Budget-Friendly Home Makeovers

Imported materials, online auctions, upcycling, and other canny solutions prevent costs from spiraling out of control at these contemporary renovations.

Inspired by brightly colored doors in Notting Hill, London, Casper and Lexie chose a few distinct hues for interior...

Planning more storage was critical.

The island and cabinets, fashioned from remilled Douglas-fir beams salvaged from upstate New York, sport inexpensive...

The Torroja pendant light by David Weeks hangs in the dining area, standing in sharp relief to the home’s original...

There were numerous design parameters to consider, from adding space to staying within budget to matching the scale of...

The front door opens onto a combination dining/library, with a vaulted ceiling.

Frank retained the closet at left for storage and integrated shelves into the space.

Donut sits on a custom bed made by craftsman Pete Deeble.

The front door hallway flooring features original turn-of-the-century floor tiles in this renovated first-floor...

"When this building was constructed the toilets would have been outside.

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