Erin and Ben do some demo work on the '20s vintage home of Amber Hayes, a country music singer-songwriter moving from big-city Nashville to small-town Mississippi. Demolition of the dining room wall yields some salvageable materials including vintage pine lumber that Ben will later use for some creative repurposing.

"I really want a great front porch," said Amber at the outset of her home search. "Someplace where I can sit with my dog and drink my coffee." She got her wish in this Craftsman bungalow with a generous front porch that spans the width of the house. Erin decorated the space with rattan chairs, linen covered cushions and a dhurrie rug in rich, subdued tones, creating a perfect spot to relax and enjoy morning coffee or afternoon sunsets.

A wall separating the kitchen and dining room is opened up with a large cased opening, unifying the two spaces and making each feel less tight and confining.

Highlights in the remodeled living room include refinished hardwood floors, new window treatments, an oak fireplace surround, a custom coffee table a la Ben Napier and a commissioned original painting by a local artist.