Before and Afters 1221 Stories

See how these spaces were transformed for modern living with ample storage, user-friendly layouts and stylish details

Bathroom Makeovers Bathroom of the Week: Warm Contemporary Style for Empty Nesters

An updated layout with wood-look details, a floating double vanity and a low-curb shower creates a modern spa-like vibe

Landscape Design Yard of the Week: Elegant New Backyard Maximizes Outdoor Living

A landscape designer adds a pool, spa, cabana, kitchen and dining terrace, along with gardens, for a Boston-area family

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: Open and Timeless With Organic Modern Style

Custom white oak cabinets and a mix of warm cream and gray tones create a fresh and inviting new look and feel

Bathroom Makeovers Before and After: 4 Inviting Bathrooms in 150 Square Feet

See how designers create beautiful, functional and roomy bathrooms with ample storage and appealing spa-like features

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: Open Plan and a Clean Look for a Family of 8

Design-build pros help a large family create a more connected and stylish space for cooking and spending time together

Bathroom Makeovers Bathroom of the Week: A Fresh Take on Spanish Revival Style

When a couple’s plans changed, their designer, whom they found on Houzz, cut costs while maintaining a high-end look

Before and Afters Houzz Tour: Polished Rustic Redesign for a Mountain Home

A designer updates and expands a Vermont timber-frame home with family time in mind

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: City Loft Vibes in a Former Horse Barn

When demolition revealed a massive design challenge, a designer pivoted to solve the problem

Patio of the Week Yard of the Week: Pool, 2 Fire Pits and a Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

By Suzanne Ennis

A designer’s Los Angeles yard maximizes indoor-outdoor living with zones for relaxing, entertaining and growing veggies

Landscape Design Before and After: 3 Creative Solutions to a Sloped Yard

By Elena Vega

Step it up? Level it out? See how designers, including one found on Houzz, beautifully handled grade changes in 3 yards