Kelly Vencill Sanchez

The facade’s two-tone paint job is just the start for Bestor Architecture’s renovation of a 1926 house overlooking the reservoir.

Instead of expanding, Conrad Karliss focused on reconfiguring his Austin house. (Fresh paint, a new front deck, and Marfa-inspired landscaping didn’t hurt.)

Danny Lim dons multiple hats as architect, contractor, and client as he transforms his Highland Park bungalow with a new ADU for his in-laws.

Part of a community land trust, the Tempe Micro Estates offer buyers an alternative to an overheated housing market.

Renovated in stages over the course of a decade, a home in the city’s Temescal neighborhood proves the power of thoughtful design using humble materials.

In California and other states, backyard units are the new normal for everyone from renters to entire families looking for a starter home.

A beachfront home in California is always going to come at a price. For this renovated double-wide in Point Dume Club, it might be less (or a lot more) than you’d imagined.

Settle into a chaise in this groovy oasis with original artwork and colorful details.

Designer Ben Warwas makes magic on a diminutive lot with a playful building that’s all soft edges.

Featured in our L.A. home tour series, Lizz Wasserman and Isaac Resnikoff’s Highland Park dwelling has playful interiors and an ever-evolving landscape.