This project was a custom addition built onto a half-double home, a layout that required detailed planning and structural expertise. To create an open-concept kitchen, we installed a hidden steel beam in the ceiling, allowing us to remove load-bearing walls while maintaining full support. The kitchen features white Shaker cabinets with a Carrara quartz countertop for a clean, timeless look. To maximize space, we also removed and relocated the staircase underneath a front-entry closet, creating a larger and more functional kitchen layout. The new great room includes two Velux skylights and a natural gas fireplace with a new gas line installed from the alley. The homeowner is still deciding on a final accent wall design around the fireplace and TV, which will complete the space. What made this project especially challenging was completing all of this within the constraints of a half-double property, where every structural change required careful coordination and craftsmanship. The result is a modern, open, and fully transformed living space.