384 Beachside Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Awash in natural light, this ethereally elegant beachfront Carillon Beach home, appropriately named Halcyon Days, seems to shape-shift with moods of the sea and sky. Walls of windows and large porches facing the Gulf of Mexico allow light to dance upon the home's textured layers, soft wood tones and natural stone elements. nn''The expansive view of the Gulf from every south-facing window will stop you in your tracks,'' says Jonathan Hampel, the home's designer, and Principal Architect of acclaimed A BOHEME Design. Impressive visual features include mirrors reflecting the stunning southern light and panoramic coastal views with expansive natural wood beams accenting the ceilings, enhancing the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen, and its custom-designed, oversized marble-top waterfall island with curved end, is the heart of Halcyon Days, and perfect for entertaining. In fact, it anchors the open-concept dining and kitchen space. nnThe living room's lime-washed brick imparts warmth and rustic appeal, while the sloping curved lines of the fireplace mimic the home's architectural style inspired by West Indies and Cape Dutch influences. Special touches like curved Venetian plastered walls provide a soft reflective quality, contrasting with the visually spectacular ceiling oak wood beams. nnThe master bedroom suite, accessible by elevator and spanning the entire top floor, embraces simple details incorporating the use of white with soft contrast accents in art, lighting and tex