This residence in the centrally located Hilltop area of Denver has been home to this family for more than a decade. Dating from the 1930's and in need of refurbishing and updating in every room the owners chose to do a complete renovation and extensive additions rather than leave their neighborhood. The exterior character was transformed with the addition of a generous room-like porch and a square bay extension of the dining room as well as a new lantern at the master suite. Care was taken not to increase the apparent size of the house relative to the adjacent houses. However in the back the house was extended out on two levels and down into a large new basement space. Each added element was carefully designed to fit with the original house including the selection of used brick to match the existing painted brick exterior. Every opportunity was taken to reuse existing space including the replacement of a cramped basement bathroom with a new wine cellar taking advantage of the original massive concrete walls on three sides that maintain a constantly monitored temperature just below sixty degrees. The musty basement was renovated with a bright new exercise room, guest bedroom and bath and generous storage areas. Space was added to the main floor for a family room, screen enclosed dining porch, all new kitchen and a serving pantry with a wet bar. On the second floor space was added for a new master suite with generous closets and an all new bath. Many original items such as door hardware, wood trim and balustrades were completely restored to preserve the familiar character of the formal areas of the house.