood cruding. We use beautiful redwood hamBoldt Sawmill Company In Northern California.
• Large windows and doors that blur the lines between the indoor and outdoors.
• The waveform metal roof adds a modern edge to the minimalist design.

Internal material:

• Cabinet for natural wooden floors and warmth and texture. Our floor is as follows stogaA consumer flooring company based in the United States and cooperating with a Scandinavian manufacturer.
• A stone accent wall that touches the space and reflects the surrounding environment. I can’t wait to show you the stone we chose Eldoradstone-The gogas is such a statement.
• A simple and functional layout that maximizes space and light.

Design philosophy:

• It focuses on natural elements such as olives, citrus trees, ryuzetan, and conventional grass in the landscape.
• Black, wood, creamy gypsum, concrete, stone neutral color palette for a calm atmosphere.
• It focuses on craftsmanship and high -quality long -term materials.

Overall atmosphere:

• A blend of Japanese wabisabi (the beauty of incomplete) and the scandinavian Heidi (comfort).
• A space designed for peace, relaxation, and connection with nature.

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