I received a question in response to the posting about the kitchen to the right asking   whether traditional furniture can fit within a modern home.

"ABSOLUTELY"!  Just look at the dining table in the background  -- it's a traditional dining room table with ball feet and high-backed traditional chairs.  Here's a little larger image, below,  or go to this link.

It's expensive to remodel and it's hard to pay for new furniture at the same time.  Plus we can get attached to furniture --  especially if it's handed down from our parents or their parents.  The key is to pare-down!  Keep furniture with strong lines and lose the rest!  In the dining room, above, we reupholstered the chairs with a neutral fabric.  And definitely don't keep the knick-knacks. 

The kitchen in this 1950’s split level had been updated once in the 1980’s. It was overdue for another update — this time with a modern style!  The wish list included making the kitchen  central to the home's activities with good connection to the outdoors.

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If you keep in mind three rules of thumb you can successfully remodel within the existing footprint of your home. Doing so can both deliver the house of your dreams and save lots of money in the process..

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A gracious porch  and garden — It's all about a sense of place.  Many homeowners are hesitant to invest in the outside of theirs homes.  Yet, this remodel has changed the way the owners interact with their home and with their neighborhood.  

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