best way to design a beach house?

Answer 1

Like the first answerer said, disaster proof is a start.

Think about why you'd buy, or have bought the property to build on. Most likely the view? When will it be used? All year, or just the warm months.

This will help determine the number of windows, and how big. If it's only the warm months, have huge windows to capture the view. Think about how the house should face to maximize your view and or natural light, the path of the sun to make it energy efficient of cool in summer, and hot in winter. Think twice if it is all year around due to heat loss. Same goes with having a fireplace. Is it high on a hill? How about a wrap around porch? Do you want rustic, clapboard shingles or modern, steel type construction? Are there surrounding houses? You probably don't want to clash with area designs indicative of that place.

If you love the scene around you, try using those as a color palette when you chose tile, wall color, rugs, wood cabinets etc.

Hope this help generate ideas.

Answer 2

On stilts. And cheaply, so that when a big storm comes and washes it out sea, you might actually be able to replace it for what the insurance company or FEMA will pay you for it.

Answer 3

design it to withstand flood, hurricane and extreme heat... then you will be okay...

Answer 4

with plenty of support... very high up.... talk 2 ppl with houses around urs and see wat height theirs r... also c how high the tide comes up.... good luck