This 1950s home sat empty for years—until a new owner with an eye for cost-conscious design revived it with a welcoming open plan and a warm, rustic look
The other addition was a master suite with French doors opening onto an extra-deep screened porch. Essential for keeping the bugs at bay, the wood-framed porch wraps around the back, with another set of doors opening into the living room to allow breezes to move through the house. "It also brings a lot of natural light inside, and it's so peaceful," says Kim.
Shown: French doors in the master bedroom open onto the breeze-cooled porch.
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