Design Objective

This one was a true diamond in the rough — and getting it there required every bit of creativity we had.

Condominium regulations meant we couldn't move much in the way of plumbing or walls. But constraints have a way of sparking the best solutions. Working within those boundaries, we completely reimagined how this home could function — and what it could feel like. A bedroom became a den, opening up the flow of the space. The hall bathroom was converted into a laundry room, which in turn allowed us to carve out a much larger, truly functional chef's pantry off the kitchen. Every square foot was reconsidered with purpose.

Our 6'8" owner had one non-negotiable: those soaring ceilings had to stay. So rather than drop them, we leaned in — using perimeter soffit lighting to add warmth and dimension while keeping the full volume of the space intact. The result is a home that feels expansive, considered, and completely custom despite never touching a load-bearing wall.

What you're looking at now is an ocean-facing retreat that bears almost no resemblance to what it once was. That's the power of thoughtful design — and a team willing to dig for the jewel that was always hiding inside.