This formerly dark and dated bungalow was transformed into a bright, open, energy efficient home with strong connections to the exterior. The entire main living space was gutted and reinsulated. Interior walls were removed and the floor plan was reorganized to create a functional great room, including a chef’s kitchen and an efficient wood burning fireplace that provides supplemental heat to the home. New windows and skylights were added, flooding the home with natural light and providing views and access to the picturesque backyard. Exterior entrance to the mud room was relocated for more direct access to the garage and sunroom improvements add useable space to the home.