how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?

Totally agree, especially about moisture-resistant cabinetry. People underestimate how brutal coastal humidity can be on regular materials. We opted for bamboo flooring - similar upfront cost, but it's held up incredibly well against sand and dampness. Definitely saves money (and sanity) down the road.

We went with cork flooring in our beach place, and it's been surprisingly resilient. I was skeptical at first - thought sand and moisture would wreck it - but three years in, it's still holding strong. Bamboo sounds interesting though...did you find it slippery when wet? Always curious about other eco-friendly options that can handle coastal conditions.

We tried bamboo in a rental once - looked great, but yeah, it got pretty slick when wet. Had to toss down rugs near doors to avoid wipeouts. Cork sounds intriguing though, might give it a shot next flip...

"Cork sounds intriguing though, might give it a shot next flip..."

Yeah, cork's definitely worth considering - I put it in my historic place a couple years back. It's surprisingly comfy underfoot and handles moisture better than I expected. Only downside is it can dent if you're dragging furniture around a lot, but honestly, those little imperfections kinda add character over time... especially in older homes. Could be a nice fit for your beach house vibe.

Did cork once in a rental - looked great, felt nice, but tenants dragged chairs all over and it got pretty beat up. For a personal beach house though... yeah, could see those dents becoming "character" rather than damage, lol.