Coastal Cottage Makeover

Check out how the cottage looked before here. You’ll definitely want to see it before you look at this transformation. You’ll be amazed and definitely inspired! Everything in this cottage flows together. It’s open, fresh and inviting.

This beautiful buffet stands at the entrance. It was custom made and is a large piece. It welcomes you right into the cottage.

The addition of the large mirror, beach glass, jars and wood sign pull everything together.

Once you step inside you are greeted by a welcoming wood table. If you remember the before pictures, this table was dark with blue legs. The dark wood floors go throughout the entire cottage and the light tones in the wood match all of the decor.

Next to the table is a sweet nook that has a big comfy chair to sit in. The view from that corner is perfect because it’s next to a big open window overlooking the water.

Next is the living room which only gets used on rainy days and in the winter! This space is so airy and bright.

This cozy spot is perfect for cuddling on cold days with warm blankets while sitting right next to the fire place.

The Kitchen

The old kitchen is completely ripped out. New cupboards, shelves, a white back splash, appliances and counter tops completely transform the space. The partial wall gets a larger counter top than it had before to make more room for a food prep area and a larger space for entertaining. Plus the addition of bar stools for more seating makes it a welcome space.

The Bathroom

If you remember the bathroom in the before you will notice it was much smaller and tighter. The bathroom was also completely ripped out, the walls moved and it becomes a more functional space with added storage.

The black hardware, decor touches, large driftwood piece and wood sign give this bathroom the perfect coastal look.

The Bedrooms

Remember the wood paneling? All gone! Each bedroom is much brighter because of the new furniture, bright linens and decorative art on the walls.

From the painted furniture,

to the lighting,

to the sliding closet doors and decor, all the small touches are perfection in these bedrooms.

Outside

Even though the inside of this cottage is gorgeous the outside is even better! There’s lost of green grass, a big deck, it’s close to the beach and there’s lots of space to relax.

And what about that view? Stunning!

What was your favorite part of the cottage makeover?!

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This cottage was built in 1958 when wood panelling was popular. It was also a low cost option at the time and pretty easy to install. This was the entryway and dining room.

The kitchen gets a major overhaul. Everything feels dark and closed off and since it was build in the 1950’s the cabinetry, lighting and floors are outdated.

The kitchen area was cramped with not much usable surface space.

The tiny bathroom had no room for storage so the plan was to expand it. This room gets a big refresh with more space and a new shower, toilet and vanity.

The bedrooms were all covered with wood panelling and looking a bit dark. Everything from the ceiling, walls and floor gets torn down and rebuilt.

Cottage Renovation

The main goal was to turn the cottage from dark and dated to modern and airy. And the best way to do that was to start from scratch. Walls were removed, wood panelling gone, new flooring installed, the bathroom expanded and ceilings completely redone.

One of the few things that stayed in the cottage was a wood dining table. You can see it in the background here. It gets re-painted white, gets new chairs and looks like a new piece of furniture.

It’s amazing to be able to see a vision come to life! Check out the full cottage makeover here. You will be amazed, it’s modern, beautiful and has so many perfect touches.

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