6/8/09

Let the Outdoors in

This is Dena Kaye's winter getaway on St. Barth, but it didn't look like this when she bought it.

The living room had little relationship to the beautiful outdoors. So she knocked down the walls. And what a difference!

"Not interfering with views is decorating 101"
Scott Salvator in 750 Designer Secrets

Dena Kaye's Remodel Story

Participating in Metamorphosis Monday
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30 comments:

  1. SherrieJune 8, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    The difference made to this view by knocking out the walls! WOW! Must have skyrocketed the house value! What a view...ahhh!
    ~Sherrie

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  2. AnonymousJune 8, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    It is truly hard to fathom waking up to this beautiful scenery every morning, wow amazing transformation.

    LeAnn:)

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  3. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJune 8, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    What a transformation!!

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  4. Mickey (Michel) JohnsonJune 8, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    ...in one word...extradorinary! mickey

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  5. Mickey (Michel) JohnsonJune 8, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    sorry about the spelling...fingers don't always work right! lol, mickey

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  6. pennyJune 8, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    What a wonderful room with a view. I could easily live there.

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  7. Patricia @ ButterYumJune 8, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Wowwie, wow-wow-wow! What a difference!!!

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  8. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJune 8, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Nice!

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  9. DT ~ RDHJune 8, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    knocking down walls is always a good thing.
    Lovely!

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  10. LuLo Designs/Blue Eyed TangoJune 8, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    This is a gorgeous transformation, thank you for sharing it.
    Luanne

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  11. AnonymousJune 8, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    What a view! I love it. Thanks for the compliment on my header and for visiting my blog.

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  12. beachvintage.comJune 8, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    This is truly amazing.

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  13. Things That InspireJune 9, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Wow - what an amazing transformation!

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  14. Karen ValentineJune 9, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    I am always in awe of people who can visualize such a transformation. Sure makes me long for the beach!!

    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  15. AnnJune 9, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    Oh wow!!! What a big difference it brings...knocking down the walls for a picturesque view. I love it.

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  16. ShellbelleJune 9, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Breathtaking!

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  17. susanJune 9, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    There is hope for all of us!

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  18. FEDERICAJune 9, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    What a gorgeous house!
    Your blog is lovely! There are soooo many beautiful pics!

    Federica from Italy.
    http://sweet-as-a-candy.blogspot.com/

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  19. Dawn MarieJune 9, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I simply would not be able to leave this house!

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  20. anitaJune 9, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    oh MY! what a fresh and breezy room!
    love the light and open feel!
    thanks for sharing!

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  21. SeaWorthyJune 9, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    AAAAgh!
    could you imagine? thats a sa-weet set up!
    love it love it love it!
    Lisa
    at the beach

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  22. vicki archerJune 9, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Extraordinary difference - hard to believe it is the same home, xv.

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  23. Nice and Easy AntiquesJune 9, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    And what a view that is!!! I could never leave the house if I lived in a place like that!!!

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  24. Brenda PruittJune 9, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Absolutely you betcha it made a difference!
    Brenda

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  25. Sierra June 9, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Okay, can I go there right now, PLEASE? Beautiful!

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  26. DebraJune 9, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    What a wonderful transformation!

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  27. Ms. TeeJune 9, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Wow, what a transformation. It's gorgeous!

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  28. KatJune 9, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    What an incredible view. I can't believe that anyone would have hidden that behind boring walls! Thanks for stopping by, and we'll be bringing lots of pix back from Rockport! Kathy

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  29. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Thanks!! I'm adding you to mine, too. :-)

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  30. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    awesome, beautiful, extraordinary view and work to her home
    thanks for sharing, love this post
    christina

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