Interior architect Ohara Davies-Gaetano has designed a remarkable oceanfront home for a young family that serves as a dedicated space for sharing and connection, nestled along the Pacific coast. The project by ODG Interiors represents a new way of experiencing time, suspended between the slow rhythm of weekends and the vitality of the California coastline.
Behind this Pacific Ocean house lies an idea of encounter and discovery - not only between people, but above all between materials, light and landscape. This dialogue gave birth to the project signed by architect Ohara Davies-Gaetano of ODG Interiors, creating a house that serves as a manifesto for a new way of living.
Designed for a young family who loves spending weekends here, the house was conceived as a place dedicated to sharing. "We wanted every space to invite people to stay, to feel invited to look at the sea and breathe in the beauty," explains the architect. Everything here seems designed to encourage encounters - between light filtering through large openings, between fluid spaces that flow into one another, and the constant dialogue with the sea visible in the distance.
The transformation from industrial coldness to material poetry required extensive renovation. Built in 2003, the house originally had an industrial character, lacking warmth and proper proportions. "We demolished everything down to the studs and rebuilt the interior from scratch - we had to give the structure a new voice," explains Davies-Gaetano. The result is a project that speaks the language of materials.
Observing the plaster walls that capture and modulate light throughout the day, the white oak ceilings that anchor the space to the earth, and the sculptural furniture that creates rhythm and depth reveals the careful attention to materials. The collaboration with architect Anders Lasater made it possible to redesign the volumes and balance the proportions. Every element has a function but also an aesthetic presence, like the large wood paneling wall that houses an art gallery while simultaneously serving as a coffee bar and storage space.
"We didn't want to hide function behind form," emphasizes the designer. "Beauty had to be an integral part of daily life." This philosophy is evident throughout the home, where practical elements seamlessly blend with aesthetic considerations.
The heart of the house remains the large living room, bathed in light, where Bec Britain's lighting installation dialogues with a gallery wall that houses works and objects collected over time. Each piece tells a story of travels, passions and craftsmanship, transforming the interiors into an intimate and personal narrative. The space features a modular sofa from Diva Group and BB Italia, a rug from Niba Designs, and a sideboard from Mass Modern Design, complemented by vases from Tappan Collective and Vince Palacios.
Throughout the home, carefully curated pieces create visual interest and functionality. The dining area showcases an imposing table designed by ODG, chairs from Thomas Hayes Studio covered in Perennials fabric, and a chandelier from The Future Perfect signed by Michael Anastassiades. Stone sculptures and accessories selected by Davies-Gaetano and artwork by Nick Gaetano are also highlighted.
The kitchen features Azul Lagos Limestone stone countertops and edges, stools from Thomas Hayes covered in Weitzner fabric, and an island designed by ODG. Waterstone fixtures, ocean blue quartzite countertops, and Studio 27 stools signed by Space Copenhagen complete the functional yet beautiful space.
In the master bedroom, a bed designed by ODG covered in Larsen fabric is paired with SDH linens and a custom bedspread in Rose Uniacke fabric. A Homelosophy throw, Serge Mouille suspension light for Studio 27, Lawrence of La Brea rug, Disc Interiors coffee table, and artwork by Sean Kratzert create a serene retreat.
The master bathroom showcases Vola fixtures, a mirror designed by ODG, and a Lambert & Fils wall sconce for Studio 27. The Borghini Wow marble countertop is complemented by artwork from Olivia Cognet, continuing the home's commitment to integrating art throughout the living spaces.
"There's no favorite room," confides the interior architect. "It's the harmony of the whole that makes everything special - the changing light, the textures that invite touch, the feeling of calm that permeates each room." This house today serves as an invitation to slow down. Modern yet timeless, refined yet welcoming, it reflects the philosophy of ODG Interiors: creating spaces that are born from the soul of clients and nourished by light, landscape and the life that flows through them.
