Interior Redesign

This beach house turns into a three bedroom! This client had hoped to have enough room for groups of family and friends to come and enjoy this piece of paradise with them! They knew the best way to accommodate more guests and maximize the rental potential was to add a third bedroom but it was a challenge to rethink the original floor plan. The “before” picture shows the living room with the formal dining room visible through the archway. Just beyond the dining room is the kitchen. To the left, out of sight, is the sunroom with the view of the ocean. One of these “public spaces” of the home would have to become the new master bedroom.

“Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go…” This client had always dreamed of owning a beach house and the opportunity to realize that dream presented itself while visiting with friends in a seaside community in Rhode Island. She and her new husband focused in on a small ranch for sale and began to consider the possibilities! Although many of us may have fond memories of visiting our grandparent’s house, their popular Colonial décor was a far cry from this client’s vision of a casual beach house! The first impression of this home challenged her to hold fast to her dream and see past the miles of vintage drapery, dark trim, and braided rugs.