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We know you can build a home anywhere in the world, but we also know why you’ve chosen the South Bay. It has the most beautiful beaches in California, a vibrant, yet livable community, and the best of the best in food and culture. What used to be a secret now hosts the most coveted zip codes in the US.

That’s exactly why we’ve chosen to live and work here. We could build homes anywhere in the world, but we’re here, because we want to build homes that are an archaeological signpost of our time. This is our town and we revel in building homes that make your heart sing.

While most people would agree that building a home is stressful, our team excels in this atmosphere. We like nothing better than organizing expensive deliveries of European marble, installing 20’ panes of glass or coordinating street closures for a 70 ton crane to deliver 600 sheets of drywall. We love this stuff because it is tricky and demanding and so satisfying, when it comes together in a way that is truly individualized.

We know you can build a home anywhere in the world, but we also know why you’ve chosen the South Bay. It has the most beautiful beaches in California, a vibrant, yet livable community, and the best of the best in food and culture. What used to be a secret now hosts the most coveted zip codes in the US.

That’s exactly why we’ve chosen to live and work here. We could build homes anywhere in the world, but we’re here, because we want to build homes that are an archaeological signpost of our time. This is our town and we revel in building homes that make your heart sing.

While most people would agree that building a home is stressful, our team excels in this atmosphere. We like nothing better than organizing expensive deliveries of European marble, installing 20’ panes of glass or coordinating street closures for a 70 ton crane to deliver 600 sheets of drywall. We love this stuff because it is tricky and demanding and so satisfying, when it comes together in a way that is truly individualized.

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One of the most valuable things a designer brings to a project is the ability to see problems before they become problems.

Before a cabinet gets built that doesn’t function the way you need it to. Before a lighting plan leaves a room feeling flat. Before a material transition looks awkward. Before a decision becomes expensive or impossible to change.

We’re constantly thinking several steps ahead, looking at how each decision will affect the next one and how the finished home will actually function.

Because you’re not just paying us to make things beautiful. You’re paying for the experience to know what to look for, what to question, and what to solve before you ever have to think about it.

That’s just one of the many values of thoughtful design.

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One of the most valuable things a designer brings to a project is the ability to see problems before they become problems. Before a cabinet gets built that doesn’t function the way you need it to. Before a lighting plan leaves a room feeling flat. Before a material transition looks awkward. Before a decision becomes expensive or impossible to change. We’re constantly thinking several steps ahead, looking at how each decision will affect the next one and how the finished home will actually function. Because you’re not just paying us to make things beautiful. You’re paying for the experience to know what to look for, what to question, and what to solve before you ever have to think about it. That’s just one of the many values of thoughtful design. Luxury Interior Design, Design Expertise, Interior Design Process, Custom Homes, High-End Construction, Design Build, Thoughtful Design, Interior Architecture, Luxury Home Design, Project Management

Behind every design is a designer, a vision, a process, renderings, and eventually, a final result.

We’re taking you along for the journey of creating this Manhattan Beach Coastal Walk Street home. Follow along as we share more of this project. You won’t want to miss it.

Design/Build: @whitesanddesignbuild

Luxury Interior Design, Manhattan Beach, Coastal Home Design, Custom Home Design, Design Process, Interior Architecture, Design Build, Luxury Homes, High End Construction, Project Journey

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Behind every design is a designer, a vision, a process, renderings, and eventually, a final result. We’re taking you along for the journey of creating this Manhattan Beach Coastal Walk Street home. Follow along as we share more of this project. You won’t want to miss it. Design/Build: @whitesanddesignbuild Luxury Interior Design, Manhattan Beach, Coastal Home Design, Custom Home Design, Design Process, Interior Architecture, Design Build, Luxury Homes, High End Construction, Project Journey

Timeless design isn’t about creating a home that looks untouched by time. It’s about creating one that grows more beautiful with it.

We start with strong architecture, thoughtful proportions, and natural materials. From there, we layer in craftsmanship, texture, and pieces that feel collected rather than prescribed.

Trends have a place, but they shouldn’t dictate the foundation. The most enduring interiors feel considered without feeling overly designed and, best of all, still feel like you years from now.

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Timeless design isn’t about creating a home that looks untouched by time. It’s about creating one that grows more beautiful with it. We start with strong architecture, thoughtful proportions, and natural materials. From there, we layer in craftsmanship, texture, and pieces that feel collected rather than prescribed. Trends have a place, but they shouldn’t dictate the foundation. The most enduring interiors feel considered without feeling overly designed and, best of all, still feel like you years from now. Luxury Interior Design, Timeless Design, Interior Architecture, Custom Homes, Natural Materials, Thoughtful Interiors, Luxury Home Design, Design Build, High End Construction, Interior Design Process

We know it can be hard to see the vision when you’re staring at hundreds of samples, finish options, drawings, and inspiration images. A marble sample is just a marble sample. A cabinet door is just a cabinet door. On their own, it’s almost impossible to picture how everything will eventually come together.

But that’s where our expertise comes in.

We’re not looking at each decision individually. We’re looking at how every material, finish, proportion, color, and architectural detail will interact with everything around it and how it will ultimately feel as a complete home.

So if you’re looking at a table covered in samples thinking, “I have no idea how this is going to look,” trust us. We see it. We have the vision. And bringing that vision to life is exactly what we’re here to do.

Design/Build: @whitesanddesignbuild
Architecture: @jfournierdesign
Photography: @laurentaylorcreative

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We know it can be hard to see the vision when you’re staring at hundreds of samples, finish options, drawings, and inspiration images. A marble sample is just a marble sample. A cabinet door is just a cabinet door. On their own, it’s almost impossible to picture how everything will eventually come together. But that’s where our expertise comes in. We’re not looking at each decision individually. We’re looking at how every material, finish, proportion, color, and architectural detail will interact with everything around it and how it will ultimately feel as a complete home. So if you’re looking at a table covered in samples thinking, “I have no idea how this is going to look,” trust us. We see it. We have the vision. And bringing that vision to life is exactly what we’re here to do. Design/Build: @whitesanddesignbuild Architecture: @jfournierdesign Photography: @laurentaylorcreative Luxury Interior Design, Interior Design Process, Design Vision, Material Selection, Custom Homes, Interior Architecture, Design Build, Thoughtful Design, Luxury Home Design, Full Service Design

Three places.
One common thread.
Beautiful architecture has a way of slowing you down.

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If you’ve been debating custom cabinetry, consider this your sign.

More than beautiful storage, custom millwork becomes part of the architecture itself. It shapes the way a room feels, adds character, and offers unmatched function.

It’s one of those investments that doesn’t just improve a home; it becomes part of it. #CasaCaldiaProject

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Photography: @laurentaylorcreative

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If you’ve been debating custom cabinetry, consider this your sign. More than beautiful storage, custom millwork becomes part of the architecture itself. It shapes the way a room feels, adds character, and offers unmatched function. It’s one of those investments that doesn’t just improve a home; it becomes part of it. #CasaCaldiaProject Design/Build: @whitesandsdesignbuild Photography: @laurentaylorcreative Luxury Interior Design, Custom Cabinetry, Interior Architecture, Millwork Design, Design Build, Custom Homes, Luxury Living, Timeless Interiors, Home Design, Full Service Design

“I’ve been working in collaboration with the team at White Sands Design Build for the past 2 years, and I have nothing but good news to report. Experienced and organized Project Managers, structured and realistic timelines / budgets, and outstanding inner office support staff.

White Sands is a General Contractor that other Contractors (such as myself) prefer to work with. I’ve referred them plenty of business & plan on continuing to do so moving forward.”

Jon Foley

“The entire company is a pleasure to work with, extremely professional, follow through is A1. Their design team is approachable and listens to the needs of their clients. Great company to work with.”

Cathy Shriger

“The folks at White Sands did a great job for us. We’ve built three homes and this was by far our best experience. We were relaxed during construction because we believed they were looking out for us, and they did. The outcome was terrific. Just what we hoped for. These are a talented group of professionals.”

Herb Yager

“Great people to work with, all promises kept and delivered on time.”

Stuart Siegel

“White Sands Design/Build always performs professionally with great communication and excellent onsite project management. I’ve worked with many Builders and White Sands is the best. I highly recommend this company for any Construction needs.”

Luis Vera

“We work with dozens of builders all over the South Bay and LA. White Sands is one of the best. They have an excellent project management team and we are able to work together seamlessly. Highly recommended!”

Nadia Haro

“We moved into a house built by White Sands and love the choices that were made and quality of construction. Brett and his crew have been great in continuing our journey to understand, as well as amend, interior elements. Hawlie designed the interior, revamping from a Hollywood vibe to a contemporary coastal style.

We are really pleased with them on every front. Brett is wonderful at responding in a timely manner with quality solutions. He is straightforward in setting expectations and doesn’t finish any project until you, his client, are happy and satisfied.”

Robin Renfro

“Casa Blanc is proud to partner with such a great group of people who are always thinking of their clients. It makes my job easier to help them when they are always one step ahead and on top of it!

Thank you for all you do in making all of our lives easier!”

Michael Blanc
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