Purchased by the current owners in 2011, the less than 800sf derelict cottage was in serious need of upgrades, deemed by many as a teardown. With a very limited budget, the proposed plan called for making as few structural changes as possible while creating a large impact on the efficiency of the home. The resultant home is a small but highly efficient and inviting space, keeping with many of the original charms of the Venice Beach Craftsman style, but employing modern upgrades and comforts, all within tight budgetary restrictions.