This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

This kitchen, designed by Richard Perkins of NVS, features Dura Supreme maple cabinetry in Antique White with an Espresso Glaze. Photography: Charles Thomas Design: Richard Perkins, NVS Kitchen & Bath

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The bathroom vanity is a custom piece from Kraftmaid Cabinetry using the Lyndale door style in their Dove White finish. The faucets are the Symmons Carrington widespread faucet in polished chrome. Photography by Kyle J Caldwell

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