Malibu Dream Home

Home design is often inspired by our surroundings – influenced both by our own communities and curated through travel and experience. Bringing this sense of place into our homes allows us to recall the culture, scenery, and lifestyles of the locations that hold meaning to us.

The California Coast captivates many with its spirit of freedom and carefree elegance. For many, no location better embodies the essence of Southern California charm quite like Malibu.

The indigenous Chumash people originally called the area, Humaliwo, meaning "the surf sounds loud." Still today, the powerful surf that lines coastal Malibu is intrinsic to the community’s identity – one that is both rustic and refined, luxurious and laid-back.  

If you feel a connection to California Modern aesthetic, consider these design elements to craft your own Malibu Dream Home.

Organic Color Palette
Malibu’s terrain is punctuated by semi-arid mountains and dramatic canyons that contrast the Pacific. Shades of sand, stone, sunbaked sagebrush, and white oak offer a modern, earthy palette. Although subdued, the color combination takes on unique qualities as it evolves against the shifts of natural light. This creates a creamy ambience during the day that transforms to deeper, moodier tones by night.

Open Space & Clean Lines
The effortless elegance of the Malibu Dream Home is shaped by the design’s refined simplicity. The aesthetic is minimalistic in nature allowing each space to be defined by scale, texture, and fine details. Open space and clean lines create an airy feeling while establishing flow throughout living spaces.

Hand-Hewn Elements
Naturally inspired accents of crafted stone, metal, and wood provide texture and detail within the design. Hand-hewn elements in complementing tones of saturated colors add depth and definition against the organic color palette. Incorporating these features as lighting fixtures, cabinetry hardware, or functional décor items provides visual interest without disrupting the harmony of the simplistic design.

Travel and geography have a way of softening the rigidity around the ideals of what home design “should” be. As these interpretations expand, we’re free to unleash our creativity and allow our vision for a life of beauty to take shape.

Whether you are inspired by the Malibu Dream Home, Mountain Modern design, or something yet to be discovered, our team of interior designers can help bring your vision to reality. Visit a showroom near you to continue your journey.