Bargain Mansions

Tamara uses her design expertise to modernize an outdated 1970s Tudor home.

Tamara takes on a water-damaged French Provincial in Leawood, Kansas, and must completely overhaul the neglected basement.

Tamara renovates a 1908 Shirtwaist home that was abandoned by the previous renovator; she refurbishes original corbels for the walls and builds a custom range hood for the open plan kitchen.

Tamara revives a neoclassical Colonial by updating the kitchen, parlour and breakfast nook while preserving its historic charm.

Tamara buys a 1910 Victorian farmhouse and wants to add a half bath to the first floor, but a misplaced staircase may pose a problem; on the second floor.

Tamara updates a 1978 Tudor home by brightening up and enlarging the dark kitchen.

Tamara turns a large, old farmhouse into a country living-style home; she creates an open floor plan, transforms the dreary master suite.

Tamara revives a 100-year-old Shirtwaist home while accenting the original woodwork; she decides the kitchen is too small and moves it to the dining room.

Tamara takes on a 1979 property with a confusing style. She opens the sight lines in the living room and kitchen.

An '80s home gets some new unique style added to the front and back yards, and dated elements throughout the house are removed.

Tamara works her magic on a 1948 ranch house, installing a herringbone walkway and solving a dilemma while whitewashing the brick.

Tamara renovates a 1960s Colonial home that's lacking character; she brings the property's potential to life by designing spaces to enjoy the outdoors and incredible views.

Tamara tackles a 1952 Traditional home with a massive open concept living space.

Tamara tackles a Colonial-style home with a yard that's been seriously neglected.