2021 - 3,100 square foot Coastal Farmhouse Style Residence completed with French oak hardwood floors throughout, light and bright with black and natural accents.

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.

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

Пример оригинального дизайна: маленькая ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, серыми фасадами, раздельным унитазом, белыми стенами, мраморным полом, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца и серым полом для на участке и в саду

CDH Designs 15 East 4th St Emporium, PA 15834
Пример оригинального дизайна: маленькая ванная комната в стиле кантри с фасадами в стиле шейкер, серыми фасадами, раздельным унитазом, бежевой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, бежевыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной и столешницей из искусственного кварца для на участке и в саду

На фото: маленький главный, серо-белый совмещенный санузел в современном стиле с серыми фасадами, ванной в нише, душем над ванной, инсталляцией, серой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, настольной раковиной, столешницей из дерева, серым полом, открытым душем, серой столешницей, тумбой под одну раковину и подвесной тумбой для на участке и в саду

This bathroom was updated with a Waypoint 410S Painted Stone Door vanity with matching medicine cabinet. Quartz on the vanity with 4” back and end splash and includes the shower threshold. 12x24 field tile for the main floor and shower walls and mosaic tile for the shower floor and niche were installed. Moen Voss Collection in Brushed Nickel includes faucet, toilet paper holder, towel ring, towel bar, shower head/faucet and toilet tank lever. A Kohler Wellworth 2 piece toilet in white. Includes a new bypass shower clear ¼” door with Brushed Nickel finish.

Пример оригинального дизайна: маленькая ванная комната со стиральной машиной в стиле кантри с фасадами в стиле шейкер, серыми фасадами, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, разноцветным полом, белой столешницей, тумбой под одну раковину и встроенной тумбой для на участке и в саду

Custom flat-panel cabinetry in dark grey contrasts the minimalist monochrome material palette, with white wall tile in various patterns and a barn-style shower enclosure

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: маленькая ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, серыми фасадами, душем без бортиков, раздельным унитазом, белой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из плитки под дерево, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, коричневым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, тумбой под одну раковину и напольной тумбой для на участке и в саду

In questo bagno di Casa DM abbiamo giocato con la riflessione dello specchio e con un rivestimento materico come il ceppo di gré. Progetto: MID | architettura Photo by: Roy Bisschops

Стильный дизайн: маленькая главная, серо-белая ванная комната со стиральной машиной в современном стиле с плоскими фасадами, серыми фасадами, полновстраиваемой ванной, инсталляцией, белой плиткой, мраморной плиткой, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, монолитной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного камня, черным полом, белой столешницей, тумбой под одну раковину и подвесной тумбой для на участке и в саду - последний тренд

Modena Vanity in Grey Available in grey, white & Royal Blue (28"- 60") Wood/plywood combination with tempered glass countertop, soft closing doors as well as drawers. Satin nickel hardware finish. Mirror option available.

This ensuite bathroom boasts a subtle black, grey, and white palette that lines the two rooms. Faucets, accessories, and shower fixtures are from Kohler's Purist collection in Satin Nickel. The commode, also from Kohler, is a One-Piece from the San Souci collection, making it easy to keep clean. All tile was sourced through our local Renaissance Tile dealer. Asian Statuary marble lines the floors, wall wainscot, and shower. Black honed marble 3x6 tiles create a border on the floor around the space while a 1x2 brick mosaic tops wainscot tile along the walls. The mosaic is also used on the shower floor. In the shower, there is an accented wall created from Venetian Waterjet mosaic with Hudson White and Black Honed material. A clear glass shower entry with brushed nickel clamps and hardware lets you see the design without sacrifice.

mid-century modern bathroom with terrazzo countertop, hexagonal sink, custom walnut mirror with white powder coated shelf, teal hexagonal ceramic tiles, Porcelanosa textured large format white tile, gray oak cabinet, Edison bulb sconce hanging light fixtures. Modernes Badezimmer aus der Mitte des Jahrhunderts mit Terrazzo-Arbeitsplatte, sechseckiges Waschbecken, maßgefertigter Spiegel aus Nussbaumholz mit weißer, pulverbeschichteter Ablage, sechseckige Keramikfliesen in Tealachs, großformatige weiße Fliesen mit Porcelanosa-Struktur, Schrank aus grauer Eiche, Hängeleuchten mit Edison-Glühbirne.

На фото: маленькая ванная комната в скандинавском стиле с плоскими фасадами, серыми фасадами, душем в нише, белой плиткой, керамической плиткой, белыми стенами, полом из мозаичной плитки, настольной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, серым полом, душем с распашными дверями, серой столешницей, тумбой под одну раковину и подвесной тумбой для на участке и в саду

Design Craft Maple frameless Brookhill door with flat center panel in Frappe Classic paint vanity with a white solid cultured marble countertop with two Wave bowls and 4” high backsplash. Moen Eva collection includes faucets, towel bars, paper holder and vanity light. Kohler comfort height toilet and Sterling Vikrell shower unit. On the floor is 8x8 decorative Glazzio Positano Cottage tile.

To still achieve that chic, modern rustic look - walls were kept in white and contrasting that is a dark gray painted door. A vanity made of concrete with a black metal base takes the modern appeal even further and we paired that with faucets and framed mirrors finished in black as well. An industrial dome pendant in black serves as the main lighting and industrial caged bulb pendants are placed by the mirrors as accent lighting.

Свежая идея для дизайна: маленькая главная ванная комната в стиле кантри с серыми фасадами, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, столешницей из кварцита, белым полом, шторкой для ванной, белой столешницей, тумбой под одну раковину и напольной тумбой для на участке и в саду - отличное фото интерьера