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A contractor friend asks Tamara to design a 1948 Ranch home. Outside, she adds a herringbone walkway and solves a dilemma when whitewashing the brick. Inside, she adds an area rug made of tile and a study space in the home's loft. In the main bedroom, she adds hardwood floors and a built-in credenza. Upstairs, a shared bathroom for kids gets a mixture of blue tile.

Tamara Day renovates an 80's home that's in need of some TLC. Tackling both the front and backyard she adds her unique style to the spaces. Inside she removes dated elements throughout the home and installs a touch of class from the entrance all the way through to the main suite creating a breath-taking kitchen and upgraded main suite bathroom.

Tamara takes on a 1979 property with a confusing style. She opens up sight lines by removing soffits in the living room and kitchen, and she pulls out the midcentury modern design with elements like shiplap and brass.

Tamara updates a 1978 Tudor home by brightening up and enlarging the dark kitchen. Then, she improves the flow in the master bedroom and transforms the basement into an awesome game room where the family can relax.

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. Later, she creates a charming den using wainscoting and tile.

Tamara uses her design expertise to modernize an outdated, 1970s Tudor home. She gives the kitchen a much-needed upgrade and renovates two uninspired living spaces on the first floor into statement rooms.

Tamara turns a large, old farmhouse into a country living-style home. She creates an open floor plan, transforms the dreary master suite and adds country charm and character throughout the entire property.

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. Later, she uses bold design choices to fit the home into the young, contemporary neighborhood.

Tamara takes on a water-damaged French Provincial in Leawood, Kansas, and must completely overhaul the neglected basement. Then, she infuses French flair throughout the house while creating a large open floor plan that's perfect for entertaining.

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, she adds a massive master suite and a large kids' bedroom.

Tamara updates a neoclassical Colonial while preserving its historic charm.