
This is a weekend beach house with a difference. Built in 2019 in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, California, it's in a prime beachfront location. One of the owners is a wheelchair user, so the main consideration with its build and design was accessibility. In addition to that however, there's a fresh approach to interiors here, and the results challenge our perception of coastal style, while still being very much rooted in the ocean setting.
Take the tour, to discover why we rate this as one of the world's best homes. Interior designer Tom Stringer, who worked with the architects (NMA Architects) from the planning stage, reveals some of his favorite design elements.