Before and Afters 1221 Stories

Custom cherry cabinets and a complementary green tile backsplash create improved storage and appealing style

Landscape Design Before and After: 3 Fabulously Flexible Backyards

By Elena Vega

A yard that meets many wants and needs without a hint of overcrowding? These designs show how it’s done

Landscape Design Yard of the Week: Meadows, Sculptures and a Zoned Layout

Designers in Toronto forge connections between a home and the landscape, reuse materials and create garden magic

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: Wood Cabinets and Fresh Midcentury Style

Red birch cabinets, teal details and a new breakfast area with a coffee and beverage station energize this updated space

Landscape Design Yard of the Week: Pavilion Serves Pool and Hockey Rink

Thanks to a new fireplace and outdoor kitchen, this active Vermont family spends lots of time outside year-round

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: Warm Wood Cabinets and Handmade Details

An open layout with an island improves traffic flow and connection to a dining area to enhance entertaining

Before and Afters Houzz Tour: Making Room for Family Time in 1,200 Square Feet

Architects transform a dark 1880 row house with a renovation that improves the layout and lets in the light

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: Elegant Style in Green, Gray and Wood

A warm and inviting palette, improved storage and an island create a functional and stylish space for entertaining

Transitional Homes Houzz Tour: Designers Make a Couple’s Home Feel New to Them

Instead of moving, these homeowners found pros on Houzz to give their traditional home fresh transitional style

Landscape Design Yard of the Week: Growing Plants, Community and Connections

By Annie Thornton

A bountiful San Francisco-area backyard included in the new book ‘Garden Wonderland’ enriches a family’s life at home

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: Warm and Inviting in White, Wood and Green

An addition lets a couple greatly expand their space’s footprint to gain an island, more storage and an improved layout