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An inspiring journey through a carefully curated collection of stunning designer beach holiday homes across the globe and illustrated with full-colour aspirational images. Be whisked away to some of the world’s most beautiful beach houses, where you can bask in the sunset, feel the ocean breeze, and relax in luxury with spectacular coastal views. Coastal Bliss features more than 40 holiday houses from around the world and showcases the very best, and latest, in contemporary coastal architecture and design. This highly anticipated follow up to the best-selling Beautiful Beach Houses spans the globe: from remote beaches in New Zealand and Chile to the treetops in Costa Rica and Australia; from islands in Greece and Denmark to dunes in South Africa and the Netherlands; and from glamorous locations in Spain and the United States to some of the world’s best kept secrets in Portugal and Mexico. Designed by leading architects, these vacation homes range from modest retreats to luxury houses. No matter the style or size, they’re all designed for modern living in idyllic and secluded coastal locations. Where residents can relax with family and friends, surrounded by nature and close to the sea. And where the boundaries between indoors and outdoors truly disappear, and infinity pools and cantilevered decks feel like you’re floating over the ocean. Each residence is illustrated with stunning full-color photographs that will transport you around the world and have you daydreaming of your next home and vacation. The engaging texts explore the architect’s approach to the design and describe how they took inspiration from the context, climate, and clients. For architects, designers, design enthusiasts and travellers, and dreamers, Coastal Bliss is an aspirational resource—and the perfect gift—for those seeking inspiration for their beach house, interested in contemporary architecture and design, or who simp