Before: The original carriage house facade was salvageable, but the addition towards the back was in a state of disrepair. The charming elements, such as the circular portal window and garage opening, were kept and re-imagined by the architect. "If you already have those openings and you can work around them, it makes a lot of sense, Photo 47 of 87 in The Most Shocking Before & After Home Renovations of 2024

The Most Shocking Before & After Home Renovations of 2024

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Before: Architect Colleen Healey created a colorful and spacious home from a dilapidated carriage house in Bethesda, Maryland. The architect preserved and reimagined the circular portal window. "If you already have those openings and you can work around them, it makes a lot of sense," Healey says.