A family of four (plus two dogs) was cramped in a 920-sq.-ft. single story home in the walkable, downtown section of the suburban Detroit town of Plymouth, MI. We decided that a simple addition to the original masonry, four room home emblematic of the area would not be in keeping with the developing upscale feel of the neighborhood. We instead embarked on a whole house remodel and expansion that greatly expanded the size of the home and its comfort for this growing family. The resulting two story Craftsman bungalow provides triple the living space and livability while blending effortlessly into it ever changing neighborhood.