See How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside Beauty
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 After plenty of sweat equity (and just plain old equity), the outdated bungalow transforms into a serene beachside home, which feels like a dreamy coastal retreat (you won't believe the before shots!).
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Walk-in Ready
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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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautyWalk-in Ready
PHOTO 1 of 10READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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On Fire
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Scott and his <em>Buyers Bootcamp</em> 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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautyOn Fire
PHOTO 2 of 10READ LESS -Scott and his <em>Buyers Bootcamp</em> 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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Kitchen Concepts
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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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautyKitchen Concepts
PHOTO 3 of 10READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Bathing Suits
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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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautyBathing Suits
PHOTO 4 of 10READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Blue Lagoon
5/10Blue Lagoon
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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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautyBlue Lagoon
PHOTO 5 of 10READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Sweet Ensuite
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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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautySweet Ensuite
PHOTO 6 of 10READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Mr. Sandman
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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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautyMr. Sandman
PHOTO 7 of 10READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
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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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautyCurb Your Enthusiasm
PHOTO 8 of 10READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Before: Drab Facade
9/10Before: Drab Facade
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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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautyBefore: Drab Facade
PHOTO 9 of 10READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Before: Decor Time Capsule
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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.Buyers BootcampSee How a Rundown Space Transforms Into a Colourful Beachside BeautyBefore: Decor Time Capsule
PHOTO 10 of 10READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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