Exterior of Manhattan Beach house with two stories

The glass walls and balconies of a Manhattan Beach home render the division between indoors and out nearly invisible. “The prevalence of wood warms everything up, and to me, gives the home more of a Pacific Northwest contemporary vibe,” says AnthonyLaney, the residence’s architect. Homeowner Peir Serota, who worked with Laney on the interiors, added a swing by Iwona Kosicka as whimsical, functional art.

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