Beach Style Living Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace

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.
Redfish Cove - Camlin Custom Homes Courageous Model
Redfish Cove - Camlin Custom Homes Courageous Model
Camlin Custom HomesCamlin Custom Homes
The Living Room in Camlin Custom Homes Courageous Model Home at Redfish Cove is grand. Expansive vaulted ceilings, large windows for lots of natural light. Large gas fireplace with natural stone surround. Beautiful natural wood light colored hardwood floors give this room the coastal feel to match the water views. Extra high windows on both sides of the fireplace allow lots of natural light to flow in to the living room. The entrance brings you through a large wrap around front porch to take advantage of its Riverfont location.
Windswept Beach Home
Windswept Beach Home
Asher Slaunwhite + PartnersAsher Slaunwhite + Partners
Large living room with vaulted ceiling, modern fireplace and built in television.
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Insert DesignInsert Design
Hand-painted terracotta tiles add balance and detail to the fireplace wall - framing the firebox and balancing the TV above. Flanking shelving provides display space and practical storage.
Gorgeous Gulf Front
Gorgeous Gulf Front
Epoch Solutions, Inc.Epoch Solutions, Inc.
The custom cabinetry in this Living Room accommodates three full height Subzero wine captains, as well as, a set of 36" wide Subzero refrigerator drawers hidden by custom panels at the bar area. The wood countertops are 1 1/2" thick white oak with custom stain. The wood trim on the wine captain shelves includes this same wood.
Glen Oak
Glen Oak
Luminosus Designs LLCLuminosus Designs LLC
Custom Fireplace, ledger stone, custom wood mantle, wall sconces, mirror, granite hearth, gas insert
Modern Cape Cod New Construction - Studio City
Modern Cape Cod New Construction - Studio City
InHanceInHance
Ground Up - New Construction Design. From all details on the exterior, including doors, windows, siding, lighting, the house numbers, and mailbox; to all interior finishes including tile, stone, paints, cabinet design, and much more. We added fun color elements using paint and tile to modernise the farmhouse feel of this family home. The home also features beautiful wood and gold/brass elements to contrast matte black finishes and bring in earth elements.
Kitsilano Urban Cottage
Kitsilano Urban Cottage
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography
Sophisticated Beach
Sophisticated Beach
Margaret Donaldson InteriorsMargaret Donaldson Interiors
Binding a piece of carpet enabled the rug to be exactly the right size for the space. Darkening the french doors helps to frame the room. The curved sectional defines the space while the soft curve doesn't feel harsh.
House on the Lake- Shorewood
House on the Lake- Shorewood
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Cozy bright greatroom with coffered ceiling detail. Beautiful south facing light comes through Pella Reserve Windows (screens roll out of bottom of window sash). This room is bright and cheery and very inviting. We even hid a remote shade in the beam closest to the windows for privacy at night and shade if too bright.

Beach Style Living Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace

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