Original wood ceilings, a cool layout and, yes, a quarter-scale train persuaded these homeowners to take a chance on a run-down property

See why an engineered wood floor could be your best choice (and no one will know but you)

Get in on the conversation about this minimalist masterpiece in the Phoenix desert, remodeled by its original award-winning architect

Once moldy and decrepit, this 1920s bungalow is now a neighborhood gem

Have an old pool? It could be time to update the plaster, landscaping and more for a pool that works swimmingly with your current style

Drugs, sex, excess — the home design industry is rife with stories that will blow your mind, or at least leave you scratching your head

Subtle modern details make this new home stand out from its elderly neighbors without disrespecting them

Bad remodels had managed to leave this couple cramped in an expansive bath. A redesign gave the room a luxe hotel feel

Chucking the builder’s floor plan, a family reassigns rooms to work better for their needs

Rooms missing a certain oomph? Change up sizes and shapes to add life and depth while keeping the look balanced