Small wonders: Bump out your upper floor with a doghouse, shed or eyebrow dormer — we give you the benefits and budget tips

Breaking up a straight roofline with curvy appeal, eyebrow dormer windows add a dramatic touch to a home's exterior architecture

This en suite bathroom has abundant natural light and a separate toilet and shower room for privacy

To expand living space and maximize light at the top of a home, consider adding a shed dormer to the architecture

This well-named window lifts a facade and brings light and air to the space inside

Boosting space and light on a second story and appearance overall, gabled dormers can also increase a home's value

Protruding from the roof, dormers come in a variety of styles and let more light into a home

A steep sloped face and dormer windows distinguish this type from other hip roofs

Create a mini retreat within your home with a recessed nook, dormer or under-stair hideaway

From shed dormers to string lighting, this summer home in Vermont incorporates a bevy of classically beautiful features all in one place