Margate Coastal Transformation
About This Project
Seaboard Builders was selected to completely transform this aging Margate residence into a sophisticated coastal home designed for modern living.
Project Goals
The homeowners wanted more than an update—they wanted a home that felt brand new while maximizing functionality, curb appeal, and long-term value. Our design focuses on timeless coastal architecture, low-maintenance materials, and thoughtful outdoor living spaces that complement the Down-beach lifestyle.
Before & After
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Front Elevation
Before 
After Dated stucco and overgrown plantings gave way to a crisp board-and-batten façade, black-framed windows, and a new glass garage door.
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Curb Appeal & Entry
Before 
After A reworked entry sequence — stone-clad steps, a warm wood porch ceiling, and fresh landscaping — replaced the closed-off original approach.
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Driveway & Garage
Before 
After Aging stucco and a solid overhead door gave way to white siding, a black-framed glass garage door, and a stone-clad porch base under a wood-lined canopy.
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Rear Deck
Before 
After The weathered deck was rebuilt as a tiered outdoor living space with a fire table, grill station, and layered coastal plantings.
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Rear Yard
Before 
After The narrow strip of lawn and old wood fence became a gravel courtyard with stone stepping pads, a white privacy fence, and fresh plantings around the existing maple.
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Upper Balcony
Before 
After The balcony was redesigned with a solid board-and-batten parapet and a new low-maintenance deck surface.
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Living & Kitchen
Before 
After Walls came down to open the dark, compartmented dining room into a bright great room anchored by a waterfall marble island.
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Primary Bedroom
Before 
After Carpet, textured ceilings, and heavy color were replaced with white oak floors, clean plaster walls, and new balcony doors.
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Primary Bath
Before 
After The dated vanity and drop-in jetted tub were removed in favor of a freestanding soaking tub set against a full-height tile surround.
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Guest Bath
Before 
After The laminate vanity and curtained tub were rebuilt as a white oak vanity with brass fixtures, a full-height tile surround, and a sliding glass panel.
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Guest Bedroom
Before 
After Carpet, heavy trim, and dated furniture were replaced with white oak floors, clean white walls, and a simple upholstered bed wall.
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Second Bedroom
Before 
After A crowded back bedroom was opened up and refinished with white oak floors, recessed lighting, and a wall-mounted television.
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Laundry
Before 
After The exposed laundry alcove became a finished closet with overhead cabinetry and full-height doors that close it off completely.
