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Residential Interior Design

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

A modern coastal composition: marble and charred wood create contrast and permanence, while the copper roof lends a quiet luminosity in changing light.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

The façade layers warm marble with shou sugi ban siding, crowned by a copper roof that glows against the Pacific horizon.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

A sculptural tree anchors the courtyard, its organic form a counterpoint to the precision of stone planes and clean architectural lines, while afternoon light filters across the garden, animating the walls with shifting patterns of serenity.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

Soft afternoon light drifts across the seating area, accentuating textures in fabric, wood, and art, while clean lines and curated details reinforce the home’s atmosphere of quiet refinement.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

Afternoon light casts sculptural shadows across the entry hall, where vertical oak slats and a travertine pedestal create a dialogue of rhythm, restraint, and refinement.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

Framed by a pitched oak ceiling and expansive windows, the living room unfolds as a serene gathering space where light, ocean, and architecture converge in quiet harmony.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

The sculptural onyx island anchors the kitchen with a sense of rhythm and flow, its carved form echoing the ocean beyond while refined millwork and nautical detailing reinforce balance and precision.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

The sculptural onyx island is designed in the round, its front serving as a refined workspace and room divider with integrated appliances and a concealed pop-up television, while its curved back transitions seamlessly into the living area as a bar. This duality blurs boundaries between utility and hospitality, reinforcing the home’s balance of function and elegance.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

Custom oak cabinetry reveals subtle shifts in grain direction, creating a quiet rhythm across the surface. Bespoke hardware with wave-like finial caps adds a sculptural detail, reinforcing the home’s theme of precision and artistry in even the smallest touchpoints.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

The dining alcove recalls the intimacy of a yacht’s cabin, with a built-in banquette, circular port window, and panoramic glazing that frame the horizon like an ever-shifting seascape.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

Subtle craftsmanship defines the dining alcove, where a custom table with a sculptural base is set against the circular port window, framing the horizon like a nautical vignette.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

The primary bedroom is wrapped in warm oak millwork and tailored textiles, framing expansive ocean views beyond. A sculptural light fixture floats above, adding a contemporary counterpoint to the serene palette of natural materials and soft coastal tones.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

Custom furniture by Daniel Joseph Chenin, including nightstands and a credenza in burl wood, complements the bedroom’s tailored millwork and Holly Hunt bed frame, blending craftsmanship with material richness to create a serene, cohesive retreat.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

Custom furniture by Daniel Joseph Chenin, including nightstands and a credenza in burl wood, complements the bedroom’s tailored millwork and Holly Hunt bed frame, blending craftsmanship with material richness to create a serene, cohesive retreat.

Photo credit:
Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

From the warmth of oak-paneled walls, the bedroom opens to a marble-lined passage that leads toward the bath and dressing area, a transition that heightens the home’s choreography of texture, material, and light.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

An intimate detail of the custom vanity by Daniel Joseph Chenin, where veined marble meets nickel trim and stingray drawers, capturing the project’s ethos of tactile richness and refined precision, completed with Bond faucets by Waterworks.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

In the primary bath, a custom vanity by Daniel Joseph Chenin, realized in marble, nickel, burl wood, and stingray, anchors the space, paired with a bespoke wallcovering conceived by Chenin and brought to life by de Gournay. Sculptural sconces by Charles Paris heighten the room’s sense of artistry and precision.

Photo credit:
Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

In the primary bath, a custom vanity by Daniel Joseph Chenin, realized in marble, nickel, burl wood, and stingray, anchors the space, paired with a bespoke wallcovering conceived by Chenin and brought to life by de Gournay. Sculptural sconces by Charles Paris heighten the room’s sense of artistry and precision.

Photo credit:
Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

The custom closet by Daniel Joseph Chenin combines tailored oak millwork with hardware by Nanz, creating a refined balance of precision and warmth within the marble-clad suite.

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Tim Hirschmann

Study in Serenity: A Beachside Haven of Precision and Craftsmanship
Daniel Joseph Chenin

The guest suite living room layers warmth and refinement, where textured walls, curated furnishings, and art create an intimate retreat that extends seamlessly into the courtyard beyond.

Photo credit:
Tim Hirschmann