A Classic Americana Beach House Renovation

Take a before-and-after tour of this renovated beach house from HGTV's Beach Flip. See how contestants Alex and Martha added traditional, all-American style with classic beach accents and rustic finishes.

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August 24, 2015

By: Liz Gray

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All-American Style

See before and after photos from HGTV's Beach Flip's Comfort Breeze condo. Learn how contestants Alex and Martha transformed it with classic, East Coast style.

THE KITCHEN

New appliances, new flooring, updated cabinets and a whole new layout improved the form and function in this cooking space.

Kitchen, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a view from the dining room, into the kitchen and down the hallway of the Comfort Breeze condo shows the outdated wall colors and kitchen furnishings.

Form and Function

Contestants Martha and Alex moved the stove and cooktop to the kitchen island in order to make the cooking space more functional in this newly-renovated space.

Kitchen, Before

Before the renovation, the kitchen and dining room in the Comfort Breeze condo featured sunshine-yellow walls and dated furniture, cabinets and appliances.

Warm Wood Flooring

Adding one warm-wood flooring to the whole downstairs of this beach condo creates a cohesive look through the living space.

Kitchen, Before

Before the renovation, the kitchen and dining room in the Comfort Breeze condo featured sunshine-yellow walls and dated furniture, cabinets and appliances.

Rustic Cage Lighting

New pendant lights with antiqued metal cages and vintage-style Edison bulbs add warm light to the space.

Kitchen, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a close up view of the old geometric tile countertop in the Comfort Breeze condo.

Galvanized Metal Tray

A galvanized tray with twine detailing houses candles and fruit in this newly renovated kitchen.

Kitchen, Before

Before the renovation, the kitchen and dining room in the Comfort Breeze condo featured sunshine-yellow walls and dated furniture, cabinets and appliances.

Reclaimed Wood Feature Wall

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex created a wood feature wall using whitewashed pine on the first floor at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Kitchen, Before

Before the renovation, the kitchen and dining room in the Comfort Breeze condo featured sunshine-yellow walls and dated furniture, cabinets and appliances.

Perfect for Entertaining

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex updated the dining room with a new table and chairs as well as new seating at the bar at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Kitchen, Before

Before the renovation, the kitchen and dining room in the Comfort Breeze condo featured sunshine-yellow walls and dated furniture, cabinets and appliances.

Rolling Bar Cart

A rolling bar cart outfitted with wine, glasses and entertaining essentials sits just below a decorative wagon wheel in this newly-renovated dining space.

Rolling Bar Cart

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include a rolling wine cart in the first floor dining room at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. (after, interior, dining room, detail)

Beachfront Greeting

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include a coastal welcome sign in the first floor entry at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Arrow Marquee

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex created a wood feature wall on the first floor at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. An arrow marquee adds bright color to the room.

White on White Kitchen

Creamy white cabinetry and stone countertops add traditional American style to this coastal home's kitchen.

Updated Hardware

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include new cabinets and hardware in the first floor kitchen at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Green Glass Vase

A green glass jar adds a colorful, vintage touch to the neutral, renovated kitchen. Twine around the top of the jar adds a rustic touch.

Oil-Rubbed Knobs

Rubbed brass knobs add a touch of history to this brand-new space.

MASTER BEDROOM

A dreamy new red, white and blue color palette and a king size bed make this a beach-perfect retreat.

BEFORE: Master Bedroom

Before the renovation, this beachfront master bedroom had too-bright walls and dated furniture.

Classic Beach Style

Beach Flip contestants Martha and Alex installed new wood flooring, painted the second floor master bedroom with a refreshing light blue color and installed new curtains and a sliding barn door at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

BEFORE: Master Bedroom

Before the renovation, this beachfront master bedroom had too-bright walls and dated furniture.

All-American Master Bedroom

Light blue walls are the backdrop for red, white and blue furnishings in this transitional, renovated master bedroom.

BEFORE: Master Bedroom

Before the renovation, this beachfront master bedroom had too-bright walls and dated furniture.

Bright White Bedding

A crisp white pin-tuck duvet creates a light and bright focal point in the center of this newly-renovated beachfront bedroom.

BEFORE: Master Bedroom

Before the renovation, this beachfront master bedroom had too-bright walls and dated furniture.

Room With a View

Gauzy white curtains provide privacy while maximizing the ocean view.

Ocean View

This transitional beach house master bedroom's wall color was inspired by the Gulf of Mexico just outside.

Bright White Curtains

Decorations include comfortable seating and a red-and-white buffalo check ottoman in the second floor master bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Patriotic Artwork

To coordinate with this room's red, white and blue color palette, HGTV's Beach Flip contestants Martha and Alex added a gallery wall of patriotic artwork above the master bedroom's media center.

Bedside Lamp

A glass lamp sits atop a rustic side table in this newly-renovated master bedroom.

Patriotic Artwork

A gallery wall-style print of the American flag picks up on the room's red, white and blue color palette.

Classic Style, Modern Tech

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex installed new seating and a classic white dresser that holds a flat-screen television in the second floor master bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Bright Blue Bookends

Decorations in the newly-renovated master bedroom include ceramic horse bookends.

Beachside Sitting Area

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include comfortable seating and a tall rope lamp in the second floor master bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Rustic Nightstand

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include a beach style nightstand in the second floor master bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Menswear-Inspired Ottoman

This large-scale buffalo check ottoman adds a nod to classic menswear to this newly-renovated space.

THE LIVING ROOM

Soft blue walls and neutral furnishings are accented by red, white and blue accessories.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, this beachfront living room was bright yellow with dated furnishings, flooring and fixtures.

Wood Feature Beams

Wood beams add architectural detail to this rustic, American-style living room.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, this beachfront living room was bright yellow with dated furnishings, flooring and fixtures.

Living Room, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex carried the feature wood wall into the living room at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. They also installed new wood beams in the ceiling to separate the living room from the dining area.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, this beachfront living room was bright yellow with dated furnishings, flooring and fixtures.

Living Room, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex installed new wood beams in the ceiling to separate the living room from the dining area and added all new furniture, curtains and decor at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, this beachfront living room was bright yellow with dated furnishings, flooring and fixtures.

Living Room, After

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, this beachfront living room was bright yellow with dated furnishings, flooring and fixtures.

All-American Open Concept

Beach Flip contestants Martha and Alex removed the wall between the dining and kitchen spaces, creating a large, open concept living space in this renovated beach house.

Living Room, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a view from the living room shows the outdated carpet on the stairs accessing the second floor living area of the Comfort Breeze condo. (before 28)

Living Room, After

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, this beachfront living room was bright yellow with dated furnishings, flooring and fixtures.

Rustic, Reclaimed Wood Feature Wall

The reclaimed wood wall featured in the kitchen and dining room is continued into this rustic American beach house living room.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, this beachfront living room was bright yellow with dated furnishings, flooring and fixtures.

Staircase, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex removed the faded carpet from the steps and replaced it with beautiful hardwood flooring at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. The railing and balusters were also replaced with new wood and wrought iron.

A Nod to Nautical

A twine-covered glass vase houses fresh flowers on the rustic factory cart coffee table in this renovated beachfront living room.

Stairwell, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex removed the old stair railing and installed a new wood railing and wrought iron balusters at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, this beachfront living room was bright yellow with dated furnishings, flooring and fixtures.

Living Room, After

A Spot to Relax

A comfortable wicker chair and red-and-gray buffalo check ottoman add the perfect reading nook in the first floor living room at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Playful Beach House Accents

Fun decorations like this stone hand statue in this first floor beachfront living room give the space a playful, carefree vibe.

Living Room Details

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include wooden crates used as a side table in the first floor living room at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. Rustic metal accents add subtle shine to the space.

Modern Beach Towel Storage

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include beach towels right by the southern exit door in the first floor living room at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

THE GUEST BEDROOM

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex installed a sliding barn door, a feature wood wall and updated furniture in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. (after)

Guest Bedroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the front guest bedroom on the second floor of the Comfort Breeze condo lacks design detail and has very outdated furniture.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex installed a feature wood wall and updated furniture in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Guest Bedroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the front guest bedroom on the second floor of the Comfort Breeze condo lacks design detail and has very outdated furniture.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex installed a sliding barn door, a feature wood wall and updated furniture in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Den, Before

Before the renovation, this small beach house bedroom featured dated paint colors and tired fixtures and furnishings.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex installed a wood feature wall in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include patriotic artwork painted by David Bromstad in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Den, Before

Before the renovation, this small beach house bedroom featured dated paint colors and tired fixtures and furnishings.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex installed a feature wood wall and updated furniture in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. (after 105)

Guest Bedroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, white panels cover the tub access into the guest bathroom on the second floor of the Comfort Breeze condo.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex left the access panels to the guest bathroom tub exposed in the second floor guest room but the lighter wall color helps to blend them in at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include blue pillows in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include an interesting rope lamp in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Textured Mirror

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include a frosted mirror in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Second Floor Hallway, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the Comfort Breeze condo second floor hallway has matching bright yellow walls and lacks design detail.

Second Floor Hallway, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex removed the stud half wall from the second floor hallway and installed a new wood railing with wrought iron balusters at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex removed the stud half wall from the second floor hallway and installed a new wood railing with wrought iron balusters at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. (after 80)

Second Floor Hallway, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex added tasteful artwork painted by David Bromstad to the second floor hallway at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

THE DEN

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex turned the first floor guest bedroom into an office and reading space at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. They decorated with nautical details and installed pine wainscoting around the room.

Den, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the front guest bedroom on the first floor of the Comfort Breeze condo featured dated design and left the electrical panel box exposed.

Den, After

Martha and Alex continued their red, white and blue color scheme with rustic wood details into this renovated office and den space.

Den, Before

Before renovations, this space featured a tired color scheme and dated furnishings.

Beach Flip Den, After

A linen sofa perfect for reading and napping stretches across one wall of the renovated office-den space.

Den, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a view of the closets in the first floor guest bedroom at the Comfort Breeze condo.

Den, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex turned the first floor guest bedroom into an office and reading space at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. The decorated with nautical details and installed wood wainscot around the room. (after 78)

Electrical Unit, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the front guest bedroom on the first floor of the Comfort Breeze condo has the electrical panel box exposed on the front wall.

Den, After

Contestants Martha and Alex built a custom pine door to cover the electrical panel in the first floor office at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Den, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex turned the first floor guest bedroom into an office and reading space at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. The decorated with nautical details and installed pine wainscoting around the room.

Den, After

Pine wainscoting adds a practical and attractive accent. The durable material will hold up to high traffic, and it complements the red, white and blue color palette.

Curtain Detail, After

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include new curtains with decorative rope ties in the first floor office at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Accessories, After

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include a new tall lamp in the first floor office at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Office Space, After

A traditional cream-colored desk and upholstered armchair are ready for business in this office-den space.

Patriotic Accessories, After

A boat featuring a red, white and blue sail helps tie this space into the color palette used throughout this beach house.

Master Bathroom, After

Contestants Martha and Alex transformed this master bathroom into a luxurious, rustic en suite featured a reclaimed wood feature wall, large tiled shower and double vanity.

Master Bathroom, Before

Before the renovations, the guest and master bedrooms of the Comfort Breeze condo were connected through a door, which took up precious square footage and made the room a shared space.

Master Bathroom, After

Contestants Martha and Alex removed the connecting door to the second floor guest bathroom and created a peaceful master bathroom with a large double vanity and a feature wood wall at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Master Bathroom, Before

Before the renovation, the only shower and tub were located in the adjoining guest bathroom.

Master Bathroom, After

Master Bathroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a view of the outdated vanity in the master bathroom on the second floor of the Comfort Breeze condo.

Master Bathroom, After

A rustic wood wall adds warmth to the master bathroom.

Master Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include a new vanity and countertop in the second floor master bathroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Master Bathroom, After

A new vanity created from an old dresser creates a collected, designer look in this renovated space.

Master Bathroom, After

White shelving stands out from the reclaimed wood wall, and provides storage for towels, candles and other essentials in this renovated beach house bathroom.

Master Bathroom, After

Beach Flip contestants Martha and Alex installed a new glass shower door and floor-to-ceiling white subway tile in the second floor master bathroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Master Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex installed new white subway tile and updated stainless stell fixtures in the second floor master bathroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Guest Bathroom, After

As seen on HGTV's Beach Flip, the finished guest bathroom of the Comfort Breeze condo, designed by Martha Montross and Alex Borre, is cool and understated. It has a white subway tile tub surround and light blue walls.

Guest Bathroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the second floor guest bathroom continues the outdated colors and old cabinets and ceiling fixtures in the Comfort Breeze condo.

Guest Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex removed everything from the second floor guest bedroom, flipped it around and removed the access doors from the master bathroom and hallway to create a private bathroom off the guest bedroom.

Guest Bathroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the second floor guest bathroom featured outdated fixtures and furniture.

Guest Bathroom, After

Contestants Martha and Alex removed everything from the second floor guest bedroom, flipped it around and removed the access doors from the master bathroom and hallway at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Guest Bathroom, After

This guest bathroom is cool and understated, with a white subway tile tub surround and light blue walls.

Guest Bathroom, After

This guest bathroom is cool and understated, with a white subway tile tub featuring a gray mosaic accent stripe.

Guest Bathroom, After

This guest bathroom is cool and understated, with a white subway tile tub surround and new (yet classic) stainless steel fixtures.

As seen on Beach Flip, upgrades include new bathroom fixtures in the second floor guest bathroom at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. (after, interior, guest bathroom, detail)

Exterior, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, the southern, beach side of all four renovated condos. The Coastal Calm and Gulf Dreams duplex was repainted a bright coastal green and the Southwind and Comfort Breeze duplex a dark blue.

Exterior, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the southern exterior view of the Comfort Breeze and Southwind condos were wind-worn and drab.

Exterior, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex completely redesigned the beach deck at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. They removed the old and broken plastic furniture and repainted the house and deck along with adding a new dining table, a comfortable seating area and a beautiful sliding barn door to separate access from their duplex neighbors.

Exterior, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex added a welcoming chalk board to the beach deck at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Exterior, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex added a welcoming chalk board to the beach deck at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo.

Exterior, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Martha and Alex added small nautical details, like this anchor, to keep with the beach theme at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. (after, exterior, beach deck, detail)

Exterior, After

As seen on Beach Flip, a southern view showing the new landscaping that contestants Martha and Alex added at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. They also built a new beach shower area and installed a flag pole.

Ground-Level Patio, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Martha and Alex took the blank and bland area under the beach deck and converted it into a new shaded patio area with plenty of seating at the renovated Comfort Breeze condo. The wood bench at the perimeter also acts as a retaining wall to keep the sand out.