A true design transformation doesn’t just consider the structure; it’s about crafting a space that resonates with and responds to the unique needs of the people that live there.

From a bustling, kid-friendly midcentury to a tranquil off-grid escape, these 10 homes showcase what it means to beautifully adapt to new ways of living.

A Designer Peels Back Layers of Linoleum and Shag Carpet to Rescue a ’60s A-Frame

A Maine Couple Find Their Passion for Design in an Island Cabin Renovation

A Kandinsky Print Inspires a Seattle Rambler’s Radiant Remodel

Two Designers Polish Up a Hidden Gem in the Woods of Connecticut

A Choppy San Francisco Home Finds Its Flow After a Mullet Renovation

A Serene Renovation Saves a Portland Midcentury From Shag Carpet and Pink Linoleum

A Couple Turn a Bare-Bones Barn Into an Off-Grid Cabin

This Reinvented Monterey Bungalow Shows That Sometimes, Smaller Is Better

A Designer Fixes Up a Collapsing House on a Kentucky Horse Farm

They Love Surfing So Much They Put a Skate Ramp in Their Front Yard