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A Monochromatic Renovation for a 19th-Century Montreal Home
Once a residence for the stable hands responsible for the horses and carriages of a grander home in Montreal, this structure now...
Los Angeles Crowned Nation’s Smoggiest City—For the 19th Time
Los Angeles retains its dubious title as the nation’s capital for dirty air.
A Modern Slovenian Home Mingles With its 16th-Century Neighbor
Sleek on the outside and airy on the inside, this modern home features a skylight that runs across the entire length of the...
A 17th-Century Conservation Area in England Greets a Modern Home
Sited in the upper garden of a 17th-century building, a contemporary abode blends beautifully with its historical setting.
Modern Boutique Hotel in a 19th-Century Foundry
Designer John Tong’s inventive Ontario boutique hotel blends rural references with an urbane sensibility.
19 Laudable Midcentury Modern Renovations in Los Angeles
These thoughtful remodels take on the daunting task of preserving the homes’ marvelous midcentury roots.
Hillside Mid-Century Home Renovation in Texas
An architectural designer and an artist harnessed the collective power of their design firm to remake a dilapidated...
A 19th Century Firehouse Becomes a Three-Story Modern Home
A Project by TBD Architecture+Design
A 17th-Century Stone Home in Spain Gets a Modern-Day Glow Up
A pandemic lockdown affords a young couple the opportunity to create a charmingly uncomplicated home in the Catalan countryside.
A Sophisticated Renovation of a 19th Century Manhattan Town House
Historic details and modern interventions commune in two bathrooms in a renovated West Village town house.
Stunning Tile Stars in This Renovated 19th-Century Pad in Barcelona
A turn-of-the-century apartment receives a stylish revamp that highlights gorgeous floor tiles and exposed brick throughout.
An 18th-Century Portuguese Home Morphs Into a Series of Colorful Apartments
Each unit is layered with a mix of eye-catching details, including patterned mosaics and a moody mermaid painting on the bathroom...
A 1925 Portland Home Is a Rad Mashup of 20th-Century Styles
A local design firm draws from many eras for a Portland renovation.
Outside Paris, a 19th-Century House Conceals a Minimalist Tableau Rich With Color
In a nature preserve, two creative directors design a colorful country home.
A 19th-Century Banana Warehouse Becomes a Bright, Adaptable Home
Once a warehouse for bananas imported from the Canary Islands, a vaulted stone building in Barcelona is reborn as a contemporary...
A Careful Renovation Brings a 19th-Century Flat in Gothenburg Back to Life
A 19th-century apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden, is reborn.
How to Add a Modern Twist to Any Kitchen Style
It doesn’t always take a full-scale renovation to make a classic kitchen feel more modern.
A Renovated Apartment in an 18th-Century Sicilian Building Pays Homage to the Sea
The aqua blues and gray-greens in this renovated Palermo apartment echo the colors of the sea.
A Carefully Renovated 18th-Century Flat Lists for $815K in Lisbon, Portugal
Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the port city, the wood-clad penthouse is steeped with period details and offers...
A Stylishly Renovated 19th-Century Brooklyn Row House Lists For $3.2M
The 6-bedroom home was built in 1899 by prominent architect Axel Hedman, while the recent restorations were led by designer duo,...
A Shadowy 17th-Century Canal House Shines After a Daring Renovation
The Dutch design firm i29 livens up a historic Amsterdam home with vivid color, secret passageways, and a streamlined layout.
Modern Interiors Shine Behind the 19th-Century Facade of This Nashville Home, Now Asking $2.1M
A Dutch renaissance home with a storied past in Nashville, Tennessee, has received a head-to-toe renovation that brings out its...
A Heavenly Home in a 16th-Century Church Seeks €1.6M in Northern Spain
A formerly abandoned chapel in Basque country has been brilliantly transformed by Garmendia Cordero Arquitectos.
A Serene, Charred-Wood Library Punctuates a 17th-Century Home in England
Topped with a green roof, a minimalist library opens seamlessly to a garden oasis.
The Modern Renovated Home of Glee Star Jayma Mays
Armed with a keen eye for design and a yen for vintage furniture shopping, Glee star Jayma Mays and actor Adam Campbell...
Modern Meets Ancient in a Renovated Italian Vacation Home
The acclaimed Italian designers Ludovica+Roberto Palomba carve a serene retreat out of a 17th-century oil mill in Salento,...
An 18th-Century Sawmill in Portugal Is Revived as a Striking White Gable Home
The 2,368-square-foot dwelling in Oeiras, a Portuguese city just west of Lisbon, features light-filled living spaces and interior...
A Revamped 19th-Century Home Overlooking the Hudson River Lists for $1.6M
Perched on a lush lot in Piermont, New York, the Federal-style abode elegantly blends old and new.
Modern Homes in Brazil
Brazil is a breath-taking country that has a perfect mix of nature and modern architecture.
Modern Cottage Renovation in Michigan
A sagging ranch house is reborn as a spacious cabin with a soaring roof in Harbert, Michigan.
A Brooklyn Couple Rehabilitate a 19th-Century Duplex
A couple gets their hands dirty in Brooklyn by rehabilitating a 19th-century tenement to reveal decades of layers and scores of...
Putting Down Roots in Denver, Ballplayer Josh Thole Renovates a 19th-Century Victorian
The modernized dwelling is now home base for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization player and his family.
Family Home Renovation in Brooklyn
For most homeowners, the goal of renovating is to transform an existing space into an idealized domicile.
36 Stunning “Before & After” Modern Home Renovations
Whether they suffered from outdated amenities, a convoluted floor plan, or were just plain crumbling down, these modern home...
This Revived 19th-Century Home Keeps Its Character Even With a Minimalist Interior
A renovation brings this abode into the present.
A Divine Intervention Is Staged for a 16th-Century Spanish Church
Two friends breathe new life into a crumbling church in northern Basque country.

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