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SEASIDE MEXICAN HOUSE

Oznell — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:23:55 GMT

Studio McGee has done their first international project, "Cabo Dos Vistas" in Baja California, Mexico. I was struck by the beachy kitchen, and the entire house, which has an easy going, resort-like vibe, working well for this large family.

Shea McGee was thrilled with the unusual wood and other materials they were able to source, and the high level of plasterers available locally.

Shea was explaining that they eliminated the wooden back of the cabinets below, so the tile backsplash would be visible through the glass doors-- very nice effect.

In the overall photos of the great room, it's hard to notice the dining room area, so here's a close-in shot. The custom table has a soft, live edge. Again, love the pottery they sourced.

The kitchen and dining area open into a wood and stone family room, that looks very comfortable. It acts like a breezeway, when the vast glass doors are swept open on each side...

Love the indigenous oversize pottery and earthy baskets on the coffee table and throughout the house.

They called this the "pistachio" bedroom--

And this cozy lavender bedroom shows that every room doesn't have to have a devastating ocean view to be charming. The paint color is Farrow and Ball's "Calluna".

The closet doors have an airy, intricate pattern.

The master bedroom continues the themes of tranquillity, meticulous craftsmanship, and oh, those views.

Love the arched, louvered doors. She said the walls are pale blue, but that's not really showing up on my monitor:

At twilight, woven lanterns light the courtyard:

Cozying up to an open fire adjacent to the rolling surf does seem like fun!

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luvzchiz — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:59:53 GMT

@Oznell While I admire the attention to detail and the obvious work that went into this project, it is not for me.

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wagirl — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:11:24 GMT

My dream beach house!!! goegeous top to bottom!!!

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Pezzie — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:18:12 GMT

The house is beautiful, and while I appreciate some of the appointments and furnishings, it is entirely too muted and neutral for me. It needs color, and plenty of it.

I would not have guessed Mexico as the place of this house if you had not mentioned it in your post.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:40:18 GMT

This would be my Dream Beach house. Its gorgeous and very inviting to me.. Done very well!

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DREAMON — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:45:56 GMT

My Heaven...everything I love. The colors used are perfect, the location is phenomenal, the light, airy yet welcoming vibe is on point....Love Love Love!!!

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ECBG — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:17:33 GMT

What a beautiful home! Every room had such a wonderful flow to the next space. From the wonderful architecture and artistic interpretation, the colors chosen, as well as furnishings, all perfection.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:31:56 GMT

@Pezzie wrote:
The house is beautiful, and while I appreciate some of the appointments and furnishings, it is entirely too muted and neutral for me. It needs color, and plenty of it.

I would not have guessed Mexico as the place of this house if you had not mentioned it in your post.

@Pezzie. I agree on the bland decor, especially in Mexico where color is used extravagantly.

The other thing wrong is that it is in Mexico. I've known people who've bought homes there and they were soon back in the good old USA.

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:31:56 GMT

It's very nicely done and everything flows together well but, as others have said, it's much too neutral for me. My favorite thing is the ocean view.

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DSD2 — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:49:57 GMT

The view is incredible. Paradise.

I love the closet doors and the arched doorway; beautifully realized.

While there is no doubt of the quality and care that went into everything here, I find it too austere. I don't see or feel any warmth from the rooms themselves or the contents.

Again, beautiful location. Thank you so much @Oznell

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kindred cats — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:23:23 GMT

@Oznell I love every inch of this gorgeous home. Plop it down in my 'hood, and I'd move right in!!!

I'm so happy you posted it, I needed this lovely distraction.

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cheriere — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:23:26 GMT

What a GORGEOUS home, just STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!

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wilma — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:02:46 GMT

I like the spaces and architectural details. A bit too neutral looking for me. I'd prefer more color. The rooms are nice, but some of the furnishings don't look very comfortable. The views are spectacular!

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Oznell — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:56:44 GMT

@DREAMON , I know, and I'm not even especially 'beachy', as I think you are ( a bit more than me ). But it seemed to invite me right in, and I fell for the salt-air ease of it all!

@kindred cats , I'm glad! That's what I look for too, in dreamy destinations-- fun escape...

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SaveTheTurtles — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:14:50 GMT

I wouldn't turn this house down. I like the clean lines and arched door ways. Lovely.

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JudyL — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:19:37 GMT

This place is not for me. They did a beautiful job on it, it's just not my taste.

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AZfem — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:53:54 GMT

Its very nice especially the stone wall. Agree it could use more color at least in accessories.

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GingerHead — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 23:29:29 GMT

@Oznell

Love this. I really like the stonework in the living room and the light fixture.

So light and airy like a beach house should be.

Thanks!

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just bee — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:01:33 GMT

@Oznell

Like you, I'm not all that "beachy," but I could make an exception in this case.

Again, I like the neutrals and the openness of this home.

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ScrapHappy — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:49:27 GMT

I love it! I'd move in tomorrow if I could. It's not my husband style but the ocean would sell him.