This renovation introduced bright sunlight and a modern interior into a classic Tacoma bungalow. The family of four loved where they lived, but the old house was cramped and gloomy. A new central stairway, made of translucent bar grating with a generous skylight above, opened up the core of the house. From there, changes radiate through: high efficiency storage and a Murphy bed make the office and craft room spacious and flexible. The kitchen - all IKEA - is both sunny and exceptionally efficient. New materials throughout the house update and brighten the space - and the only addition, a small dormer above the entry, is a reading/play/slumber party space with bench storage that’s used by the whole family.