Heading down to Southwest Florida, Scott McGillivray came across a 1960s rancher teeming with potential on Buyers Bootcamp. Husband and wife David and Katie-Marie bought the property for $US200K, seeing its opportunity as a flip. After plenty of sweat equity (and just plain old equity), the outdated bungalow transforms into a serene beachside home, which feels like a dreamy coastal retreat (you won’t believe the before shots!).
![Walk-in Ready Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow living room with blue couch and glass-topped coffee table](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-living-room.jpg)
Walk-in Ready
The goal for staging this beachside home was to make it feel nice and inviting the moment you walked in – mission accomplished, Scott McGillivray. The soft blues of the living room work well with the taupes and beiges found in the connecting kitchen.
![On Fire Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow living room with soft grey chairs and an open fireplace with white pillar candles stacked inside](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-coffee-table.jpg)
On Fire
Scott and his Buyers Bootcamp partners decided to keep the open fireplace – a rarity in Southwest Florida – but give it a major upgrade, with new natural stone and built-ins on either side for books and found treasures.
![Kitchen Concepts Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow kitchen with white quartz countertops on a large island and a floral display](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/4-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-kitchen.jpg)
Kitchen Concepts
Thanks to some walls coming down, what was once a galley-style kitchen is now a brand-new, open-concept cooking space with an expansive island. To help make the kitchen the centrepiece of the home, Scott opted for large, creative tile for the somewhat small backsplash, giving the space the big impact it needed.
![Bathing Suits Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow main bathroom with grey hexagonal floor tiles and a white vanity](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-bathroom.jpg)
Bathing Suits
By keeping all fixtures in the same location, Scott was able to save money on plumbing when refurbishing the main bathroom. The large dark-grey hex tiles ground this all-white space, while the beach-inspired turquoise shower curtain and accessories remind us that we’re still in sunny Florida.
![Blue Lagoon Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow master bedroom with sky blue walls and light white drapes](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/6-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-blue-bedroom.jpg)
Blue Lagoon
Scott went with bold blue for the walls and bed linens to really grab the attention of potential buyers and make sure they went home talking about this completely redone master bedroom.
![Sweet Ensuite Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow master bedroom ensuite bathroom with sheepskin rug, grey hexagon floor tiles and a white double-sink vanity](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/7-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-ensuite.jpg)
Sweet Ensuite
By removing one of the hall closets, Scott was able to add a gorgeous walk-in shower to the master ensuite. The brass hardware, along with the under-vanity and mirror lighting, lend this space a hotel-like quality, where every detail has been thoughtfully considered with design in mind.
![Mr. Sandman Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow bedroom with a colourful abstract rug, wooden bed frame and white-painted paneling](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/8-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-bedroom.jpg)
Mr. Sandman
In the second bedroom, Scott decided to paint original wood paneling and turn it into a feature wall behind the bed. The abstract rug pulls together colours from the beach – sand, blue and yellow – which are then toned down slightly by the greige wall and muted tones of the bed linens.
![Curb Your Enthusiasm Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow exterior with beautiful landscaping and a new roof](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/10-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-exterior.jpg)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Thanks to Scott’s vision and investment of US$80K, they were able to add a new roof, repaint, landscape and completely refresh the home’s interior. After four days on the market, it sold for US$345K, giving the team a profit of $65K.
![Before: Drab Facade Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow exterior with dirty roof, overgrown lawn and sad garden](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/9-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-old-exterior.jpg)
Before: Drab Facade
Can you believe this is what the exterior looked like pre-reno? It goes to show that a fresh coat of paint, a brand new door and roof, and gorgeous landscaping will take a home’s curb appeal from basic to beautiful.
![Before: Decor Time Capsule Buyers Bootcamp beach bungalow living room before the renovations with leather lounge chairs and green carpet](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2-buyers-bootcamp-beach-bungalow-old-living-room.jpg)
Before: Decor Time Capsule
Here’s a look inside the dated interior before Scott and team worked their reno magic. We love how they preserved the home’s original stone fireplace and painted the surrounding walls for a fresh, modern touch.
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