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Inspiration for a coastal powder room remodel in Miami with white cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Minimalist bathroom photo in Portland

Mountain style dark wood floor kids' room photo in Minneapolis with beige walls

Mountain style detached two-car garage photo in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern backyard tile and rectangular infinity pool fountain remodel in Phoenix

Living room in the Birch model home at Larkwood in Raynham, MA — Larkwood's largest floor plan at 2,830 sq ft with 3 bedrooms + den, 2.5 baths, and an oversized two-car garage. Fireplace with custom built-in shelving and hardwood floors throughout the main living area. Every buyer works one-on-one with Thorndike's in-house interior designer Nikkie Gaitan on every finish selection — countertops, cabinetry, flooring, tile, and fixtures

Example of a cottage beige floor utility room design in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and white walls

Inspiration for a coastal formal and open concept living room remodel in Orange County

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Kitchen - transitional u-shaped kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and paneled appliances

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Inspiration for a coastal tile screened-in porch remodel in Milwaukee with a roof extension

Home office - cottage freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office idea in Chicago with gray walls

Bathroom - country white tile white floor bathroom idea in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

A beautiful and modern take on a lake cabin for a sweet family to make wonderful memories.
Inspiration for a contemporary side yard patio remodel in Seattle with a fire pit and a roof extension

Living room - mid-sized traditional enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Salt Lake City with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Photo by Grey Crawford
Example of a small beach style galley dark wood floor kitchen design in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black backsplash and no island

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.

Large transitional girl dark wood floor and brown floor childrens' room photo in Salt Lake City with white walls

Inspiration for a large timeless master porcelain tile and brown floor alcove shower remodel in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Example of a mountain style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and orange floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, paneled appliances and an island