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A California Bungalow Renewed Photos

Thanks to a few fortunate coincidences, a California couple was able to create the ideal bungalow for their young family.

By Curt Beech


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Bridgid and Anthony refreshed the exterior of the house with era-appropriate paint colors and added copper gutters and rain chains.
Bridgid and Anthony refreshed the exterior of the house with era-appropriate paint colors and added copper gutters and rain chains. (Scott Klinger photo)

Sage-green tile with gray grout creates a unique backsplash for the new farmhouse sink.
Sage-green tile with gray grout creates a unique backsplash for the new farmhouse sink.

The poppy art tiles on the backsplash are a nod to Bridgid's favorite flower.
The poppy art tiles on the backsplash are a nod to Bridgid's favorite flower.

By reconfiguring the appliances, architect Lisa Henderson created a layout that subtly echoes the dining-room arrangement while making room for a cozy built-in breakfast nook.
By reconfiguring the appliances, architect Lisa Henderson created a layout that subtly echoes the dining-room arrangement while making room for a cozy built-in breakfast nook.

With an original door (discovered in the attic) and other neighborhood examples providing guidance, Anthony designed and built a new colonnade between the living and dining rooms.
With an original door (discovered in the attic) and other neighborhood examples providing guidance, Anthony designed and built a new colonnade between the living and dining rooms.

Unexpected obstacles forced the couple to turn the basement into a family room, which now boasts bright walls and cork flooring.
Unexpected obstacles forced the couple to turn the basement into a family room, which now boasts bright walls and cork flooring.

In the guest bathroom, Lisa added a pedestal sink and period-style hex tile in a daisy-chain pattern she and Bridgid devised.
In the guest bathroom, Lisa added a pedestal sink and period-style hex tile in a daisy-chain pattern she and Bridgid devised.

Strategically placed built-ins and a salvaged pedestal sink helped deliver more space to the small master bathroom.
Strategically placed built-ins and a salvaged pedestal sink helped deliver more space to the small master bathroom.

he master-bathroom tub was a Dumpster rescue. It has a lot of scratches, says Bridgid, but it's beautiful.
The master-bathroom tub was a Dumpster rescue. "It has a lot of scratches," says Bridgid, "but it's beautiful."

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