Transitional exterior home photo in Chicago

Inspiration for a transitional exterior home remodel in Chicago

Living room - country living room idea in Chicago

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Mid-sized trendy l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an 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.

Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in Phoenix

Transitional bedroom photo in Chicago

Example of a transitional basement design in Chicago

Home bar - rustic home bar idea in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a transitional hallway remodel in Chicago

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Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts master dark wood floor bedroom design in Nashville with gray walls and no fireplace

Foyer - country medium tone wood floor foyer idea in Los Angeles with white walls and a black front door

Inspiration for a farmhouse kids' room remodel in Chicago

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Mid-sized trendy beige two-story stucco house exterior photo in Los Angeles with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Example of a transitional pool design in Los Angeles

Kitchen - kitchen idea in Chicago

Transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray backsplash, an island, white countertops and gray cabinets