Photo by KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary freestanding desk cork floor home office remodel in Portland with white walls and no fireplace

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Example of a transitional beige floor powder room design in Los Angeles with a two-piece toilet, gray walls and a console sink

The original house was demolished to make way for a two-story house on the sloping lot, with an accessory dwelling unit below. The upper level of the house, at street level, has three bedrooms, a kitchen and living room. The “great room” opens onto an ocean-view deck through two large pocket doors. The master bedroom can look through the living room to the same view. The owners, acting as their own interior designers, incorporated lots of color with wallpaper accent walls in each bedroom, and brilliant tiles in the bathrooms, kitchen, and at the fireplace tiles in the bathrooms, kitchen, and at the fireplace. Architect: Thompson Naylor Architects Photographs: Jim Bartsch Photographer

Custom designed polished bronze kitchen shelving, ladders, island and hood.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, black appliances, an island, white countertops, stone tile backsplash and shaker cabinets

Rustic brown wood gable roof idea in Milwaukee with a metal roof

Photography by Greg Premru
Farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and soapstone countertops

“We want to redo our cabinets…but my kitchen is so small!” We hear this a lot here at Reborn Cabinets. You might be surprised how many people put off refreshing their kitchen simply because homeowners can’t see beyond their own square footage. Not all of us can live in a big, sprawling ranch house, but that doesn’t mean that a small kitchen can’t be polished into a real gem! This project is a great example of how dramatic the difference can be when we rethink our space—even just a little! By removing hanging cabinets, this kitchen opened-up very nicely. The light from the preexisting French doors could flow wonderfully into the adjacent family room. The finishing touches were made by transforming a very small “breakfast nook” into a clean and useful storage space.

Jeri Koegel
Hot tub - contemporary backyard custom-shaped hot tub idea in Los Angeles

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Example of a huge mountain style brown two-story wood gable roof design in San Francisco

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard rectangular and tile lap hot tub remodel in Sacramento

Kitchen - transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Trendy tile patio kitchen photo in San Diego with a pergola

Example of a transitional basement design in Indianapolis

Example of a mid-sized trendy single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and glass sheet backsplash

Photography: Regan Wood Photography
Freestanding bathtub - large contemporary master marble tile slate floor and black floor freestanding bathtub idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, marble countertops, gray countertops and a hinged shower door

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s beige one-story wood exterior home remodel in Salt Lake City

Inspiration for a large coastal open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Boston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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 1950s master gray tile gray floor and single-sink shower bench photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and a built-in vanity