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Photo by Grey Crawford
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We transformed an outdated, lack luster beach house on Fripp Island into a coastal retreat complete with southern charm and bright personality. The main living space was opened up to allow for a charming kitchen with open shelving, white painted ship lap, a large inviting island and sleek stainless steel appliances. Nautical details are woven throughout adding to the charisma and simplistic beauty of this coastal home. New dark hardwood floors contrast with the soft white walls and cabinetry, while also coordinating with the dark window sashes and mullions. The new open plan allows an abundance of natural light to wash through the interior space with ease. Tropical vegetation form beautiful views and welcome visitors like an old friend to the grand front stairway. The play between dark and light continues on the exterior with crisp contrast balanced by soft hues and warm stains. What was once nothing more than a shelter, is now a retreat worthy of the paradise that envelops it.

Richard Leo Johnson Wall & Trim Color: Sherwin Williams - Extra White 7006 Chairs: CR Laine - Brooklyn Swivel Chair w/ Lenno-Indigo linen fabric Pillows: Schumacher, Miles Reed - Celadon Side Table: Farmhouse Pottery, Vermont Wood Stump - 18" White Coffee Table: Vintage Seagrass Rug & Runner: Design Materials Inc., Hilo w/ basket-weave linen trim in Mocha Ladder: Asher + Rye, TineKHome Throw Blanket: Asher + Rye, Distant Echo

Instead of the traditional sofa/chair seating arrangement, four comfy chairs allow for gathering, reading, conversation and napping.
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Example of a small beach style open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and shiplap ceiling living room design in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Ryan Gamma Photography
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This site hosted a 1850s Farmhouse and 1920s Cottage. Newly renovated, they make for excellent guest cottages with fun living spaces!
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AFTER - This room needed to show as a family room rather than a dining room. Room definition is key to this staging. Photos and Staging by: Betsy Konaxis, BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

The client was excited to purchase a home in the beautiful resort of Sandestin, but was not pleased with the dark interiors, heavy mouldings, tile floors, dated fixtures and heavy feel of the interior of the home. We solved their problems by completely renovating the interiors. Ceilings were raised, floors were replaced, cabinetry and fixtures were replaced and a problem area in the living room was solved. They now have the open, clean, airy beach home of their dreams and I couldn't be more pleased with how this home turned out for them. anthony vallee

Small beach style open concept living room photo in Los Angeles with beige walls

Morgan Howarth
Inspiration for a small coastal enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in DC Metro with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Staging & Photos by: Betsy Konaxis, BK Classic Collections Home Stagers
Living room - small coastal open concept and formal light wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Amanda Norton Photography
Inspiration for a small coastal slate floor and gray floor sunroom remodel in Atlanta with a standard ceiling