Before the overhaul, this 1973 home in Encinitas, California, was dominated by a lackluster kitchen still outfitted with the original, dark wood cabinets. The team gutted it in a complete remodel, which also included opening up the main level, installing hardwood floors throughout, and refinishing the fireplace in the living room. A 500-square-foot addition to the second floor now hosts a principal suite, including a bathroom and custom closet, with new stairs connecting the two levels.

$18,167 Hardwood Flooring	$6,860 Fireplace	$15,472 Kitchen Appliances
$1,825 Wood (Hood Vent & Shelves)	$387 Kitchen Sink	$687 Kitchen Faucet
$735 Kitchen Lighting	$2,971 Custom Bathroom Vanity	$1,737 Bathroom Tile
$115 Lighting	$663 Mirrors	$1,718 Bathroom Faucets & Showerhead
$695 Custom-Milled Teak Wood	$418 Door Hardware	$29,850 General Construction (Kitchen)
$114,000 Second-Floor Addition Construction
Grand Total: $196,300

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Builder: McAllum Construction

Interior Design: CM Natural Designs / @cmnaturaldesigns

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Budget Breakdown: A Dreary ’70s Abode in Southern California Gets a Gut Renovation For $196K