There are few things more thrilling for a homeowner than the grand reveal of a remodel. Often, these projects are labors of love, and months of planning are poured into turning a vision into reality. As you contemplate your next home remodel, consider the below spaces, which vary in scope, but all demonstrate the value of assembling the right team and the return on investment in such projects—and have some stunning details that inspire, too. Swipe to the right to see the “before” photos that underscore the incredible transformations.
Small Bath, Big Statement
This primary bathroom remodel by Interior Impressions proves that incredible transformations can come in small packages. This compact, 75-square-foot space is now a highly functional retreat that honors the traditional Craftsman style of the home and includes a walk-in shower and soaking tub.
The team creatively reconfigured the bathroom to make it work hard, absorbing an adjacent closet to gain the necessary space and carefully designing each element to maximize every square inch. A custom walnut vanity offers generous storage and brings warmth, and a mix of brass and matte black fixtures adds character, complementing the Craftsman aesthetic without overwhelming the small footprint. A tall linen cabinet adds additional storage, ensuring functionality meets beauty.
Open Concept, Redefined
This contemporary dining room refresh in Edina by KASA Interior Design helps create a more defined, intimate space within an open-floor plan. Highlights of the transformation include a smoked glass linear chandelier that leads the eye to an original artwork that grounds the space, while the east wall features a serving counter with custom cabinetry and an under-counter wine refrigerator.
The dining space is set off from the kitchen in a three-sided nook. The moody backsplash tile, along with the two-tone combination of mushroom enamel and caramel white oak, flow from the kitchen to create continuity between the spaces. While seated, the adjacent sunken, two-story great room gives way to serene views of the backyard.
Main Floor Family Living
This previously disjointed and compartmentalized home is now a cohesive, light-filled environment that better reflects the rhythms of daily life for a family of six. To achieve this, the team at PLAAD made major adjustments to the main floor, relocating the kitchen to an exterior wall and introducing expansive glazing to the east and south to capture natural light and sweeping views that ground the home in its natural surroundings. Careful attention was paid to improving circulation and spatial relationships throughout the main level, addressing past renovations that had compromised flow and proportion. The reorganization of the kitchen, dining, and living spaces not only supports functional daily routines but also encourages moments of gathering and connection.
A renovated powder room now serves the main floor and pool seamlessly, and the addition of a dedicated reading corner gives the children a special place of their own, supporting the idea of home as both sanctuary and springboard. Overall, the transformation reflects the owners’ vision of their home as a warm, bright, and deeply livable space—thoughtfully connected to nature, family life, and shared experiences.
A Kitchen That Honors the Past
This 1937 Minneapolis home—an architectural hybrid between a French château and a New York brownstone—boasts remarkable character, but the kitchen previously fell short. Cramped, outdated, and disconnected from the rest of the house, it lacked natural light, functional layout, and visual cohesion. The homeowners tapped Vujovich Design Build to create a kitchen that matched the home’s refined charm while supporting a modern lifestyle.
The house was built entirely without wood—using steel, concrete, and clay tile—posing a substantial design challenge, making wall modifications and utility routing complex. The team deftly reconfigured the space, opening walls to improve flow and closing select windows to reclaim wall space for cabinetry. A new walk-in pantry was added, and architectural details throughout like terrazzo floors, custom-stained cabinetry, and Italian marble countertops connect the home to its past.
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