Beach style 3/4 cement tile floor and green floor bathroom photo in Los Angeles with green cabinets, white walls and recessed-panel cabinets

This Eichler remodel consisted of a new kitchen, two bathrooms, laundry/mudroom, and new lighting and paint throughout. We updated the previously poorly renovated Mediterranean style to match the original midcentury architectural style with a Japandi twist to best reflect the homeowners' cultural and stylistic preferences.

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.

An unusual but sensible decision was made to convert the shower area of the lower floor’s half bath into a laundry room which the house previously lacked. The first half of the original space became the powder room. A pocket door creates a physical and acoustical barrier when needed.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless vinyl floor powder room remodel in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and beige countertops

Basement - large rustic look-out medium tone wood floor and brown floor basement idea in Chicago with gray walls and no fireplace

The entry leads to an open plan parlor floor. with adjacent living room at the front, dining in the middle and open kitchen in the back of the house.. One hidden surprise is the paneled door that opens to reveal a tiny guest bath under the existing staircase. Executive Saarinen arm chairs from are reupholstered in a shiny Knoll 'Tryst' fabric which adds texture and compliments the black lacquer mushroom 1970's table and shiny silver frame of the large round mirror. Photo: Ward Roberts

Living room library - coastal living room library idea in Houston with blue walls, no fireplace and no tv

Timeless materials such as soft green tiles, wood cabinetry, warm brass fixtures and black accents were combined with modern functionality to create a calm and spa -like retreat in this main bathroom renovation.

This project consisted of stripping everything to the studs and removing walls on half of the first floor and replacing with custom finishes creating an open concept with zoned living areas.

Paul Dyer
Cottage mudroom photo in San Francisco

Small transitional powder room photo in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink and wood countertops

Photo Credits: Gillian Crane Photography
1950s dark wood floor bedroom photo in Orange County

Tudor inspired, reclaimed barn wood. Designed by Ryan Miller of Millworks Designs and staged by Fresh Perspectives.
Example of a transitional two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Nashville

We’ve carefully crafted every inch of this home to bring you something never before seen in this area! Modern front sidewalk and landscape design leads to the architectural stone and cedar front elevation, featuring a contemporary exterior light package, black commercial 9’ window package and 8 foot Art Deco, mahogany door. Additional features found throughout include a two-story foyer that showcases the horizontal metal railings of the oak staircase, powder room with a floating sink and wall-mounted gold faucet and great room with a 10’ ceiling, modern, linear fireplace and 18’ floating hearth, kitchen with extra-thick, double quartz island, full-overlay cabinets with 4 upper horizontal glass-front cabinets, premium Electrolux appliances with convection microwave and 6-burner gas range, a beverage center with floating upper shelves and wine fridge, first-floor owner’s suite with washer/dryer hookup, en-suite with glass, luxury shower, rain can and body sprays, LED back lit mirrors, transom windows, 16’ x 18’ loft, 2nd floor laundry, tankless water heater and uber-modern chandeliers and decorative lighting. Rear yard is fenced and has a storage shed.

Alba Chiara polished marble is carried through the guest bath in varying sizes and applications to provide depth. Large scale pieces adorn the walls while a mini hexagon rug covers the floor. Waterworks fixtures, fittings and accessories throughout. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a mediterranean porch remodel in Dallas with a roof extension

Mountain style beige two-story gable roof photo in Minneapolis with a metal roof

Objectives: • Provide freestanding bathtub. • Provide shower over tub. • Introduce stylized theme. Design challenges: • Borrowing space from comfortable layout. • Provide storage for guest bathroom effects. • Waterproof room for shower spills. Design solutions: • Usurp space form adjacent linen closet. • Re-locate entry door. • Provide floor to ceiling tile surround to tub/ shower area. Special Features: • Textural mix of materials palette. • Storage étagère at room entry. • Provides guest comfort for grooming and bathing. -- Preview First