This lovely residence in Chapel Hill, N.C. recently underwent a significant transformation that demonstrates the beauty and importance of light in our lives. The homeowners described it as a “1990s cherry wood era that was gorgeous for its time, but in drastic need of more light.”

Poor sightlines between the family room and kitchen and an overwhelming stone chimney caused the living space to be extremely dark. It simply did not fit into the family's lifestyle needs anymore.

Light now floods in to dramatically change the mood of the family's favorite living area. The kitchen transformation is equally striking, reconfiguring space, improving lighting, and adding a more livable area for friends and family to gather. The homeowners refer to this remodeling project as providing “light therapy” for the family, illuminating the space where they spend 90% of their time.