Before & After

Purchased for just $59,000, a decrepit 1860 Lancaster house gets a gut renovation that’s not afraid of pattern or color.

Local firm Beebe Skidmore was enlisted to spearhead “Operation...

Paring back to just the essentials, Hazelbaker Rush’s treatment of this 1941 dwelling is a lesson in restraint.

An unusual siding material enhances a modernist home with a focus on indoor/outdoor connections.

A thoughtful new floor plan fluidly accommodates a wide range of activities, from the super social to the need to nest, in a 1,500-square-foot space.

Carefully placed windows steep this crisp Chicago apartment in the texture of the city.

Three generations live harmoniously in this teensy pad thanks to hardworking storage, flexible furniture, and a zigzagging layout.

Hoch Studio turns a dingy, cramped apartment into a sunny sanctuary with a winning personality.

In Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, a stately home with storybook appeal trades a clunky addition for one that’s open and outdoor-oriented.

Once destined for destruction, the Miles Bates House—better known as the Wave House for its curvy roof—will finally open to the public in Palm Springs this week.

A run-of-the-mill residence in the South Bay receives a John Pawson–inspired renovation that eschews all unnecessary detail.

The rooms at the stylish Pacific Northwest outpost of KEX, an Icelandic mini-chain, start at just $38.

A couple tap architect Jill Porter, a college friend, to renovate their weekend retreat over seven years—and decide to live there year-round.

Emerald-green tiles accent natural wood and limestone walls in this converted motorcycle repair shop in Palma de Mallorca.

Vladimir Radutny Architects refines an industrial loft in Chicago, introducing a restrained palette with sculptural accents.

Crisp, white tile walls and a bold terrazzo-like floor give this kitchen a decorous reboot.

Previously suffering from a choppy floor plan, this newly aligned loft in Dumbo marries spectacular views with sensuous finishes.

An interior stylist with a soft spot for run-down homes brings a 1951 ranch in Monterey Hills back to life.

SHED Architecture + Design fashions a more coherent layout for a Seward Park home with refreshing lake views.

Built in 1894, this building has served as a schoolhouse, an office, and an event space. Today, it’s home to sleek, Scandinavian-inspired apartments.

Designer Jenni Kayne updates a Lake Arrowhead kitchen while prioritizing natural light, neutral tones, and quality materials.

The couple behind Mini Inno turn a 1966 ranch home into a rejuvenating retreat that channels Moroccan influences.