Renovation (also called remodeling) is the process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure. Renovations are typically either commercial or residential. Additionally, renovation can refer to making something new, or bringing something back to life and can apply in social contexts. For example, a community can be renovated if it is strengthened and revived.

Home improvement, home renovation or remodeling is the process of renovating or making additions to one's home.

Remodelista

04 April 2025

  • “Look at the Overlooked”: Expert Advice from Alex Crowder, Florist for the Design World
    For most of us, floral design looks like a grocery store bunch of tulips, unwrapped, and dashed into a big vase for the table. But when the surrounding interior is so thoughtful and creative, this feels like a missed opportunity. So we turned to an expert on the topic: Florist Alex Crowder specializes in floral […]
  • Kitchen of the Week: Base Cabinets by Ikea, Chic and Colorful Doors by Reform
    If we were to describe this kitchen using words only and no images, you’d be forgiven if the word “tacky” comes to mind. Let’s give it a try: This kitchen in Berlin features minimalist cabinets with fronts in a variety of colors—red, green, orange, white, and blue. See what we mean? Fortunately, we have images […]
  • Restaurant Visit: Le Doyenné, a Potager-to-Table Restaurant and Guesthouse
    To be filed under the perfect overnight adventure from Paris: Le Doyenné is a destination restaurant and farm—with guest rooms—on the grounds of Château de Saint-Vrain. It’s a culinary lab for Australian chefs Shaun Kelly and James Henry, both of whom have made a splash in their adopted country: Kelly served as head chef at […]
  • 10 Easy Pieces: Bedside Wall Shelves with Lamps
    We like the idea of a bedside shelf and the floor space it frees up in lieu of bedside tables. But then, the question of lighting comes up. On one hand, a pint-sized cordless LED lamp might suffice, but real gains are made when a bedside shelf contains a reading lamp. Here are our 10 […]
  • Steal This Look: The Design-Minded Country Kitchen, Budget Edition
    A while back, Margot wrote about Charlie and Kevin Dumais’s modern-rustic kitchen in their Litchfield, CT, home. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how they designed their characterful kitchen without breaking the bank. Hint: Start with Ikea. Featured photograph by Eric Piasecki, from Kitchen of the Week: A Design Couple’s Ikea-with-a-Twist Kitchen in Connecticut. […]

Retro Renovation

Ugly Duckling House

04 April 2025

Exterior Coating
Home Insulation
Roofing
Solar Energy