In this project we completely reworked the main living room focal wall. The old framed fireplace and mantel were fully demolished, the wall was reframed and insulated, and a large energy-efficient picture window was installed in the center.

From the outside we tied the new opening into the updated siding and trim; inside we finished the wall with smooth drywall, fresh paint and new flooring as part of the whole-house renovation. The result is a clean, modern feature wall that brings in natural light, visually enlarges the room and connects the interior to the backyard.