Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Austin

Example of a trendy patio design in Austin

Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Austin

Patio - contemporary patio idea in Austin

Thomas Kuoh Photography Landscape Design By Thuilot Associates
Example of a trendy deck design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Large outdoor patio provides seating by fireplace and outdoor dining with bbq and grill.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard tile patio kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with a roof extension

Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Austin.

April Greer
Front door - traditional front door idea in Seattle with a glass front door

Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Austin

Beach pebble inlays break the concrete patio into smaller "rooms," while still making it feel like one large space. Plantings around the patio reinforce the linear theme. Westhauser Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Austin

Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Austin

Example of a cottage chic deck design in Boston

Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Austin.

Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and ceramic tile alcove shower design in DC Metro with a vessel sink, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, gray walls and flat-panel cabinets

Patio - contemporary patio idea in Austin

CJ Walker
Inspiration for a mediterranean freestanding desk carpeted and beige floor home office remodel in Miami with beige walls

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Inspiration for a large modern concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

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.