Open Plan Great Room

Kitchen with entry beyond

Kitchen

Three sides of the island were designed for seating

Kitchen with entry beyond

Kitchen

A new 8-ft sliding door opens to the patio

Living Room

A large TV was positioned for maximum visibility sits atop a floating cabinet which stores audio/video equipment. The floating shelf motif is used in both the living and kitchen spaces.

Living Room

Mood Board for the living room and kitchen

Open Plan Kitchen

As seen from the entry

Kitchen

View from the kitchen

Before and after

Kitchen

Mood board for the kitchen

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Big Chill range

The fun and bright retro appliances add a casual playfulness to the kitchen

Kitchen tile detail

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

The cabinet style closets centered beneath the ridge elevate the composition. Trapezoidal attic doors provide additional access to storage.

Primary Bedroom

Sconces were added on either side of the bed.

Mood board for primary bedroom

Guest Bedroom

A queen bed tucks into a niche and, like the primary bedroom, trapezoidal attic access doors were added.

Guest Bedroom

Mood board for guest bedroom

Primary Bathroom

Fun decorative porcelain tiles enliven the space

Guest Bath shower

Grab bars were added to all bathrooms to help the owners age in place.

Mood board for Primary Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Laundry in Guest Bathroom

Before the remodel, the washer was located in the Guest Bath and the dryer in the Kitchen…go figure! A new niche was created to house a sleek stacked washer-dryer unit.

Mood board for Guest Bathroom

Semi-private patio

View of bungalow from main condo courtyard

Delray Beach Bungalow

The interior of this 1.200 s.f. stand-alone bungalow nestled in a condo community located just across the street from the Atlantic Ocean was fully gutted and remodeled. All flat ceilings were raised, and the main living space now includes the kitchen, which was heretofore buried. Every inch of the space, including the attic, was made usable; all mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems replaced, and cabinetry and finishes redone. Special thanks to James Drago, Architect, who shared his knowledge of local codes and processes.

Contractor: J.D. Gwynn Construction, Inc.

Photography: Ludeman Photographic

“Dan took a very small, cramped space and turned it into a superb small home for our retirement. The bright beachy theme manages to feel comfortable, stylish, and spacious. We needed to maximize storage and living space and Dan and Sam managed that without making it cluttered.

The details are tasteful and appropriate and blend together to keep the bungalow cohesive and restful. Visitors admire our Big Chill appliances, but they are a challenge to design around; Dan and Sam managed that by complementing the strong colors with exactly the right countertop and backsplash. The bamboo floors, which are unusual in Florida, warm up the space in a way that no tile could. With no room for a dedicated laundry room, he managed to give us a laundry area in the hall bathroom that does not encroach or take away from that space’s look or efficacy. Overall, this design created a home that we will enjoy and value for decades to come.”

John and Suzanne H

Delray Beach, Florida