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.

ヒューストンにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれな廊下 (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
ボストンにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (淡色無垢フローリング、グレーの壁) の写真

Photography by Rock Paper Hammer
ルイビルにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、レンガの床) の写真

Richard Leo Johnson Wall & Trim Color: Sherwin Williams - Extra White 7006 Pocket Door Color: Benjamin Moore - Gray Owl )C-52
小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

FAMILY HOME IN SURREY The architectural remodelling, fitting out and decoration of a lovely semi-detached Edwardian house in Weybridge, Surrey. We were approached by an ambitious couple who’d recently sold up and moved out of London in pursuit of a slower-paced life in Surrey. They had just bought this house and already had grand visions of transforming it into a spacious, classy family home. Architecturally, the existing house needed a complete rethink. It had lots of poky rooms with a small galley kitchen, all connected by a narrow corridor – the typical layout of a semi-detached property of its era; dated and unsuitable for modern life. MODERNIST INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Our plan was to remove all of the internal walls – to relocate the central stairwell and to extend out at the back to create one giant open-plan living space! To maximise the impact of this on entering the house, we wanted to create an uninterrupted view from the front door, all the way to the end of the garden. Working closely with the architect, structural engineer, LPA and Building Control, we produced the technical drawings required for planning and tendering and managed both of these stages of the project. QUIRKY DESIGN FEATURES At our clients’ request, we incorporated a contemporary wall mounted wood burning stove in the dining area of the house, with external flue and dedicated log store. The staircase was an unusually simple design, with feature LED lighting, designed and built as a real labour of love (not forgetting the secret cloak room inside!) The hallway cupboards were designed with asymmetrical niches painted in different colours, backlit with LED strips as a central feature of the house. The side wall of the kitchen is broken up by three slot windows which create an architectural feel to the space.

Hallway with stained ceiling and lanterns.
サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、表し梁) の写真

ナッシュビルにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、三角天井、板張り壁) の写真

This Woodland Style home is a beautiful combination of rustic charm and modern flare. The Three bedroom, 3 and 1/2 bath home provides an abundance of natural light in every room. The home design offers a central courtyard adjoining the main living space with the primary bedroom. The master bath with its tiled shower and walk in closet provide the homeowner with much needed space without compromising the beautiful style of the overall home.

他の地域にある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

ランスにある低価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、表し梁) の写真

Photo Credit: Treve Johnson Photography
サンフランシスコにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Built by Pillar Homes Landmark Photography
ミネアポリスにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

フィラデルフィアにある北欧スタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

パリにある低価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

シアトルにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

ニースにある高級な中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

ロンドンにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真