Before & After: A Classic Beach Cottage in Dana Point Becomes a Stunning Family Home

Contemporary updates transform this classic SoCal beach cottage inside and out.

Located just off the Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point, California, this classic 1950s beachside Cinderella cottage underwent renovations to accommodate a young family and their two soon-to-be teenagers. MYD Studio sought to "reconfigure the space for increased functionality, durability, and aesthetic continuity." The architects updated elements of the original structure with a modernist aesthetic that reflects their clients' taste and contemporary Southern California lifestyle.

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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
Dwell Contributor
Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon.

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