Interior designer Elizabeth Krueger has renovated this old house in Cleveland, Ohio with the goal of making it bright, welcoming, and family-friendly. The designer likes to “freshen up” her home all the time, whether it be a new furniture arrangement, an interior shopping spree, or perhaps just starting over in a new home. A growing […]
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Before & After: Family home in Illinois gets a cozy and inviting makeover
Chad Esslinger Design has completely renovated the entire first floor of his personal family home located in Downers Grove, a village in DuPage County, Illinois. The remodel of this project entailed an overhaul of the kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, family room, living room, entry, and staircase. Continue below to see the pictures of this family […]
A 1940s Colonial home gets a beautifully inspiring remodel in Los Angeles
JWT Associates is responsible for the stunning remodel/ addition of a 1940’s Colonial home located in Los Angeles, Southern California. The existing home had a beautiful front elevation, but the interior was a series of dark, choppy spaces with small windows. The owners purchased this dwelling for the large, private backyard and pool, and wanted easy […]
Before and After: Gorgeous renovation of a midcentury home in Maryland
This midcentury home underwent a complete interior and exterior remodel by Balodemas Architects, located in the Somerset neighborhood of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Originally constructed in 1968, the new owners of this home had a love of midcentury modern style. The property slopes up from the street, where the main living spaces on the upper level […]
Before and After: Fascinating renovation of a midcentury home in Seattle
This project involves the complete renovation of a midcentury home by Shed Architecture, located on a lush site in the Bridle Trails neighborhood of Kirkland, a suburb east of Seattle, Washington. Constructed in 1967, this dilapidated home was in need of a major overhaul. Some of the major concerns included an overgrown site, an outdated kitchen, […]
Mid-century coastal home gets a dreamy makeover in Southern California
This mid-century coastal home has undergone a complete interior transformation by Lindye Galloway Design, located in Corona del Mar, a seaside neighborhood in the city of Newport Beach, California. A drool-worthy renovation that boasts clean lines, fresh ocean breezes and pops of brass, mixed together to create a dreamy coastal cocktail. For this project, the […]
A 1920s house in Portland boasts a stylish and timeless transformation
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design is responsible for this stunning and timeless transformation of a 1920’s house located in Portland’s Northwest Hills. Designed for a young family of four, this project entailed relocating the kitchen to the sunnier side of the house, adding a second canning and project kitchen to the basement as well as a sauna and […]
Home DIY: Ways to deliver the wow factor with wall murals
You can spend hundreds to thousands on home renovation when remodeling a kitchen, bathroom, entryway, etc, yet walls are right in front of your eyes, can make a dramatic impression, and cost a fraction of the cost of a major upheaval. Portraits and paintings beautify the home but wall murals are quick, easy, and provide that […]
Loft apartment in Singapore displays as living art by PRODUCE
Monoform Living project is a loft apartment turned into a living piece of art made from steel rods by PRODUCE Workshop, located in Novena, Singapore. The new 807 square foot (75 square meters) home was designed for Woon Tai Ho, art collector and critic, author, current Director for Media and Marketing of the National Gallery Singapore and former […]
Home renovation rewind: Avoid 6 common pitfalls
Many homeowners take a positive view about home renovation and believe that they can improve the look and value of their property by tackling some projects themselves or getting a contractor in to get the job done. Unfortunately, a number of these same homeowners who have already gone ahead with their renovation work, would like […]