Before and Afters 1221 Stories

Designers, including one found on Houzz, show how playing blue off a classic color duo brings joy to remodeled kitchens

Landscape Design Patio of the Week: Small City Yard for Gathering and Growing

By Becky Harris

A landscape architect adds privacy, a flexible patio, edible plants and pollinator attractors to a charming Chicago home

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: Charming English Style in Green and Wood

An architect reconfigures a dated kitchen to gain more space and adds details that honor the 1835 home‘s historic roots

Bathroom Makeovers Before and After: 4 Beautiful Bathrooms in 50 Square Feet or Less

See how designers reimagined these small spaces and improved function, style and openness

Kitchen Makeovers Sensitive Kitchen Remodel in a Historic English Home

By Jo Simmons

Timeless design keeps the circa 1840 kitchen sympathetic to its heritage, while efficient appliances help it work smart

Bathroom Makeovers Bathroom of the Week: Warm Organic Look in Green, White and Wood

A custom wood vanity, aloe green tiles and brass details add color, texture and warmth to a once drab and boring space

Kitchen Makeovers Before and After: 4 Stylish Kitchens in 250 Square Feet

These efficient spaces feature optimized storage, comfortable layouts and attention-grabbing details

Kitchen Makeovers Before and After: 4 Kitchens Open Up for a Roomier Feel

New layouts and lighter palettes transform these kitchens of about 195 square feet

Bathroom Makeovers Before and After: 4 Baths That Gained Warmth With a Wood Vanity

See how design and construction pros, including one found on Houzz, used oak vanities to enhance four bathrooms

Kitchen Makeovers Before and After: Refaced Cabinets Revive 3 Kitchens

Saving money and reducing waste? These newly fresh-faced kitchens are all in

Kitchen Makeovers Before and After: 3 Positively Radiant White-and-Wood Kitchens

Dark times are a thing of the past for these renovated cooking spaces, thanks to an ever-popular design combo