Upstairs kids, bunk bathroom featuring terrazzo flooring, horizontal shiplap walls, custom inset vanity with white marble countertops, white oak floating shelves, and decorative lighting.

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.

Modern bathroom with paper recycled wallpaper, backlit semi-circle floating mirror, floating live-edge top and marble vessel sink.
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Large beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with planked wall panelling, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

El baño, uno de los puntos destacados de la transformación, refleja el estilo retro con espejos antiguos en tono cobrizo que añaden originalidad y calidez al espacio. Los lavabos, pertenecientes a la colección Solid Surface de Bathco, específicamente el modelo Piamonte, aportan modernidad y elegancia. El mueble a medida y las lámparas del techo completan la estampa de un baño que fusiona lo vintage con lo contemporáneo de manera magistral.

Beach style kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Builder: Watershed Builders Photoraphy: Michael Blevins A large master bath in Charlotte with a white walk-in shower, light blue beauty vanity, herringbone porcelain tiles, shaker cabinets and gold hardware.

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Beach style powder room in Boston with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, a pedestal sink, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

This is an example of a beach style powder room in Orange County with green walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops and decorative wall panelling.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, wallpaper and an open shower.

The theme for the design of these four bathrooms was Coastal Americana. My clients wanted classic designs that incorporated color, a coastal feel, and were fun. The master bathroom stands out with the interesting mix of tile. We maximized the tall sloped ceiling with the glass tile accent wall behind the freestanding bath tub. A simple sandblasted "wave" glass panel separates the wet area. Shiplap walls, satin bronze fixtures, and wood details add to the beachy feel. The three guest bathrooms, while having tile in common, each have their own unique vanities and accents. Curbless showers and frameless glass opened these rooms up to feel more spacious. The bits of blue in the floor tile lends just the right pop of blue. Custom fabric roman shades in each room soften the look and add extra style.

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