Glass-lined entry hall with a large-scale Raymond Saa painting anchoring a whitewashed corridor opening to coastal courtyards on both sides — Carmel beach house interior design by Studio Collins Weir and Piechota Architecture

CARMEL CA

A minimalistic yet authentically personal beach house reflects the spirit of its Texan owners

Primary bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows framing Carmel Monterey cypress treetops, Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset lounge chair, leather headboard and linen bedding — coastal interior design by Studio Collins Weir

Immersed in nature and views, this beach house in Carmel California channels the quiet strength of its owners, who had visited the region on vacation and became enchanted by its rugged beauty and charm. Looking for interior designers in Carmel, California, the owners partnered with Northern California-based Studio Collins Weir. The residence’s unassuming street-level facade opens to expansive walls and walkways of glass and a series of outdoor courtyards.

Primary bedroom with custom concrete CMU brick walls, leather upholstered headboard, Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset lounge chair, and linen bedding — Carmel beach house interior design by Studio Collins Weir
Entry to primary bathroom with a contemporary artwork from Night Gallery Los Angeles and a Faye Toogood black chair, terrazzo vanity beyond — Carmel beach house interior design by Studio Collins Weir
Primary bathroom with terrazzo double vanity, black gooseneck faucets and tube pendants, floor-to-ceiling glazing with Carmel coastal views — Studio Collins Weir and Piechota Architecture
Monolithic stone sink block with black gooseneck faucet framing a courtyard garden view — bespoke bathroom detail by Studio Collins Weir, Carmel beach house California

A hushed canvas of whitewashed floors, bright walls and golden accents in rugs and upholstery regionally sets the stage for the windswept views and sophisticated layering of furnishings and art. In the primary bedroom, taking a cue from the color of the custom concrete CMU bricks that form the core of the house, the leather upholstered headboard and linen bedding add warmth and interest, as do the curves of Pierre Paulin’s Pumpkin chair.

Culinary kitchen with three islands — stainless steel working island, dramatic Arabescato marble block, and skylights flooding the space with light — Carmel beach house by Studio Collins Weir
Dining area with Poliform perforated leather chairs, black dining table, Tara Thacker textile wall hanging, and whitewashed cabinetry beyond — Carmel beach house interior design by Studio Collins Weir
Open-plan dining and kitchen with Poliform chairs, Tara Thacker wall hanging, stainless steel island and Arabescato marble block bathed in coastal light — Carmel beach house by Studio Collins Weir

Passionate weekend chefs, the culinary grade, highly customized kitchen interior design has three islands and is finely planned and detailed for the client’s love of cooking and entertaining. Even the smallest details elaborate the personality of the owners such as the Poliform dining chairs with perforated leather edging—similar to a cowboy boot—that give a nod to the couple’s Texas origins. 

Living room with navy sectional sofa, stone fireplace surround, and panoramic corner windows framing Carmel Bay ocean views through Monterey cypress trees — coastal interior design by Studio Collins Weir
Living room corner with camel leather sofa, African mask sculpture, and floor-to-ceiling black-framed windows overlooking Carmel cypress trees and sky — Studio Collins Weir
Outdoor kitchen terrace with professional grill, wood-fired pizza oven, timber pergola, and travertine tile walls — indoor-outdoor coastal living by Studio Collins Weir, Carmel beach house California
Bold magenta armchair and red textile wall piece beside a pass-through window and panoramic views of Carmel's coastal landscape and Monterey pines — Carmel beach house interior design by Studio Collins Weir

The outdoor theater and conversation pit gives the impression of a sunken living room, bringing family and friends together. Indoor-outdoor courtyards, interwoven by “bridges of glass,” embrace the true experience of indoor-outdoor living.

Private courtyard garden with gravel, specimen tree, and black wire chairs opening to a moody bedroom with forest mural wallcovering — indoor-outdoor Carmel beach house by Studio Collins Weir and Piechota Architecture

Throughout the home, the interior design and architecture are seamlessly integrated, erasing the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Curated by Studio Collins Weir and the client, the art program has rich materiality with works by Raymond Saa, Tara Thacker, Anastasia Faiella and others that bring depth and nuance to the reflective spaces.

Exterior courtyard of Carmel beach house showing stacked glass volumes, timber pergola, CMU brick cladding, and lush garden with Monterey cypress and olive trees — architecture by Piechota Architecture, interiors by Studio Collins Weir