On cold winter days like this, when it seems like the sun will never shine again and the snow will never melt, I could spend hours poring over the photos of beach houses in Coastal Living.
This one on Tybee Island looks good to me today. I especially love the long screened porch that runs the length of the house, overlooking the sand and water.
The kitchen makeover was pretty great, too. Take a look!
Kitchen Before:
Kitchen After:
Read the full story about the beach house and its makeover at Coastal Living.
The artwork in the house was done by Bellamy Murphy,
and you can read more about it on Jane Coslick’s blog.
What a beautiful transformation!
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Julia…reading you blog each morning with my coffee jump starts my day. Always such beautiful pictures and neat information. You’re a jewel! Thanks!
Joanne
Aprons Gone Wild
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I’ve been in this house for a photo shoot for the catalog I work for. It is completely adorable everywhere.
Jane Coslick is just so talented!!! Every room I’ve seen by her is just pure delight!
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wow, great transformation, the bathroom is unrecognisable!!!
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Jeez, if only I could hire a designer….those after pics are totally gorgeous. Although, I can’t help but wonder where those high ceilings came from in the afters?!
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It is magical, I love to see these transformations! I will go right now and check on Jan’s site!
Karena
It looks so serene and calm! I love all the white with little pops of color here and there!
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this house is fantastic….
i adore that pantry door!!
chasity
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Tybee Island is FULL of little homes just like this. Its a wonderful, quiet, untouristy little beach town. So stop posting about it, lol! Jane has done great work & even rents out several houses. Check out mermaidcottages.com
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A wonderful transformation. So bright and cheerful.
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ahhh… lovely. much better for my eyes (and stomach!) than the last home you featured! : ) i’ll check out jane coslick right now…
rachel
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sniff sniff…when can I move in? 🙂
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MMMmmm, what a beautiful respite for this winter weary soul!
I’ve learned though the ages that I love the absence of color for my own home. I admire others who fill their homes with bright colors, (except for your last post!) but for my own personal calm living…this is the look for me. I love the worn white furniture and that porch is calling my name.
Boy, could I spend the winter there!
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I sure would like to be there right now!! Lucky Wilson family…!
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Wow, that was dark and dated – what a shame. But it looks wonderful now!
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I could so live there.
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Much better after. But since it’s near the beach, I would take the before version in a hot minute!
OOOOOOOh, pretty! Me likey!
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Why do you torture yourself/your fellow snow bound eskimos like this!?!? I want to go to there.
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Next month, a group of 7 girlfriends, are heading to Tybee Island & Savannah for a long girl’s weekend. We are renting a Jane Coslick cottage named “The Lime Parrot.” You can probably imagine the incredible colors in this beach house! It will certainly be a bright spot in our winter doldrums! Ummm… beach house colors, seafood, art and beautiful scenery. Not bad for a 3 day weekend!
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I love before and afters like this! So bright and fresh.
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Oh my that tub – I have dreams about a tub like that, I am not even kidding. I love it!
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I really don’t like the pantry door that was chosen for the kitchen, but other than that, I really like everything.
What a transformation. These people of good tastes.
I love the transformation! Unfortunately If I were house hunting and saw it “before” I would have walked on…I am working on my vision though. You really need it to see the potential of an outdated home! I guess the location is enough to convince anyone to go for it and grab it up. Sure wish we could! Our dream is to own a vacation home.
~jamilyn
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Just what I need….Calgon take me away LOL
I just sent off my renewal form for Coastal, I just love that magazine…..Julia what do you think about the Kindle…..I really like holding my books & magazines….but I have heard people talking about them and how much they love them, just wondering what you thought !!!
Have a great week-end,
Kathy 🙂
This is like opening the freezer in July and taking out a snowball from last winter! (I can’t wait for that day. I am soooo cold)
I’ve stayed in the Wilson’s guest cottage, and it is even more charming in reality. Erica, the owner, is a talented junker always searching for the perfect piece, so things change around a lot. The ocean view from their porch has t0 be seen to be believed. Perfection! Thanks for reminding me, Julie.
I love the long screened porch, too. The house itself is awesome and looks so much better after the makeover.
Okay, I already have beach fever and now I’m really hooked!!!
Ruthie
Hi Julia, what a great post. Love this house and I love it even more because it was plain and now is beautiful! Most homes start out plain but hopefully with love and care they turn out g beautiful! I too love to jumpstart my morning with your blog! There is always something good goin’ on over here!
Blessings,
Debbie
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I love the before & afters. It really makes you realize what is possible.
The new spaces are gorgeous!
Thanks.
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Beautiful! I love it, except for the bathroom. It looks too cold.
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The before and after pictures are really something! The kitchen just blows me away!
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Hi Julia I too never miss a day of checking out your blog to tell you the truth is one of the highlights of my day or night. Love the afters – everything about it is perfect except could they have done a different colour for the pantry door something a bit more subtle? Thanks Regards Esther from Sydney waiting for Autumn weather and colour…..
Wow, the after pictures are amazing. I love the bead board on the walls and the great transformation in the bathroom.
just love love love that kitchen make over – how fab – thanks Julia – best le
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I LOVE her magical transformations! Beautiful. sand on the floors perfect!
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well for me everything’s fine even the door of the pantry looks more like an accent piece on that corner!
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Yes, wouldn’t be just perfect to get away from the winter at this place. The worn chairs at the counter are just right…Janell
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love this house so much! another great project from jane coslick and fun paintings from bellamy murphy!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful restoration of an amazing beach house on Tybee Island. Reading all the comments makes me want to blog more about what to look for beyond the surface “uck” when considering restoring any home. This great old beach house had been “modernized’ in the 70’s . The large old windows had been replaced by metal small windows. The 11 foot ceilings had been dropped to 8 feet with ugly accoustical tiles . The wooden tongue and groove wall had been covered with cheap stained plywood paneling.
The magical old beach house stood there calmly waiting to be brought back to life in all its wonderful glory….no granite counter tops or stock kitchen cabinets ….its true and perfect glory. Thanks again for being Hooked on Houses.
Jane Coslick
I got married in Savannah, so I have a fondness for Tybee Island. It is a beautiful island, and the makeover here MUCH better suits the style of the area. Great before & afters!
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This is gorgeous! I love beach houses….yummy!
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Not sure how I missed this one. What a lovely makeover. That kitchen turned out adorable. Loved the chairs and torquoise pantry screen door. So charming:)
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It’s great to see these older homes refurbished rather than torn down and built over. We’re seeing a bit of a movement on Hilton Head Island where the older beach houses are being preserved…and I think it’s great. Can’t beat the character of an old beach cabin!
That turquoise pantry screen door has been a favorite of mine for a long time – love it!
its gorgeous