Stairs to the sea

Photo from House Beautiful

Whose house is this and when are they inviting me over? The stark white everywhere plus the angular table and slightly abstract art are more modern than I'd use myself, but I cannot get over the words on the stairs! I want to go up those stairs and see where they go, or go down them and around the corner to see if they indeed lead to the sea. Even if they didn't, I'd still adore the idea. Also how cute are the seagulls above the stairs?

If I had that perfect little summery cottage on the lake, I might even put these words on the patio stairs that led out to the beach (the ones right next to the outdoor shower). A girl can dream, right?