Backsplashes and Countertops

Know when to splurge, where to save, and what not to do: Six case studies show you how by Paul DeGroot

Challenged by a tight budget, a contracting couple finds five affordable ways to gain luxury, convenience, and space by Sarah Shideler

Finding a home for the fridge was the key to designing a tiny kitchen for serious cooking by Dana Moore

Nine years later and still married, a cheapskate editor finally completes his kitchen with a mix of recycled materials by Charles Miller

Two remodeled bathrooms showcase strategies that make small spaces feel roomy, without big changes by Russell Hamlet

Open up the ceiling, rearrange the plan, and this kitchen feels a lot bigger without adding much floor space by Warren Lloyd

A bright new kitchen blooms from an inspired mix of light, space, and materials by Rick Proppe

An 1880s porch becomes a kitchen inspired by salvaged boards and Victorian-era cabinetry by Scott McBride

Updated Arts & Crafts detailing enhances a home remodeled for baby boomers who plan to stay by John P.S. Salmen

Elements from different eras combine for a comfortable kitchen that looks like it evolved over the past 120 years by Carolyn Murray

In this excerpt from Build Like a Pro: Remodeling a Kitchen, designer and builder Sam Clark shares 5 key concepts to help you find the best configuration for cabinets, counters and appliances. by Sam Clark

An architect adds a new first floor under his house to gain space and better views of Puget Sound by Frank Karreman

by Fu-Tung Cheng

A no-frills fix-up creates a bright, efficient workspace for less than $1,800 in fixtures, materials and appliances by Scott Gibson