Renovation

My Chef Friend Told Me I Needed This “Luxe” Upgrade — And It’s Made My Kitchen 10x More Functional (Especially With 5 Kids!)Family Homes

This is one trend that will stand the test of time.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 16, 2025

The Expensive Kitchen Remodel Detail I Wish I Could Take Back (Learn from My Mistake!)Family Homes

I’d never do it again, and you should think twice about it, too.

Stephanie Montes

Mar 26, 2025

Before and After: A Bland Brown Kitchen Gets a Bright White Redo — With a Twist Family Homes

This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.

Sarah Everett

Sep 11, 2024

Before & After: Dated ’80s Oak Kitchen Cabinets Get a “Charming” Rustic Farmhouse Makeover Family Homes

“I love that it feels old, charming, and lived-in — even though it isn’t that old.”

Cullen Ormond

Aug 30, 2024

We Asked 5 Contractors the Kitchen Reno Trend Homeowners Regret Most, and They Basically All Agreed Family Homes

Learn from other homeowners’ mistakes.

Brittany Leitner

Aug 23, 2024

Before & After: Gorgeous Green-Gray Cabinets Breathe New Life Into This Mid-Century Kitchen Family Homes

It’s a timeless take on a trendy look.

Cullen Ormond

Mar 8, 2024

The Big Problem with Farmhouse Sinks (That No One Tells You About)Family Homes

If you're going to install a farmhouse sink, make sure you're in it for the long haul.

Nancy Mitchell

Mar 7, 2024

This Family Built a Secret Slide (!) Under the Kitchen Counter Toys & Play

Any chance they could fit a swing set and monkey bars in there, too?

Inigo Del Castillo

Mar 3, 2024

The 9 Best Kitchen Renovation Decisions These Families Made Family Homes

Plus, more quick and doable kitchen design hacks, if you aren't ready for a full-on reno.

Kathryn O'Shea Evans

Feb 28, 2024

Before and After: This Early 2000s Bathroom Revamp Cost $5,500 — But It Looks Way More Expensive Family Homes

Lots of DIY and plenty of resourcefulness helped keep costs down in this 2000s builder-grade bathroom makeover.

Sarah Everett

Nov 13, 2023

Before and After: This DIY IKEA Kitchen Now Has So Much More Natural Light Family Homes

With six kids, a functioning kitchen was a must for the family.

Megan Baker Detloff

Nov 6, 2023

Before and After: A 1980s Bathroom Redo Keeps the Original Green Fixtures — and The Result Is Delightful Family Homes

With the right surroundings, even so-called "dated" fixtures can look contemporary.

Sarah Everett

Oct 24, 2023

Here’s How to Design a Kids’ Bathroom That’ll Grow With Them Family Homes

How to create a great-looking space for bubble baths, tooth-brushing, hair-braiding, and more!

Amanda Etty

Oct 12, 2022

Before and After: A Small, Dirty Kitchen Gets a Bright, Scandi-Inspired, Family-Friendly Makeover Family Homes

Now it's a dream family kitchen, with an amazing circular window.

Danielle Blundell

Jun 9, 2022

These 5 IKEA Organizers Made Me Love My Kitchen Renovation Even More Family Homes

We did an IKEA kitchen renovation, and these 5 pieces made all the difference.

Nicholas Dekker

Mar 21, 2022

Before and After: It Only Took 2 Days to Give This Camper Room a Brand-New Spin Family Homes

The teeny space just needed a little pick-me-up.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 13, 2022

Before and After: A Blah Basement Turns into a Whimsical Playroom with These 10 Designer Tips Kid Rooms

Design entrepreneur Elizabeth Rees shares her tips for transforming a dingy basement into a beautiful playroom.

Laura Fenton

Jan 25, 2022