Example of a minimalist home design design in San Francisco

Mudroom - large transitional porcelain tile, white floor and shiplap wall mudroom idea in Chicago with green walls

The tub and shower area are combined to create a wet room and maximize the floor plan.
Mid-sized minimalist master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Laundry room - transitional gray floor laundry room idea in Philadelphia with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and beige countertops

Bathroom - transitional master gray tile, white tile and marble tile gray floor and double-sink bathroom idea in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, multicolored countertops and a built-in vanity

Eclectic powder room photo in New York with gray walls and a pedestal sink

Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in San Diego

Example of a beach style kitchen design in Charleston

Full view of living room area.
Living room - contemporary medium tone wood floor and exposed beam living room idea in Kansas City

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.

Example of a classic kitchen design in San Francisco

Kids' room - transitional gender-neutral carpeted and multicolored floor kids' room idea in Other with gray walls

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in San Diego

Very private backyard enclave
Photo of a contemporary partial sun side yard stone landscaping in DC Metro for summer.

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a small trendy master white tile and marble tile white floor, single-sink and marble floor alcove shower design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a freestanding vanity, a wall-mount toilet and white walls

Black and White Bathroom Interior Design Project
Example of a transitional white tile light wood floor, beige floor, single-sink and wallpaper bathroom design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Open concept kitchen - large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, white appliances, two islands and black countertops

The homeowners wanted to improve the layout and function of their tired 1980’s bathrooms. The master bath had a huge sunken tub that took up half the floor space and the shower was tiny and in small room with the toilet. We created a new toilet room and moved the shower to allow it to grow in size. This new space is far more in tune with the client’s needs. The kid’s bath was a large space. It only needed to be updated to today’s look and to flow with the rest of the house. The powder room was small, adding the pedestal sink opened it up and the wallpaper and ship lap added the character that it needed