DAVID HUNGATE THEN AND WOW DAVID HUNGATE THEN NOW BY SAMANTHA HOBACK Kitchen Makeover One of the most dramatic transformations is in the kitchen, which was originally the main living room. Now it is bright and open to the backyard with modern finishes, perfect for a young family. FOR SOME IT IS nearly impossible to see past outdated bathroom fixtures, popcorn ceilings and impractical floor plans when looking for a home. Features like old plumbing and cracked plaster turn prospective homeowners away from many properties. But there are those that can look beyond the 28 | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 DAVID HUNGATE A single-family home in South Roanoke and a historic building in the heart of downtown undergo major renovations, and the results are breathtaking. old, the bad and the ugly, and find true potential, a diamond in the rough. On the surface, these two renovations couldn't be more different: a midTHEROANOKER.COMhttp://www.THEROANOKER.COM