Elegant white floor bathroom photo in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and an undermount sink

Interior items by Angus McCaffery Interior Design Design by Butler Armsden Architects Photography by Patrik Argast
Mid-sized trendy master bathroom photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink and yellow walls

Living room - transitional carpeted and gray floor living room idea in New York with blue walls and a standard fireplace

Example of a transitional girl dark wood floor and brown floor playroom design in Salt Lake City with multicolored walls

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.

Bedroom elegant gender-neutral carpeted nursery photo in Phoenix with blue walls

Wrought Iron Double Door - D'Vine by Porte, Color Dark Bronze, Clear Glass
Example of a small classic concrete floor front door design in Austin with gray walls and a metal front door

Sean Litchfield
Trendy living room photo in Boston with multicolored walls

This bright and gender-neutral kids room is not only a delightful place to play, but a retreat for little ones.
Inspiration for a mid-sized and bedroom scandinavian gender-neutral light wood floor kids' bedroom remodel in Dallas with white walls

The breathtaking ocean views influenced the dramatic redesign of this water-front Poipu condo. The outdated condo was completely remodeled to allow full appreciation of the surrounding views, bring in a fresh new color palette, and modernize and update everything from the electrical wiring to the new luxury bath towels. The clients wanted the condo to feel “fun, happy, and cheerful,” and to stand apart from the typical vacation rental on Kauai. They wanted to turn this condo into the ultimate “beach house” that felt just as luxurious as the gorgeous natural surroundings. Fresh white ship-lap walls set the backdrop for this modern beach style, which is further enhanced with bold stripes, natural textures, and ocean-themed decor. The palette of cobalt, aqua and lichen green is fresh and vibrant against the neutral backdrop. Trina Turk’s “Peacock Print” was the inspiration fabric for the living and dining room. The print is so lively, colorful, and modern, and was the perfect place to start. Every custom detail was thoughtfully chosen to bring a sense of luxury and originality to the space. While some elements are whimsical, such as the playful octopus art & fish-themed fabric, other elements are sophisticated and classic, to help keep the design grounded. Special features include a custom-made “Moroccan Fish Scale” tile backsplash in the kitchen, crushed marble counter tops with oyster shells and float glass, and blue glass pendant lights, reminiscent of water bubbles.

Clean cut, modern, and magnificent! Rochon custom made black flat panel cabinets and center island set the tone for this open and airy contemporary kitchen and great room. The island lights add a touch of whimsical . The kitchen also features an extra large Frigidaire refrigerator and freezer and wall oven.

Evanston home designed by: Konstant Architecture + Home Photographed by Kathleen Virginia Photography
Mid-sized elegant guest carpeted and gray floor bedroom photo in Chicago with multicolored walls

Bedroom lit by skylights features catwalks. © Holly Lepere
Bedroom - eclectic guest bedroom idea in Santa Barbara with beige walls

Dedicated laundry room - coastal single-wall dark wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper dedicated laundry room idea in Charleston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and white countertops

Photo by Darlene Halaby.
Tuscan open concept limestone floor and beige floor living room photo in Orange County with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and a standard fireplace

Example of a trendy black floor powder room design in San Diego with multicolored walls and a pedestal sink

Photos by Jessica Alexander
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian girl dark wood floor and brown floor nursery remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls

Jana Leon
Bedroom and mid-sized trendy girl medium tone wood floor and beige floor kids' bedroom photo in San Francisco with white walls

Mid-sized elegant 3/4 dark wood floor and brown floor shower curtain photo in Birmingham with white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and gray countertops