The editors of TOH dig into the archives to share the most dramatic kitchen makeovers ever

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Review of the book Sabrina Soto Home Design.

Image:  (c) John Wiley & Sons

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Stash the leftovers from your morning pot of joe for these clever household uses

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Retro doorbells range in period from Victorian to Mid-Century Modern, with numerous periods in-between (Deco, Art Nouveau, Craftsman, etc.).

I find it interesting that you can have an electrical, back-lit, LED Victorian doorbell.  But whatever.  It’s all about the look.

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A small, Seattle bungalow gains a smartly laid-out space in a new spot sized just right for cooking and gathering

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Not enough can be written about home offices:  they’re the underdog of home remodeling.

While they do give you a nice tax deduction, home offices get lousy marks when it comes to property resale value.  Few home builders properly design home offices for anything other than very high-end homes.

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Don’t be shy about turning up the color volume in your home’s common areas. Take inspiration from these well hued rooms

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A pathway made of stone pavers is a great way to save your lawn from being trampled and compacted by foot traffic

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Use tape and contrasting finishes to trick the eye and give a room a new look

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Here is a list of common types of home additions:

1. “The” Addition:  No other thing to call it.  They range from 500 sq. ft. up to whatever your heart desires.
2. The Bumpout:  A micro-addition that enhances an existing room.
3. The Sunroom:  Typically pre-fabricated aluminum structures sold as kits.
4. The Conservatory:  Like a sun room, but more for growing plants.
5. The Garage Conversion:  A car garage whose door has been sealed off and the inside turned into a liveable space.

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