INTERIORS
Soul Surfing
Alex sketched the floor plan on a napkin for the dream home he wanted to
create. The couple had been living in
a one-story bungalow he had owned
prior to the marriage. Once the architect
drew the plans from Alex’s inspiration,
the couple and designer continued to
collaborate to tweak the footprint and
building materials to take it to the next
level—including the windows, doors,
a vaulted ceiling, concrete columns
with metal details and stained wood
beams. The house was built for a deeply
thoughtful, yet casual, growing family
that loved to entertain.
Alex and Monica moved in 2008 after
the birth of their first son, Max. Two
years later their second child, Maya,
was born. Today, the family of four,
along with their beloved cat, lives in
every room of the house. This includes
the outdoor rooms where they spend
countless hours on the porch sofa and
swing, custom designed by Cortney
with local craftsman Matt Decell.
Cortney possesses a unique ability to
tailor designs around a single piece
of inspiration whether it is a work of
art, piece of furniture, or textile. Her
trained eye enables her to pair modern
accents with timeless pieces evident in
every interior of this home.
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