Interior designer Sophie Goineau has renovated a family beach home in Malibu, California, adding a wave-like ceiling and maximising the panoramic ocean views from the living spaces.
Goineau initially set about helping a young family that she met in Mexico incorporate stylish spaces for their kids into the house, but the project quickly turned into a full overhaul.
Sophie Goineau took advantage of the Malibu home's vaulted ceilings to create a wave-like wooden feature overhead
Built in 1965 and remodelled at the turn of the millennium, the house's exterior had to remain untouched in accordance with strict Malibu zoning laws.
Inside, however, multiple walls were opened up to allow light from the expansive windows and skylights to flood all of the spaces. The main living space was opened up and can now fully utilise the sliding doors onto the terrace
"Some rooms were divided by walls, there was no light coming through," said Goineau. "We had to use all existing openings ? sliding doors and skylights in vaulted ceilings ? but there was no rhythm. What could we do here to create a harmonious vibe""
With the main entry points reconfigured and many of the internal partitions removed, the offset T-shaped building now benefits from more light and improved flow.
The lounge area features black seating by ATRA and a media unit that echoes the slatted ceiling
Through the main volume of the dwelling, Goineau installed a dramatic curved ceiling composed of thermal...