A large painting of boxers — commissioned from the California artist AMERICA MARTIN — transitions from black to olive green, one of a small number of “almost neutral” colors Charette was comfortable using in the house. 

All the Right Ingredients

In the historic art colony of Laguna Beach, California, designer Raili Clasen brought a midcentury exuberance to a contemporary beach house’s modern vibe. The result is a colorful free spirit worthy of its pedigree

BY PAIGE PORTER FISCHER

PHOTOGRAPHS BY KARYN MILLET

America Martin’s painting Cloud Woman hangs at the Juniper Austin restaurant in Austin Texas. The space was designed by Cravotta Interiors.

SUNSET PARK - A Santa Monica bungalow designed by Betsy Burnham. A custom sectional, sourced through Cisco Home, an area rug from International Flooring and the 1573 chair from Lee Industries covered in Colefax & Fowler’s Boxwood Union play supporting roles in the family room, which is dominated by a painting by America Martin, via Joanne Artman Gallery. Photography by Laura Hull.