Here we were updating the back rooms of a 1925 center hall colonial. The kitchen was of course initially separate from the living rooms of the home. In the 1940's a long low family room was added along the back of the home but was still separated from the kitchen, only accessible through a narrow door. We eliminated this wall, which entailed removing a four story chimney and adding a steel beams. We restored any missing mouldings, and removed and re-installed the wood plank ceiling in the family room after installing recessed lights (and leveling it!) We also updated the butlers pantry with cabinets that match the kitchen but in black. The family room got matching cabinets as well as a custom mantle and surround. The hardwood floors in the family room were patched and stained, the kitchen and butlers pantry floors were installed and finished to match. The living room, dining room, and bedrooms were all in good condition so just had their floors refinished and all the walls and trim painted.