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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.
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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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