Coastal Home Design Ideas
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Open concept kitchen - mid-sized coastal l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, an integrated sink and dark wood cabinets
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized coastal l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, an integrated sink and dark wood cabinets
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Example of a mid-sized beach style master medium tone wood floor and single-sink freestanding bathtub design in Charlotte with blue cabinets, beige walls and a freestanding vanity
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Eat-in kitchen - large coastal l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and an island
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Example of a mid-sized beach style enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with white walls and a media wall
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Our clients loved the location of their duplex home with its peak-a-boo ocean view, but their existing kitchen was not suited for their growing family. They wanted a kitchen with a coastal vibe, plenty of storage space, and an eat-in area.
We started by bringing the far wall into the kitchen space to accommodate a large panty and communication center for the family. Doing this allowed us to move the refrigerator out of the main traffic area and doubled the amount of storage space. Several new windows were added to bring in natural light. A half wall was moved to allow more countertop area and open up sight lines. The previously awkwardly shaped island was slimmed down to create better flow.
There were a few venting challenges to overcome; gas lines and plumbing had to be re-routed without disturbing the unit below. To open up sight lines, soffits were eliminated which allowed the extension of cabinets to the ceiling. To stay within the homeowner’s budget, we match existing scraped flooring by lacing in and repairing patches.
The old dining area was too small for table, so we designed and built a custom banquette to maximize the space and take advantage of the outdoor views. The overall space works for family meals as well as entertaining.
A light summer palette was used to reflect the shades of the sand, sea and sky. Even though the new kitchen is actually smaller than the original space, its now far more functional and open.
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Beach style light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island
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Example of a beach style ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
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Example of a mid-sized beach style master beige tile and porcelain tile travertine floor walk-in shower design in Atlanta with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, a one-piece toilet, beige walls and recessed-panel cabinets
Example of a mid-sized beach style master beige tile and porcelain tile travertine floor walk-in shower design in Atlanta with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, a one-piece toilet, beige walls and recessed-panel cabinets
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A little jewel box powder room off the kitchen. A vintage vanity found at Brimfield, copper sink, oil rubbed bronze fixtures, lighting and mirror, and Sanderson wallpaper complete the old/new look!
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Innovative Construction is a different kind of renovation company because of the people that work there. They do very high quality work as well, which is not a common combination! Many of the construction guys have been working with Innovative Construction for years and they are the most thoughtful, happiest and hardworking crew we have ever been around. The office crew are very responsive and always go the extra mile to be helpful (thanks, Aisling)! Our recent job was smaller than our first job, and we still received personal service and great attention to detail (thanks, Trevor). I was amazed at how willing they all are to investigate the best options for our specific job, whether it be a different material or product or design. Innovative Construction is determined to make sure you are satisfied with the work done, and Clark is always willing to address any issues or concerns quickly and in such a pleasant and non confrontational matter. Believe me, these are people you want working on your house… or just people that you would want in your house at any time!! This was our second time using Innovative Construction and we will certainly use them again in the future and we highly recommend them.
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Example of a large beach style light wood floor enclosed dining room design in Los Angeles with no fireplace and gray walls
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Large beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile backsplash and an island
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Beach style white floor bathroom photo in Orange County with white walls and a hinged shower door
Beach style white floor bathroom photo in Orange County with white walls and a hinged shower door
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Example of a large beach style gray floor entryway design in New York with white walls and a black front door
Example of a large beach style gray floor entryway design in New York with white walls and a black front door
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Mid-sized beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Coastal Home Design Ideas
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Example of a mid-sized beach style light wood floor and beige floor entryway design in Chicago with white walls and a blue front door
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Contemporary Coastal Kitchen
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Build: UC Custom Homes
Photo: Chad Mellon
Open concept kitchen - large coastal l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and white cabinets
Open concept kitchen - large coastal l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and white cabinets
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Our clients came to us looking to do some updates to their new condo unit primarily in the kitchen and living room. The couple has a lifelong love of Arts and Crafts and Modernism, and are the co-founders of PrairieMod, an online retailer that offers timeless modern lifestyle through American made, handcrafted, and exclusively designed products. So, having such a design savvy client was super exciting for us, especially since the couple had many unique pieces of pottery and furniture to provide inspiration for the design.
The condo is a large, sunny top floor unit, with a large open feel. The existing kitchen was a peninsula which housed the sink, and they wanted to change that out to an island, relocating the new sink there as well. This can sometimes be tricky with all the plumbing for the building potentially running up through one stack. After consulting with our contractor team, it was determined that our plan would likely work and after confirmation at demo, we pushed on.
The new kitchen is a simple L-shaped space, featuring several storage devices for trash, trays dividers and roll out shelving. To keep the budget in check, we used semi-custom cabinetry, but added custom details including a shiplap hood with white oak detail that plays off the oak “X” endcaps at the island, as well as some of the couple’s existing white oak furniture. We also mixed metals with gold hardware and plumbing and matte black lighting that plays well with the unique black herringbone backsplash and metal barstools. New weathered oak flooring throughout the unit provides a nice soft backdrop for all the updates. We wanted to take the cabinets to the ceiling to obtain as much storage as possible, but an angled soffit on two of the walls provided a bit of a challenge. We asked our carpenter to field modify a few of the wall cabinets where necessary and now the space is truly custom.
Part of the project also included a new fireplace design including a custom mantle that houses a built-in sound bar and a Panasonic Frame TV, that doubles as hanging artwork when not in use. The TV is mounted flush to the wall, and there are different finishes for the frame available. The TV can display works of art or family photos while not in use. We repeated the black herringbone tile for the fireplace surround here and installed bookshelves on either side for storage and media components.
Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD
Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel
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