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Homeowner and interior designer Julie Crosby worked with developer Soheil Nakhshab to transform a rundown midcentury property in the coastal Del Mar neighborhood of San Diego. The 5,400-square-foot, four-bedroom residence incorporates a natural palette and tall windows.

The linen closet is a sight to behold with dedicated storage bins from The Container Store so it's all clutter free. Even the Creative Co-op First Aid Kit matches the aesthetic.

"Our primary closet measures just three feet by six feet, so we worked with California Closets to install floor to ceiling shelves that could store and display our entire wardrobes. We also added vertical storage to our daughter’s closet which enabled us to tuck away our luggage and sentimental items safely out of sight. Instead of feeling cramped, or space challenged, we are thrilled with how perfectly everything fits, and how streamlined our space feels."

A dream of a pantry with Blisshaus pantry jars and labels and Hold Everything stackable glass canisters by Williams Sonoma. Alongside are LG efficiency stackable washer and dryer to maximize space.

The back patio was in a sorry state. The pool was crawling with algae, the concrete pavers were cracked, and most distressing of all, the slender wood posts supporting the roof had been clad in chunky 1980s tile. Jessy and Steve were anxious about what they might find once they were removed. “You never know what’s underneath,” Jessy says. Fortunately, the tiles came off easily and had actually protected the wood from the elements. French windows, added some years ago when the garage was illegally converted into a rental, were also discarded. “They had no business being there,” says Jessy, with a laugh.

“I’ve always been crazy about tile,” says Jessy, which is why she was heartbroken when she found the 1961 powder blue tile in the master bathroom had been scribbled on with permanent marker. “Turn right for cold water. Turn left for hot,” the wall read. The new tile is by Ann Sacks. “We tried to source products that looked appropriate for the period,” Jessy explains.

Jessy and Steve were dismayed to find that the walnut plywood siding in the kitchen and dining area had been painted over. “You can’t strip that out,” says Jessy, an interior designer. “We had to replace it.” When they popped off the moldings at the foot of the counter, they discovered original recessed baseboards, which give the kitchen bar the appearance that it is floating.

The bunk bed is by Oeuf Nyc and the rug is from Nordic Knots.

In the bathroom, the floor is covered in custom concrete tile from Mexico. The vanity is a vintage piece topped with a concrete sink basin.

On this bed, and throughout the house, Cultiver linens. The quilt tapestry is by Louise Grey and the side table is Klein Agency.