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Klopf Architecture's modest 72-square-foot addition at the front of the home blends in with the original structure while giving the owners a greater sense of openness in the master and hall bathrooms. Inside, the re-imagined great room now features dining space.

The home is surrounded by a modern wooden fence that matches the cedar plank siding found on the second floor of the home.

The courtyard has a serene sitting area and frames views into the house and straight through to the other side.

After: the entrance foyer and stairs.

Another view of the entrance area.

The skylight over the home’s entrance “helps simulate a feeling of grandeur and creates an airy and welcoming atmosphere,” says Bjerre-Poulsen.

The original house was a single-story structure, not robust enough to carry a second floor. Fritz’s solution was to build an upper level that functions like a bridge, spanning the original structure without compromising it.

Be selective about splurging. One of the hardest, yet potentially most satisfying, parts of staying on budget is learning where to save and where to splurge. There are certain items or pieces that are worthy of spending more on, whether it’s a sofa that will last you a decade or kitchen countertops that will really help improve the value of your home. Your contractor or other design professional can advise you on locations or pieces where a higher-quality product is important versus something more basic.

In an effort to keep costs within budget without sacrificing looks, the fully gutted and renovated kitchen features IKEA cabinetry framework with shaker-style fronts by Semihandmade. The cabinets were painted Farrow & Ball Pigeon.

The Goto House is sheathed in heavy-gauge steel cladding to protect against the elements and temperature fluctuations.

Built in 1954, this three-bedroom, two-bath Cliff May prefab home in Tustin, California, was completed in just a few days after the concrete slabs were poured.

The rear elevation of the home faces North, taking advantage of natural light via extensive doors and clerestory windows tucked under the eaves.

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In the renovated kitchen space, Dianne chose quartz counters in Blizzard by Caesarstone.

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