Big Beach Builds

The Thornton family has enjoyed many summers at their beach house; although the location is perfect, the cottage has an awkward layout for their growing family; Marnie maximizes the home's space.

After inheriting his family's cottage in Bethany Beach, Del., a man realizes it looks like grandmother still lives in the home; Marnie steps in with a plan to bring the house up to date that includes ripping out the old wood paneling.

Tina and Jim just bought a cottage at Bethany Beach, Del., and ask Marnie to upgrade the first level of their home, opening it up and making it brighter.

A family with a new baby is bursting out of their cramped bungalow in Bethany Beach, Del.; Marnie creates more space for the family by opening up the kitchen, relocating a laundry room and building magical bunk beds to accommodate the children.

A couple's beach cottage in Dewey, Del. is just a few steps to the beach, but the house has no curb appeal and feels dated; Marnie comes in for a face lift, but during demolition, she finds that the foundation is sinking into the sand.

Marnie's friend, Leslie, has achieved her dream of buying a beautiful house on the beach, but it needs a lot of work; now, Leslie needs Marnie's help to turn it into the beach home and entertaining hub she's always dreamed about.

A couple loves to host family members at their home in Dewey Beach, Del., but no one wants to stay in their tiny, awkwardly shaped guest house; Marnie decides to go bold with her design choices to transform their house into a fun beach getaway.

In Bethany Beach, Del., a family calls on Marnie to save their cramped 1980s beach house; Marnie's mission is to drag it into the present with a nautical makeover and make it look as beautiful as the beaches around it.

A couple's house in Bethany Beach, Del., has been in the family for decades, but it's becoming cramped as their family grows; now, it's up to Marnie to bring the house into the 21st century and to make it comfortable enough for three generations.