Kitchens

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

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

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

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

Nine years later and still married, a cheapskate editor finally completes his kitchen with a mix of recycled materialsby Charles Miller

Smart use of space and materials made a small kitchen family and environmentally friendlyby Trish Puckett

Use an architect's reality checklist to calculate approximate remodeling costs before any design work startsby John McLean

This kitchen was built for comfortable living as the owners ease into their golden yearsby Don Najita

With only slight changes to the floor plan, this kitchen went from dark and cramped to open and invitingby Rosemary McMonigal

A strategic remodel turns a family's heirloom summer retreat into a year-round homeby Deb Silber

By adding a scullery, a cook makes room for both cooking and cleanupby Lynne Sampson

A bright new kitchen blooms from an inspired mix of light, space, and materialsby Rick Proppe

An architect's kitchen sketches inspire the transformation of her 1970s ranchby Melissa Harris

Spaces for parents and children to enjoy individual interests orbit around light-filled gathering placesby Brian Morris

By switching rooms and recycling vintage elements, one couple transforms their kitchen on a tight budgetby Liz Strianese