• Whole House Remodeling Winner: Erin McIntyre

   

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  The simple lines of the dining room table enhance the room's country look.

• Whole House Remodeling Winner: Erin McIntyre

   

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  A faux silo and addition were added to an existing house in LaGrange, Kentucky.

• Whole House Remodeling Winner: Erin McIntyre

   

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  Old beams accent the green painted cabinets and cast concrete countertops in the kitchen.

• Whole House Remodeling Winner: Erin McIntyre

   

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  The McIntyre's were graced with triplets while engaged in a major house renovation.

• Whole House Remodeling Winner: Erin McIntyre

   

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  The family room addition has lots of windows to let in light.

• Whole House Remodeling Winner: Erin McIntyre

   

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  A colorful combination of greens and blues sets the boys arched bedroom apart.

• Decorating Winner: Lynette Hasselgren

   

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  Much of the inexpensive decorating involved the creative use of paint and fabric.

• Decorating Winner: Lynette Hasselgren

   

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  White painted raised panel cabinets and bead board walls give the home a bright look.

• Decorating Winner: Lynette Hasselgren

   

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  The Hasselgren family in their historic home in Walkersville, Maryland.

• Decorating Winner: Lynette Hasselgren

   

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  The circa 1850, two-story log home has 1,687 square feet of living space.

• Kitchen Winner: Tanja Vujic

   

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  The wooden countertop on the island contrasts with the stainless steel range.

• Kitchen Winner: Tanja Vujic

   

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  The wall going up the staircase makes the perfect place to showcase family photos.

• Kitchen Winner: Tanja Vujic

   

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  Hanging pendant light fixtures provide an accent for the white cabinets.

• Kitchen Winner: Emily Kennedy

   

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  The Kennedy family on the porch of their story-and-a-half home in Loretto, Tennessee.

• Kitchen Winner: Emily Kennedy

   

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  Remodeling the kitchen included adding a triple window and coffered bead board walls.

• Kitchen Winner: Emily Kennedy

   

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  An old hutch provides a country feel as well as storage space for china and tablecloths.

• Decorating Winner: George Marrone

   

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  Graduate student George Marrone decorated his townhouse bedroom in Aston, Pennsylvania.

• Decorating Winner: George Marrone

   

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  He used a palette of soft greens and browns with black furniture as an accent.

• Decorating Winner: George Marrone

   

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  Soothing green walls are bordered by white trim and a black leather upholstered chair.

• Decorating Winner: George Marrone

   

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  Grasscloth wallpaper is flanked by panels upholstered in ultrasuede fabric.

• Kitchen Winner: Tanja Vujic

   

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  A wall and ceiling were removed to open up this kitchen in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

• Outdoor Improvement Winner: Brett Bennink

   

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  The bluestone patio, complete with stone fountain, faces a neighbor's shed.

• Outdoor Improvement Winner: Brett Bennink

   

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  An upscale play set for their autistic child spurred a complete backyard makeover.

• Outdoor Improvement Winner: Brett Bennink

   

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  Improvements included a rustic gardening shed built using salvaged windows and siding.

• Outdoor Improvement Winner: Brett Bennink

   

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  The Bennink family in the backyard of their house in Portland, Oregon.

• Kitchen Winner: Emily Kennedy

   

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  The white painted cabinets have cutout feet to give them a feeling of fine furniture.

The 2008 Better Homes & Gardens Home Improvement Challenge contest showcased a number of impressive home projects in categories ranging from kitchens and outdoor living to decorating and whole house remodeling. These photos are from six of the 27 winners that were selected from almost 5,000 entries.

For more on the contest winners, see our Better Homes and Gardens Home Improvement Challenge article and video.

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