![Walker Warner Architects together with Stone Interiors, have completed Hale Nukumoi, a modern beach house in Kauai, Hawaii, that has an open and casual floor plan. #ModernBeachHouse #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-beach-house-architecture-070118-1104-01-800x598.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman Photography
Walker Warner Architects together with Stone Interiors, have completed Hale Nukumoi, a contemporary beach house in Kauai, Hawaii, that has an open and casual floor plan.
Located right next to a public beach, the house makes use of oversized sliding doors and a custom rain screen that close the house when desired for privacy.
![Walker Warner Architects together with Stone Interiors, have completed Hale Nukumoi, a modern beach house in Kauai, Hawaii, that has an open and casual floor plan. #ModernBeachHouse #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-beach-house-architecture-070118-1105-02-800x1084.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman Photography
The architects also worked with landscape architect Ron Lutsko to create a welcoming atmosphere for the home. One of the details they designed was a copper mesh rain curtain that creates a layer of privacy on the park side of the home, manages run-off rainwater from the roof and acts as a fountain and rain feature.
![This modern beach house has a copper mesh rain curtain that creates a layer of privacy on the park side of the home, manages run-off rainwater from the roof and acts as a fountain and rain feature. #ModernBeachHouse #CopperMesh #Landscaping](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-path-landscaping-070118-1105-03-800x1735.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman Photography
The path leads from the street to the open main living and dining area. When the sliding doors are open, you can see water views.
![This modern beach house has an open plan living and dining area for true indoor/outdoor living. #ModernBeachHouse #OpenPlanLiving #IndoorOutdoor](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/open-plan-living-breezeway-070118-1105-04-800x598.jpg)
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Inside the open room, there’s a custom couch design that fits in one end of the room. Light sand colored walls, wood and grey furniture create a relaxed and comfortable space.
![Inside this open beach house, there's a custom couch design that fits in one end of the room. Light sand colored walls, wood and grey furniture create a relaxed and comfortable space. #LivingRoom #OpenPlanLiving](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-living-room-large-grey-couch-070118-1106-05-800x2287.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman Photography
Behind the living room is the dining room. A wood table is surrounded by ten dining chairs, perfect for when the large family vacation together.
![This modern and open dining area has a wood table that's surrounded by ten dining chairs, perfect for when the large family vacation together. #DiningTable #ModernDining](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-dining-room-wood-table-070118-1106-06-800x1068.jpg)
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In the kitchen, dark grey tiles and dark countertops contrast the light wood cabinets and ceiling.
![In this modern kitchen, dark grey tiles and dark counters contrast the light wood cabinets and ceiling. #ModernKitchen #WoodAndGrey](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-wood-and-grey-kitchen-070118-1106-07-800x1653.jpg)
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Off to the side of the kitchen is a covered outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and a second dining area.
![This modern beach house has a covered outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and an alfresco dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-outdoor-dining-with-bbq-kitchen-070118-1107-08-800x597.jpg)
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Also outside is a second lounge area. The overhanging roof provides shade for the interior spaces of the home.
![This modern beach house in Hawaii has an outdoor lounge area with grey and wood furniture. #OutdoorLounge](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-outdoor-lounge-grey-couch-070118-1107-09-800x1677.jpg)
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Also outside is a swimming pool surrounded by grass and sun-loungers.
![This modern beach house in Hawaii has a swimming pool surrounded by grass and sun-loungers. #SwimmingPool #ModernBeachHouse](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-beach-house-with-swimming-pool-070118-1107-10-800x1194.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman Photography
Back inside, there’s wood and steel stairs that lead up to the second floor of the home.
![In this modern beach house, wood and steel stairs lead up to the second floor of the home. #ModernBeachHouse #Stairs](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-wood-and-steel-stairs-070118-1108-11-800x593.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman Photography
In the master bedroom, white walls and furniture allow the view to become the focal point in the room.
![In this modern beach house master bedroom, white walls and furniture allow the view to become the focal point in the room. #ModernBedroom #Windows](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-bedroom-with-picture-window-070118-1108-12-800x2229.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman Photography
In another room, custom bunk beds have been built into the room to maximize the number of beds available.
![In this modern bedroom, custom bunk beds have been built into the room to maximize the number of beds available. #BunkBeds #BedroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-built-in-bunk-beds-070118-1108-13-800x1068.jpg)
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In this bathroom, a freestanding white bathtub sits underneath a window with views of the beach.
![In this modern beach house bathroom, a freestanding white bathtub sits underneath a window with views of the beach. #ModernBathroom #WhiteAndWood](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-bathroom-standalone-tub-window-070118-1108-14-800x1128.jpg)
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In another bathroom, a white countertop with a long trough sink sits on a wood vanity with open shelving.
![In this modern beach house bathroom, a white countertop with a long trough sink sits on a wood vanity with open shelving. #ModernBathroom #BeachHouse](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/modern-bathroom-wood-and-white-070118-1109-15-800x1616.jpg)