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So Cal Ranch Gets Chic Coastal Makeover

From: Natalie Myers

Groaning under an awkward second-floor addition and a hodgepodge of outdated fixtures and finishes, this home is now a contemporary, beachy beauty. Drawing inspiration from the terra cotta roof, designers took its architecture in a Mediterranean direction, outfitting its graceful new arches with luxurious stone and handsome organic details.

Bright Kitchen With Extra-Large Island

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Bright, Scandinavian Kitchen With Oversized Island

An extra-long island with five leather barstools makes this bright kitchen perfect for hosting a crowd.

Before: Uninviting Exterior

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Before: Uninviting Exterior

Before, a spiked fence and red brick columns made the exterior uninviting.

Spanish-Style Home With Wood and Plaster Fence

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Inviting Spanish-Style Exterior

Plaster columns and a wood fence are an inviting alternative to heavy brick and a pointed metal fence.

Before: Forgettable Exterior

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Before: Forgettable Exterior

Before, gate around the front door and old windows made the exterior forgettable.

Updated Ranch House With Stone Siding

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Mediterranean-Style Ranch House

This updated ranch house features mediterranean design elements, like a clay tile roof, stone siding, and a brick paver driveway.

Home Exterior With Spanish Style Roof

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Spanish Meets Midcentury Exterior

The exterior of this home combines multiple design styles including a Spanish tile roof, midcentury style double doors, and old world stone columns.

Before: Dated Foyer

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Before: Dated Foyer

Popcorn ceilings and unattractive laminate tile made the entry feel extremely dated before.

Entry With Neutral Rug and Wood Accents

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Neutral, Scandinavian-Style Entry

This zen entry embraces Scandinavian-style design with a large neutral rug, light wood bench, and wood paneled double front door.

Before: Drab Living Room

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Before: Drab Living Room

Before, this living room had dated tile and drab style.

Midcentury Living Room With Stone Fireplace

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Scandinavian Meets Midcentury Living Room

This living room features midcentury modern design elements, like a low brick hearth and stone fireplace surround, mixed with Scandinavian style, like the light wood storage alcove and neutral hues.

Before: Dark, Busy Kitchen

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Before: Dark, Busy Kitchen

Before, this kitchen was dark and had busy floor tile.

Bright Kitchen With Extra-Large Island

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Bright, Scandinavian Kitchen With Oversized Island

An extra-long island with five leather barstools makes this bright kitchen perfect for hosting a crowd.

Scandinavian-Style Kitchen With Large Island

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Bright, Coastal Meets Scandinavian Kitchen

A large island, curved entryway, and bright brass accents make this Scandinavian-style kitchen an inviting place for guests to gather.

Bright Kitchen With Marble Countertops and Large Range

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Bright, Scandinavian Kitchen With Restaurant Grade Range

This sunny kitchen is full of eye-pleasing design elements, including a rounded plaster range hood and arched pass-through with an open shelve in front.

Bright Coastal Scandinavian-Style Kitchen

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Sunny Modern Coastal Kitchen

A big window, white walls, and open shelves make this kitchen feel extra-bright and inviting.

Scandinavian-Style Kitchen With Warm Marble Countertops

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Luxe, Scandinavian-Style Kitchen

Marble countertops with warm gold veining, white cabinets with brass hardware, and artistic lighting give this Scandinavian-style kitchen an elevated feel.

Open-Concept Dining Space With Wet Bar

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Scandinavian-Style Dining Space With Bar

With an entertainment console and black tile wet bar, this open-concept dining space was made for entertaining.

Neutral Scandinavian Bedroom

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Zen, Scandinavian-Style Bedroom

Neutral colors, soft textures, and light woods give this Scandinavian-style bedroom peaceful vibes.

Before: Boring Bedroom

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Before: Boring Bedroom

Before, a room full of windows had potential, but lacked personality.

Sitting Area in Neutral Bedroom

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Cozy, Scandinavian Sitting Area

The cozy corner in this primary bedroom features cushy twin slipper chairs, floor-to-ceiling neutral drapes, and a plush creamy white rug.

Before: Bathroom With Old Finishes

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Before: Bathroom With Old Finishes

Before, this pink bathroom looked beat-up and worn.

Midcentury Bathroom With Luxurious Marble Shower

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Luxurious Midcentury Bathroom

This midcentury style bathroom features luxurious marble walls, sleek brass hardware, and geometric black-and-white floor tile.

Before: Dingy Bathroom

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Before: Dingy Bathroom

Before, this bathroom was begging for a refresh with dingy floor tiles and a dated pink tub.

Midcentury Modern Bathroom With Luxurious Finishes

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Luxe, Midcentury Modern Bathroom

This bathroom features a mix of luxurious finishes, like the marble walls, geometric black-and-white floor tile, soaking tub, and brass faucet.

Neutral, Scandinavian-Style Bathroom

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Scandinavian Bathroom With Funky Floor Tile

This peaceful, Scandinavian-style bathroom features luxe milky stone countertops, a double vanity, and matching oval mirrors.

Before: Tired Black-and-White Bathroom

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Before: Tired Black-and-White Bathroom

This black-and-white bathroom felt tired and sad before.

Warm Bathroom With Multicolor Shower Tile

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Warm, Scandinavian Bathroom With Multicolor Tile

This Scandinavian-style bathroom features warm colors, like the brown accent wall and brown floor tile, mixed with multicolor shower tile.

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