Holmes Beach Gulf-Front Remodel

This is a great example of how much can be changed without starting over. The home already sits on an exceptional Gulf-front site, but the remodel gives us the opportunity to completely rethink the lower level, pool, outdoor living areas and exterior character. On a property this close to the Gulf, every design decision also has to work with the realities of coastal construction, so the architecture, materials and permitting all have to be coordinated from the beginning.

Set directly on the Gulf in Holmes Beach, this Anna Maria Island residence is being extensively remodeled around its exceptional beachfront setting.

The project transforms the exterior, lower level and outdoor environment with a new garage and driveway, an enclosed ground level, a relocated pool and spa, and a completely redesigned outdoor entertainment area overlooking the Gulf.

Features

Direct Gulf-Front Setting
Beachfront location on Anna Maria Island with uninterrupted access to the Gulf.
Major Exterior Transformation
A contemporary new façade introduces warmer materials, cleaner lines and a more cohesive architectural identity.
Reworked Ground Level
Existing exterior elements are being removed and reorganized to create a more functional lower level, new garage and improved circulation.
New Pool + Spa
The existing pool will be removed and replaced in a new location as part of a larger outdoor living plan.

Outdoor Kitchen + Dining
A new covered kitchen and dining area creates a dedicated place for cooking and entertaining outdoors.
Fire + Lounge Area
A separate gathering space with built-in seating and a fire feature extends the outdoor experience beyond the pool.
Coordinated Material Palette
Stucco, stacked stone, teak, dark metal detailing and pale exterior finishes bring warmth and texture to the contemporary architecture.
Specialized Coastal Permitting
Located seaward of Florida’s Coastal Construction Control Line, the project requires specialized review and permitting through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Reworking the Existing Home

These demolition plans identify the parts of the property being removed, retained or reworked before construction begins.

The scope includes the existing pool, outdoor kitchen, portions of the driveway, selected stairs, hardscape and exterior deck areas, while key parts of the existing structure remain in place and are incorporated into the new design.

Transforming the Existing Exterior

The remodel also substantially changes how the existing residence presents itself from both the beach and the street.

The updated design introduces a cleaner contemporary façade while integrating the lower level more intentionally into the architecture of the home. Plans include enclosing portions of the existing ground level, constructing a new garage and driveway, updating stairs and exterior circulation, and replacing several of the site’s existing outdoor elements.

Reworking the Home Around the Gulf

The existing swimming pool will be removed and replaced with a larger pool in a new location, allowing the surrounding property to be reorganized as a connected outdoor entertainment environment.

A new covered outdoor kitchen and dining area, pool and spa, open-air gathering spaces and a dedicated fire-pit lounge create distinct places to cook, entertain and relax while maintaining the Gulf as the focus of the property.