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Mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Minneapolis with beige walls, a wall-mounted tv, no fireplace and a stone fireplace

Andrew Pogue Photography
Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Austin with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a plaster fireplace

Family room - large transitional open concept dark wood floor family room idea in Philadelphia with multicolored walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo credit: Mike Kelley
Trendy kitchen photo with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash and an island

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz Design: Imbue Design
Example of a trendy concrete floor home theater design in Salt Lake City with a projector screen

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Example of a mid-sized classic open concept dark wood floor living room design in Orlando with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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.

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | John Kraemer & Sons, Remodel | Troy Thies, Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.

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Inspiration for a large transitional open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, black appliances, an island and white countertops

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Nor-Son Inc, Remodel | Troy Thies, Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.

Urban dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Portland with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Trendy living room photo in Miami with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The homeowners were looking to create an open floor plan between the kitchen, great room and previously closed den area. Once the wall was removed and the den completely opened, Decor and You worked with the remodeler to revise the kitchen design to include this additional space. In the great room, we provided input on the layout of the coffered ceilings and also on the custom built-ins surrounding the fireplace.

The traditional area rug helps tie everything in this room together. It pulls colors from the bedding, lounge chairs, and ottoman to make the space feel cohesive. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Dan Piassick

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary guest brown floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

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Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal open concept and formal light wood floor living room remodel in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Example of a mid-sized urban open concept dark wood floor living room design in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Gretchen Murcott Photography
Example of a classic light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York