Danielle Driscoll, www.findingsilverpennies.com Chair: Generations Adirondack Chair Stool: Generations Outdoor Footstool Pillow: Ahoy Outdoor Throw Pillow

The layout of this colonial-style house lacked the open, coastal feel the homeowners wanted for their summer retreat. Siemasko + Verbridge worked with the homeowners to understand their goals and priorities: gourmet kitchen; open first floor with casual, connected lounging and entertaining spaces; an out-of-the-way area for laundry and a powder room; a home office; and overall, give the home a lighter and more “airy” feel. SV’s design team reprogrammed the first floor to successfully achieve these goals. SV relocated the kitchen to what had been an underutilized family room and moved the dining room to the location of the existing kitchen. This shift allowed for better alignment with the existing living spaces and improved flow through the rooms. The existing powder room and laundry closet, which opened directly into the dining room, were moved and are now tucked in a lower traffic area that connects the garage entrance to the kitchen. A new entry closet and home office were incorporated into the front of the house to define a well-proportioned entry space with a view of the new kitchen. By making use of the existing cathedral ceilings, adding windows in key locations, removing very few walls, and introducing a lighter color palette with contemporary materials, this summer cottage now exudes the light and airiness this home was meant to have. © Dan Cutrona Photography

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This Coronado cottage craftsman has the ultimate family appeal. Preserving the city's village character and incorporating the neighborhood's beach vibe, this home has everything needed for the perfect summer house - including a mini cottage to house the family's golf cart!

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Great room with wood walls add a contemporary touch to this traditional home with a mediterranean architectural base. Chinese ginger jars and pottery create a vignette with vintage photographs above the media cabinet. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interiors & Styling by Summer Thornton. Images by Brantley Photography

Danielle Driscoll, www.findingsilverpennies.com Chair: Generations Outdoor Adirondack Chair Footstool: Generations Outdoor Footstool Pillow: Ahoy Indoor Outdoor Pillow: Set of 2

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While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photo: Susan Gilmore Photography
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