The covered porch provides a sense of privacy from the close neighbors and protects the interior with all its windows from the glare of the sun off the water. photo: Robert Benson contractor: Artisans Home Builders

The working counters are laminate while the breakfast bar and the microwave cabinet were fashioned from a remnant stone to accommodate the budget. The counter top style microwave is concealed behind a fold away door when not in use.

Opening up the dining room to the kitchen updates this classic house to suit today's lifestyle. The raised breakfast bar and microwave cabinet give diners seated at the table a sense of separation from the kitchen. Cabinet color: Benjamin Moore Vale Mist. Wall color: Benjamin Moore Baby's Breath.

A classic 1925 Colonial Revival bungalow in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Los Angeles restored and enlarged by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes completed in 2013. Originally a 2 bed/1 bathroom house, it was enlarged with the addition of a master suite for a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Original vintage details such as a Batchelder tile fireplace with flanking built-ins and original oak flooring are complemented by an all-new vintage-style kitchen with butcher block countertops, hex-tiled bathrooms with beadboard wainscoting and subway tile showers, and French doors leading to a redwood deck overlooking a fully-fenced and gated backyard. The new master retreat features a vaulted ceiling, oversized walk-in closet, and French doors to the backyard deck. Remodeled by ArtCraft Homes. Staged by ArtCraft Collection. Photography by Larry Underhill.

After picture of the living room We found these fantastic Batchelder "Like" tiles to use as our focal point on the Fire Place Surround in our Living Room. We love the cool Scenery! We Beefed up the original wooden shelf and mantle to give this room a richer look.

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An open back entry that "cleans up" for parties. The cabinet both displays dishes and hides assorted mittens. Unseen to the right is a wall with hooks around a mirror and a shoe basket. The dining table expands into this space for parties. Details like the low wood panel in the door give the space a timeless appearance.

The drop counter at the back door is a convenient spot for the mail and lunch bags, but cleans up easily for dinner parties. For big parties, leaves are added to the farm style table expanding it into the back door space so that 10 people can be seated around the table. The cabinet's maple top coordinates with the dining table. Cabinet paint color: Benjamin Moore: Vale Mist.

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The old door to the north facing screened porch is retained after the porch is replaced with the new sun room that also functions as an art studio and office.

After picture: Ta Da............Major face lift complete!! We found these fantastic Batchelder "Like" tiles to use as our focal point on the Fire Place Surround in our Living Room. We love the cool Scenery! We Beefed up the original wooden shelf and mantel to give this room a richer look.

The sun room on the north side of the house makes a great year round place to read a book. With one small skylight the space is filled with light no matter the time of day.

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One small skylight brightens the sun room on the grayest of days. The radiator is covered with custom wooden grills.
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photo: Tim Lenz Photography
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Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
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