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Renovate proves that even the drabbest digs can find a completely new life. From a minimalist Chicago loft to a cozy Los Angeles bungalow, these 30 homes were once lackluster dwellings that have reemerged as fabulous places to live. Each makeover, from the highly pragmatic to the purely aesthetic, is well illustrated with before and after photos, and all include floor plans. Divided into seven style-specific chaptersincluding lofts, ranch houses, apartments, and suburban homesthe book presents homeowners with a wealth of helpful, easily implemented design lessons, and provides creative solutions to renovation problems.