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So Cal Ranch Gets Chic Coastal Makeover

Groaning under an awkward second-floor addition and a hodgepodge of outdated fixtures and finishes, this home is now a contemporary, beachy beauty. Drawing inspiration from the terra cotta roof, designers took its architecture in a Mediterranean direction, outfitting its graceful new arches with luxurious stone and handsome organic details.

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Photo: Jessica Alexander. From: Natalie Myers.

Bright, Scandinavian Kitchen With Oversized Island

An extra-long island with five leather barstools makes this bright kitchen perfect for hosting a crowd.

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Photo: Jessica Alexander. From: Natalie Myers.

Before: Uninviting Exterior

Before, a spiked fence and red brick columns made the exterior uninviting.

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Photo: Jessica Alexander. From: Natalie Myers.

Inviting Spanish-Style Exterior

Plaster columns and a wood fence are an inviting alternative to heavy brick and a pointed metal fence.

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Photo: Jessica Alexander. From: Natalie Myers.

Before: Forgettable Exterior

Before, gate around the front door and old windows made the exterior forgettable.

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