Porches and Patios

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

First be true to the original character of the house, then rethink the floor planby Doug Tanner

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

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