Case Study

A Whole House Remodel in Palm City Designed Remotely and Delivered Room by Room

How DreamMaker transformed a home that lacked character into a contemporary showpiece - reforming arched windows, raising a sunken floor, hiding steel columns inside a custom buffet, and relocating the entire kitchen.

Palm City, Florida

2 Weeks

Contemporary & Open

Interior Remodeling

Project Overview

Bought for the Neighborhood. Rebuilt for the Life.

These clients had just purchased a Palm City home they loved for its location but not its character. With only two weeks in town before returning out of state, they needed a team that could design and execute remotely. DreamMaker handled everything – opening the floor plan, replacing every window and door with impact-resistant versions, relocating the kitchen, turning a former kitchen into a laundry room, and even discovering a surprise steel column that became the most appreciated design element in the home.

Location: Florida

Neighborhood: Palm City, FL

Modern

About The Neighborhood

Palm City, Florida is one of the Treasure Coast’s most desirable communities, known for its quiet neighborhoods, scenic waterfronts, and family-friendly atmosphere. With a relaxed pace of life and convenient access to nearby shopping, dining, and beaches, Palm City offers an ideal balance of comfort, convenience, and coastal living.

The Challenge

What Wasn’t Working

Before the remodel, the space faced several challenges:

Dated front door, arched windows, and light fixtures offering no wow factor at entry
Sunken living room requiring a step down to access - disrupting flow from entry to living space
A wall between the kitchen and dining room concealing not one but two steel columns
A small original kitchen making the room feel chopped up and cut off
A dated bathroom with a shower that was never used
Former kitchen space wasted - needed a better use

Like many homes in Cave Springs, the master bath retained its original footprint — creating real functional limitations for a busy household and making what should be a personal retreat feel like an afterthought.

BEFORE:

“The buffet that hides the steel columns became the most highlighted and appreciated part of the home. We never expected an obstacle to become the centerpiece. DreamMaker turned every challenge into an opportunity.”

– Palm City, FL

5.0 | Google Review

The Solution

Built Room by Room, Floor to Ceiling.

To solve the bathroom’s layout and style challenges, DreamMaker redesigned the master bath with improved flow, custom storage, natural light, and a clean modern finish. Removing the unused Jacuzzi unlocked the footprint entirely, custom cabinetry made every inch purposeful, and thoughtful material choices brought the spa-like atmosphere the homeowners had always wanted.

Key Improvements included:

Dated arched windows cut and reformed to rectangular - complementing the contemporary direction from the outside in
All windows and doors replaced with impact-resistant versions throughout
New molding, baseboards, crown molding, and door/window casings throughout
Sunken living room floor raised to create seamless flow from entry to living space
Large drywall beams and wall removed between foyer and new kitchen area
Wall between kitchen and dining removed - revealing two steel columns, one unexpected
Custom buffet designed to elegantly conceal both columns - now the home's focal point
Kitchen relocated entirely into the new open floor plan with a large island replacing the old sitting room and wet bar
Structural beam inserted in ceiling to support the new kitchen's extended layout
Vented hood added to create a focal point above the dramatic backsplash
New impact sliding glass doors installed from kitchen side to pool deck
Dated bathroom transformed with shiplap feature wall and custom mirror made from beam materials
Shower removed and toilet relocated to allow for a larger vanity area
Former kitchen converted into a spacious laundry room