Build Shed: A Charming Casita In Belmont Shore California

A Charming Casita In Belmont Shore California

You are in for a treat today!

While in Southern California for my brothers wedding last weekend, Mr. DIY and I were able to squeeze in some time to see our friends who happened to also be in town.

It was good to see them both and we had a great time catching up.

Our friends kept their Spanish style Belmont Shore beach house when they moved to another state because they visit SoCal often.

There is also a little apartment above the garage out back which they offer as a vacation rental.

Both the house and the little casita have undergone a major renovation and they look fantastic.

I just had to share some photos of the casita with you because the reno is top notch.

Being a short walk to the beach, there is often a cool breeze in the afternoon and the patio below would be a nice place to have a drink and relax.

Now on to the interior:

The attention to detail is pretty amazing.

Leave it to my friend Susan to think of everything and believe it or not, she isnt an interior designer.

She found this vintage chandelier in her home state and brought a couple of them to SoCal. The molding on the ceiling is another detail I love (and am going to replicate at our mountain cottage).

A little desk in the corner serves as a night table.

Just because a space is small doesnt mean you cant have storage.

These custom built cabinets just inside the dutch door entrance provide a great deal of space for this studio apartment.

Notice the wall switches built into the cabinet.

The stylish kitchenette is gorgeous with the marble subway tile, stone countertop and modern faucet.

Check out how the cabinet hardware coordinates with the chandelier in the bedroom.

Love, love, love the gorgeous bathroom! It rivals the bathrooms you see in the nicest hotels. Notice the shower inset, the tile window frame and the fabulous sink.