By removing the back portion of the home, which included a narrow shotgun style kitchen and mud room, space was created for an addition that transformed the home from living quarters that were small and cramped to a home that is spacious and bright for this growing family. The result is a new Great Room with kitchen and family room open to one another. These link to an exterior stone patio through full glass doors with glass side lites. Paired with a covered porch that runs nearly the full width of the home, the result creates a strong link and good flow between inside and out. On the second floor, a master suite overlooks the back yard. It includes walk-in closets, a bathroom with two lavatories and a separate room for the toilet and shower.