Updating and opening a beloved home. This comfortable home is on a quiet street adjacent to the lush fairways of a country club. The owners would not think of parting with it, so an ambitious remodel was undertaken to update and open up its interior spaces. Walls and a brick fireplace were removed and replaced with a dramatic Showplace creation. The maple columns hide supports and ductwork, while the two-level counters offer both serving and prep spaces. The kitchen has become an open public space, perfect for entertaining.

Note how the cooktop was incorporated into the large, angled island. The redesign of these rooms changed them from a collection of isolated boxes to an open, flowing environment that still retains good distinctions between spaces. A smart, well-planned remodel can really transform a home, as happened here.