This coastal home is full of coastal accessories, soft armchairs, custom built in cabinetry, simple linen curtains, wood details...beautifully designed!!

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Transitional master gray tile gray floor freestanding bathtub photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Studio H Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County.

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Inspiration for a large asian partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in San Francisco for summer.

Richard Mandelkorn
This is an example of a large coastal front porch design in Boston with decking and a roof extension.

Photo Credits to Marc Fowler of Metropolis Studio
Example of a trendy white tile gray floor alcove shower design in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, purple walls, an integrated sink and white countertops

Large trendy brown floor mudroom photo in Denver

Large minimalist white two-story stucco gable roof photo in Orlando with a tile roof

Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/ It was also featured in a Houzz Tour: Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas

Large transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and black floor living room photo in Los Angeles with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Large beach style master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Chicago with green walls and no fireplace

Giant Hyssop and lilies surround this copper mailbox. Alan & Linda Detrick Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard driveway in New York for summer.

Trendy bathroom photo in Miami

spill-over spa, rectangle pool, fountain, pavers, tiled spa, balcony, white siding, red cushions, tropical, lounge chair, grass, plant beds, wood fence, covered patio, blue pool tile

The stair hall at Around the World Flair by Fox Construction in Steamboat Springs features a dramatic open timber staircase with thick wood treads, carved log stringers, and decorative wrought-iron railings. A vaulted wood ceiling, arched window wall, hanging lanterns, stone flooring, and patterned furnishings give the space a warm, globally inspired character. Photography: Tim Murphy Photography

Mid-sized minimalist l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, white countertops and dark wood cabinets

The kitchen at Reclaimed Wonder is a study in modern rustic charm, anchored by a striking black backsplash that brings depth and contrast to the space. Warm reclaimed wood, indigenous stone, and thoughtfully layered finishes create a kitchen that feels both artful and inviting—designed as much for beauty as for gathering. Created by the talented architects at Platt Architecture, this custom home is located within the private Wade Hampton Golf Club community in Cashiers, North Carolina. Every detail of the home was carefully considered, from the reclaimed beams and wall planks to the warm amber lighting that enhances the natural palette. Set against the serene beauty of the mountains, Reclaimed Wonder offers a refined retreat that feels deeply connected to its surroundings. J,Weiland