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Home Renovation Ideas, Inspiration, and Guides

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This Park Slope Duplex Got a Warm, Minimalist Upgrade That Its Owners Didn’t See Until the Very End

After an initial meeting, the owners let their daughter and an interior designer take the wheel
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7 Lush Backyard Spaces to Inspire Your Next Outdoor Renovation

From wood decks to stone patios, the designs will make you want to get outside—and stay there
Before + After

In This Manhattan Apartment Transformation, Two Separate Units Became One

Ammor Architecture seamlessly blended the two spaces to add gallery-like appeal
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This Earthy Eat-In Kitchen in Montreal Was Designed for Multigenerational Meals

The homeowners like to cook for their entire family
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This Colorful Sydney Kitchen Channels a Beachside Holiday

Bonus: It even has its own bar
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A Colorful $100 DIY Makeover of an LA Dining Room

Muralist and artist Thomas Rodehuth-Harrison proves the power of paint with this transformation
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In This Chef’s LA Home Renovation, Restaurant Memorabilia Was the Key Ingredient

Japanese and Italian interiors also helped inspire Camilla Ruth Marcus
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This Whimsical Atlanta Kitchen Was Inspired by La Croix Cans

And it’s connected to a magical backyard
Before + After

A Kitchen and Bath Update Gave This Chicago Home a Colorful Spin

Fun fact: The brief was partly shaped by the homeowners’ four-year-old daughter
Before + After

This Midcentury Portland Home’s Transformation Took Nearly Five Years

Designer Casey Keasler put in plenty of sweat equity to create the home she calls her “Ranchalow”
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5 Painted Kitchen Cabinets to Inspire Your Next Renovation

We’re inspired by culinary spaces that have a big splash of color
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Sunshine and Scallops Inspire Whimsy in This Massachusetts Kitchen

Bonus: It has the cutest breakfast nook
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This Kitchen Goes From Depressing to Delightful With Blue Cabinets and Yellow Walls

Key ingredients: lollipop-like wallpaper and a peppy palette
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Multicolored Terrazzo Countertops Recall a Well-Traveled Life in This DC Kitchen Reno

A serious update brings this Logan Circle condo into the 21st century
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This Tropical Hawaii Bathroom Brings the Jungle Indoors

A drab space gets a renovation that is wild—in a good way
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Mint Tile and Cream Appliances Bring Retro Charm Back to This 1950s Kitchen

It’s a time capsule with up-to-date amenities
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A Dated Brown Bathroom Becomes a Modern-Day Retreat

Midcentury vibes dominate this Massachusetts reno, in which the square footage more than doubled
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A Faded Portland Kitchen Gets a Sanctuary-Like Update

It looks good enough to meditate in

How to Design a Kitchen That Really Works for You in 5 Simple Steps 

There’s a lot more to it than just picking out appliances 
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This German Kitchen Will Inspire a Sleek and Minimal Overhaul

Stainless steel literally steals the show