Before & After70 Stories

With just 21sqm of space and a NZ$140k budget, this designer managed to squeeze in three functions and plenty of style

This Sydney kitchen went from plain and functional to stylish and softly coloured with sophisticated touches

A couple working from home, with different tastes in decorating and in a limited-size apartment. What's not to love?

See how a Melbourne apartment in an old wool warehouse gained more useable space and a reconnection to its past

A smart layout meant this designer only needed 40 extra square metres to add several new rooms – see how she did it

More space, modern finishes and kitchens indoors and out were the priorities for this renovate-to-sell project

Classically calm coastal colours, beautiful joinery and the inclusion of an island bench transformed this kitchen

Rearranging furniture, adding select items and changing focus worked wonders in this budget-friendly waterfront makeover

A building designer blocks wind gusts with a sleek new design to extend porch time for these Seattle homeowners

A combination of fun speckled tiles and technology makes this a family bathroom for the future

A serious kitchen upgrade, a splash of petrol blue and some stunning furnishings make a dull dwelling unrecognisable