Articles by Elena Vega

Not everyone can knock down walls and borrow space from adjoining rooms or closets when remodeling. So we found four bathrooms of 65 square feet or less that designers dramatically transformed without changing the footprint. Using intriguing patterns,…

What do landscape designers create when they can follow their own vision to the fullest? To find out, we searched for makeovers completed by the owners, all landscape pros, for themselves. These three yards are quite different, with each speaking to w…

With their sheltering trees and soundtrack of birdsong, wooded spaces can soothe the soul. And when they’re specially designed to celebrate the natural views, as these patios and deck are, they can offer a respite from everyday stresses like no other….

No one wants to rub elbows in a bathroom — or feel crowded when they’re solo, for that matter. But when your bathroom isn’t roomy, how do you avoid it? That’s exactly the question these pros answered in their designs, creating a more open feeling not …

Sure, you can pop out a folding chair or potted plant on the stoop and call it a day. But a thoughtful outdoor space with comfortable seating, views and greenery can offer a true escape from the everyday. In this countdown of the most-read stories fro…

Limited space is no match for a soaring imagination. Professionals took these five kitchens, all of which are 150 square feet or less, from sorely cramped to splendid by rearranging layouts, borrowing space and bringing in fresh colors and finishes. F…

Love to host alfresco get-togethers but your yard isn’t quite the partying type? Take some cues from these three outdoor spaces that underwent total transformations to become inspiring destinations. With stylish dining areas, outdoor kitchens, firesid…

Languishing in its unfinished state, a basement can feel like the Land That Time Forgot. If you dread making the trek and want to bring your own space back to civilization, check out these five inspiring basement transformations. With zone-based layou…

An orchid wonderland has taken over the New York Botanical Garden’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, courtesy of floral designer Jeff Leatham and a team of growers. Titled Kaleidoscope, this year’s Orchid Show — now in its 19th year — runs through May 1, 2…