From beachfront sanctuaries to canyon hideaways, these five homes are redefining what it means to live beautifully on the coast.
While the world chases trends, these Coastal OC designers are crafting something more enduring: homes rooted in soul, sunlight, and a true sense of place. With natural materials, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and family-focused layouts, each project featured below reflects what elevated California living looks like in 2025.
Here are the names—and the homes—everyone will be talking about next.
Vitamin Sea
Laura Brophy Interiors
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A Newport Beach vacation home reimagined by Laura Brophy Interiors as a soulful retreat of quiet elegance. Dubbed Vitamin Sea, the home features expansive ocean views, gray-toned flagstone floors, and warm textures throughout—seafoam tones, oak cabinetry, and cushioned seating built for family living. A rooftop spa deck with an ocean-facing kitchen seals the deal. “You walk in, take a deep breath, and relax,” Brophy says. Mission accomplished.
Heart of the Home in East Bluff
Anthology Interiors
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A thoughtful, layered renovation where everything centers around connection. This East Bluff family home redesign blends earthy brass and oak tones, natural textures, and a kitchen layout built for both everyday use and elevated entertaining. It’s grounded, intentional, and warm in every sense of the word.
Lemon Heights Interior
Marc Pridmore Design
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Bold yet balanced, this Lemon Heights transformation features sculptural furniture, moody elegance, and symmetry that feels both artful and calm. Pridmore brings in soft neutrals, custom furnishings, and gallery-style lighting to create a home that feels like a luxury retreat without losing its warmth. Elevated, but never cold.
Newport Bay Serenity
Kristin Nugent Interior
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Minimalist in the best possible way, this Newport Beach home is a masterclass in restraint. Nugent’s signature palette of sandy tones and natural materials plays against clean lines, handcrafted surfaces, and intentional light. Everything about this home whispers calm. It’s coastal design with a deep exhale.
Hideaway in Dover Shores
Wendi Young Design
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A coastal-casual retreat layered with warmth, this Hideaway home in Dover Shores blends soft textures, painted brick, and charming millwork. With pale oak floors and carefully curated furnishings, Wendi Young strikes the perfect balance between timeless elegance and everyday livability.
