Architecture and Design

A change in a ranch's ridgeline transforms a suburban house without disturbing the neighborhoodby Frank Riepe

Eight signature design elements transform a brick ranchby Daniel S. Morrison

Adding a dormer and subtracting a double closet yields a compact but luxurious master bathby Howard Pruden

Fixing the hard parts first gets a couple into their remodeled house before winterby Thomas Parks

An addition creates an ample gourmet kitchen and exciting outdoor spaces while giving this Seattle home a much-needed face-liftby Laura Kraft

A modest renovation transforms hodgepodge of revival styles into a coherent shingle-style designby John Ineson, Elizabeth Ineson

Carefully proportioned use of flat boards, stock moldings and standard windows helps to create a space for all seasonsby Steven Gerber

Turning your attic into living space may be the remedy for your growing painsby Scott McBride