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California Contemporary Main Suite Is Fresh + Bright

Christina Anstead makes over her best friend's main bedroom and bathroom, transforming it from an awkward, dated layout to an open and relaxing retreat.

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Photo: Erik Voake; Getty Images. From: Christina On The Coast and Out with an Original Bathroom.

Friendly Renovation

Christina remodeled the first level of Cassie's house last year, and now the upstairs and downstairs feel like two totally different homes. They want to bring the California contemporary style from the kitchen and living areas up to the main bedroom and bathroom.

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From: Christina On The Coast and Out with an Original Bathroom

Before: Handy yet Drab

The closet off Cassie's bathroom was tiny, so she had installed a built-in closet in the bedroom to have enough room to store her clothes, shoes and purses.

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Photo: Erik Voake; Getty Images. From: Christina On The Coast and Out with an Original Bathroom.

After: Sophisticated + Spacious

The removal of the built-in organizer expands the bedroom drastically, without having to actually add extra square footage to the room. Christina moves the bed so that it takes full advantage of the city-life views through the windows.

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Photo: Erik Voake; Getty Images. From: Christina On The Coast and Out with an Original Bathroom.

Max Out Your Nightstand

Wooden nightstands deliver warmth to the gray-and-white color palette. To make the most of the petite nightstand, pendant lights hang above for illumination rather than adding a lamp. Placing a houseplant on your beside table not only brings life into the space, but it also helps to clean your air and reduce stress.

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