Commercial grade engineered oak flooring is durable & low-maintenance; it’s black-lacquered, (wire-brushed white-washed) finish create visual continuity throughout main floor and enhances sense of openness. Loved & solidly-built but dated home is made open-concept with seamless flow between indoor/outdoor spaces. Disconnected kitchen, family-room, and eating-area were combined and north-wall fireplace removed. Resulting great-room features central floor-to-ceiling, double-sided fireplace (concrete finished porcelain tile). Walk-through access to kitchen on either side Design driven by client’s passion for cooking and entertaining. Contemporary, uncluttered, and masculine aesthetic requested.