Stimac Living Room Remodel, Albany, California

This quaint New England-style bungalow had a small living room but a large porch. In order to rectify the situation, half of the porch was enclosed and incorporated into a new, larger living room. A feature of the new living room is the “inglenook,” a traditional Craftsman space with a fireplace at its center (a direct vent fireplace was used here instead). Colonial columns separate the inglenook from the living room for a cozy effect around the hearth. In addition, half walls with matching Colonial columns define the foyer area, another typical Craftsman detail. Arts & Crafts light fixtures were employed to complete the traditional look.