Eric Dennon, Dennon Photography
Example of a classic bathroom design in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Tracey Rapisardi Design, 2008 Coastal Living Idea House Guest Bedroom
Example of a mid-sized beach style guest light wood floor bedroom design in Tampa with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

Phillip Mueller Photography, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Interior Design: Lucy Penfield
Example of a mountain style open concept living room design in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a tropical dark wood floor living room remodel in Miami with white walls

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.

Open concept kitchen - small shabby-chic style single-wall white floor open concept kitchen idea in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, no island, white appliances, white backsplash, wood backsplash and brown countertops

Casey Fry
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style concrete floor claw-foot bathtub remodel in Austin with a vessel sink, white cabinets and white walls

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Interior Design: Engler Studio | Photography: Landmark Photography
Example of a transitional master carpeted bedroom design in Minneapolis with gray walls, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace

Williamson Photography
Kitchen - craftsman kitchen idea with open cabinets and white cabinets

MLT Photo Studio
Inspiration for a transitional master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Boston with white walls

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Inspiration for a rustic backyard deck remodel in Atlanta with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

Jeff Roberts
Sunroom - coastal sunroom idea in Portland Maine with beige walls and a standard ceiling

Rob Karosis
Beach style laundry room photo in Portland Maine

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a coastal patio remodel in Portland Maine with a fire pit

Spacecrafting
Basement - large rustic underground carpeted basement idea in Minneapolis with beige walls and a home theater

Beach style backyard stone and rectangular pool photo in Miami

The homeowners of this California Cottage wanted a beach vibe in their 1700 sq. ft. home. They wanted to make the most of their spaces by widening doorways, adding wood floors throughout the house, and adding a skylight. The result is cozy, casual California living at its best with frequent family dinners and celebrations with friends. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Tony Soluri
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial galley concrete floor open concept kitchen remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances and an island