# Tranquil Seaside Home Design San Rafael, California Home Shows Off Relaxed Beach Living By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxed-beach-living References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/house-tours/tricia-and-stefans-seaside-havenhouse-tour-103848) The Apartment Therapy blog featured this home of Tricia and Stefan Rose, which is the epitome of [relaxed beach living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors). At 1,225 square feet, the [San Rafael home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwood-house) isn’t big, but a location on the water and some clever design ideas have transformed the space into a haven. Check out the gallery for ways that the homeowners used driftwood and a [nautical theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ona) to add personality to their decor. Relaxed beach living is the way to go, if these photos are any indication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Beach-inspired Home Design:** Designing homes with beach-themed decor to make people feel closer to the ocean. - **Small Space Transformations:** Making use of creative design ideas to transform small spaces and create a sense of tranquility. - **Natural Materials in Home Decor:** Incorporating driftwood and other natural materials to add personality and warmth to living spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for interior designers and decorators to create unique beach-themed living spaces for clients. - **Real Estate:** Marketing beach-front properties as a serene getaway from busy city life, emphasizing nautical decor and waterfront property. - **Retail:** Expanding product lines to include more natural materials such as driftwood and other items that appeal to customers interested in beach-inspired home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Home Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-puerto.md) - [Modern Architectural Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strandhouse.md) - [Bright Renovated Seaside Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toledano-architects.md) - [Beachy Tonal Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falken-reynolds.md) - [Beach Club-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-coastal-home.md) - [Light-Filled Open Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house.md) - [Coastal Retreat Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-gonzlez-estudio.md) - [Sleek Californian Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navy-house.md)