Coastal Living Space with a Standard Fireplace Ideas and Designs

Newport Beach Villa
Newport Beach Villa
Ryan Rosene PhotographyRyan Rosene Photography
Beach house on the harbor in Newport with coastal décor and bright inviting colors.
Three Arch Cottage
Three Arch Cottage
Nate Fischer InteriorsNate Fischer Interiors
Bright and airy cottage living room with white washed brick and natural wood beam mantle.
So-Cal Beach Cottage
So-Cal Beach Cottage
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentWhite Sands Coastal Development
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 Lake Cottage
Modern Lake Cottage
Method Architecture Studio, PLLCMethod Architecture Studio, PLLC
A light and bright space with Douglas fir timber trusses and mosaic stone fireplace surround.
The House of Palms
The House of Palms
Sea Island Builders LLCSea Island Builders LLC
This stylish coastal family room is open to the kitchen and dining space for maximum entertaining flow. A wall of French doors open to a covered porch with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Yankee California Coastal
Yankee California Coastal
KC StudioKC Studio
Instead of the traditional sofa/chair seating arrangement, four comfy chairs allow for gathering, reading, conversation and napping.

Coastal Living Space with a Standard Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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