Living room - coastal living room idea in Chicago

Inspiration for a large coastal open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Beach style carpeted bedroom photo in Atlanta with white walls

Bathroom - coastal bathroom idea in Minneapolis with gray cabinets

Mid-sized beach style bathroom photo in Austin with white cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized coastal galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

green wall tile from heath ceramics complements custom terrazzo flooring from concrete collaborative
Bathroom - small coastal green tile and ceramic tile terrazzo floor and multicolored floor bathroom idea in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a wall-mount sink and white countertops

Photography by: Werner Straube
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal living room remodel in Chicago with white walls

Example of a small beach style loft-style medium tone wood floor bedroom design in Los Angeles with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in Miami

A master bedroom with a deck, dark wood shiplap ceiling, and beachy decor Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Beach style guest carpeted, gray floor, vaulted ceiling, wood ceiling and wainscoting bedroom photo in Grand Rapids with gray walls

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Beach style gray floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a beach style formal living room design in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Mark Lohman
Example of a large beach style single-wall porcelain tile and white floor dedicated laundry room design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Powder bath with floating vanity.
Powder room - mid-sized coastal medium tone wood floor and wallpaper powder room idea in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a floating vanity

Interior Design: Shelter Collective Architecture: Maryann Thompson Architects Landscape Architecture: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Builder: Tate Builders, Inc. Photography: Emily Johnston

Example of a beach style bathroom design in Minneapolis

Luxurious powder room
Beach style powder room photo in Other