Before & After (Page 8)

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wood-burning stove in airy living room

Stone Fireplace, Begone—This Designer Nixed the Feature in Search of a View

Photography by Julie Arnold, By Gabrielle Savoie

Woman on white sofa in a tan suit

One Shade of Benjamin Moore Paint Brightened Up Every Inch of This L.A. Home

By Julie Vadnal

She Loved the Grand Dining Room, He Hated the Cramped Kitchen

Kitchen Renovation

She Loved the Grand Dining Room, He Hated the Cramped Kitchen

photo of blackkitchen on marble background

Renovator's Notebook

Same Cabinetry, Same Appliances, But a Brand-New-Looking Kitchen

Photography by K Stark Creative, Styling by Alee Franklin Willis, By Lydia Geisel

This ’20s Home Is Boxy No More, Thanks to a New “Miracle Wood” Facade

By Lydia Geisel

Smart Lighting Is The Centerpiece of Our $1.5K Sunroom Remodel

Renovator's Notebook

Smart Lighting Is The Centerpiece of Our $1.5K Sunroom Remodel

Presented By Sun Squad

It Took $150K and a Special Paint to Kid-Proof Our Brooklyn Kitchen

Renovator's Notebook

It Took $150K and a Special Paint to Kid-Proof Our Brooklyn Kitchen

By Rachel del Valle

Presented By HOMES: Inside + Out

Can You Spot the Optical Illusion in This Mint Green Kitchen?

Can You Spot the Optical Illusion in This Mint Green Kitchen?

By Gabrielle Savoie

glass breezeway

This Home’s Living Room Roof Was an Opportunity for a Dreamy Bedroom Terrace

Photography by Dana Gallagher, Styling by Mariana Marcki, By Lydia Geisel

arch over shower

The Addition That Made This Bathroom’s 1920s Archways Feel Fresh

Photography by Monica Wang, By Lydia Geisel

wood slatted built-in bed

In This Portland Home Reno, Quirky ’80s Elements Were a Good Thing

vaulted living room ceiling

Vaulted Ceilings and Zellige Tile Took This L.A. Ranch Out of the 1980s

Photography by Shade Degges, Rennie Solis, By Lydia Geisel

Smart Lighting Was the Game-Changer in Our 200-Square-Foot Family Room Remodel

Renovator's Notebook

Smart Lighting Was the Game-Changer in Our 200-Square-Foot Family Room Remodel

By Rachel del Valle

Presented By Sun Squad

When This Danish Designer Bought Her Place, It Didn’t Have a Bathroom (!)

When This Danish Designer Bought Her Place, It Didn’t Have a Bathroom (!)

Photos Courtesy of Sarah Thorgaard, By Erin Cunningham

Why I Paid $2K to Rip Out All of My Kitchen Cabinets

Renovator's Notebook

Why I Paid $2K to Rip Out All of My Kitchen Cabinets

Photography by Andie Diemer, Styling by Julia Stevens, By Erin Cunningham

Pink galley kitchen

Pink Paint and Hardware Store Shelves Made This Rental Kitchen Unrecognizable

By Lydia Geisel

tiny bathroom with green tile walls

Bathroom Renovation

An Under-$300 Storage Update Took This Rental Bath From ’90s to New

By Lydia Geisel

modern wood kitchen with white countertops

This Seattle Home Came With Shag Carpet and an Avocado Green Bathroom

By Elly Leavitt

double white oven

The Affordable Way to Get a Statement, Wood-Paneled Range Hood

Photography by Katie Woodman, By Lydia Geisel

red wallpapered bathroom

Bathroom Renovation

Geometric Wainscoting and Floral Wallpaper Amp Up a Previously Boring Bathroom

By Kate McGregor

woman in hallway

A Wood-Clad Ceiling, Faux Marble Flooring, and More Fresh DIYs From an Entry Reno

Photography by Camille Kurtz, By Lydia Geisel

sleek wood deck

The Black Paint That Took This Facade From “Flat and Square” to Sophisticated Scandi

Photography by Virtually Here Studios, By Lydia Geisel

Bathroom Renovation

An Elevated Take on a Rustic Bathroom Calls for Multicolored Marble Floor Tile

Photography by Vivian Johnson, By Lydia Geisel

dark green kitchen with white hood

This Green Kitchen Ended Up Smaller Than Where It Started

By Lydia Geisel

chic bathroom with green walls

In 3 Days, Everything About This Once Beige Bathroom Changed

Photography by Lone Fox, By Lydia Geisel

sink in corner of bathroom

Bathroom Renovation

The Layout Tweak That Made This 27-Square-Foot Bathroom Feel Less Mini

Photography by Dan Doran, By Lydia Geisel

A $200 Storage DIY Helped This Homeowner Fake Her New Kitchen’s Old-World Charm

Renovator's Notebook

A $200 Storage DIY Helped This Homeowner Fake Her New Kitchen’s Old-World Charm

Photography by Sharon Hornsby, By Garrett Fleming

Plot Twist: My English Tudor’s Sunroom Has a ’70s L.A. Aesthetic

Renovator's Notebook

Plot Twist: My English Tudor’s Sunroom Has a ’70s L.A. Aesthetic

Photography by Emma Merry, By Garrett Fleming

With $350K, I Gave My Ojai House Arches, Terrazzo Floors, and Even an Impromptu Dog Door

Renovator's Notebook

With $350K, I Gave My Ojai House Arches, Terrazzo Floors, and Even an Impromptu Dog Door

By Lydia Geisel

pink and green kitchen

A Coral and Sage London Kitchen Featuring “Anti-Floating” Shelves

Photography by Malcom Menzies, By Lauren Jones

An IKEA Hack Disguises the Not-So-Pretty Stuff in This $11K Kitchen Remodel

Renovator's Notebook

An IKEA Hack Disguises the Not-So-Pretty Stuff in This $11K Kitchen Remodel

Photography by Malcom Begg, By Garrett Fleming

bright kitchen with green lower cabinets

This Rental Kitchen Reno Took Just 3 Weeks to Pull Off

By Lydia Geisel

White exterior of a Spanish-style home

A Good Coat of White Paint Transformed This Silver Lake Home Inside and Out

By Rebecca Deczynski

Sandpaper (and a Lot of Patience) Transformed This Dark Victorian’s First Floor

Sandpaper (and a Lot of Patience) Transformed This Dark Victorian’s First Floor

bedroom on background of wood

Renovator's Notebook

We Wanted Cedar Walls—But This Affordable Alternative Cost Half the Price

By Lydia Geisel

Shopping Our Own Home Saved Us Hundreds on Our $3K Bathroom Remodel

Renovator's Notebook

Shopping Our Own Home Saved Us Hundreds on Our $3K Bathroom Remodel

By Garrett Fleming

blue striped wallpaer

Painted Stone, the Next Shiplap, and Other Reno Ideas From a New Hotel

By Lydia Geisel

wood kitchen on wood background

Renovator's Notebook

We Made Our Ojai Ranch House Open-Concept—And Saved $4K Doing It

Photography by Sarah Yates Mora, By Lydia Geisel

rustic farmohouse kitchen on wood backdrop

Renovator's Notebook

Refreshing Our Old Kitchen Cabinets Cost Only $100

By Lydia Geisel

This $5K Kitchen Overhaul Makes a Convincing Case for Laminate Countertops

Renovator's Notebook

This $5K Kitchen Overhaul Makes a Convincing Case for Laminate Countertops

Photography by Shen Outar, By Garrett Fleming

airy bedroom with white bedding

These Pros Saw a Ton of Value in Adding Just 250 Square Feet to Their L.A. Home

Photography by Zachary Gray, By Lydia Geisel

black stille house with sloped driveway

The Sturdy Siding That Makes This Family House a Forever Home

Photography by Jon McMorran, By Lydia Geisel

We Transformed an Old Porch Into a Laundry Room for $6K

Renovator's Notebook

We Transformed an Old Porch Into a Laundry Room for $6K

By Lydia Geisel

white closets in bedroom

A Chance Discovery Took This ’70s Bedroom’s Ceilings From 6 Feet to Sky-High

Photography by Grace Fox, By Lydia Geisel

Brooklyn kitchen renovation

Every Nook Has Hidden Storage in This Brooklyn Baker’s Kitchen

Purple marble backsplash in kitchen

To Splurge on Burgundy Marble, This Renovator Saved on Her Kitchen Wall Treatment

By Gabrielle Savoie

vintage kitchen with Smeg fridge

Renovator's Notebook

We Knocked $100K Off Our Reno Budget With a Little-Known Tax Credit

By Gabrielle Savoie

Kitchen with black countertops and backsplash

A $1K Reno Decision Was the Key to Transforming This Narrow D.C. Kitchen

By Gabrielle Savoie

My Husband and I Turned Our Garage Into a Zen Work Space for $10K

My Husband and I Turned Our Garage Into a Zen Work Space for $10K

By Lydia Geisel

peach bathroom wall with modenr vanity

A Medicine Cabinet Move Instantly Opened Up This 35-Square-Foot Bathroom

Photography by Vincent Dilio, By Lydia Geisel

bathroom sink with yellow faucet

This Teen Bathroom Makeover Brings an Iconic Arcade Game to Life

By Lydia Geisel

archway leading to shower

Adding an Archway to This Shower Opened Up a Whole New World

By Lydia Geisel

Kitchen with green tile and grasscloth wallpaper

The Only Thing This Designer Replaced in Her Kitchen Reno Was the Faucet

By Gabrielle Savoie

Of Course, Emily Henderson’s Editorial Director Has the Most Incredible Dining Room

By Elly Leavitt

antique wood kitchen with subway tiles

Kitchen Renovation

After Finding Victorian Cabinets in an Antiques Shop, Everything Fell Into Place

By Elly Leavitt

Storage cabinets and spiral staircase

How Do You Fit a Family of Four Into a Cozy 700-Square-Foot Cottage?

By Rebecca Deczynski

airy bright open kitchen

Painting These 2000s Cabinets Made Room in the Budget for Lively Tile

By Lydia Geisel

Whoa, This Exterior Before and After Cost Less Than $1000

Whoa, This Exterior Before and After Cost Less Than $1000

By Joelle Bellini

narrow modern laundry room

How to Pull Off Faux Laundry Room Built-Ins for Less Than $400

By Lydia Geisel

ombre bookshelf with painted and tile fireplace

You’d Never Guess This Psychedelic Library Used to Be a Hallway

By Elly Leavitt

Would You Sacrifice a Big Bedroom for a Dream Kitchen? This Couple Did

By Gabrielle Savoie

chai r in a corner of tiled bedroom

Renovator's Notebook

I Covered My 400-Square-Foot Guesthouse in Tile for $500

By Lydia Geisel

Yes, a 21-Year-Old Really Did Design This Antiques-Filled Dining Room

By Elly Leavitt

These Are the 17 Best Before-and-After Transformations We’ve Seen

Bathroom Renovation

These Are the 17 Best Before-and-After Transformations We’ve Seen

and Elly Leavitt, By Lydia Geisel