Everything Courtney Adamo Learnt Building Her New Coastal Home

Everything Courtney Adamo Learnt Building Her New Coastal Home

Author: The Design Files June 27, 2024 Duration: 57:05

Courtney Adamo has renovated houses before, but nothing compared to the process of designing and building her family’s beach home. She shares the highs and lows of the design and build process — plus what she'd do differently if building a house again.
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