1940s Washington Cabin Becomes the Ultimate Family Getaway

How does a 3-acre property along Washington’s Hood Canal (a gorgeous vacation destination) with a neglected 1940s home turn into the perfect family getaway? Two years worth of sweat equity and creative brain power is a good start.

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Neutral Transitional Living Space With Sitting and Dining Areas

A cream-colored sofa is paired with a subtly patterned wood coffee table in the sitting area of this open-plan living space. The transitional area shares space with a nearby dining room. A neutral palette and dark hardwood flooring seamlessly tie the spaces together.

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Before: Exposed Walls and Ceiling and Clutter in the Living Room

Prior to the renovation, this living room had exposed walls and an exposed ceiling, with piles of junk all over.

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Patterned Wood Coffee Table in White Transitional Living Room

A wood coffee table with an eye-catching pattern anchors the sitting area of this white transitional living room. The black fireplace surround is carried through in the black chair in the corner and black-and-white artwork.

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Black Fireplace Surround in White Transitional Living Room

A unique planter and vintage-swimwear art grace the mantel of this black fireplace surround. The white transitional living room balances the darker elements with light-colored curtains and a neutral rug.

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Before: Exposed Walls and Ceiling and Clutter in the Living Room

Prior to the renovation, this living room had exposed walls and an exposed ceiling, with piles of junk all over.

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Glass-Tile Chandelier in White Transitional Dining Room

A unique chandelier with layered glass tiles is a focal point in this white transitional dining room. The white, oval-shaped table can comfortably seat six. A tall black cabinet keeps essentials neatly stowed away when not in use.

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Before: Living Room With Exposed Wall Studs and Damaged Hardwood Floor

Prior to being renovated, this living room needed fresh drywall and new flooring.

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Glass-Tile Chandelier Above Oval Table in White Transitional Dining Room

A glass-tile chandelier makes a grand impression in this white transitional dining room. The room features a white, oval-shaped table with seating for six and a black storage cabinet nearby. The dark hardwood floor unites the space with the adjacent kitchen.

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Before: Dining Room With Outdated Furniture and Exposed Walls and Ceiling

Before the renovation, this dinnig room was full of old, outdated furniture and had exposed wall and ceiling studs.

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White Transitional Kitchen With Large Black Island

A large black island makes quite the statement in this white transitional kitchen, which has a corner banquette breakfast nook. Natural materials throughout the space range from wood-slat paneling to the tile backsplash to the leather pulls on the gray lower kitchen cabinets.

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Before: Kitchen With Outdated Cabinetry and Raw Wood Wall Paneling

Prior to the renovation, this kitchen was in need of refreshed walls and cabinetry.

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Neutral Transitional Kitchen With Gray Lower Cabinets

This neutral transitional kitchen has wood-slat cabinetry above and gray-painted cabinets below. Leather pulls add a soft touch to the lower cabinets. A dark-framed window and hinged pendant light stand out against the light tile backsplash.

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Before: Outdated Kitchen

Prior to the renovation, this home had an exposed ceiling, clutter everywhere and a kitchen in need of updating.

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Corner Banquette in Neutral Transitional Kitchen

A small round table pairs with a cushioned banquette and black wave chair for a casual, corner dining spot in this neutral transitional kitchen. A tile backsplash pairs with narrow wood-slat paneling above and below. Dark wood flooring complements the dark wood window frames.

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White Transitional Kitchen With Corner Banquette Breakfast Nook

A black wave chair, round table and cushioned banquette comprise the breakfast nook in this white transitional kitchen. Large windows and a white pendant light keep the space well-lit.

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Before: Bonus Room Needed a Big Cleanup and the Stairs Refinished

Prior to the renovation, this bonus room had stairs in need of refinishing and a living space in need of a major cleanup.

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Black-and-White-Patterned Stairs in Neutral Transitional Bonus Room

A black-and-white pattern makes these stairs an integral element in this neutral transitional bonus room. A black wall and black railing complement the stairs.

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Wood-Paneled Walls Add Warmth to Neutral Transitional Bonus Room

A comfy sofa sits against a warm-toned wood-paneled wall in this neutral transitional bonus room. Color is woven into the space via a large plant, yellow flowers and yellow-and-black artwork.

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Before: Exposed Insulation in Bonus Room Ceiling

Prior to the renovation, this bonus room was in need of new ceilings and walls and a decluttering.

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Beautiful Wood-Paneled Ceiling and Walls in Neutral Transitional Bonus Room

This basement bonus room has a gorgeous wood-paneled ceiling and walls. The neutral transitional space has a dedicated sitting area as well as a desk for getting some work done.

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Before: Bathroom With Outdated Wall-Mounted Sink and Tile Floor

Before the renovation, this bathroom had a small wall-mounted sink and ugly, outdated tile flooring.

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Neutral Transitional Bathroom With Scalloped-Tile Floor

A playful scalloped-tile floor pattern is a focal point in this neutral transitional bathroom. The flooring is continued in the walk-in shower. A tall ceiling and high archway visually enlarge the space.

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White Transitional Sitting Nook With Black Accents

A high ceiling and barely there light fixture make this white transitional sitting nook seem larger than it is. The room has black curtains and black-and-white artwork for a dramatic ambiance. A black rocking chair is topped with a black-and-white throw and paired with a black side table.

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Before: Damaged Floor and Exposed Ceiling and Walls in Living Room

Prior to being renovated, this living room had scratched floors and exposed ceiling and wall studs.

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Neutral-Wallpapered Transitional Bedroom With Canopy Bed

A black metal-framed canopy bed is balanced by the soft neutral tones of the wallpaper in this transitional bedroom. A black metal-and-glass nightstand is topped with a white lamp and tiny floral arrangement.

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Before: Basement Walls and Ceiling Stained and Discolored

Prior to being renovated, this basement not only needed to be decluttered, it also needed a fresh coat of paint.

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White Transitional Bedroom With Angled, Sloping Ceiling

An angled ceiling that slopes down toward the bed makes for a cozy sleeping nook in this white transitional bedroom. The upholstered bed is topped with blush-colored bedding that adds soft color to the space. Matching small tables and lamps are on either side of the bed.

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Before: Cluttered, Unused Basement Corner

Prior to a renovation, this basement housed junk including old shoes and toys.

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White Transitional Bedroom With Green-Wallpapered Accent Wall

A wall with green wallpaper behind the upholstered bed adds color to this white transitional bedroom. A small round-topped table acts as a nightstand, with a globe-shaped pedestal lamp atop. Blush-colored bedding softens the space.

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Before: Pile of Junk and Trash in Front of Window

Prior to the renovation, this space was cluttered with a pile of trash and junk below the windows.

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White Contemporary Bathroom With Square-Tiled Accent Wall

A square-tiled accent wall adds glamour to this white contemporary bathroom. Dark hardware and sconces provide dramatic contrast to the brass-colored mirror frame. A black-framed window fills the space with light.

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Neutral Contemporary Bathroom With Black-Framed Glass Shower Door

Black-framed panes in this glass shower door echo the window nearby. The neutral contemporary space has tall, narrow tile lining the walls with white penny tile on the floor.

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Bird Wallpaper and Shiplap Make for a Dramatic Transitional Staircase

This staircase is a room unto itself thanks to dramatic black wallpaper with a bird motif paired with white shiplap below. Black metal stair railings and a double-sconce light fixture ensure the space is safe and well-lit.

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Before: Piles of Old Linens and Junk Littered Kids' Room

Prior to being renovated, this kids' room was full of junk including old shoes, toys and bed linens.

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White Transitional Kid’s Bedroom With Custom Bunk Bed

A custom bunk bed with a little house on top and a slide to get down is the fun centerpiece of this white transitional kid’s room. A teal cabinet adds color, as do the orange curtains which tie into a patterned throw pillow on the lower bed.

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White Transitional Bedroom With Daybed Next to Window

A daybed in front of the window in this white transitional bedroom doubles as a sleep space or sitting area. Orange curtains add warmth to the space, while a black-framed mirror makes the room seem larger than it is.

From: Allison Lind

2023

1940s Washington Cabin Becomes the Ultimate Family Getaway

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Neutral Transitional Living Space With Sitting and Dining Areas

Before: Exposed Walls and Ceiling and Clutter in the Living Room

Patterned Wood Coffee Table in White Transitional Living Room

Black Fireplace Surround in White Transitional Living Room

Before: Exposed Walls and Ceiling and Clutter in the Living Room

Glass-Tile Chandelier in White Transitional Dining Room

Before: Living Room With Exposed Wall Studs and Damaged Hardwood Floor

Glass-Tile Chandelier Above Oval Table in White Transitional Dining Room

Before: Dining Room With Outdated Furniture and Exposed Walls and Ceiling

White Transitional Kitchen With Large Black Island

Before: Kitchen With Outdated Cabinetry and Raw Wood Wall Paneling

Neutral Transitional Kitchen With Gray Lower Cabinets

Before: Outdated Kitchen

Corner Banquette in Neutral Transitional Kitchen

White Transitional Kitchen With Corner Banquette Breakfast Nook

Before: Bonus Room Needed a Big Cleanup and the Stairs Refinished

Black-and-White-Patterned Stairs in Neutral Transitional Bonus Room

Wood-Paneled Walls Add Warmth to Neutral Transitional Bonus Room

Before: Exposed Insulation in Bonus Room Ceiling

Beautiful Wood-Paneled Ceiling and Walls in Neutral Transitional Bonus Room

Before: Bathroom With Outdated Wall-Mounted Sink and Tile Floor

Neutral Transitional Bathroom With Scalloped-Tile Floor

White Transitional Sitting Nook With Black Accents

Before: Damaged Floor and Exposed Ceiling and Walls in Living Room

Neutral-Wallpapered Transitional Bedroom With Canopy Bed

Before: Basement Walls and Ceiling Stained and Discolored

White Transitional Bedroom With Angled, Sloping Ceiling

Before: Cluttered, Unused Basement Corner

White Transitional Bedroom With Green-Wallpapered Accent Wall

Before: Pile of Junk and Trash in Front of Window

White Contemporary Bathroom With Square-Tiled Accent Wall

Neutral Contemporary Bathroom With Black-Framed Glass Shower Door

Bird Wallpaper and Shiplap Make for a Dramatic Transitional Staircase

Before: Piles of Old Linens and Junk Littered Kids' Room

White Transitional Kid’s Bedroom With Custom Bunk Bed

White Transitional Bedroom With Daybed Next to Window

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