Lukesh Sunroom Addition, Berkeley, California

The porch of this small Craftsman bungalow was replaced with a sunroom to capture some additional square footage on a tight urban lot. A new cased opening between the dining room and the sunroom does much to make the tiny dining room feel larger. Custom windows in the sunroom match the wood trim pattern on the front of the house. A wooden beam ceiling was incorporated for its informal character, complete with hanging Arts & Crafts pendant lights. Originally specified as tile, a smooth concrete floor is easy to maintain and functions much like an old-fashioned mudroom.

A few years later, the “1960” Kitchen was remodeled and opened up to the Dining Room. Natural oak cabinets were replaced with custom painted cabinets more in keeping with the period of the house. Arts & Crafts lighting fixtures and a soapstone countertop complete the ambience.