Modern Coastal Custom Home in Fort Lauderdale
Portfolio type: Finished photos
project status: completed
At nearly 4,000 sq ft under roof, this modern coastal custom home balances soaring, light-filled interiors with a resort-caliber backyard.
Behind the Design: Vision, Planning & Strategy
Client Vision & Lifestyle Goals (intended buyer persona)
This residence was designed and built for a power couple, business owners or executives. The design brief imagined a home that lived like a private resort: serene and sophisticated for everyday life, yet flexible enough for hosting family gatherings and large-scale entertaining with friends, colleagues, and community leaders.
Design Approach & Features
To achieve this, STUDIO 818 designed a lifestyle-first floor plan in a triple-split layout. A dedicated home office sanctuary, spa-like master suite, and a true butler’s pantry answered modern professional and entertaining needs. The main living area is framed by 14-foot ceilings, clerestory windows, and expansive glass walls that capture natural light and connect directly to the outdoors.
The resort-inspired backyard delivers on the promise of indoor–outdoor living. A 20 ft x 40 ft pool with integrated sun shelf, raised dining terrace, and turf-clad lounging deck extend the living experience outdoors. Inside, natural finishes—porcelain-clad cabinetry, lime-washed walls, and micro-cement bathrooms—bring warmth and texture to the modern coastal palette.
Bamboo house sold in under 30-days and set a new record price-per-Sf. for the neighborhood. The were an entrepreneur and C-suite executive relocating to South Florida. Every photograph in the gallery reflects STUDIO 818’s vision of a modern coastal lifestyle: open spaces filled with natural light, curated finishes, and seamless indoor–outdoor connections.
Modern Coastal Living in Fort Lauderdale’s Wilton Manors
Bamboo House is a single-story modern coastal custom home that balances clean architectural lines with a sense of relaxed resort living. Conceived by STUDIO 818 for a professional couple and their family, the residence reflects a lifestyle where daily routines unfold in bright, open spaces and weekends transform easily into elegant gatherings with friends.
Clerestory Windows For Light-Filled Living Spaces
From the street, the home is defined by its distinctive breeze-block façade and private entry courtyard—a nod to mid-century Palm Springs, reinterpreted for South Florida living. Step inside, and the soaring 14-foot ceilings of the main living area immediately create a sense of openness. Clerestory windows and expansive glass walls allow natural light to pour into the interiors while maintaining privacy, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors.
Triple-Split Floor Plan Designed for Function and Flow
The triple-split floor plan was designed to maximize flow and function. The East wing is devoted to the primary suite, a private retreat complete with spa-like bathroom and generous proportions. The West wing houses two guest bedrooms and a dedicated home office sanctuary, offering flexibility for remote work or visiting family. At the heart of the plan, the open-concept living and dining spaces overlook the pool terrace, ensuring that every moment connects back to the water.
Resort-Style Backyard Designed for Entertaining
Anchoring the backyard is a 20 ft x 40 ft pool with integrated sun shelf, surrounded by a raised dining patio and a turf-clad lounging deck. Architectural porcelain pavers extend the feel of the interior outward, unifying the spaces. Whether hosting a dinner party under the stars or enjoying a quiet afternoon swim, the design delivers the ease of resort living within a private residence.
Butler’s Pantry and Entertaining Spaces
Inside, the interiors are calm and understated, blending coastal textures with modern functionality. A true butler’s pantry supports effortless entertaining, while the open kitchen and living spaces maintain clear sightlines to the outdoors. Every detail was selected to support contemporary living, from the clerestory windows to the smart-home readiness and energy-efficient construction that meets Wilton Manors’ rigorous standards.
A Modern Coastal Lifestyle in Wilton Manors
Set within Fort Lauderdale’s sought-after Wilton Manors neighborhood, Bamboo House is more than a modern coastal residence. It is a home where professional life, family living, and resort-style relaxation come together seamlessly. Designed for both quiet retreats and vibrant entertaining, it embodies the rhythm of South Florida living at its most elevated.