Set on a beautiful wooded lot in Bayside, this first-floor remodel creates a stronger connection between home and nature while solving long-standing flow and structural challenges. The redesigned kitchen now welcomes natural light and offers a seamless path to the outdoors, enhanced by warm wood tones, a natural quartzite backsplash and countertops, and a custom wood island detail. Updates to the laundry and mudroom improve everyday functionality, while new flooring throughout unifies the spaces. The result is a first floor that feels open, cohesive, and in harmony with its surroundings.