The project wasn't without challenges; we had to hide a structural column behind the bookcase, so you may note the shelves at the far end of the bookcase are slightly shallower to accommodate this. The fireplace opening was very small and it didn't work well with the proportion of the room so we extended the granite either side of the chamber to give the appearance of a wider opening.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We replaced the original floor with a beautiful hardwood chevron pattern, which runs throughout the entire ground floor. This really changed the space and added a contemporary classic feel.⁠