The formal, structured floor plan of this 1980’s home did not accommodate the active lifestyle of the owners. 

A large living room with a fireplace and tv.
A living room with red walls and a brick fireplace.

An airy living space

A choppy footprint and dark, heavy finishes had outstayed their welcome in this Southern Federal style home. Space was unnecessarily allocated to the formal areas leaving for a tight kitchen and unusable family room. The main focus was to open up the floor plan and widen doorways.

A kitchen with red walls and a dining table.
A white kitchen with a marble island and hardwood floors.
A white kitchen with marble counter tops and a chandelier.

By clearing away the dated finishes, the home’s structural beauty shines in the ornate trim work, arch top windows, and vaulted ceiling.