Beachside

The floating home, originally constructed in 1968 by Forbes Kiddoo, that Marka Hansen and Joe Brubaker recreated with designer Michelle Chan and builder Steve Crutchfield of True North Construction bobs in a berth at the historical Waldo Point Harbor in Sausalito, California, just north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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The custom sliding window screens, which shield from solar gain, were designed by the couple and are a modernized reference to the operable shutters that Denise remembers from her childhood in Austria. They first used the idea on one of their apartment buildings.

The family enjoys the outdoor lounge.

The roof deck, anchored by a gas fire pit from Paloform, boasts an incredible view of the water.

In addition to being surrounded by private bushland, the property is also located just a 10-minute walk from Spring Beach.

The designer created built-in cubbies that hold towels, plants, and bathing necessities for the kids' bathroom.

In the kids' bathroom, Marmoreal flooring with a black background and green, gold, and green spots, a Nickey Kehoe-designed green-and-white shower curtain, pale green Farrow & Ball vanity paint, and brass fixtures add color and playful touches.

Inspired by the house’s California ranch setting and the natural brush of the surrounding foothills, the designer papered one of the walls in the primary bathroom with geometric-patterned wallcovering by Kelly Wearstler for Kravet.

Because the primary bathroom receives little natural light, the designer employed Zellige shower tile that reflects light and offers texture.

The designer created a teak built-in bench seat for the primary bathroom, where she installed lively Marmoreal flooring, teak vanities, and marigold Zellige shower tile.

Clint, Corinne, and their children Vera, Clive, and Leon pose by the fire pit on the back patio.

"The discussion around indoor/outdoor living has become such a cliché, but in Santa Barbara, our climate is paradise," says Dan Weber of Anacapa. "The idea of outdoor living is a reality here unlike in other places."

The drop ceiling was removed to make the kitchen feel larger, and Troy RLM kitchen lights were installed above it.