Architecture and Design

If a picture says a thousand words, these before and after photos say a million

Increased access and creative cabinetry let a small kitchen live bigby Jean Stoffer

Challenged by a tight budget, a contracting couple finds five affordable ways to gain luxury, convenience, and spaceby Sarah Shideler

In six months and approximately 400 man-hours, one reader transforms his 1915 bungalow bathby Paul Waterloo

A quick bathroom makeover turns into a total gut jobby Paul Waterloo

Wrapping a center stair with cabinets cleared the way for a sociable new kitchen with a breathtaking backdropby Shawn Sweeney

A trade-off seemed inevitable, but a clever solution made both possibleby Charles Miller

Sunshine pouring over a glass-mosaic shower wall transforms a dreary little bathroomby Chet Zebroski

Transom and interior windows let the sun shine into an accessible bathroom trimmed with a combination of durable woodsby Garry Murphy

Finding a home for the fridge was the key to designing a tiny kitchen for serious cookingby Dana Moore

Before-and-after photos highlight an interior remodel that produced a one-of-a-kind ranch in California 

Open up the space, add smart lighting and sharp design, then, watch a humdrum house become a real humdingerby Nancy McCoy, Peter Judge

Relocating a detached garage adds privacy to the backyard and makes room for a bigger kitchenby Michael De Biasse

Tips for getting the most out of limited square footageby Sean Groom

A batch of small changes revitalizes a tired floor plan, and a 400-sq.-ft. addition crowns the house with a graceful new roofby Keyan Mizani

A small addition with a sunny deck builds a bridge to the backyard

A good layout is key to a successful bath remodel. Former Fine Homebuilding editor Scott Gibson explains why in this excerpt from his book, Bathroom Ideas that Work.by Scott Gibson

Contraints can lead to creativity when building a new homeby Duo Dickinson

Architect Matthew Schoenherr shares seven guiding principles to successfully transforming a home into something altogether new in this excerpt from his book, Remodel.by Matthew Schoenherr