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Before + Afters: Restored Seaside Retreat

From: DiMauro Architects, Inc.

Over the years, the exterior of this historic seaside home was stripped by salt and strong winds, while the interior was restructured in a way that didn't make sense. After relocating the front door, extending the porch and outfitting the interior with new furniture, though, DiMauro Architects restored the "Grand Old Lady by the Sea" to her former glory.

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Ocean Side Facade, Before

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White Home Exterior and Porch

Architects reorganized the layout of the home around a center axis design. The main entrance was moved to the middle of the house and a porch was extended, making a central passageway through the main floor.

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Beach House Front Facade, Before

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Beach House Front Exterior With Bikes

This beautiful older home was given a head-to-toe makeover to restore it to its former glory and take advantage of its oceanfront location. Now, it's a peaceful, comfortable retreat, indoors and out!

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Kitchen, Before

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White Cottage Kitchen With Porch Access

The kitchen is completely opened up to its setting, with big windows looking out over the ocean and back yard. And a door leads directly onto the back porch.

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Front Hall, Before

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White Transitional Foyer and Hall With Ocean View

The home's layout was reorganized around this main corridor with sightlines that reach all the way across the main floor and out to sweeping ocean views. Walls are a fresh, bright white, adding to the airy feel.

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Attic, Before

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Coastal Attic Sitting Area With Blue Floor

The house's attic gets fresh new life as a colorful sitting area with a small dining table and cozy spots to curl up with a book. Cheery patterns brighten up the armchairs and window. The wood floor gets a shipshape coat of nautical blue.

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Bathroom, Before

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White Bathroom With Brown Tile Floor

Earth toned tiles bring warmth to the floor of the renovated bathroom and a welcome pop of pattern in the mostly white space.

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Back Porch, Before

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Back Porch With Ocean Views

A newly widened porch lets residents take in the full scope of the home's waterfront setting, with crashing waves as the soothing soundtrack.

HGTV Faces of Design 2018

Before + Afters: Restored Seaside Retreat

Ocean Side Facade, Before

White Home Exterior and Porch

Beach House Front Facade, Before

Beach House Front Exterior With Bikes

Kitchen, Before

White Cottage Kitchen With Porch Access

Front Hall, Before

White Transitional Foyer and Hall With Ocean View

Attic, Before

Coastal Attic Sitting Area With Blue Floor

Bathroom, Before

White Bathroom With Brown Tile Floor

Back Porch, Before

Back Porch With Ocean Views

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