Built in 1978 with a renovation in 1994, the house was choppy and dated. The clients’ budget and local building codes discouraged major exterior renovation. The entrance was reworked to provide a welcoming experience and visual connections were made to the ocean beyond creating a nautical feel. Natural light floods into the center of the house through a skylight and cantilevered staircase. Wooden ‘bulkheads’ provide transition points throughout the space. The improved configuration creates sweeping views that bring the outdoors inside. The furniture and artwork work in harmony with the architecture for an integrated feel.