See the top-to-bottom transformation of this Folly Beach, South Carolina, original.
Cameron Bishop, a coastal South Carolina native, spent years hunting for an authenticcottagein Folly Beach.
At long last, Cameron spied the one online.
Credit:Brie Williams; Styling: Kate Malpeli
Still, Camerons hunches proved correct.
The house was a solid, good-looking Folly original, he says.
And there were hardwood floors under all that carpet.
Credit:Brie Williams; Styling: Kate Malpeli
Of course, Cameron can spot a diamond in the rough.
We have traveled together a lot and stayed in tiny hotel rooms and Airbnb rentals.
Along the way, we realized that we dont require much, says Katherine.
Credit:Brie Williams; Styling: Kate Malpeli
Heres how they pulled off this top-to-bottom transformation without breaking the bank.
Be Smart, and Start Small
After closing on the property, they kickstarted a makeover.
We got rid of trinkets and anything dingy.
Just a few months of that income covered nearly half the renovation budget, she notes.
Carpet and sand just dont mix, she says.
Plus, ours was a very shaggy dark brown.
Understated globe ceiling fixtures and stylish rattan lighting sourced from Etsy replaced outdated fans with laminate blades.
The white dishwasher mimics the cabinet fronts, helping the small space seem bigger.
“We opted for quartz over marble because its less porous and easier to clean, explains Katherine.
The wooden island doubles as a serving piece and offers extra storage.
Always Sample Paints in Person
Choosing the right white can be trickier than it looks.
We selected our colors from afar in Atlanta, Katherine says.
When the couple came to see the updates, they were surprised to discover a yellow-hued home.
Credit:Brie Williams; Styling: Kate Malpeli
