Oceanside Living

The ocean: it is a soothing and hypnotic invitation to slow our steps and vacate the rush of life for a while. “Island time” is a relaxed frame of mind and state of being. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to help our clients claim their hard-earned time away by creating their dream vacation destinations. Beach homes are best designed to integrate seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. The ocean is the showcase; everything else should complement the view. The lush coastal foliage is wild and untamed and part of the romance of island living. As you can see in these gorgeous designs, beautiful neutrals and organic materials are used to enhance the environment without overpowering it. Shades of sandy beiges, soft coral reds, crisp whites, and endless variations of sea blues and greens are perfect choices for the color palette of a beach residence. As we consider the construction details for an oceanfront home, the decisions revolve around the desired rhythm of life. What is the best vantage point for sunrise and sunset? How do we highlight the most stunning and unobstructed views? How can we best situate the home to maximize ocean breezes for open-air living? Basically, how do we create and design the most magical layout to take advantage of every benefit the land and sea have to offer? It is our joy to walk through this process with our clients and watch their vacation home visions become a reality! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you switch your clock to island time and make your beach home dreams come true! Design/image credit to @cheryleisen @lmdesignstudio.no @sordo_madaleno @soul_arquitectura_interior