83rd Street, Playa del Rey
About the project
A short distance from the coastline in Playa Del Rey, this general remodel reworked a recently purchased home into a refined expression of modern coastal living. The existing interior carried weight in the wrong places: dark cabinetry, compartmentalized rooms, outdated finishes, and electrical and mechanical systems that no longer met current demands. To address the limitations of this Playa Del Rey remodel, our construction company opened space where necessary, reinforced where required, and aligned every element, from framing to finishes, so the home reads clearly and performs without compromise.
The result blends modern simplicity with natural textures across the kitchen and bathrooms. Clean architectural lines and measured contrast in color define the palette. Full-height tile backsplash, frameless cabinetry, and bright quartz surfaces establish clarity in the kitchen, balanced by wood accents. In the bathrooms, a sculptural soaking tub, ceramic wall tile, and a teak vanity introduce a quieter, Zen-like atmosphere.
- Scope of work: Mold remediation; preparation of architectural plans and blueprints; structural kitchen and master bathroom remodel; hallway bathroom and powder room remodel; partial electrical rewire with new lighting throughout; flooring installation; interior painting and powder room wallpaper; staircase railing upgrade; and relocation of AC unit and ductwork.
- Duration: Five months
- Completion: 2022
Before Remodeling
work process
Original Challenges
This Playa Del Rey home required intervention at multiple levels before any design direction could take hold.
- Mold affected key areas of the interior.
- The existing layout felt closed off and did not support the intended reconfiguration of the kitchen and bathrooms.
- Structural conditions limited how far the plan could shift without affecting load-bearing elements.
- HVAC routing conflicted with the ceiling plan, and duct placement had little room within the existing structure.
- Fixture locations needed to change, but the existing wiring did not align with the updated plan.
- The electrical panel lacked capacity for the increased load.
We started this Playa Del Rey remodel with mold remediation so the project could move forward on solid ground. From there, our crew reworked the structure in the kitchen and bathrooms to open the layout while maintaining load-bearing integrity. The electrical system was upgraded to handle the new layout and increased demand, including panel improvements and partial rewiring so fixture locations made sense and performed reliably. On the mechanical side, we rerouted ductwork to resolve conflicts with the ceiling plan and reclaim usable space. This groundwork allowed for stress-free finish installation throughout the house, from tile and cabinetry to countertops and fixtures.
This Playa Del Rey kitchen received a full remodel starting with the addition of Yuzen vinyl plank flooring from Flooret and block-style baseboards. The client chose frameless kitchen cabinets in blue for the lowers and island and white for the uppers with a spice rack insert. We installed Cloe ceramic 5″ x 5″ tile from Bedrosians in white for the backsplash, which went completely to the ceiling and was paired with Bleached Wood grout. From here, we installed an Arctic White quartz countertop from MSI, Shades of Light pendant lights, a new apron sink, stainless steel faucet, and new LG and GE appliances.
The master bathroom remodel started with Marazzi’s Modern Renewal Parchment 12 in. x 24 in. glazed porcelain floor tile. From here, we installed new MSI Carrara white hexagon tile on the shower pan floor and Makoto 2.5″ x 10″ matte ceramic wall tile in Shoji White on the shower walls. A complementary tile from MSI was used on the shower bench top and shower curb top. The client chose a Wyndham Collection Juno 71″ freestanding acrylic soaking tub and an Avanity Coventry 72″ bathroom vanity in Natural Teak. A brushed nickel shower system, tub filler, and Swiss Madison St. Tropez toilet were a few of the finishing touches.
The hallway bathroom started with the installation of Bedrosian Makoto Hexagon Shoji White tile and MSI Greecian White 2″ polished tile for the shower pan. We installed a new vanity with a White Cultured Marble double sink countertop, matte black and gold Miseno lights, and matte black faucets. The room also got a new Swiss Madison St. Tropez toilet, glass shower doors, and matching accessories.
After Remodeling
Client Testimonial
General Remodeling, Playa Del Rey
Things that were important to us when starting the project - we knew there were going to be some tough aspects of the renovation, like structural changes. We knew we were going to have to get permits, and we also had a timeline that we wanted to work in because we were not living in the house yet, we were living in the previous apartment. So we wanted to get the renovations done fairly quickly, so that we could move out of our old apartment and move into your house. The overall experience working with Oasis was great! Construction is a difficult process, and it's never easy - but it went as smoothly as we could've ever expected, with the amount of work that we did. I found that the quality of Neev's work was really high standard, and I really like everybody that I've met on the construction site. We're very happy that we chose Oasis Builders for this remodel. We would definitely recommend Oasis Builders to anyone else.
