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Before and After: A Bathroom Makeover For Under $80
Craftster member Nichola accomplished the admirable feat of making over her bathroom for under $80. Cheap, chic makeovers are always inspiring, and Nichola's bathroom definitely fits the bill. Before Nichola's bathroom got to this "before" status you see here, she spent three nights removing ugly, decrepit wallpaper that may have been original to the house.
Before and After: Renovating Family Furniture
Su Casa member Melissa Kathleen recently updated a piece of furniture that had been in her family for decades. She writes, "When my family and I had to move my grandmother out of her apartment, we didn't know what to do with all of her furniture. When I saw her old chest she kept in her large bathroom, I loved the shape and wanted to re-finish it."
Before and After: An '80s Hutch Gets Up-to-Date
I love a well-executed furniture makeover, especially when a piece that's this ugly can turn out to look so good! Crafty lady Erin explains, "My brother-in-law frequently comes across discarded furniture. The other day he found this hutch and asked if we would like it.
Before and After: A Light and Airy Living Room
Su Casa member ndchristine has been making some updates to the old farmhouse she and her husband bought, which "had seen better days."
The previous owner's paint job was dark and dreary, and the split paint colors made the room seem smaller than it is. She lightened it up with a fresh-white paint job, and chose light furnishings to keep it airy.
Before and After: From Distasteful to Divine
Su Casa member Anti Curl and her husband purchased a house about six months ago and, according to Anti Curl, it "honestly was one of the nastiest places I had ever laid eyes upon. I only wish the 'before photos' could convey just how neglected our home had been."
You've already seen the improvements Anti Curl made to her kitchen nook, so I thought we'd check in on her dining room transformation as well.
Before and After: From Stark and Sad to Warm and Romantic
Su Casa member Zulkey bought her home less than a year ago, and since that time she, her husband, and her friend Jessica Riddle have made countless improvements throughout the house. When Zulkey and her husband moved into the house, the bedroom was a little limited in the personality department.
To see how they breathed life into this blank canvas, read more
Decorating Makeovers Part IV
In my final ode to House Beautiful's 101 Decorating Makeovers, from the February issue, here are some more of my favorite tips for renewing your home with small changes. To see them, just read more
Decorating Makeovers Part III
In continuation of Decorating Makeovers Parts I and II, here are some more of my favorite tips from House Beautiful's 101 Decorating Makeovers in the February issue. If I haven't drilled it into your head enough already, it's Renewal month, so get at it when you read more
Decorating Makeovers Part II
As the sequel to Decorating Makeovers Part I, here's a handful of my favorite tips from House Beautiful's 101 Decorating Makeovers, in the February issue. I'm sure you can make way for one of these changes in your home, and you'll see that they have a big impact on renewing your home. Go for it when you read more
Decorating Makeovers Part I
The February issue of House Beautiful has a list of 101 decorating makeovers that they're calling "small changes that make a big difference." Considering that it's Renewal month, I figured I'd share a few of my favorites with you, which may serve as inspiration for reinventing some part of your own homes. I encourage you all to try at least one, and let me know how it goes!
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