Bright and Modern Beach House Renovation

Beach Flip contestants Melissa and Mahdi transformed a run-down beach condo into a bright, modern space. See the stunning transformation room by room.

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August 24, 2015

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Modern Beach Style

Beach Flip contestants Melissa and Mahdi transformed this dated condo into a light, modern space perfect for the beachfront. Tour the makeover room by room.

THE KITCHEN

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi completely gutted the existing kitchen and removed a dividing wall to open the space to the living room and dining area at the renovated Coastal Calm condo. They installed new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a new tile backsplash.

Dining Room, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the view of the ground floor dining room showing the bright blue paint and dated design in the Coastal Calm condo.

Dining Room, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi updated the dining area with a new table and chairs, updated pendant lighting and bright white window treatments.

Kitchen, Before

Before the renovation, dated materials filled this beachy condo's kitchen.

White Modern Kitchen

Clean-lined white cabinets and updated stainless steel appliances give this new kitchen a sleek, modern vibe.

Kitchen, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a view of the ground floor kitchen shows the bright blue walls and plain white cabinets in the Coastal Calm condo.

Kitchen, After

Melissa and Madhi completely gutted the existing kitchen and removed a dividing wall to open the space to the living room and dining area at the renovated Coastal Calm condo. They installed new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a new tile backsplash.

Dining Room, Before

Before the renovation, a wall divided the kitchen from the living and dining space.

Dining Room, After

As seen on Beach Flip, removing a wall between the kitchen and dining area creates an open floor plan with room for a newly-installed breakfast bar.

Beach-Perfect Wall Mural

An oversized wall decal with a beachy quote adds personal style to this beach house kitchen.

Mosaic Tile Backsplash

The renovated beach house kitchen in the Coastal Calm condo, as seen on HGTV's Beach Flip, features a bright blue mosaic backsplash.

Mosaic Tile Backsplash

The renovated beach house kitchen in the Coastal Calm condo, as seen on HGTV's Beach Flip, features a bright blue mosaic backsplash.

Updated White Kitchen Cabinets

New glass-front cabinets with brushed chrome handles dress up this renovated kitchen.

Dining Room, After

As seen on Beach Flip, removing a wall between the kitchen and dining area creates an open floor plan with room for a newly-installed breakfast bar.

Modern Breakfast Bar

A breakfast bar with seating for four stretches across the area between the kitchen and dining room in this newly-renovated space.

Bright White Dining Room

Contestants Melissa and Mahdi added whitewashed flooring, white walls and white window treatments to this space to create a light, bright look.

Beachy Table Settings

Ocean-blue napkins feature a napkin ring embellished with shells and rope.

Modern Dining Room With Red and Blue Accents

A white and red tray in the center of the newly-renovated dining room picks up on the blue and red accents throughout the space.

THE MASTER BEDROOM

The finished master bedroom of the Coastal Calm condo is cool and modern with a textured turquoise fabric feature wall and turquoise accents.

Master Bedroom, Before

Blue paint and dated wallpaper were eyesores in the pre-renovation master bedroom.

Burlap Feature Wall

Melissa created texture on the room's feature wall by gluing burlap to the wall, then painting over it with bright turquoise paint.

Master Bedroom, Before

Before the renovation, mismatched paint and wallpaper, as well as dated fixtures, plagued this beachfront bedroom.

Sea-Inspired Shades

After the renovation, shades of blue and green outfit this cool, modern space.

Bright Accessories

A kelly green bench provides master bedroom seating, while an abstract painting adds texture and interest.

Master Bedroom, Before

A dated vanity sat between the room's two closets before the renovation.

Rustic Dresser Nook

Rustic scraps add interest and texture on the bedroom's far wall. Below the DIY wall art, the room's existing vanity is repurposed as a storage nook.

Master Bedroom, Before

Between the paint color and the wallpaper, the ocean view took a backseat before the renovation.

Ocean View, Front and Center

After the renovation, neutral green walls and complementary teal window treatments allow the ocean view to shine.

THE LIVING ROOM

The modern white palette with pops of bright blue and yellow carries through from the kitchen to the renovated living room. Melissa and Mahdi added new light gray hardwood flooring and updated the banister with modern spindles.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, Melissa and Mahdi's living room featured bright blue walls, dated flooring and tired finishes.

Living Room, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Melissa and Mahdi renovated the open first floor dining and living room with new wood flooring, painted walls and updated decor at the Coastal Calm condo.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, Melissa and Mahdi's living room featured bright blue walls, dated flooring and tired finishes.

Living Room, After

Contestants Melissa and Mahdi renovated the open first floor dining and living room with whitewashed wood flooring, crisp white walls and colorful decor.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, Melissa and Mahdi's living room featured bright blue walls, dated flooring and tired finishes.

Updated Stairwell, After

Melissa and Madhi sanded and painted the existing railing, then replaced the spindles with a new, modern update.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, Melissa and Mahdi's living room featured bright blue walls, dated flooring and tired finishes.

Rustic Chic Flooring

Weathered gray flooring stretches up the stairs in this renovated, modern condo, as seen on Beach Flip.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, Melissa and Mahdi's living room featured bright blue walls, dated flooring and tired finishes.

Bright and Modern Conversation Area

A nook for reading, chatting or playing magnetic wall checkers sits at the bottom of the stairs.

Living Room, Before

Before the renovation, Melissa and Mahdi's living room featured bright blue walls, dated flooring and tired finishes.

Breezy White Window Treatments

Beach Flip's Melissa and Mahdi created the feel of a room full of windows by adding drapery panels on two walls of this renovated living room. A wall-mounted TV can be covered by the top set of panels.

Blue and Yellow Accents

Twine-covered vases sit in front of a custom blue-and-yellow magnetic checkerboard.

Functional Decor

Painted trays double as decor on the console table behind the room's denim sofa.

Colorful Red Tray

As seen on Beach Flip, a colorful quote-covered tray sits atop the sofa table that divides the living room and dining area.

Yellow on Denim

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include bright yellow pillows in the first floor living room at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Beach Flip Inspiration

Quote decor and a nod Beach Flip sit atop the console table behind the sofa.

Bright Blue Decor

Cerulean blue candlesticks sit in a grouping in the renovated living room.

Bold Blue and Yellow Accessories

White walls and accents of blue and yellow coordinate with the home's overarching color palette.

THE GUEST BEDROOM

As seen on HGTV's Beach Flip, the finished guest bedroom of the Coastal Calm condo has a floating platform bed with ladder access.

Guest Bedroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the front guest bedroom on the second floor of the Coastal Calm condo has very outdated furniture and finishes.

Neutral Coastal Bedroom With Yellow Rug

In this fun bedroom, the bright white walls, trim and furniture are accented by accessories in bright blue and yellow.

Guest Bedroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, the front guest bedroom on the second floor of the Coastal Calm condo has very outdated furniture and finishes.

Guest Bedroom With Hanging Bed, After

As seen on HGTV's Beach Flip, the finished guest bedroom of the Coastal Calm condo has a floating platform bed with ladder access.

Loft Bed Accents

Colorful accent pillows stand out against bright white bedding on the new lofted bed.

Simple Storage

A tall white dresser provides storage for this kid-friendly space.

Bold Accents

A yellow table lamp in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Coastal Calm condo provides a bright accent.

Bright Yellow Underfoot

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi added a bright yellow trellis-print rug as a bold floor accent.

Palm Beach Chic

As seen on Beach Flip, decorations include a bamboo headboard in the second floor guest bedroom at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

THE DEN

As seen on HGTV's Beach Flip, Melissa and Mahdi transformed the first floor guest room into a comfortable den with a bright white sectional and bold blue and yellow details.

Den, Before

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

Den, After

A sliding glass door opens onto the road side of this beachfront condo. Bright white curtains provide privacy in this office, den and reading room.

Closet, Before

Before the renovation, this room featured two closets with bi-fold doors.

Closet, After

Melissa and Mahdi removed the closet doors to create space for an office and entertainment area in the space. When work and play are done, the curtains can be closed to cover up clutter.

Den, Before

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

Colorful Tropical Den, After

Bright accessories add vibrancy to the white furnishings and white walls.

Den, Before

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

Den, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Madhi used comfortable seating and bright accents to create a peaceful office and relaxation room on the first floor at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Den, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi used comfortable seating and bright accents to create a peaceful office and relaxing room on the first floor at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Office Space, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi removed the closet bi-fold doors from the guest office and installed matching curtains to separate the entertainment and office desk areas at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Bold, Colorful PIllows

As seen on Beach Flip, colorful pillows in the first floor office accent the large white couch at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Pattern Mixing

A yellow-and-white geometric print pairs perfectly with the larger-scale, multi-colored suzani print.

Den, After

As seen on Beach Flip, decorative wine glasses and candles in the first floor office welcome visitors at the renovated Coastal Calm condo. (after, interior, office, detail)

Den, After

As seen on Beach Flip, decorative wine glasses and candles in the first floor office welcome visitors at the renovated Coastal Calm condo. (after, interior, office, detail)

Den, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Melissa and Madhi used comfortable seating and bright accents to create a peaceful office and relaxing room on the first floor at the renovated Coastal Calm condo. (after)

Den, After

As seen on Beach Flip, the decorative wood mirror on the wall in the first floor office at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Master Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi renovated the second floor guest bedroom with new mosaic wall and floor tile and a new floating sink and vanity at the Coastal Calm condo.

Master Bathroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a view of the outdated wallpaper and countertop in the guest bathroom on the second floor of the Coastal Calm condo.

Gray Contemporary Master Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip at the Coastal Calm condo, contestants Melissa and Mahdi renovated the second floor guest bedroom, adding a new mosaic wall and floor tiles and a floating sink and vanity.

Master Bathroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a view of the outdated wallpaper and countertop in the guest bathroom on the second floor of the Coastal Calm condo.

Gray and White Master Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi installed new glass shower doors and a white shower surround in this updated master bathroom.

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, an old medicine cabinet hangs on the wall with outdated wallpaper in the guest bathroom on the second floor of the Coastal Calm condo. (before 148)

Master Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi renovated the second floor guest bedroom with new mosaic wall and floor tile and a new floating sink and vanity at the Coastal Calm condo.

Master Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, upgrades include a new wall mounted-vanity that creates the illusion of more space in this small master bathroom.

Guest Bathroom, After

As seen on HGTV's Beach Flip, this finished bathroom from the Coastal Calm condo features floor-to-ceiling white tiles, a modern floating vanity and bold quote art.

Guest Bathroom, Before

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a view of the outdated wallpaper and countertop in the guest bathroom on the second floor of the Coastal Calm condo.

Guest Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Melissa and Mahdi created a modern bathroom with new wall and floor tile, a floating vanity and updated lighting and fixtures at the Coastal Calm condo.

Guest Bathroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, before renovations, a view of the outdated wallpaper and countertop in the guest bathroom on the second floor of the Coastal Calm condo.

Black and White Guest Bathroom, After

As seen on HGTV's Beach Flip, this finished bathroom from the Coastal Calm condo features floor-to-ceiling white tiles, a modern floating vanity and bold quote art.

Guest Bathroom With Love Quote, After

As seen on HGTV's Beach Flip, this finished bathroom from the Coastal Calm condo features floor-to-ceiling white tiles, a modern floating vanity and bold quote art. Green mosaic tile adds a colorful accent in the shower.

Guest Bedroom, After

As seen on Beach Flip, upgrades include new glass mosaic tile in the second floor master bathroom shower.

THE EXTERIOR

As seen on Beach Flip, the southern, beach side view of the renovated Coastal Calm and Gulf Dreams condos. They got a fresh coat of cheery turquoise paint and bright yellow accents.

Exterior, Before

Coastal Calm and Gulf Dreams condos will be renovated on HGTV's Beach Flip. Here, the exterior is wind- and sand-worn with a drab hue that doesn't stand out against the landscape.

Exterior, After

As seen on Beach Flip, the southern, beach side of the renovated Coastal Calm and Gulf Dreams condos, featuring fresh paint and bold accents.

Exterior, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi increased the appraised value of their beach deck by adding a new exterior table, a colorful rug and a comfortable seating area at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Exterior Detail, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi added nautical artwork to the beach deck at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Exterior, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi increased the appraised value of their beach deck by adding a new exterior table, a colorful rug and a comfortable seating area at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Outdoor Seating, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Madhi added a firepit and new beach chairs to the southern beach area at the Coastal Calm condo.

Ground-Level Patio, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi transformed the empty space under the beach deck into a new shaded patio area with cushioned chairs and a custom bar at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Ground-Level Patio, After

As seen on Beach Flip, Contestants Melissa and Madhi transformed the empty space under the beach deck into a new shaded patio area with cushioned chairs and a custom bar at the renovated Coastal Calm condo.

Front Patio, After

As seen on Beach Flip, contestants Melissa and Mahdi repainted the street side office balcony from the outdated, faded green to a fresh coastal green and added new deck furniture at the renovated Coastal Calm condo. (after 197)

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