Chip and Joanna reconfigured the bulk of this '50s vintage home in Woodway, Texas to create an open, free-flowing space with combined kitchen, dining and living room. 

The Plain Gray Ranch. This house fell well within the clients budget, but the exterior was visually unspectacular and there were more challenges inside. The house was built in 1958 and came with three bedrooms, two baths, 1560 square feet and a large backyard. The asking price was $135,000 leaving around $60,000 for renovations and improvements.

The exterior is brightened up with fresh paint in a soft cream white balanced out with dark shutters and window boxes in natural wood. Fresh landscaping, and an update to the front porch with new railing, columns and sconces, help elevate the curb appeal.

Creative layout and design helped create a floor plan that is functionally unified but with visually delineated areas. Integrating the bench seat with the kitchen island helped define the new dining space.