CALIFORNIA HOUSE TOUR | Inside a Quintessential Beach Cottage in La Jolla

Step inside the cozy coastal retreat of Leslie Martin, nestled in the sunny shores of La Jolla, California, where every corner radiates warmth and charm for her family of seven.
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Every inch of Leslie's home reflects her unique touch, with shell-encrusted decor and coastal patterns adorning every corner. Despite the limitations of space, Leslie has created an environment that not only accommodates her large family but also radiates with authenticity and charm.
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[@user-xq8ii1ut7s]

Pathetic. So materialistic.

[@suelyons531]

This home is stunning. It feels like a coastal New England home and not a California home. Lots of inspiration.

[@justpippyj]

"I don't cook." Did you see that stove???? I can't imagine having 5 kids and not preparing their meals. It's an act of love every time I prepare something for them. I cook constantly and have 4 burners.😂 I wish I had her stove. The design and decore in this house are stunning.

[@catmenot7143]

She may have a professional private chef that cooks. She is obviously well off!

[@jodybenson1430]

Rarely do I see a home tour with every…single…space designed and decorated so beautifully. Inside and out…sensational. You should be so very proud of such talent. It is not something that comes easily to the rest of us. Well done! 💫. There is a definite need for a green-with-envy emoji! 💚💚💚

[@prettywildnights]

Sensational indeed! 💚

[@Nichole.wetzel]

Your home is beautiful and it’s not small like you say! 5 kids is a lot but I’ve seen 5 kids growing up in a 3 bedroom mobile home. You are very blessed to have such a beautiful home. It’s just stunning!🥰❤️

[@brandyoctober5923]

I’m Texan and never want to leave but anytime i go to the ocean i feel like it’s calling for me. Lol. I need a home by the sea ❤😂

[@allisonle8596]

Gosh I love her house so much. It’s just so cozy! She did a great job. The balconies and rooftop areas are just so fun

[@Mar-iy8il]

Homeworthy -this is a winner. These are the kinds of homes to show everyone. Beautifully curated and wonderful host.

[@shonabeggs4640]

I've seen this lady's home before. I love it and her, I'm so glad she actually decorated her house and made it homely and snug. Usually homes near the water are white, blue and beach themed.

[@sarahconnor4757]

Watching yet again. Never tire of seeing this lovely home and gracious host.

[@colettetrammell7589]

Same here! I think I have watched this same one at least 3 or 4 times! It’s just sooo cozy and that ocean view is to die for ❤

[@pschoot6191]

One of the most relatable designers I have ever seen. Your home is so inviting and intriguing. So much to see and yet so open and well placed. And you puppy stole the show. Than you for sharing.

[@LyraDavis]

It’s relatable to crank the air on up so she can have the Fire place on at all times -in Southern California!?

[@karinamartinez9441]

What a beautiful home! I love how she appreciates every single item in her home. I guess that makes it even more beautiful!!!!!!

[@robinharris4247]

LOVE the wall up the stairs and love love love the kitchen!!

[@missybelmont9830]

Great use of space in every room, cozy, classy, warm and inviting... talented designer for sure! Miss Bird Rock and Lajolla in general..❤❤❤

[@dinaboop]

That's so fun to think that in your 20's, you drove by this location a million times not knowing that you'd be living there one day...and with 5 kids! Beautiful

[@deadpoet50]

What a beautiful home! Love the mural. It definitely gives a special character to the house. Agree with the curtain at the entrance door. It provides privacy and the color and texture of the fabric gives an attractive touch of color. I usually do not prefer all White House’s but there is enough color in the decoration to make it feel warm and inviting. What I like the most is that it doesn’t look like a ‘magazine home’. It has its own individual personality

[@Sanity_Faire]

Leslie, I think we are so much alike except for our pocketbooks and waistlines! I heart you and your home!

[@Sanity_Faire]

Also, while you watch whales, I watch cicadas :)

[@crystaldelacruz713]

By far my favorite episode of homeworthy.

[@rreminator1]

I love this home, so much character.

[@anamatamoros9817]

I love that your kids are able to decorate their rooms with their favorite things, I feel sorry for those immaculate kids' bedrooms created by other interior designers. Beautiful home!!!

[@pbrfan7141]

Such a charming hostess & a gorgeous home.

[@preetipath]

She gets me. I love the vibe.

[@kristinellis7654]

Perfection! This is my new home inspiration.

[@marikadiamond4366]

Very entertaining...and I LOVE the collected look...it's so charming...

[@dresqueda]

I love everything about this house. I love the colors, the shapes, and, of course, the views of the ocean. Well done, and thank you for sharing!

[@TGSHomeandGarden]

Wow! What a vibe. I really love what she did with her space. I am super impressed she was able to make a home that size work for a family of 7. I'd make concessions too if I could live off the ocean.

[@nanmorey8724]

Your home is so comfortable. It doesn't look "decorated" it looks curated as if every piece in your home has a history or a story. That's the goal at our house. It takes a while but it's worth it. Thank you for sharing your home.

[@dip5635]

LOVE this home and her style! Well done.

[@Roxanne_71]

Your home is a showcase without screaming showcase - looks beautifully lived in - absolutely stunning!❤❤

[@molivarez9006]

I love the style of your home, the pieces, the color pallet but I just love the layout of your home, it's very unique!

[@FS-mc3cs]

A "small" house..... Oh me heart weeps for ya luv!

[@pamelapeterson2987]

It's all very beautiful...but that roof deck is REALLY something special. Thank you for sharing your home.

[@lianeabeyta4515]

Love this home. Putting those windows in the living room was perfection. And, I was so happy when she mentioned the double hung, small slat shutters. My friend was throwing out all of her old shutters years ago , exactly like that. They stayed in my garage for years. Then I had someone frame out my large window and fit them in. I was just thinking they look outdated... not anymore! Thanks! Love the mural and stair runner. What a statement when you first walk in. I also have decor coffee table books everywhere, I can't stop collecting them . Love the dining and kitchen area. But, how do you not cook with 5 children? I want to know that secret! Everything about this home is warm and cozy, yet stylish.

[@courtneyharrel5500]

Beautiful home and love your style!

[@gingerwade1731]

I love how refined and real you are at the same time, esp with your beautiful decor tips for living with kids. Love love love your style so much!

[@robertmccannel8598]

Exquisite. Truly a functional and glamorous beach side gem! ❤

[@C-rol]

Never enough lamps and sconces❤

[@muffinsmcgee9248]

This feels like so much of a home

[@taraoram]

Exquisite. Leslie, I adore your style & class.

[@dsims868]

Beautiful home full of warmth. I love your collected style. Thanks for letting us in your home. My favs are the murial, bankette, and how it's all white walls but warm at some time not sterile/cold feeling. Great job!

[@Cherryshake]

Love this tour! What a great home!

[@nova6600]

beautiful home. Love the drapes that cover the front door. Very VERY English..... I just love the wallpaper in your bedroom. I'm considering this for the eating area of my kitchen. Love the Roman shades everywhere and I love the off white drapes on black rods. I did the same! It makes every room very "upscale". Fun fact: I used to work with Patrick Wade and Dave Demattei at Lucky Jeans. What I don't love is that you have the fireplace on even if it's very warm and crank the AC to offset the heat. that's a little tone deaf for me considering the global climate crisis. Overall I think you did a great job but it sounds like you are already thinking of moving on to the next home. Good luck!

[@prettywildnights]

Absolutely gorgeous home!!!

[@kacanghijau166]

what a warm house

[@grumpyschnauzer]

A lot of her philosophies about materials and eclecting, I share. A lot of good design advice and wisdom here. Lovely home… I would use her services if I could afford her. How do you not get sad when you have to leave a home? We sold our home in a beautiful forest area that was a similar size… I got so overwhelmed by the size of it and having to clean it that we swung from that 1700 sq ft house to a 750 sq ft house. I’m sad we left it, it had a beautiful view of the lake.

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Simply stunning ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@LyraDavis]

You crank the air con up so you can have the fireplace on at all times? What?

[@bridgetali]

Bonkers.

[@automaticsweetheart2009]

And if she's really having a crazy day, she may have a piece of black licorice for a sweet treat!

[@LyraDavis]

@@automaticsweetheart2009 😂😂 Isn’t she just wild?

[@billbixby122]

You do you and let the rest of us do us😊

[@stitchesinpink]

I can't for the life of me visualize 5 children in this home! Would love to be a fly on a wall to see how this home really works for those children! More of a show instead of love!

[@Sanity_Faire]

I know my boys would have had Lincoln Logs all set up on the front foyer rug. Hers have their soccer field and the basement tv room.

[@jkquinn55]

Love everything about this home! ❤️

[@courtneyharrel5500]

Love your attitude too😊

[@user-lu9vb1fl5d]

So good! Just my style and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home!

[@Kcas1507]

Absolutely stunning home! Very inspiring!

[@cathybockel1213]

I love this home

[@ingenakel]

I love phil or gary or whoever. I, too, picked up an instant ancestor from Brimfield.

[@metoofunny1]

Need that wall mural!!!!!!

[@Kristina-xx2vw]

Gorgeous home! ❤

[@LagunaDreams]

Simply gorgeous!

[@sandras2479]

Love love love this home❤

[@paigen5717]

Great tour! Loved your ideas & tips!

[@chatcat3060]

wow, stunning all around, thank you for your tour!

[@simplythriftyhome8587]

I love this house!

[@venusette]

Loved your home tour ❤ You have explained your choices and I have learnt more than I do while reading books ❤ Thank you ❤

[@hunterdoom-hh7zs]

There's a perfect balance between education and entertainment.

[@lisahohimer8208]

Hope you had a very happy birthday!🎉 gorgeous home! It sure suits who you seem to be!

[@f.acostaa9429]

La Jolla..meaning The Gem..( in spanish) La Jolla is a beautiful place. Im not very far, I say about 20 min when the 5 isn't congested ❤

[@patriciagurwitz509]

Stunning ❤

[@michellebuhr7313]

Love this!

[@dodziaw2074]

Cudowny!!!😍Przytulny i elegancki dom!

[@user-zl1cg3ks1p]

I love this house!!! Beautiful!! ❤

[@maureenk1635]

This is perfect!

[@ElisabethKanyer]

LOVE!

[@Alainesteph]

Not a fire and air at the same damn time (Future voice).

[@marcelakv]

Love this house ♥️♥️♥️

[@metoofunny1]

I have watched your video over end over again...can you share the name and maker of the wall mural again for me please. Thank you and great house!

[@nicole9036]

Gorgeous home!!

[@mariecunningham8423]

I love every inch of this talented designer's home! She has that certain something called "style." This house is one of my favorites. Leslie graciously named many of her sources, but is there any chance of getting a full list? Thank you for this video.

[@janicewaters6300]

Love!

[@Angel-vf1gf]

This is the most east coast home I have ever seen on the west coast, and I love it.

[@user-xq1ow3yq7k]

What are you even talking about? This is literally how so many homes in Santa Barbra, Pacific Palisades, La Jolla, San Marino even look like lol

[@Angel-vf1gf]

@@user-xq1ow3yq7k You clearly have never been to the east coast my dear

[@user-xq1ow3yq7k]

@@Angel-vf1gf sweetheart, I was born, raised, and reside in Connecticut. Care to tell me where you're from?

[@Angel-vf1gf]

@@user-xq1ow3yq7k Sure Jan. You wouldn’t have made such an uneducated, unnecessary comment to begin with, if that were true. I’m good here, be well 👍

[@user-xq1ow3yq7k]

@@Angel-vf1gf Okay grandma, thats a nice old reference. Believe whatever you want, its not like it affects me in anyway. Other than gleefully laughing at you and thinking you can gatekeep your ignorance lol

[@glittereagle88]

Tuned out when she said it’s rather small 😮

[@lucyquirozs4251]

👋Hola!!! Me encanta tu hogar!! 🤩 Saludos desde Toluca México 🤗

[@sandylunden5782]

Lovely lady, Lovely home

[@raziyahashemy9618]

You are the first person ever I have liked the decoration

[@nvp1137]

this house is so well thought out. you are a great designer. As I was watching I was wondering what the main floor ceiling height is. Would you mind sharing. I am doing a new build and wavering between 9 ' or 10' ceiling with an english cottage look in mind. your place is cozy but not stifling looking with the ceiling height!

[@curly19881]

Gorgeous home. Curious where all the kids' stuff (arts and crafts, toys, games, sports equipment, books) go. If the children are all doubled up in their bedrooms, I'd assume there's not enough space in their personal bedrooms for everything. Love love your artistic ability - just wanna know your kiddie storage secrets!

[@automaticsweetheart2009]

I am highly doubtful this is their primary residence or where the majority of the kids' things actually reside as per her opening comment of, "Hi I'm Leslie, welcome to my home in California."

[@olushko_unikalnoe]

Жить в таком доме - что еще нужно для счастья ❤

[@loreankegeris3220]

Love your home, so cozy and beautiful. I do have a question about the candles on your dining table. Were the candles wax or flameless?

[@shirksa1]

Gorgeous home! Love the paint color in the sunroom what is that green taupe color?

[@kfrankism]

Beautiful and cozy. I love the entry way rug. Where can I find something like this? Is it vintage? The color is what I'm looking for.

[@loreankegeris3220]

Love your home. Love the Dining Room! Are the blue candles on the table wax or flameless flicker candles?

[@pepsiyummie1]

Small?! I guess it’s all about our individual perspective. You house isn’t small. Nope. 5 kids or not….its perfect.

[@nanno8483]

"Beach Shack"? Hahahahaha my entire home would fit in your living room/kitchen lol

[@natalieziegler]

A truly wonderful and charming home and hostess, no doubt about that. But what puzzles me is 'if I have to crank up the air-con, so I can turn on the fireplace, I'll crank up the air-con', meanwhile a few of us are trying to reduce their carbon footprint by being more mindful with our energy consumption. Given that there are more tornados and storms that insurance companies, the planet and ultimately all of us will be able to handle one day it's even harder to understand. But hey, I guess we're all doing our best.

[@wendyellis3676]

Love the staircase it is so elegant, did you say that the company where you purchased the mural from was in London as I am in the uk (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery)

[@MDM4202000]

Your exterior hand rails on upper floors - are they painted wood or are the man made materials? They look perfect. Michael McGough Montgomery, AL

[@sandyrivers3037]

Please t❤ell me❤ where the ceiling light in your bedroom from?????

[@kristinellis7654]

Do you custom make all your fabric shades? Any place to buy them?

[@jillmatthews5197]

Stunning

[@Lisa-sp5if]

Also, where do we get those rattan folding chairs?

[@voolforyou]

Lovely home. Does she ever smile?

[@Lisa-sp5if]

Oh, this is another home worthy that I have saved to learn from and to be inspired by… I love that she somewhat, bucked the California look to bring in the style that she really loves… It totally works there and boy is it my jam! I love historic looks and I love texture and all the colors she has! I would love to Copy her kitchen, someday, Lord willing! I would love to get her Instagram account, do you have that, please?