Sargent Photography
Inspiration for a coastal powder room remodel in Miami with white cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Mid-sized contemporary brown three-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Houston with a shed roof

Jim Simmons
Balcony - contemporary balcony idea in Los Angeles

Exterior Lakeside
Large mountain style brown two-story wood gable roof photo in Minneapolis

Example of a cottage beige floor utility room design in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and white walls

Dan Murdock
Kitchen - transitional u-shaped kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and paneled appliances

A beautiful and modern take on a lake cabin for a sweet family to make wonderful memories.
Inspiration for a contemporary side yard patio remodel in Seattle with a fire pit and a roof extension

Inspiration for a coastal formal and open concept living room remodel in Orange County

Home office - cottage freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office idea in Chicago with gray walls

Mountain style brown tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor alcove shower photo in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and black 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.

Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor kitchen idea in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

John Stillman Photography
Contemporary white two-story exterior home idea in Miami

Applied Photography
Beach style family room photo in Orange County with beige walls and a media wall

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Charleston with blue walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile marble floor bathroom remodel in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, white walls, quartz countertops and white countertops

Bathroom - country white tile white floor bathroom idea in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large farmhouse white two-story wood house exterior remodel in Chicago with a shingle roof

Mountain style detached two-car garage photo in Minneapolis