Before and Afters 1221 Stories

Tiered designs solve issues and create intrigue in these expertly renovated backyards

Landscape Design Yard of the Week: Fresh Appeal for a Midcentury Modern Property

By Becky Harris

A landscape designer plays with architectural forms, angles and proportions to make a 1950s yard inviting and livable

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: Wood and Green Cabinets Create a Warm Style

Working in the same footprint, a design-build pro elevates the look and feel with improved storage and inviting finishes

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: New Layout and Style Improve Entertaining

An open layout with an island enhances water views and flow, while a blue-and-wood palette gives an upbeat look and feel

Kitchen Makeovers Before and After: 4 Charming Vintage-Style Kitchens

Everything old is new again in this quartet of kitchens with decidedly different styles

Landscape Design Before and After: 4 Landscapes That Bring Resort Style Home

By Marianne Lipanovich

Stunning fire pits, luxurious pools, elegant entertaining zones and other relaxing spots give these yards vacation vibes

Landscape Design Before and After: 3 Exuberant, Wildlife-Friendly Landscapes

Ho-hum expanses give way to colorful meadow-inspired gardens that encourage butterflies, birds and bees to stay awhile

Kitchen Makeovers Before and After: 4 Uplifting Blue, White and Wood Kitchens

Chase away cooking space doldrums with shades of ocean and sky paired with classic colors

Landscape Design Yard of the Week: Ranch Home Opens Up to Indoor-Outdoor Living

By Annie Thornton

A home and landscape makeover near Denver creates harmony and connection between interior and exterior spaces

Kitchen Makeovers Kitchen of the Week: Bold Black Style With Nods to ‘Star Wars’

A designer helps a young couple create an open kitchen with a large island and a dramatic look with fun sci-fi roots

Bathroom Makeovers Bathroom of the Week: Warm Spa Feel With Aging-in-Place Features

A designer helps an empty-nest couple create a space with a curbless shower, an inviting style and room to maneuver