The Journal

Notes on design, materials, craft, and the art of coastal living, from the studio to your home.

Indoor-outdoor living space with coastal view by Rockwell Interiors

Designing for Indoor-Outdoor Living on the California Coast

On the coast, the most memorable homes feel continuous with their setting. A look at how one material story, carried from the great room to the terrace, can quietly dissolve the line between inside and out.

June 2026 · 4 min read

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Architectural open-plan interior by Rockwell Interiors

The Process

What Full-Service Interior Design Really Means

From first site measure to the final styled install, what a complete design partnership actually looks like.

Renovated residence interior by Rockwell Interiors

Renovation

Renovating a Coastal Home: Where to Begin

Why the most successful renovations start long before the first wall ever comes down.

Styling

The Final Layer: The Art of Furnishing and Styling

How the last ten percent of a project, the furniture, art, and accessories, makes a house feel like home.

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