A chef's spread

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The idea of expanding the kitchen into a breakfast area was found to be a more efficient layout. Placing the island between the kitchen and family room allows it to function a bridge between the two zones while offering a casual eating spot and a place for guests to linger and watch to prepare meals.

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A ranch revival: New windows, a reorganized interior, and 29 paint colors take a small ranch from faceless to fantastic

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Architect David Webber narrates the way in which he transforms the most ugly house in Austin, Texas, worth living. To do so, he advised his team to strip off the vinyl, reclaim the existing windows and add new ones, and the main renovation consisted of removing walls.

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Learned from the best

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A homeowner discusses how he converted his decrepit galley kitchen into a light, contemporary scheme, without overshooting the budget of US$6,000. He applied tips and tricks he had picked up as editor of an architectural magazine, using off-the-shelf materials.

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