Before & After43 Stories

See how an architect turned a tiny terrace on a tricky, triangular site into a functional and light-filled home

See how a dated Federation bathroom was transformed into a serene bathroom and separate powder room

When a Sydney couple moved to the country, top of the list was turning their horror '70s kitchen into a practical space

A slender Melbourne terrace on a five-metre-wide site gets a major overhaul, ushering in a fresh chapter in its story

Changing this kitchen from a U-shape to an L-shape opened up the entire space visually and practically

This empty apartment in Burleigh Heads was warmed up and made family friendly with some well-chosen inclusions

A new layout, fresh joinery and a classically elegant style were key to transforming this petite semi for a young family

This 1930s house was full of character, but it had dark rooms and rotting timber – see how it was brought back to life

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

See how a stylist used paint and layers of luscious textures to add instant warmth and cosiness to a child's room

A fixed footprint, an awkward balustrade and a fussy '70s look... but just look at this bright and modern kitchen now