La Jolla Contemporary Retreat

A blended family inherited this 1960’s mid century modern home with ocean and mountain views on Mount Soledad. Both adults travel for work and wanted to transform this La Jolla residence into a weekend retreat with a plan to eventually relocate. The design had to be resilient, contemporary and provide a more open layout where their family and guests could come together. Expansions included an office, a laundry room, and a guest pool bath. Design highlights include a revamped pool area made to feel like a spa resort and La Cantina folding glass doors connecting the living room to the pool area merging the outdoors with the indoors. We extended the back of the house to accommodate a new kitchen with a custom 14 foot island, Mia Cucina Italian cabinetry and innovative appliances like the convection steam oven. New fireplaces and large windows now frame the 90 degree mountains and ocean views in their living room, and we expanded the master bedroom with large windows and sliding glass doors to open to ocean views while leading directly to their lower level gym and bath off the bedroom deck.