Interior designer Alex Boudreau has created a stunning 2,700-square-foot beach house along Mexico's Pacific coast that brings three generations together under one roof. The home, located in Todos Santos in Baja California Sur, showcases a thoughtful blend of design styles while incorporating natural materials and soft colors that reflect the surrounding landscape.

Todos Santos, a surfer's paradise with turquoise-green ocean waters and pristine beaches, is known among its 5,000 residents as one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos, or magical places. This quiet residential area sits at the foot of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, surrounded by small tomato fields. "Todos Santos is a charming town full of artists from around the world. This is the first time my family, originally from the United States, is living abroad," explains designer Boudreau.

The Pacific coast beach house was designed to accommodate grandparents, their four adult children, and eight grandchildren, with the ocean and beach just a stone's throw away. Built over a four-year process, the home was carefully designed to blend harmoniously with the Baja California landscape. Local craftsmen constructed the house, though this presented unique challenges. "Overcoming the language barrier was as big a challenge as building the house without the help of an architect. Fortunately, our contractor was a civil engineer, which helped me tremendously in realizing my design ideas," Boudreau recalls.

Boudreau designed the house with a symmetrical floor plan to maximize natural daylight throughout the living spaces. The functional layout caters to multi-generational living with various reading nooks for children, spacious common areas, and comfortable bedrooms with spa-like features for adults. The heart of the home is the large kitchen complete with a sofa and fireplace, creating a central gathering space for the family.

Stylistically, Boudreau blended influences from traditional Mexican haciendas, mid-century design, and the aesthetic sensibilities of designers like Le Corbusier and Luis Barragán. Iron railings shaped like ocean waves, Moorish arched niches, and custom-made checkerboard tiles on the floors connect the interior with both the surrounding environment and cultural references that are central to the designer's global inspiration. "Cultural connections are the foundation of our human understanding; they remind us emphatically that humans are all 99.9 percent the same. For me, design is more than just creativity – it's my way of exploring and bringing this connection to life," explains Boudreau about her design philosophy.

The color palette of terracotta, blue, orange, and sand draws inspiration from the nuances of the nearby desert, ocean coastline, and impressive sunsets. The materials used include local Palo Verde wood, adobe bricks, Piedra Laja Blanca stone, and handcrafted tiles, along with woven baskets and amber-colored glassware from the region. These local elements create an interesting crossover with European influences, such as Paris-inspired tile floors and Provençal bedding.

The house features three bedrooms, each with multiple beds to accommodate the large family. Throughout the sleeping areas, the same harmonious atmosphere of the overall design is evident. One particularly popular spot is a cozy corner where children play or browse through books, while grandparents use the niche for afternoon naps. The handcrafted tiles used throughout the house are made locally and reflect the earthy nuances of nature, providing a cooling effect in the warm climate.

The outdoor areas also reflect the sustainable design approach and harmony with the landscape. Between hammocks and cacti, brick walls trace the forms of water, while small concrete platforms serve as sturdy seating areas. The sound of ocean waves can be heard just behind the dunes, only five minutes from the veranda. "The proximity to such a powerful force of nature moves something deep within me. It grounds and reconnects body and soul with the rhythm of the planet. Falling asleep to the sound of waves has become one of my favorite experiences in this house," shares the designer.

A small staircase leads up to a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. From this vantage point, the family can observe gray whales on their journey to the Gulf of California to give birth to their young, before making their way back north to Alaskan waters. This whale-watching opportunity from their own rooftop represents the realization of a dream for Boudreau and her family, perfectly embodying the connection between architecture, nature, and human experience that defines this remarkable beach house.