A 1915 home gets an updated layout while keeping the classic lines of beadboard throughout. The addition of a mudroom cabinet, open kitchen shelving and a workable laundry room are sure-fire ways to bring in potential buyers.

In renovating a very old, very unique backhouse, the Cordrays create a kitchen where there once was a porch, build an office space that used to be an attic, and find a distinct dining solution perfect for a small home.