Multipurpose Space
A wide area of the second-floor hall accommodates a sofa, and nearby cabinets provide a study/computer area. Under the eaves is a convenient powder room. A set of steps leads up to a small media room. Miniature seating pieces whimsically furnish a children's play loft on the third floor. Skylights at the rear brighten the entire loft and upper hallway.

From the Back
Creative landscape design considers both the character of the house and the properties of the site.

Landscape architect Ann Hajduk says: "It's most important to take note of large trees and shrubs and protect them. Fence off existing trees to restrict construction traffic. It's less expensive to put in new materials than to transplant shrubs. Most have a life expectancy of around 25 years. Unless you have a nice specimen plant, such as a Japanese maple or viburnum, start with a clean slate, and design the planting to suit the changes made to the new house."

Functional Areas
The house originally had no functional outdoor areas at the rear that were easy to reach. French doors in the breakfast room enable the new deck and covered back porch to act as convenient extensions of the first floor living spaces.

When the master bedroom was extended, builders Danny Buchanan and Andy Chauvin excavated below the foundation to create space for a new, full-height double garage, which allows access off the alley, not just the main street.

The location of the existing side entrance remains unchanged, but just inside the doorway, space was found for a sunny laundry room and powder room.

TUNE IN
Southern Living Step-by-Step, our new TV show, follows the complete renovation and decoration of an empty living room, dining room, and kitchen that were built in the Atlanta studios of Turner South. You can follow the 10-part series to the unveiling of the finished set.

Delightful hosts Jodi Marks and Axel Lowe present a wealth of entertaining and helpful information. Staff members from our magazines often appear on-screen to offer woodworking demonstrations, gardening tips, cooking and entertaining ideas, and step-by-step instructions.

Check local program guides for the times of Southern Living Step-by-Step on Turner South in your area. For more information, you can also visit www.turnersouth.com, AOL Keyword: Turner South.