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Effortlessly Cool + Classic California Home Makeover

From old house to bold house, this Mountain View, CA, home underwent a major transformation that filled it with tons of texture, patterns and natural materials, giving it a timeless-yet-modern feel.

Photo: Vivian Johnson, Stylist: Rachel Wanty. From: Carmit Oron Interior Design
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Blue Kitchen With Oversized Pendant Lights

This transitional kitchen features deep navy blue cabinets and contrasting gold hardware and fixtures. An acorn wood kitchen island, as well as dining chairs, balance the dark cabinets and add warmth to the space.

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Before: Dated, Dingy Stairway

Before the renovation, the stairs featured dated carpet and wood railings.

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Neutral Entryway With Tile Flooring

This modern foyer features a blend of contrasting gold and black accents, from the stair railing to the gilded pendant lighting. A black frame mirror and gold coat hooks add additional contrast.

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Before: Dull Hallway

Before the renovation, the stairway featured dated wood and carpet.

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Hallway With Floating Wood Shelves

This modern entryway features built-ins with wood wall paneling and acorn wood countertops. Floating wood shelves above create the perfect vignette for books and decor.

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Before: Dining Room With Good Bones

Before the renovation, the dining room featured a dated railing and platform floor.

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Eclectic Dining Room With Rustic Wood Ceiling

This modern dining room features a mix of several styles, from the minimal, globe-light chandelier to the rustic wood ceiling with exposed beams. The dark wood dining table and chairs contrast beautifully with the light wood paneling and bright, white walls.

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Neutral Dining Room With Exposed Wood Beams

This modern dining room features a couple of rustic touches such as the wood-paneled ceiling with exposed wooden beams. The hardwood flooring coordinates with the wood ceiling and contrasts the cream walls and upholstered seating.

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Before: Uninteresting Living Room With Good Bones

Before the renovation, the living room featured dated carpet and a brick fireplace.

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Modern Living Room With Marble Fireplace

This living room features bright, white walls and a marble-framed fireplace. The eggplant velvet accent chair contrasts beautifully with the airy, white decor.

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Before: Kitchen Lack Personality

Before the renovation, the kitchen featured dated cabinets, countertops and pendant lights.

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Transitional Kitchen With Navy Blue Cabinets

This gourmet kitchen features deep navy blue cabinets and a range hood. The rich color contrasts beautifully with the light gray stone backsplash and white stone countertops.

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Before: Plain Bathroom

Before the renovation, the bathroom featured a dated vanity and tile.

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Modern Bathroom With Double Sink Vanity

This modern bathroom features a neutral color palette with an acorn wood vanity and taupe-gray tile flooring. A cobalt blue hand towel and dried florals add a pop of color.

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Before: Blank Slate Bedroom

Before the renovation, the bedroom had drab carpet and lacked personality.

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Modern Bedroom With Wood Paneling

This modern bedroom features a couple of nods to rustic ranch design with white wood-paneled walls and exposed wood ceiling beams. The acorn wood headboard coordinates with the wood beams. And cream and dove gray bedding create an airy, casual atmosphere.

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Before: Characterless Bathroom

Before the renovation, the bathroom lacked color and personality.

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Modern Bathroom With Double-Sink Vanity

This neutral bathroom features a warm acorn wood vanity with double sinks and symmetrical drawers. Matching mirrors, pendant lights and flanking windows and towel hooks add to the symmetrical design.

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Before: Lacking Bathroom

Before the renovation, the bathroom lacked color and personality.

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Modern Bathroom With Green Tile

This bathroom features warm earth tones such as sage green subway tile and an acorn wood double sink vanity. The colors contrast beautifully with the bright white walls and door.

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Before: Uninspired Bathroom

Before the renovation, the bathroom lacked color and personality.

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Walk-In Shower With Green Subway Tile

This bathroom creates a serene atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling sage green tile and a large rainfall showerhead. A marble alcove provides just enough space for spa-inspired toiletries.

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Modern Sitting Room With Neutral Color Palette

This sitting room features several warm, rich earth tones, from acorn wood to terra cotta throw pillows. Black nesting coffee tables contrast beautifully with the light taupe upholstered sofa. The fireplace has a sleek dimensional surround in white.

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Before: Fireplace Lacks Interest

Before the renovation, the sitting room featured drab carpet and a dated fireplace.

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Before: Dated Bathroom

Before the renovation, the bathroom featured dated tile and lacked personality.

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Modern Bathroom With Blush Pink Subway Tile

This bathroom features a neutral color palette with just a hint of blush pink in the shower's subway tile. An oversized gold mirror adds a touch a glam.

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Before: Uninviting Front Door

Before the renovation, the home's exterior featured dated doors and lacked curb appeal.

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Entryway With Wood Front Door and Copper Sconces

This front porch has major curb appeal with a large wood front door flanked by additional glass windows and shiny copper sconces. The wood in the front door coordinates perfectly with the home's wood staircase just through the entryway.