Truly a diamond in the rough to begin with, this small single-story ranch-style home in the lower Chautauqua neighborhood of Boulder is the epitome of  ‘the existing house is the greenest’. On a very modest budget, and with clients having an open mind and open eye, Elizabeth Smith of Fänas Architecture transformed this tired little home into a true gem. Largely gutting the interior, the home now has a wonderfully open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and a new outdoor living room.