When discussing remodeling these days, usually within the first breath you will hear homeowners and designers use the expressions "open it up"   "create a more open flow"  "open floorplan" etc. Of course with new construction, the ease of employing this aesthetic is easier starting from scratch. But what if.....you are seeking to "open up" your traditional 1920s Burlingame bungalow? Or trying to "get more flow" out of your split-level 1930s Aragon classic? This takes more skill and planning in order to incorporate modern floorplan sensibilites into yesteryear traditional architecture. But combining these two design mentalities can be a pleasure resulting in your new livable "work of art."

The new listing at 756 Acacia in the Burlingame Terrace ($1,325,000) neighborhood is a beautiful example of creating a modern open floorplan from an existing 1920s home. Today's lifestyle often demands more casual spaces for activities such as dining, entertaining, media and office needs. After all, computers and flat screens were never a consideration in those halycon days! Nor was today's fast pace of work-around-the-clock. But enter the "great room" of 756 Acacia and you will find the quintessential "command central" hub of the modern open floorplan. First off, the ceilings have been raised to accentuate the loft-like sense of volume. Gathering spaces are seamless from the chef's stage, to casual dining, to party mingling, and tucked away office with extensive built-in cabinetry. Flow....flow....flow.....Such a dynamic space would never be imagined driving by this humble, Craftsman facade. Check it out!