Before and After: A Bathroom Trades a Dated Look For a Darling Modern Style


Updated 02/29/12 8:30 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Small Bathroom Remodel Pictures

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member lauren from the Su Casa group: When we first looked at our house before buying it, we knew we wouldn't be able to live long with this 1990s bathroom, complete with plastic marble tub. So it took us two weeks from moving to start the demo process and get to work! Not only is this the only bathroom in the house, but it is tiny! I mean really tiny: if Read more

Before and After: A Stair Banister Renovation


Updated 07/31/11 5:58 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Stair Banister Renovation Photos

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member stephaniepoli from the Su Casa group: The first thing I wanted to change after moving into our home in 2009 was the banister. It was this unappealing light wood color that didn't match. The wood itself had been neglected for some time. Most of the original varnish had worn off. Instead of spending tons of money replacing the whole thing, I went to Read more

Before and After: Jonathan Adler's Proud Peacock Design


Updated 07/15/11 3:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jonathan Adler Ceramics

Jonathan Adler recently posted this peacock design on his Facebook page. I love the bird's graceful lines and long, swooping tail. (And seriously: don't you want to see that peacock don the mustache in the background?) The peacock looks gorgeous in its natural clay state, but it looks positively glam after glazing. Keep reading to see the final result and to find out about this decorative Read more

Before and After: From Cookie Cutter to Bespoke Design


Updated 07/17/11 2:13 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Transform an Ikea Cabinet

In the June 2011 issue of Elle Decoration, one very nondesigner piece of furniture was turned into something beyond gorgeous. Starting with an Ikea Konsmo Wardrobe didn't seem that promising. This boxy, boring piece doesn't have much going for it — except for the fact that it's a perfectly blank canvas to decorate upon. Want to see the amazing transformation? Keep reading! Read more

Before and After: A Kitchen to Utility Room Revamp


Updated 07/15/11 3:25 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Kitchen and Laundry Room Renovation Photos

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Fareita from the Su Casa group: We have rejigged our entire groundfloor over five months in London. It's a Victorian house with lots of character. This is our utility room, which was previously the kitchen. Continue reading to see the beautifully renovated space! Read more

Before and After: A Dining Room Set Goes From Dated to Darling


Updated 07/15/11 3:26 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

DIY: How to Refinish Wooden Furniture

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member lauren from the Su Casa group: A while back my husband and I inherited a lovely old dining set. It was in great condition but definitely had its nicks and extremely old cushions. We rolled up our sleeves and refinished this very large detail piece. As I had never refinished any furniture before, I had no idea what a long process it turned out to be. Read more

Before and After: A Quaint Canadian Cottage


Updated 07/15/11 3:26 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Cottage Makeover Before and After Photos

Kim of Desire to Inspire recently took a trip to her sister's new Summer cottage in Canada, to which a lot of work has been done, and I'm really blown away by the before and after photos. The house is absolutely adorable on the exterior with a cute red and white facade, but she described the interiors as "dark and dingy, with nasty industrial carpeting everywhere and icky varathaned round board Read more

Before and After: A Master Bedroom Makeover


Updated 07/15/11 3:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bedroom Makeover Projects

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member themustardceiling from the Su Casa group: In 2008, we moved into our 1950s brick rancher, which we immediately started renovating. From the beginning, I knew I wanted our master bedroom to be a rich chocolate. The dark walls, paired with my husband's handsome bedroom furniture, made a great starting point for our design. I chose to design in a Read more