Clients wanted to create a large open space that their entire family could come and enjoy all together as their existing bungalow was not large enough to host everyone comfortably. Since they had a very large backyard backing onto a green space, the decision was made to expand the home into the back by adding a large 900 sq ft addition with basement. The existing kitchen and dining room were re-configured into a larger back entry and formal dining room. The new addition provided a large open chef's custom kitchen with sizable pantry, plus an eating nook and family room surrounded by large windows overlooking the backyard full of trees.