M J McCabe-Garden Design
Design ideas for a traditional front yard brick formal garden in Bridgeport.

Angle Eye Photography
Huge cottage galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, an island and a farmhouse sink

Call us at 805-770-7400 or email us at info@dlglighting.com. We ship nationwide. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
Large arts and crafts wood beige entryway photo in Santa Barbara

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.

Jim Fuhrmann
Example of a mountain style dark wood floor dining room design in New York

The Design Collective & JLV Creative; Carson Photography
Farmhouse guest bedroom photo in Charleston with gray walls

Bret Gum
Inspiration for a small coastal freestanding desk study room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

Large transitional master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor, multicolored floor and double-sink alcove shower photo in San Francisco with blue cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a freestanding vanity and beaded inset cabinets

This beach house was renovated to create an inviting escape for its owners’ as home away from home. The wide open greatroom that pours out onto vistas of sand and surf from behind a nearly removable bi-folding wall of glass, making summer entertaining a treat for the host and winter storm watching a true marvel for guests to behold. The views from each of the upper level bedroom windows make it hard to tell if you have truly woken in the morning, or if you are still dreaming… Photography: Paul Grdina

Open kitchen, dining and living area in guest cottage of large scale beach house. Liz Nemeth
Example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with gray cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets

Tria Giovan
Example of a french country dark wood floor dining room design in New York with blue walls

Architect: Christopher Hall Architect, Inc. Photgraphy: Warren Patterson
Inspiration for a large coastal gray three-story wood gable roof remodel in Boston

Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Charlotte

The space under the stairs was made useful as a coffee bar and for overflow storage. Ample lighting and a sink make it useful for entertaining as well. Photos: Dave Remple

Inspiration for a coastal bathroom remodel in DC Metro

Inspiration for a rustic guest bedroom remodel

Bedroom - large coastal master carpeted bedroom idea in Orange County with white walls

Peter Peirce
Mid-sized cottage green two-story wood house exterior photo in Bridgeport with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography