# Juxtaposing South Californian Homes Studio Gutow Designs the Emerald Bay House in Laguna Beach By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-bay References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/a-southern-california-home-that-blends-modernity-traditional-design/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_169053969671911&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lkmfhprl0100x1tt000ULiaogx7va&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fa-southern-california-home-that-blends-modernity-traditional-design%2F&gdprConsent=CPgyVIAPpv0QAADABBENC-CsAP_AAH_AAAAAIBoF5C5URSFD4GJsIJIUIAEXwFAAAGAgDgQBA4AASBCAMAwEkAAAEAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAACAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAAAIHyIF5C5URSFDYGBsIJIUIAEXQFAAAGAgDgABAwAACBCAMAwAkAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAAAAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAA.YAAAAAAAA4AA&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fstudiogutow.com%2Fprojects%2Femerald-bay%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=A%20California%20Home%20That%20Blends%20Modernity%20%2B%20Traditional%20Design&txt=Emerald%20Bay)  [Studio Gutow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulholland) is the mind behind the new [minimal home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house) dubbed Emerald [Bay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greater-bay-area-sports-centre) located in Laguna Beach, California. The design project highlights simplistic looks whilst also tapping into elements that are traditional and modern for a juxtaposing visual. The design nods to architectural structures from the 30s and infuses the interior design with themes from the 70s. The home overlooks captivating views of the ocean and can be seen from the luxe living room that is defined by the MLF sofa and antique rug decor. The atmosphere of the home is warm and to capture this essence, there is a color palette led by olive green, taupe, and cognac. Each room seamlessly transitions into one another. Image Credit: Studio Gutow ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Architectural-nod Designs:** A trend in home design that incorporates elements from different eras, creating a juxtaposing visual. - **Minimalistic-antique Fusion:** A trend in interior design that combines minimalistic looks with traditional and antique elements. - **Seamless Room Transitions:** A trend in home design that focuses on creating smooth and fluid transitions between different rooms. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** An industry that can explore architectural-nod designs and create unique home interiors. - **Furniture:** An industry that can cater to the demand for minimalistic-antique fusion by providing furniture pieces with a blend of modern and traditional aesthetics. - **Home Construction:** An industry that can focus on creating homes with a seamless room transition design, offering a more cohesive living experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural LA Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cm-g1.md) - [Juxtaposing Minimal Artful Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceana-retreat.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Brazilian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-house.md) - [Minimal Mid-Century Hollywood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulholland.md) - [Asian Material Suburban Residents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house.md) - [Modern Architectural Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strandhouse.md) - [Retro Coastal Home Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-beach-residence.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house-1.md) - [Wave-Inspired Malibu Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inland-lane-residence.md)