A beautifully renovated home can make an immediate impression. New cabinetry, contemporary finishes, and fresh paint are easy to appreciate. They're also among the easiest improvements to see.

Preparing 302–2109 Rowland Street for sale wasn't about filling the home with new furniture. Much of the work involved deciding what didn't need to be there.

Two homes can have the same square footage and feel completely different. One has a generous living area, practical storage, and bedrooms that comfortably fit furniture. The other loses valuable space to hallways, awkward corners, and rooms that look better on a floor plan than they function in person.